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Horizontal Window Blinds Measurement

When we are measuring for horizontal window blinds the first thing that we should do is to make sure that we start with the right kind of measuring instruments. It is being advised that we use a metal measuring tape, but then, a yard stick will also work. Because when we use a cloth measuring tape or even a measuring with a string it can cause our measurement to be inaccurate.

Second step is that, we should decide if we want to mount the blinds inside our window or commonly being known as the inside mount or we can even place it outside of our window which is known as the outside mount. If we had already decided to mount our blinds outside our window, we should always remember that our blinds will end up covering the casing, or even be mounted on our windows casing. On the other side, if we had decided to mount our blinds on the inside of our window, we should make sure to measure the depth of the casing or else our blind slats will be sticking out past the edge of our window.

Now that we already have all the tools that we needed, and have already decided on the kind of mounting that we are going to use, we can now begin measuring our window. For us to be able to measure it from the inside mounts, we must make sure to measure the depth of its casing first. Simply because, window blinds will not always fit at the depth of our window. And if ever we wanted to have a one inch slats, we will need at least a depth of one and a half inches of it.

The very next step after we’re done measuring window blinds for an inside mount, is to start measuring its width. Most of us make some mistakes of only measuring the width at the top of our window, but then, windows are not always built as a square. To have a more accurate measurement, three measurements are needed to be taken. All these three measurements will be measured from the inside of one of our window. The first measurement should be done at the top of the window, the next one will be at its middle, and the third and last one will be taken at the bottom part of our window. And once that we already have these three measurements; we can now start measuring our windows length.

The length of our window is also being measured the very same way as measuring its width. It also requires three measurements all from the inside top of our window up to the inside part of the bottom of it. These three measurements of our windows length should be taken from the right, left, and middle part of it. And once that we already have the measurement of the width and length of our window; we should now take the smallest width and longest length and have our measurement for an inside mount.

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After Work Leisure: Choosing the Right Recliner

Recliners are the perfect after-work “rest piece”. They provide the comfort that ordinary chairs cannot give; and they can be set and customized to a variety of different modes and poses to suit the person’s comfort. It’s a very nice piece of furniture if you just want to lie down and read a book, magazine or newspaper; or would just like to slack off in front of your television after a hard day’s work. However, you might want to consider some points in choosing the perfect recliner for your maximum reclining satisfaction.

Whenever you are in need for a recliner for your home, you need to know the three most important factors in finding the perfect recliner for you. These factors are: style, fit and fabric.

Style means the overall aesthetic look and feel of the recliner. This might well be of anything for any person because it all depends on what the person actually prefers in design. This could mean design as a pattern or design as a function; and can comprise both. A simple and uncomplicated style is sometimes more recommended over loud and very decorative designs. One note though: if you want that recliner to fit in perfectly, the recliner’s design must still somehow fit in the room’s general theme. You wouldn’t really want a gaudy recliner sticking out openly in striking contrast to everything around it.

The fit of your recliner is also one of the most important things to consider in purchasing a new recliner. Recliners that are very appealing to the eye but rather unappealing to the comfort of your body are worse than having a bad recliner design itself. Your recliner should feel very comfortable; as it is the main purpose of the recliner itself. Choose recliners that offer sitting positions that won’t strain the back, shoulders or the neck when sitting for a long period of time.

Finally, the fabric to be used is also important when choosing the appropriate recliner. Aside from the general function of the fabric itself such as added comfort or increased or decreased friction when sitting, it is also important to note the fabrics’ maintenance factor. Fabrics to be used on recliners must be sturdy and easy to clean for easy maintenance. Fabrics that are elastic enough are also recommended; but it will depend on the recliner’s general shape and fabric layout.

There are other factors such as the overall available functions of the recliner; but these three are the most significant. Which means their importance takes precedence over all other factors. Sure, your recliner might be a very high tech recliner that can modify itself according to your sitting position and all, but if the fabric is not too comfortable enough then you might as well opt for a sandbag for your recliner.

