Sinki Dapur Sumbat

Sinki Dapur Sumbat RM160-180

Sinki Dapur Sumbat

Masalah utama sinki dapur adalah lemak dari sisa-sisa memasak seperti minyak masak, ayam, daging dan sebagainya. Lemak-lemak ini kalau dibiarkan ianya akan mengeras hingga susah untuk di keluarkan. Sekiranya sudah susah untuk dikeluarkan maka terpaksa harus dibuat paip baru. Untuk mengelakkan agar lemak boleh berkurang adalah dengan memasukkan air panas pada lubang paip yang tersumbat.


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Toilet Atau Tandas Sumbat

Toilet Atau Tandas Sumbat RM180-200

Tandas Sumbat

Baik tandas cangkung atau tandas duduk yang selalu menimbulkan masalah adalah cara kontraktor memasang tandas dan juga cara memasang paip. Hal-hal yang lain adalah kurangnya laju air dari tanki tandas sehingga tak mampu membersih secara total. Dan bahkan terkadang terjadi benda-benda asing seperti sabun, brus dan lain-lain yang terjatuh dan mengakibatkan sumbat.

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Lubang Lantai Sumbat

Floor Trap / Lubang Lantai Sumbat RM120-140

Lubang Lantai Sumbat

Pada floor trap selalu sumbat oleh helaian rambut, pasir, habuk, lumut atau hakisan siman lantai. Bahkan tak jarang juga sabun, brush gigi dan lain-lain. Dalam hal seperti ini selalu kami akan pump untuk tolak habuk keluar sebelum kami ambil apa yang menyebabkan sumbat. Tak kurang juga selepas kami pump terus normal sedia kala tanpa ada apa-apa didalamnya. Tapi tak kurang juga yang sudah melekat dalam floor trap.


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Main Hole Sumbat

Main Hole Sumbat RM220-250

Main Hole Sumbat

Selalunya kalau sumbat dari main hole hingga ke dalam rumah masih ada kemungkinan untuk kami perbaiki semula. Tapi selalu kalau dari main hole ke sewerage tank indah water terpaksa harus panggil indah water. Dan indah water akan kenakan bayaran yang cukup mahal kerena Indah Water kompani besar sudah tentu harga atau upahnyapun besar atau mahal.

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Hand Basin Sumbat

Hand Basin Sumbat RM140-180

Hand Basin Sumbat

Selalu saliran keluar hand basin sekali dengan floor trap bilik air. Tetapi tak kurang juga yang dipasang dengan cara lain. Sekiranya anda boleh buat sendiri mungkin itu yang terbaik tapi terkadang masalah yang sebenarnya mudah dan sederhana akan menjadi susah dan tidak kurang yang gagal dan akhirnya memanggil plumber.







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Key Bathroom Remodeling Ideas

One of the simplest ways to start planning your bathroom remodeling is to tour other bathrooms to get bathroom remodeling ideas. Pay attention to what you like and don't like. Scoop out friends' bathrooms when you visit, tour houses for sale, check out design magazines, and cruise the Internet for inspiration. Ask yourself questions to generate your own bathroom remodeling ideas.

Do you want a soothing bathroom for relaxation or a practical, functional bathroom for busy mornings? If relaxation is your goal, try separating the space into areas to pamper you. Have soft lighting near your tub, a cozy dressing area with plenty of space to try on outfits, and a bench in between two vanities so you can sit while getting ready. If you want a more utilitarian space, use different types of storage to keep everything in its place and at arm's reach. Use simple, elegant containers to group your supplies. Keep hair care tools in one area, shower supplies in another. Pay attention to how you get ready in the morning and design your bathroom remodeling about how you operate. For a clean look, line the storage containers flush with the wall.

If you share the bathroom in the mornings, add special features to help control the space. If you put your makeup on over the bathroom sink, add a separate sink and mirror for you to put on your make-up while your partner brushes his or her teeth at the other sink with no bumping into each other.

Also avoid recessed lights. These lights may set the right mood, but they will put your mirror in shadows. You want clear, bright light for applying makeup or shaving.

