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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The advantages of wooden wine racks
- Wood wine racks provide the best storage system for a large collection, cheaply and efficiently. Pine wine cubes hold 24, 48, 96, or 120 bottles. They are easy to assemble, study, stackable, attractive and cost between $30 and $130. You can easily purchase more cubes as your collection expands. Ask for a discount if you buy more than one cube.Wooden wine racks can also double as table tops ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The benefits of metal wine racks
- The number of metal wine racks available may seem overwhelming, but by narrowing your search you can find your ideal metal wine rack quickly and easily.Don't worry about how a wine rack will affect the wine's flavor. Where you store your wine is far more important than how you store it. Wine should be kept in a consistently cool, dark, slightly humid place. Keep the temperature between 50 a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The function of wine storage racks
- Storing wines is crucial to keeping wines flavor and letting it age to perfection. Wine cellars are an ideal way to store wines for long durations. Without a wine cellar, you simply will not store wines to maturation. Before you select a wine rack, make sure you understand wine storage. Wine should be stored in a cool, slightly humid, and dark place. Make sure the storage area's conditions are con...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A guide to wine racks
- It is a cliché that wines get better with age. How a wine ages will depend on how the wine is stored. Wine racks are a simple way to store unopened wines for the short-term.Never put the wine rack on top of the refrigerator. All wines should be stored someplace cool. Find a spot in your house that stays about the same cool temperature year-round. The basement, so long as it...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Magic carpet ride?
- There are hundreds of choices carpet choices out there! How does one decide?Whether you are carpeting a room, a home or an office, you will find a vast array of colors, piles and styles when you go looking for your new carpet. It's hard to know where to start.Think about one room at a time. You may be able to save some money by buying the same carpet for every room, but at first cons...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Couch slipcovers - an easy way to give old furniture a stylish new image!
- Fitting new couch slipcovers is a great way to instantly disguise worn or outdated upholstery, for not much effort or expense. Ready made slipcovers are designed to be really easy to fit over your old couches or chairs, giving them a fresh new look within just a few minutes. If you're tired of the drab appearance of your room, simply adding some stylish furniture covers can work wonders at improvi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Choose the right colors and placement for your flowers
- Some people have a natural artistic ability when it comes to home décor and design but for most of us we need a little help. A few simple tips on what type of floral arrangements and colors can go a long way in making your home beautiful.Before you decide on where to put your fresh cut flowers, silks or dried flowers, you need to understand a few simple rules.Color i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Granite countertops: an overview
- Home remodelers and builders have experienced a boom in the demand for granite countertops in kitchens and bathrooms. The beauty and warmth of granite makes it an ideal material for aesthetic appeal in home design, and the durability and easy care of granite countertops keeps them a favorite for homeowners who are looking into the future. Though adding granite countertops to any kitchen can be qui...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Redecorating with shower curtain hooks
- Shower curtains are a quick and inexpensive way to change the look of your bathroom. For much less than $100, you can go from plain to exceptional. An often overlooked facet of bathroom decorating is the shower curtain hook.Shower curtain hooks are used to attach shower curtains to rods. Though they are functional, they do not have to be boring. Hooks are available in many different styles....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The benefits of hookless shower curtains
- Anyone who has ever hung traditional shower curtains will agree on one thing: hooks are a pain to use. You get one side hung and the other side comes unhooked. While you're reattaching that side, three hooks fall off. You fumble, you drop things. Before you get the whole thing hung, you are quite tempted to throw the curtain -- and the hooks -- out of the nearest window. There is an easier way....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Designer shower curtains
- If you are looking for a quick and easy way to make over your bathroom, consider buying a new shower curtain. Shower curtains are available in a variety of styles, materials, and prices. Shower curtains can be whimsical, floral, traditional, or a host of other styles. And, of course, they can be designer.Many of the big-name designers have taken part in shower curtain designs. Liz Claiborne...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Where to find unique shower curtains
- Once upon a time, shower curtains were functional? and they were boring. Not today. Shower curtains are now decorative as well as useful. They can be bold and vibrant or simple and understated. A little looking can turn up some truly unique designs.There are many options for those looking for something beyond the simple floral prints, stripes, polka dots, and solids. Bed Bath & Beyond, for ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A guide to kids shower curtains
- Decorating a kid's bathroom can be fun. There are so many possible themes, such as Disney characters, animals, the ocean, and geometric shapes, just to name a few.When decorating a kid's bathroom, an important consideration is color. Many children enjoy bright, bold colors such as bright blues, reds, and yellows. Others prefer more subdued colors such as pastels. Some prefer a mix of many c...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Varieties of fabric shower curtains
- If you are looking for an easy, inexpensive way to revitalize your bathroom, consider changing your shower curtain. Though we often take them for granted, shower curtains are at the center of a bathroom's décor. As the largest thing in the room, they set the mood and the style temperature for the entire bathroom. In addition, since a bathroom is largely functional, a shower curtai...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A look at shower curtain rods
- Shower curtain rods give you a unique opportunity to showcase your sense of style. There are many different styles of shower curtain rods available.The most traditional version are straight shower rods, which are available in a variety of materials, including brass, stainless steel, plastic, chrome, brushed nickel, and bronze. Curved shower curtain rods curve in toward the wall in a half ci...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A guide to shower curtains