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Kincaid wooden furniture

Kincaid primarily uses solid wood in making furniture. Plywood, veneers and laminates are used as structural elements; either for functional or decorative purposes. But their design are not only limited to the use of wood but other materials as well; such as metal, stone, marble, granite and other composite materials to use in conjunction with the wood to be used in the furniture.

Kincaid has its furniture styles in five major categories: Traditional, European Country, Country, Casual/Contemporary, and West Indies. Traditional collections have classic styles such as sleigh beds and four posters; and the finishes are rich. Plus, the drawers have brass pulls. European Country collections have more ornate designs and include the Laura Ashley collection. Country collections have turned-post beds and nice oak finishes. Casual/Contemporary collections have simpler, American-styled furniture. Design of these collections resembles the Shaker and crafts pieces. West Indies however, only has one collection in the category: the Bermuda Triangle, a rich and exotic theme. Kincaid caters to almost all kind of preferences in furniture; and in addition to wood furniture, they also provide upholstery divisions, manufacturing upholstered sofas and chairs and even interchangeable slipcovers.

If you happen to visit North Carolina for an official furniture shopping stroll, you can visit Kincaid’s new outlet at US 321 near Granite Falls. Globalization has now provided a much easier way of furniture production overseas; and Kincaid, along with all the other U.S. furniture manufacturing companies, are now adapting to the new trade-based economy. With this kind of environment in the world market theater, merging with other furniture companies is a way to increase odds of surviving in today’s marketing environment. Nevertheless, Kincaid still holds a strong foothold in the furniture manufacturing market; and the superb craftsmanship and beauty of their design are sure to make good products for their customers for many years to come.

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Creative Fun for your Home Windows: Balloon Window Valances

Window valances are a great addition in decorating the windows of your home. They provide that additional sparkle and color that ordinary curtains themselves can’t do. One such type of window valances, balloon window valances, are usually distinguished by their billowing designs resembling clouds, and are perfect for small windows or when fitted outside your window recess. You can purchase window valances at your local home décor store, but if you really want that streak of originality on your window valances, you might want to consider making a balloon window valance on your own.

Finding the right materials to use would be the primary step in making your own balloon window valances. The fabric must be of lightweight composition. This is of course for us to be able to fit the fabric into the window easily. Curtain rods should have a diameter of almost 1 inch or 24 millimeters and must have a length that can fit the outside window recess, but must also have excess length of at least 1inch from the window recess. You will also need a matching thread to thread the valance to the curtain rods, and finally scraps of soft papers like tissue for fitting purposes.

The general idea in this self-made balloon window valance is to apply an unlined sheet of fabric that have casings on both top and bottom ends, onto the curtain rods by threading them through the casings. The lower curtain rod is then fixed on one position, and the valance is draped over and concealed, thus creating that billowy effect.

To fit the fabric into your window as a window valance you must first know the size of the fabric to be used. First fit the curtain rods in place, give allowance of at least one to three inches from the actual position of the rods. Then, hold the tape measure at the top edge of the upper rod and at the top edge of the lower rod, looping it between the rods until a measurement is achieved at the end of the upper rod after the first loop. This is now the flat measurement of the valance at its finished form.

To know the width of the fabric needed, measure the length of the curtain rods multiplied by two. Then, divide the result by the width of the fabric to be used, rounded up to the nearest whole number after it. To calculate the amount of fabric needed, multiply the flat measurement of the finished form by the necessary width of the fabric. After knowing the size of the fabric to be used, the next step is to create the balloon valance itself. Cut the fabric to the size prescribed by your measurements, and join the widths together by French seam. Make sure that there would be a full width at the center supported by part widths on both sides numbered equally across the fabric.

Pin then stitch them after turning in a double hem at each side. Afterwards, turn up a double hem at the upper and lower edges, pinning both hems in place near the central fold to make the casings. Check the curtain rods if they would fit snugly through the casings. Adjust and rearrange if necessary. Then, stitch the hems close to the central folds and press them. Finally, thread the valance onto the upper and lower rods. Adjust the gathers evenly across the valance, pull out flounces and stuff them with the scraps of soft paper to achieve the balloon valance effect.