Put the shower and toilet in a separate area so one person can groom while the other bathes. Alternatively, move the prep center into the bathroom. It will free bathroom space and cost a fraction of a bathroom remodel.

If space is at a premium, then storage is your answer. Build up with cabinets -- even kitchen cabinets -- or shelves. Put the things you use all the time at eyelevel, and the extra towels above. Put your things in their place with different, stylish storage containers either on shelves or on the ground. In a small room, make sure to keep only the things you actually need. Useless clutter will make the bathroom seem smaller.

Mount cabinets to the wall so that they open up floor space. Use a sliding pocket door to tuck your bathroom door away. Keeping your color scheme neutral will quiet the space. Use different shades of the same color all over the bathroom, and use brighter colors and accents. Also use different textures like wooden baskets, smooth tile, and soft towels to add interest, and mirrors to stretch the space.

If the bathroom is dark, don't be afraid to add windows or skylights to brighten the space. But don't block the windows with fancy curtains. Keep the windows simple to keep a small bathroom neat and bright.

Don't limit yourself to only fixtures in the bathroom section. Check out cabinets, faucets, and tiles for the kitchen or outdoors. You never know what bathroom remodeling ideas will inspire you.

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Keeping Your Home Organized

Now…as much of a challenge as it was to do all of that pitching, organizing, and cleaning, how do you maintain it and not let your stuff overwhelm you again?

There are some easy steps to take—and they just take moments a day. Please don’t email me and tell me you’re too busy to do this because of your special situation—everyone can find the time to take 15 minutes a day and maintain their home in stages. If you can’t, then I’m going to brashly suggest that you re-evaluate your schedule and determine what IS more important than maintaining your home for your family.

Maintaining the Kitchen

Daily, put dirty dishes in your dishwasher or dishpan under the sink. When either is full, do the dishes. If you run your dishwasher while you’re asleep at night, you’ll pay lower utility rates and the dishes will be cool and clean in the morning—ready to be put away.

Run a rag with the cleaner of your choice over the countertops and tabletop once a day. This will take you just moments, yet will help keep your kitchen organized and neat. You don’t have to scrub or take everything off the counters, just wipe where you’ve cooked or eaten.

Clean your sink daily. Scrub it with a soap pad or use some window cleaner and a rag—if your sink is clean, you’re less likely to let dirty dishes pile up in it.

Sweep your floors once a week. Just take a broom across it and get the big crumbs. Then run a damp mop over it to get the week’s dirt washed off—you don’t have to shine it, just a damp mop (the type is your choice).

Maintaining the Living Room Areas

Pick up the papers that land on your Flat Surfaces and either throw them away or file them appropriately in the study every evening. If you are diligent about keeping the papers picked up, your room will appear much more organized and clean, even if you haven’t done any deep cleaning.

Dust once a week—run your duster over the flat surfaces. It’s a 5 minute job that will make a large dent in your room(s).

Vacuum once a week. Don’t move furniture or pull out the crevice tools, just do the middles where you walk. 15 minutes, max.

Take your glass cleaner and go over the TV screen and any other glass that collects fingerprints once a week. 3 minutes, tops.

Just doing quick and easy tasks gives you the push to get started. That’s the key when it comes to staying organized. Once you get going, things get done!

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An interesting tip to pursue when offered help or advice concerning a kitchen page is to ascertain who owns the site. This may reveal the operators kitchen authority The easiest way to reveal who owns the kitchen web site is to find the sites 'about' page.

Any reputable site providing information about kitchen, will almost certainly provide an 'about' or 'contact' page which will record the site owner's contact details. The info should make known key points about the owner's skill and understanding. You can then make a judgement about the vendor's qualifications and experience to offer help regarding kitchen.

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Installing Granite Countertops

Granite is not only the hardest material available for countertops; it's also the most expensive, with prices starting at $60 a square foot. Though adding granite countertops to any kitchen can be quite costly, they remain the premiere choice in many new and remodeled homes. The beauty and warmth offer an aesthetic appeal that can't be found in other countertop materials.