- Bathrooms do not always offer many opportunities to make style statements. Sure, you can paint the walls or change the flooring. You can buy a new rug or wastebasket; you can even buy matching towels and washcloths. The truth is, though, that decorating possibilities simply do not abound in the average bathroom. There is one area, however, that allows for many personal style choices: shower curtai...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A brief history of wedgwood china
- The story of the line begins in 1730 with the birth of Josiah Wedgwood to a family who manufactured pottery. At six years old, Josiah was an apprentice and by 14 he had suffered a bout of smallpox that weakened his right knee. By 1760, Josiah had his own factory and had been experimenting with different formulas of porcelain, clays and glazes and technological advances in the art of transferring d...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The value of wedgwood china
- If Josiah Wedgwood were alive today, even he would be surprised at the large sums of money changing hands for some of his early work. Still intact, still complete early collections are almost priceless, especially the ones owned by royalty and celebrities. Many have come up for auction at prestigious auction houses around the world and have garnered quite a large amount of interest from well-heele...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Where to find discount wedgwood china
- There is not a lot of discount Wedgwood China available, although, given the prices of some of the items in the line, any discount is greatly appreciated. You might not think paying $50 for a plate is a discount, however, depending on the age of the particular item and the supply of pieces, $50 might seem like a discount. You might not think of it but not every design, not every creation from the ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The value of antique wedgwood china
- Since the company is now slightly over 250 years old, anything made from year one to year 150 is now officially considered to be an antique. Antique certification begins for any item that can be verified to be at least 100 years old and since the Wedgwood Company keeps meticulous records on all of its designs, any piece of Wedgwood can be quickly, easily and accurately dated.In addition to ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A guide to discontinued wedgwood china
- Everything has its day and its time, and Wedgwood China is no exception to the rule. Because the company is 250 years old there are patterns that were used to create dishware that simply no longer exist, but pieces of the dishware still do. People take such good care of their Wedgwood China and such good care went into their manufacture that many of the original pieces made in the very early days ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A guide to wedgwood china
- It all came about due to a cry from English housewives for more artful, cheaper, mass produced kitchen wares to serve their meals on and drink their mead from. That cry and the invention of the "transfer printing process" made inexpensive, artful plates, dishes and cups and saucers available to the public. Used by a handful of artists in 1756, it spread to other manufacturers and evolved...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A review of popular ceiling fan manufacturers
- Nearly every residence has at least one ceiling fan. Ceiling fans are so common that many people have difficulty sleeping without one. Ceiling fans appear in bedrooms, living rooms, offices, warehouses, and porches. There are several reputable, well-established ceiling fan manufacturers that make great products to help people escape the heat.Hunter Ceiling Fans have been making ceiling fans...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Discount ceiling fans
- Ceiling fans sell at a wide range of prices. They usually cost at least $100, and some models can cost more as $500. This may be too much for many people, but luckily, it is easy to find discount ceiling fans. Many stores and Internet sellers offer nothing but discount ceiling fans all the time. Other sellers put ceiling fans on sale during certain parts of the year.Many stores exclusively ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The benefits of ceiling fan lights
- One of the first improvements that ceiling fan inventor Philip Diehl made on his invention was the addition of an electric light. Back in 1882, when the ceiling fan was first created, this was a big deal. Many homes and businesses had just gotten electricity and it was still a very novel idea. Now, it is hard to imagine a ceiling fan without a light. There are three main ways that a ceiling fan li...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ceiling fan blades
- The blades of a ceiling fan make all the difference. The amount of airflow a fan generates depends on the type and size of blades it has. Most ceiling fans have four blades, but they can have as few as three or as many as five. There are several important things that affect the operation, production and lifespan of ceiling fan blades. The length and width of the blades determines how much airflow ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A look at tropical ceiling fans
- There are several differences between tropical ceiling fans and standard ceiling fans. Tropical ceiling fans have wider blades than typical fans. A large number of tropical ceiling fans are made for outdoor use. Tropical ceiling fans look different from normal fans in that they have a more natural, and woody appearance.The main thing that sets tropical ceiling fans apart is their blades. Tr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Kids ceiling fans
- There are ceiling fans designed especially for children, which have designs made to appeal to the imaginations and interests of young ones. There is a wide selection of children's ceiling fans from many different manufacturers. Some fans have themes like sports, rockets, or airplanes. Other ceiling fans have translucent designs or other unique features. Children's ceiling fans come in a variety of...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A look at outdoor ceiling fans
- A ceiling fan used outdoors, such as on a covered porch, deck, or gazebo, can serve several purposes. Outdoor ceiling fans can provide a cool breeze and make hot days much more comfortable, keep bugs away, and provide beautiful and unique decoration. It is important to use fans that are made for outdoor use; indoor ceiling fans cannot hold up to the elements like those that are designed to be put ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ceiling fans: past and present
- Philip Diehl first invented the ceiling fan in 1882, around the same time electricity was beginning to spread into homes and businesses throughout the country. Over the next decade, Diehl improved his original idea and made it more practical. Two improvements were that he made the motor smaller and added electric lights. By the 1920's, ceiling fans were found all over the country and soon spread t...