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Turn your discarded bed into the hippest living room furniture

You have an extra or a discarded bed and don’t know where to put it. You don’t also want to junk it just like that because you want to economize its use. Then, we say that your living room just got the perfect space for it. You can follow some of the ideas and suggestions below on transforming a bed into living room furniture.

Alternative 1. You can transform your bed, minus the headboard, into a sofa. Just position your bed against the wall of your living room. Then, cover it with a burly cloth. Allow the cloth to go over the bed and down to the floor. You can use sturdy textile for this such as denim, corduroy or tweed. Add big size square pillows against the wall to serve as back rest for your sofa. You can also place some more pillow cushions on top of your makeshift sofa so it will be comfortable for anyone to sit on. You can also add some smaller pillows as accessories.

Alternative 2. Turn a twin-sized bed into a table for your living room components. Minus the headboard, strategically position the bed in front area of your living room. Add a cover so it will not appear obvious that it is a bed that you are using. Choose a fabric with a good design to give you an elegant appeal. You can also decorate it will ribbons or place table runner to accessorize it. Then start moving your living room appliances –such as television set, DVD player, speaker and radio component– and arrange it on top of your bed-turned-living-room-table.

Alternative 3. You can convert your small size bed into a centerpiece of your living room. You can simply put cover around the bed and place it at the center with your sofa around it. You can also place a table runner on top of the cover to add variation to the style. Then put some small living plants on top of it. Choose the best plant preferably those that bear flowers so it will add life into your living room. Decorate it by arranging stuff toys or small pillows around the plant. If you find using the table cover too loaded for the eyes, you can also use it without cover. Just repaint the bed using the color of your choice. Usually neutral colors such as white, tan or dull gray could easily blend with any color and is also very light to the eyes. You can also cover the bed with glass. Just go to your hardware store to have a piece of glass cut in a way it will fit the size of your bed.

Alternative 4. Turn it into a daybed. Just position the bed at one corner of your living room. Put the bed sheet on and place some pillows. For the bed sheet, choose something that is not heavily printed with different designs. Get something that is designed with some geometrical figures instead. You should not also get the bright colors as this will overshadow everything in your living room. If not used as a daybed, arrange it with pillows scattered around to add a little drama. You can also place one or two stuff toys as decorations. This is very useful especially if you have babies in your home. They can play in this day bed without disturbing anybody. Of course, if you feel you want a nap, then this is perfect for you, too.

You don’t have to worry anymore of disposing your bed but instead enjoy the new thrill it will bring to your living room. Use one or combinations of our options above and a guarantee that your bed will become your hippest living room furniture.

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Hideaway Beds: Opt For Stylish Fu-Chests

Do you want to decorate your living space with stylish furniture and at the same time make space for an extra bed too? Then a Fu-Chest is your answer. A Fu-Chest is actually a bed that doubles as a chest of drawers. It is the perfect hideaway bed for your home. At day it imparts style and elegance to your room and at night viola! It becomes an extra bed where you can put up your guest with aplomb.

This hideaway bed is appropriate for a good night’s sleep as it comes with a sturdy and comfortable mattress. It is actually a full length one where you can stretch out reasonably well. And moreover your guest can rest well and will be happy over the sleeping arrangement. What more could any host want!

The Fu-Chest comes with a B-fold mattress sporting an innerspring and you can also get a custom made one if you prefer more comfortable and classy ones to grace your home. These come at a very affordable rate.

While shopping for a Fu-Chest you can see two main varieties: contemporary ones and classic traditional versions. They come in either dark wood or lighter ones. You can choose one that holds a wide storing area when it is not used as a bed. Also you can decorate the top area with photo frames or other collectibles of your choice. Try going for one that blends with your existing bedroom décor and further adds class and elegance to the room.

So if you are faced with space constraint and are in need of an extra bed to accommodate a guest the Fu-Chest is the best option. Your guest gets a bed to sleep on and you can use it as a chest for your bits and pieces at other times. And it is not very expensive, which is another reason why you should opt for a hideaway bed. Moreover whatever type you choose whether it is modern or traditional the Fu-Chest adds style and glamour to your décor.