Granite does cost more than other countertop materials, with the majority of the price coming from labor costs. Installing granite countertops is not a project for the do-it-yourself homeowner, seeking to save money on installation costs. Installation must be left to the professionals who have the right training and equipment. However, a homeowner can save money on some of the preliminary preparation and demolition work. Before the process of installing granite countertops can begin, range tops, the sink and the old countertops must be thoroughly removed. The remainder of the installation process must be left to the professionals.

After the granite countertops are ordered, an individual from the installation company will come to precisely measure the cabinetry and create templates for the installation. At the time the templates are created, the professional should be able to tell you where all the seams will be. The fewer seams, the better, as regardless of how well the joint is fitted, straight lines in the natural stone are very noticeable. At this time they will determine if any specialized tools will be required for the sink and range cutouts.

Prior to the installation, metal rods and plywood will be added to the top of the cabinetry to create a strong, level surface with additional support for the sink and range. This is a critical step, as it prevents the granite slab from breaking during regular use. Success of a granite countertop installation includes attention to the varying thickness of a slab.

Although slabs are carefully cut, there may be high and low spots on the bottom; therefore, leveling is an important step of the preparation process to protect the stone.
Installers will later bring granite slabs that measure approximately four-by-eight feet or four-by-twelve feet and are only about three centimeters thick. The slabs can weigh hundreds of pounds and must be properly carried to reduce stress on the slab during transport. If the granite is not carefully laid on the cabinetry, it could crack at a later time during regular use.

The slab of granite will be precisely cut with a diamond tip saw to fit the templates. The jointing seams will be sealed and the edge will be treated to create a smooth, attractive perimeter. The installer can add any requested trim inlays, such as metallic materials or separate indications of a solid color. The installer will then apply a penetrating sealer and polish the surface to a smooth reflective finish.

The installers will note the positioning of electrical outlets, the sink, and the faucets, as the thickness of the granite may alter some of the process for re-installation of these items. The installers will also be trained to make adjustments for setting a cook top and re-securing the dishwasher stabilizer brackets without causing harm to the newly laid granite countertop.

The expertise required for installing granite countertops requires that this be one job left to the professionals. When properly installed, granite countertops are a beautiful and valuable addition to any home kitchen.

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Innovative Kitchen Decorating Idea Brings the Look of Oil Paintings Into Your Kitchen

Designer dishwasher panels are created from original oil paintings and reproduced on high quality vinyl. They will make a truly unique gift ideas for practically any occasion.

Tilghman Island, MD April 26, 2004 –- The kitchen has long been the very core of any house. From your child’s birthday party with countless kids making their own ice cream sundaes to office holiday functions where entertaining the boss turns into a demonstration on the proper way to stuff a duck, the age-old saying holds true: “Everybody ends up in the kitchen.” So why then don’t we take the time to create a true living space within this all-important area of our house?

Dishwasher Creations’ founder Kimberly Bushey asked herself that same question. “When I took a look at my dishwasher, it was just a white panel with a plain face. I believe the reverse side had an almond finish, but either way there was not much imagination at all. The dimensions of the dishwasher panel area seemed to be the perfect space for a work of art. So that’s exactly what I decided to put there: real artwork.”

With the help of her mother-in-law, impressionistic artist Maureen Bannon, Bushey created several designer dishwasher panels that bring the look of oil paintings into the kitchen. From soothing beach scenes to sophisticated wine coolers to whimsical barnyard hens, these pieces of kitchen art are created from Bannon’s own actual oil painting compositions then transferred onto durable vinyl with such detail the brushstrokes are still visible.

A light adhesive on the back allows the panels to be used and removed easily without damage to the appliance. Designer dishwasher panels clean up quickly with mild soap and water, and are UV protected to resist fading for up to three years.

“A designer dishwasher panel is the perfect piece of kitchen art for any cook’s domain. They also make truly unique gift ideas for practically any occasion,” states Bushey.

Dishwasher Creations can be found online at www.dishwashercreations.com. Each panel costs $79.95 plus shipping and any applicable sales tax. For additional information, please visit Dishwasher Creations’ website

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How to Remove Crazy Glue

When the new super bonding glues first came out, they were hailed as the best thing since sliced bread. Until someone got their hand stuck to the breadbox.