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Locking your Drawer Right

If you are the type of person that treasures your privacy, then you would certainly need a lock for every drawer that you have. You would need lock for your cabinet with files, money, checks, bank accounts, among other private things that need to be secured. Therefore, you have to know how to how to add a lock to a dresser or desk drawer. You have to know that you can install two types of drawer locks, one is the mortise type where you can choose between half mortise and full mortise, and the other one is the exterior or surface lock.

Below are some of the steps to install both types of locks:
For the mortise locks, they are installed onto the wood of your furniture. For the half mortise lock, it must be installed just half an inch into the wood. On the other hand, the strike plate must be attached to the drawer’s surface. For the full mortise, it should be attached completely to the wood while its strike plate is attached just inside the drawer. Remember that since the full mortise must be completely and fully installed onto the wood, it will need a bigger space.

On the other hand, the exterior locks are easier to do. Exterior locks are composed of two parts. The lock, of course, must be attached to the drawer, while the bolt piece into the frame of the wood. You must be careful in installing an exterior lock. You must check out for the best position of the lock on the wood. With the use of a lead pencil, you should mark the correct positioning of the screw holes of the lock. On the other hand, the screw holes of the bolt piece must also be marked with the use of a lead pencil. Then, it’s now time to use a drill with a bit smaller than the screw’s diameter. This will bore on the wood its needed starter holes. Against the wood, you should hold the lock tight so as to position it properly before screwing it. Do the same thing for the bolt piece.

Be sure to always check if the locks are properly working and that they are properly attached and positioned to the wood. You have to insert the key a number of times to check if the lock is really working. You also have to check if it is screwed properly onto the wood to avoid broken lock frames in the future. Remember that you installed a lock so that no other people can access your properties so better be secured you did the installation properly. These are just some of the do it yourself tips on how to add a lock to a dresser or desk drawer.

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Cabinetry: Different Applications of Cabinets in Multipurpose Rooms

Cabinets have now become an indispensable part of our homes. The latest trend in decorating is placing cabinets wherever possible in the house. They have a variety of uses and occupy very little space. With the number of household appliances growing in number by the day, it has become imperative to provide storage areas which are easily accessible and trendy at the same time. Paul Garófalo, design services manager of Merillat Cabinetry says that the chosen style in houses is the multipurpose room. Its uses vary from day to day activities to hobbies and as work spaces. These multipurpose rooms need cabinetry which will enhance the utility of these rooms. Cabinets of all sizes, shapes and design can be added to make the multipurpose room effective and functional.

The various uses of multipurpose rooms are:
1. Leisure room: The multipurpose room can be used to pursue various hobbies like craft works, sewing and scrap book collections. Cabinets can be designed to suit for a particular purpose and can be placed in convenient positions to aid in passing one’s time leisurely without over- cluttering the room.
2. Work room: The multipurpose room can also function as a work place or office room and also as a study room for the kids. Separate cabinets for each purpose, placed strategically will help in bringing all the members of the household to spend their evening together and at the same time not impinging on each others space.
3. Storage room: Miscellaneous things like cubbies, paper wrap holders and dustbins can be placed out of sight with the help of these cabinets. Cabinets can be designed with wheels so that they can be moved around at will. Raday states,” Homeowners might also want to consider the addition of an island of wheels in order to have additional storage and movable work space”.

4. Daily usage: In addition to the other uses, a multipurpose room also functions as a daily work space, with cabinets for ironing board, washer, dryer and clothes rods. So home owners can do workouts, oversee their kids’ homework, and do the laundry and other house work in the same place without having to shuttle between rooms.

With all these variety of uses no wonder Raday says” the multipurpose room is an example of how high traffic and function can co-exist with hi- style”. Cabinetry in a multipurpose room not only functions as a storage space but also adds to the style and elegance of the room. Selection of the cabinetry that goes well with the surrounding interior décor will add to the beauty of the room.

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An Older Look for Wood Furniture

If you think that wood furniture is all that you can have, then think again. There are many ways as to how to improve the look of a single wood piece. One of the more popular wood designing is by doing “pickling.” What is pickling and how does it give a better appearance for your wood? You have to see by your self.