Super Glue is indeed great stuff, and certainly can create a secure bond. But when that bond is between your fingers and something else, or the glue is a puddle on your kitchen counter, a wet paper towel isn't going to get you very far, because it will be stuck to it, too.

If you're going to have a tube of Crazy Glue in the house, the smartest thing you can ever do is to buy the solvent at the same time. It's just the nature of Man, that sooner or later someone will have even a small accident that is only a drip or spot, but which could turn into a major problem if they can't get it cleaned up.

If you don't have the solvent, or don't know where to find it, here are a few tips you can try. Many emergency hotlines will recommend using vegetable oil for skin-to-skin bonding of fingers. This has mixed success.

Because the active ingredient in Crazy Glue and other super bonders is cyanoacrylics, what you really need is 100% acetone. While some fingernail polish does contain this, it's not usually in the strength needed to break the bond. However, for something like a spill or drops on a surface like a countertop, if you pour the nail polish on and let it sit for 15-30 minutes, it may do the trick. Otherwise, you should try a hardware store for the acetone.

Some users report successful removal with lighter fluid. Keep in mind though, that anything of a chemical nature can damage the item with the glue on it. Test a hidden or small area of material or surfaces with the glue on it, and wash hands immediately after having it removed from your skin.

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How to Grow Cooking Herbs

Grow your own cooking herbs to add fresh zest and flavor to your menus year-round!

Is It a Cooking Herb or a Spice?

The first thing to know in selecting which herbs to grow is the difference between cooking (culinary) herbs and spices. The cinnamon stick you put in your hot chocolate or apple cider is a spice while the parsley on the edge of your plate is an herb.

Cooking herbs are usually the fresh or dried leaves of plants while spices are the ground seeds, roots, fruits, flowers, and/or bark.
Herbs grow very well in temperate zones, while spices generally come from tropical areas.
Herbs add subtle flavor, whereas spices are generally more pungent and add more robust flavor.

Herbs run the gamut of about 70 cultivars, broken into categories of medicinal, ornamental, and aromatic as well as culinary or cooking herbs. To start growing cooking herbs, it's best first to select where and how you want to grow them.

Site Selection

Most cooking herbs thrive in just about any location that gives them plenty of light, good drainage and nutrition. In addition to outdoor garden spots, culinary herbs can be grown in patio containers, as indoor herb gardens, or in greenhouses using soil-less growing techniques like hydroponics or aquaponics.

Outdoor Cooking Herb Gardens

For easy access, plant your herb garden as close to your kitchen as possible. Herbs grown in full sun have denser foliage, darker color, and higher levels of the essential oils that add flavor to your recipes. Good air circulation and drainage are also important to the success of your cooking herb garden. The size of your cooking herb garden, of course, depends on the space you have available for growing. Generally, an area 20 by 4 feet accommodates a satisfactory variety of cultivars.

Many herbs overlap in category. Border your cooking herb garden with some cultivars that have ornamental or aromatic qualities as well as the culinary. However, remember that the main purpose of this garden is for use in your kitchen.

Place cooking herbs that you use frequently in less conspicuous areas so that you won't leave big holes in your garden when you harvest them for cooking!

Most culinary herbs thrive under the same growth conditions as the vegetables they enhance and as such are a natural addition to your vegetable garden. Some cooking herbs even have properties that repel common insect pests and garden diseases, which is an added benefit to your vegetables.

The best time to amend soil with nutrient rich compost is when you till your garden plot. Herbs have coarse roots that benefit from chunky organic matter, which helps excess water drain away and also helps provide good air circulation.

After planting your cooking herbs, skirting them with a two to three-inch layer of mulch helps soil retain moisture. In addition, composting and mulching helps you maintain the neutral to slightly alkaline soil that most herbs prefer

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How to control Ants Without Poison

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Ants are pests in the house. In the home common ants aren't
harmful but they are a nuisance.