The steps are so easy but just like in any design, you have to be careful so as not to waste effort and time. Here is a simple do it yourself procedure on how to apply a pickling finish. First, you have to choose the color of paint you will apply to your wood. Although the usual shades used for pickling are thinned white or off-white, you can choose from all the lighter shades available. It is recommended that you use a latex paint that is water-based. Because of that, you have to thin the paint. You can do this by mixing it with water. It must be 25% thin.

The next thing to do is to prepare the wood piece you are going to apply pickling with. You can use a sander to remove the paint or simple sandpaper for a cheaper use. Once the paint is removed from the piece ofwood furniture, you could see some dust. You have to wipe off the dust before applying paint so you are sure of a fine coating. Once your wood and paint ready, you can now start applying the mixture on the wood furniture. Use a bristle brush when doing this.

But since you are aiming to achieve an older look of the wood, you have to remove most of the paint to make it appear lighter. You can do this by quickly wiping the surface with the use of a rag. Once the first application is complete, you have to wait for twelve to twenty-four hours. Next, you have to use sandpaper once again to sand the paint but gently this time so as not to remove the paint completely. You have to do the same process again of wiping off the dust then applying paint again for second coating.

Repeat the process as you wish because the more paint you apply, the more the paint is being absorbed by the wood, making it darker. To avoid your wood furniture from getting scratches or spills, you can apply water-based polyurethane. You can also apply a second coat of this. This pickling technique gives the best design to your wood by making it appear darker and older. This adds charm to your wood. Aside from that, the pickling strategy is very effective and is easy to do. What is more is that it is very affordable you can do it with just spending on the paint.

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Historic and Captivating Jacobean Furniture

The furniture design used during the period of King James I and King James II is referred to as Jacobean furniture. This style underwent various changes during this time period under the impact of the different reigns. In the beginning stage the Elizabethan style, which reigned supreme from 1603 to 1688, inspired changes in the Jacobean style. Later the commonwealth style which was stark and sported very little decorations influenced the Jacobean design markedly. In the last stages of the Jacobean style the Flemish Baroque style wrought distinct changes in the furniture style.

Colonial Americans patterned their furniture style based on the early Jacobean furniture designs. But the designs that emerged were very archaic as skilled designers were few and far between at that period. The style that resulted was termed as early American furniture. The furniture that was made during this period was tough and durable. But they were giant sized and very awkward to use. Cupboards, wainscot chairs, circular tables and chests constituted the pieces that evolved during this time. The famous Brewster and Carver chairs, which had spindles occupying the frames of the chairs, were named after the two renowned Colonials of that age.

The wood used for the furniture was mainly from oak and pine wood. Chairs with spindled frames, rounded Spanish legs which had intricate patterns and rush seats characterised the chairs of this period. The tables and chests of drawers had elaborate patterns carved on them with numerous scrolls and opulent panels and twists done on them.

The basic patterns involved in the Jacobean style were very clear-cut and down to earth in quality. Squares and rectangles were the only shapes employed and the fronts were mostly flat and plain. The pieces were joined by pegs and sported mortise and tenon joints. Veneering was done on the furniture making it look lavish and flamboyant. A lot of inlay patterns were also used. Elaborate painting works were done to make these pieces look rich and stylish.

The upholstery for the chairs and settees in the Jacobean style was done with silk, velvet and crewelwork. Some used leather, linen and tapestries too to give the furniture a magnificent and stately look.
If you are in search of true authentic Jacobean style furniture then the auction houses of England are your choice. As most pieces done during this period were tough and durable, they have lasted for many years and some are found to be in good shape even now. The historic Jacobean furniture is very much in demand for the opulence and style it portrays. Many replicas of this style of furniture have come up in the stores making these designs within your reach.

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How Many Years does it Take to be an Antique?

An antique can be any piece of furniture, tableware and other items such as books and jewelleries that are made much earlier than the present. Antiques aside from being an old item are also known for its degree of craftsmanship and counting other unique features such as its condition, rarity and it looks.

In short, antiques are most likely to be some sort of valuable collectible items; it is no wonder why these things are hot items for thieves as you can see in movies. You can usually get antiques in antique shops, in an auction, on a real estate (where it is being pass down), museums or even inside your house.

Antique items though old never goes out of fashion and must still be in good condition. You might have some old looking grandfather’s clock in your house or that vintage looking lampshade in your grandma’s bedroom. But are you sure all that the old things you see in an old manor are really antiques? How can you identify if an item is an antique or not? Most of definition of the word “antique” stretches out that an item as least as 100 years old deserves the label in the United States technically. Furniture mostly falls into this age category. However in European Standards, an item is said to be antique if it was made (most likely handily made) before 1832 and during the Industrial Revolution.

To further support the previous statement, an old item, like antique picture frames, can be considered either as an antique, vintage or a collectible item. Take note of the following:
• You can call an item a vintage item if its age ranges from over 40 years of age. You cannot call a 20 year old item vintage.
• Vintage and antique can be collectible items. So, there is no age bracket in collectible items.

Age issues of items becoming antiques also depend on the items. One additional fact to know is that in automobile, you can consider it an antique if it reaches over 25 years of age. This is based on the definition given by most of the worldwide organization and the Antique Automobile Club of America. They based it on a fact that a car reaching the age of 25 years, is very hard to economically maintain and thus is considered a rare survivor; reaching this age is as twice as the design life of any modern car.

When it comes to firearms, there is what they call a threshold or a cut-off year. In the United States for example, guns made before 1899 are considered to be antiques and in every nation, the thresholds varies. Antiques are works of art and they are timeless master pieces. Spending a lot for antiques is not a waste of money at one point.

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Green Furniture: Trendy and Environment Friendly

Though technological advances have improved our lifestyle by leaps and bounds, they have also made an equally negative impact on our environment. We are surrounded by invisible pollutants that are ever present in the air we breadth, even inside our homes. To combat this, an innovative method of furniture making has been in vogue for a few years. Eco-friendly furniture or ‘green’ furniture as they are known is becoming quite popular nowadays. This green furniture is environment friendly, non-toxic and very safe. They are so safe that you can even eat right off them without fear of any contamination.

The basic requirement of green furniture is that the wood for its construction should be obtained from a sustainable forest. Gone are the days when the few remaining trees from endangered exotic forests where used to make equally exotic furniture. In case of green furniture, for every tree that is cut down for construction, a new one is planted in its place. Using non-toxic bonding agents are another factor that makes the green furniture environment friendly. Most of the furniture, particularly the imported ones gives off gas formaldehydes and many other air-borne harmful chemicals that are detrimental to our health. On the other hand, by using environmentally safe glues, the green furniture does not give off harmful gases. They are very safe to use without fear of any harmful emissions.

Another notable feature of green furniture is its finish. While ordinary furniture uses lacquers, varnishes and other finishing agents that contain many harmful chemicals, green furniture uses FDA approved finishing agents that are water based or oil based. Green furniture manufacturers guarantee a non-toxic and 100% environmental friendly wood surfaces. If you are one of those who have growing concerns over the amount of pollutants we release into our environment and the amount of forests we keep destroying without care, then the green furniture is the perfect choice for your home. Though green furniture might be a bit expensive than the ordinary furniture, the peace of mind and the ‘green’ factor more than compensates for it.

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How to Get a Water Stain Out of Leather Furniture?

Investing on a sofa is surely no joke especially on leather ones. Leather sofas look good in a house plus these offer just the right comfort that we need. However, like the owners, they also go through the hardships of life; they go through various beatings and some in everyday wear and tear instances.

If you get a little careless in using leather furniture they can get stain very easily; crumbs, curry oils and even a simple glass mark of water will stain its arms. Yes, water marks or water stains are the most common stains your sofa can get sick with. Every mom of any household cleaning military would agree to it; we get water stains every time. Cleaning water marks or water spots in your leather upholstery is very easy yet some people commit very common mistakes on removing it. So how do you get a water stain out of leather furniture?

First of all, do not try the most common mistake that others would surely do; to clean it with saddle soap. Using saddle soap in cleaning water stains out would worsen it. You see, saddle soap contains harsh chemicals that would not clean the stain out. It would worsen it, instead. Also bear in mind, that some water marks or spots easily dries and wears off depending on the humidity so cleaning it out is not necessary and attempting to clean it out can add up to your problem.