There are many natural repellants which can be used to
discourage ants from kitchen counters, pantries, and other
areas where food lures them in.

As a first step try to prevent the ants from entering the
house.

Use less chemical fertilizers and pesticides in the lawn and
gardens. These cause an imbalance in the biological makeup
of the soil. Stressed soil and plants attract ants.

Many species of ants like to drink honeydew from aphids. If
good control of aphids in plants and gardens near houses is
exercised, ants will be less numerous. Ants seem to dislike
spearmint, tansy, and pennyroyal. Plant these near the
house to keep ants away. Sweet fern is particularly dislike
by red ants.

A simple recipe to repel ants can be made by adding to an
eight ounce bottle of mild liquid soap one ounce each of
citronella, pennyroyal, peppermint, cinnamon, rose and tea
oil. Mix together and add three tablespoons to two cups of
water. Spray where ants are entering the house. This the
formula can be used to wash down counters in the kitchen but
only use one-half tablespoon to two cups of water.

Spray trash and recycling bins if ants are a problem there.

For anthills near the house pour boiling water into the
nest.

Once ants have entered the house, other measures have to be
taken. Pennyroyal, tansy, and mint leaves scattered on
surfaces where ants are found can be used as a deterrent.
Bay leaves broken in small pieces is also helpful.

Some people have found a mixture of the following
ingredients helpful in repelling ants. One cup water, one-
fourth cup plus one tablespoon hot sauce,, one-fourth cut
liquid soap, and one teaspoon spearmint of peppermint
flavoring. Put in a spray bottle and spray where ants enter
the house.

Washing down counters with an equal solution of vinegar and
water is repulsive to ants.

Powdered cloves or red pepper sprinkled on surface where
ants are found serves as an excellent repellant. Ants are
extremely fastidious and will not return to where these hot
spices can get on their feet and antennae.

If it not too inconvenient, sticky fly paper placed in
strategic areas will capture crawling ants.

Perhaps one of the most unusual substances used that
discourages ants from pantry shelves are broken egg shells.

Lastly, clean up all food after eating for it is the crumbs
that attracts the ants.

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How To Clean Your House In Hurry

You're lying on the couch in your living room, in one of your husband's old t-shirts and a pair of baggie sweatpants, watching last night's taped episode of Desperate Housewives, when suddenly - the phone rings. You don't recognize the number on caller ID and you make the mistake of answering it. It's your long lost best friend from the sixth grade. She's in town and she just happens to be in your neighborhood. She'll be over in 10 minutes, and your house is a MESS.

So, how do you clean up for unexpected guests in 10 minutes or less?!

1. Stay calm!

2. Do a clean sweep. Grab a trash bag or laundry basket and gather up everything that is lying around that shouldn't be, and throw it into the bag. Hide the bag.

3. Plump up pillows on couches and chairs in living room, fold blankets. Give each cushion a swat for crumbs.

4. Stack mail, newspapers and magazines in a nice, neat pile. Stick the pile in a corner or on a kitchen chair.

5. Give the bathroom a speedy sprucing up! Wipe out the sink, wipe off the toilet seat and quickly swish the bowl. Then, close the shower curtain, and throw odds and ends in cabinets or drawers. Spray some air freshener so the bathroom will smell clean - even if it's far from it.

6. Rinse off any dishes in the sink and stack them neatly or toss them in the dishwasher. Wipe off the table and counter tops.

7. Take a peek inside the fridge - what beverages and snacks do you have that you can offer your guests?

8. Close the doors to all rooms that you don't want on display.

9. Light a yummy scented candle in the kitchen - like Cinnamon Buns or Chocolate Cake. Lighting a few scented candles will uplift the mood of your home and make guests feel welcome. Throw some fruit in a bowl and place it in the center of your table. Fresh flowers also do wonders, if you have them on hand.

10. Take a deep breath. Give yourself a squirt of perfume and you're all set! You may even have enough time to get changed into something a little more presentable.

Cleaning up for unexpected guests does not have to be a mad rush, if you stay caught up on your housework as a rule. A friend of mine gave me some really good advice right after my husband and I got married, she said "The best way to keep a clean house is to entertain in your home at least once a month." There's nothing like having company coming to get cleaning!