Usually, condensations form from a glass on furniture. In this case, your leather furniture can easily be treated with just mere plain clean water alone. The stain would usually create a mark and a clear line of separation and this is where you have to wet the entire area out to a seam or edge.

By using a clean sponge, soak it in a bowl of room temperature or tap water. As much as possible you have to wring it dry. Start wiping at the spot of the water stain. Dampen the leather until you reach the edges of the cushion. Wet the leather less as you get further from the water spot. Do not do scrubbings, just wipe. You have to condition the leather after it has all dried up. Other liquid stains can also be treated in the same manner, depending on the type of stains and the type of leather, it may require professional treatment.

There are also products available in the market such as polish and wax to remove not just water stains. However these products are not applicable to all types of leather. Furniture can be expensive. That is why you’ll have to keep in mind that you must find the right cleaning materials to maintain its beauty and look.

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How to become License to Sell and Buy Furniture

Shopping can be an addiction although most shopaholics claim that it is nothing but pure simple fun. But sometimes too much shopping can be a learning experience. What are the things do you usually take with you when you go out and shop? Accessories? Jewelleries? Home stuffs? From small stuffs up to the huge ones, you definitely choose them based from your preferences right?

But you will not be forever a buyer, or a small time buyer, for that matter. Time will pass, things will change and you will soon realize that you would want to buy and sell stuffs that interest you a lot.
Let’s say furniture; what are the things you should know to be able to do the buying and the selling as well? Wouldn’t you be interested in knowing the wealth behind this venture? For sure, you would.
This article is actually for people like you. Sit and relax and let us be the one to give you some of the guidelines you need to know for this venture. Below are the steps on how to become license to sell and buy furniture.

• You can start of becoming a furniture dealer buy going to a furniture trade show and acquiring some furniture lines. However, you need to prove that you are licensed to trade in coming to this show.
• In many states, a business license and tax number are needed to sell and buy furniture. You will also need a reseller’s license and need to have met some certain tax requirements.
• You also need to have the following: a tax number, charge state and local tax on your product. You will have to pay it to the proper entities.
• A business permit is required of course in catering your line of hobby.
• There are certain fees for acquiring your license and permit so you need to calculate and determine the cost in setting up your business.

• The internet can also provide you with several options. You can fill up an application to become a dealer and the requirements are usually listed. You may also be charged of an enrollment fee and sometimes, they are really pricey.
• Try going manufacturers conferences and some other dealers as well. They offer membership and you may join their club. Who know, a door of opportunity might open itself for you?

After all of these, you will need the following things as you go along with your business:
• People to help you run your business
• An inventory
• A proper place to put your business up, and
• A handful of customers

These are just some of the tips if you would like to venture buying and selling for business. You can either go out and look for manufacturers or just go on clicking in your personal computer. Manufacturers are actually just few links away from you.

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Bar Stools – For Ultimate Leisure and Recreation

Bar stools are regarded as an integral part of any décor, for they offer an excellent ambiance to any room. Bar stools are of numerous styles and designs that suit for the various purposes that you acquire them for. You can even find one for use in outdoors. You can get wooden stools for the counter used in country styled kitchens. These suit the rural set up perfectly. If you need one for your modern homes in the bar or in the games room, then you are sure to get stylish and ultramodern bar stools made of metal with swivelling seats.

You have a multitude of options before you if you want to get a bar stool. There are backless stools with luxurious cushioning done on them to dress up your living room. Some stools come with backrests and arm rests too. These help you to relax in splendour with your friends whilst entertaining them. If you desire you can dress your bar stool with any fabric of your choice which will go well with the surrounding décor of the room it graces. Other trendy options include leather and vinyl ones which are very fashionable. Bar stools also are available as detachable cushion types where the seat cushion can be removed and tied on the backrest or if you favour some change in the décor you can replace it with another colored or designed one to suit the occasion. It is also very handy for cleaning purposes.

There are few things you should do before you set out to get a bar stool. Check the available space; if possible make exact measurements of the area concerned. The height of the stool should be the right one with comfortable legroom and also it should be near the counter to facilitate better seating. There should be at least about 10 inches of space between the counter and the bar stool. When all the stools are placed there should be a good amount of moving space available. If needed, you can even think of getting swivelling bar stools which are most often found in commercial places. These save a lot of space and will also provide additional comfort. You can go online and purchase the bar stool of your choice. There are innumerable numbers of sites offering a wide range of collection of bar stools. Surfing the net will give you an idea of the right one to buy which will suit your home perfectly.

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High Quality and Affordable Furniture Finds

When it comes to decorating the interiors invariably you end up with a constrained budget forcing you to slash some needed items from your furnishing list. Decking up your home can become a very demanding and exhausting job with the cost factor adding up to your woes. Here is some high-quality but affordable ideas to embellish your home.

Let your imaginations rule you:
How do you get good quality but with a low price tag? Take some time and look over for furniture in the local yard sales where you get to see a lot of second hand furniture and even unfinished ones. You will find a lot of furniture that fit your list and with some sprucing up, these will become dazzling and new.

Look for good deals:
Attending garage sales and going through flea markets will help you know about the various types of furniture and their costs. You can get a good deal if you look hard. Your attic can hold a treasure of items which you are unaware of. Rummage through your attic or a relative’s and you are sure to get some delectable piece. One important thing to note here is the pieces selected may not look very appealing outwardly but may hold lot of promise if redone. So try to see past the appearance of the piece and you are sure to get a hot deal.

Renovating old furniture:
Once you select the pieces to your liking, check them thoroughly for any cracks, warps or uneven legs. If the main frame is in good shape then you can transform it into an appealing and priceless piece of art. Prior to removing the former coating on the furniture, test it with a piece of cotton dipped in acetone nail polish remover. Try to do it in an area hidden from view. A varnish or shellac covering softens or gets sticky when it comes in contact with the remover. To get rid of this covering, Formby’s Furniture Refinisher can be used. In case of paint or polyurethane covering, if there is no reaction and you can remove the layer with the help of Formby’s Paint and Poly remover. Giving a coat of Paint and poly remover wash finally will clear all the debris and you can apply your favourite finish on them.

Finishing stroke:
When you are painting furnitures a finishing coat should be applied finally to protect the furniture from possible damage due to exposure to heat or moisture. Formby offers Tung Oil Finish which gives a fine, silky texture that is free of scratches and smudges. The Oil needs to be hand rubbed into the wood to give a protective coat to it.

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A Guide to Antique Bedroom Furniture

The beauty and elegance of antique furniture is unsurpassed by any of today’s designer models. Antique furniture is an absolute treat to all our senses and gives pleasure to us in many levels. Every piece of antique furniture has its own legend and remains true to the saying, “Old is Gold”.

Today, antique bedroom furniture is gaining immense popularity among many people. One reason is that, this type of furniture adds character and enhances the aesthetic appeal of a room.
In addition to soothe and calm our senses, bedroom furnishings should also serve as a feast to our senses with its beauty and elegance. Today, numerous types of Antique Bedroom Furniture come with beautiful and delicate headboard patterns that are trimmed with gold and you can choose from different nightstands that come adorned with vertical mirrors. You can even get hold of an Antique Bedroom set that includes a bed with a chest of drawers, two nightstands and a mirror. These sets bring in serenity, sophistication and class of long gone days, together with the functionality offered by the traditional beds. If you want, you can even choose an Antique Bedroom set that includes TV compartments and armoires with cloth hangers.

Today, you also have a wide range of materials to choose from for your antique furniture, instead of the traditional pine. There are literally hundreds of patterns, designs and finishes to choose from, like cinnamon lacquer and mahogany lacquer to name just a few. Antique furniture is not only appreciated for their sturdiness, but because they impart a traditional and at the same time an innovative appeal. Antique Bedroom Furniture is always preferred over any other type of bedroom furniture as it obviously adds a unique style, elegance, sophistication and charm to your bedroom. The aesthetic value and everlasting appeal of Antique Bedroom furniture is very difficult to be expressed verbally. The only way to understand its appeal is to feel its beauty, poise and charisma for yourself.

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