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How To Choose The Best Knife Set

Knives are the most important and most frequently used kitchen utensils. In choosing a new knife set, the main considerations are which knife set to purchase and which knife is used for what purpose. Buying a knife set is an important decision. The knives you choose should last a lifetime. After you purchase a good quality knife set, you should never have to replace them. A good rule is to buy the most expensive set of knives you can possibly afford, because they should last for the rest of your life.

Knives are normally more affordable if you purchase them in a set. Knife sets should include all the basic tools and will normally include a stand or container in which to store the knives. You will be able to purchase additional, more specific, knives in the future if you wish. Most knife manufacturers sell knives individually, allowing you to add to your collection at any time you wish. You may need to replace a lost knife, have a duplicate on hand if you have more than one cook in your kitchen, you may wish to have a specialty knife for smaller hands, or you want the top of the line knives but cannot afford a whole set at once. A knife set will make more sense unless one of these situations applies to you.

There are different types of knives. Fine edge knives are the classic style. Chefs and serious cooks normally choose fine edge knives due to the weight and feel. The blade is very sharp which allows for precision cutting. Fine edge knives will require some maintenance however, such as steeling. Knives that never need sharpening are a good choice for most people who cook for themselves and their families on a daily basis. Knives that never need sharpening will not make the same precision cuts as fine edge knives, but they retain their sharpness over time. These knives are excellent if you are seeking decent quality at reasonable prices.

The type of steel used in knife blades is one of the most important factors in choosing a knife set. The majority of knives are manufactured with a blend of high carbon stainless steel that will resist rust and corrosion. The tang is the part of the knife in which the metal is attached to the handle. The best knives will have a tang in which the metal extends to the end of the handle. Knife blades are normally tapered at the edges to allow for easier sharpening. Quality knives are balanced and feel good in the cook's hand. The knife should be easy to handle and feel solid. A good knife should feel like an extension of your hand and allow adequate space between where your fingers grip the knife and the surface on which you are cutting.

In purchasing a knife set, you will need to know the difference between stamped and forged. Forging is the process of taking a heated piece of metal and grinding it into the shape of a blade. Stamped blades are cut from a single sheet of metal and pressed into a blade. Forged knives are generally heavier than stamped knives, giving you better quality. There will be several types of knives included in each knife set. Identifying the particular knives each set contains will be very helpful in choosing the one that will best serve your needs.

Most knife sets will contain a chef knife, which has a triangular blade that ranges from 6 to 12 inches long. The paring knife will have a blade that is approximately 3 inches long and it about 3/4 of an inch wide. A serrated knife is used for slicing breads and vegetables that tend to bruise easily. Utility knives have an approximately 6 inch blade and are used for a number of purposes. Boning knives are for slicing meat off bones and the blades are normally quite narrow. A slicing knife has a long, thin blade and is used to slice meat such as ham, roast, and turkey. Butcher knives are usually heavier than the other knives in the set and have blades up to eight inches. A cleaver is used for heavy chopping and cutting through bone and will have a slightly curved or straight edge. Steak knives are used for cutting steaks in a table setting, but can also serve as utility or paring knives.

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Decorating? Then make a smart flooring choice!

Set the stage for your beautiful room decor with a smart flooring choice. And no matter what flooring material you choose, it should be serviceable for your lifestyle. Cleanability, durability, longevity and moisture and allergen resistance are the hallmark of good flooring. Flooring sets the tone for the look and feel of a room. But beyond appearance, the choice of flooring material should be based on how a room is used. For example, a room in which there is persistent foot traffic needs a hard floor whereas the kitchen floor needs to be soft on the feet while you dish out a gourmet meal! Which brings us to the fact that there are two main types of floors: raised floors that are wood framed, and floors built on concrete slabs.

Choose the right flooring option.

One just has to go through interior decoration catalogues to know the wide choice of flooring options available today. And there choices aplenty! Laminate flooring, hardwood flooring, bamboo flooring, cork flooring, vinyl flooring, rubber flooring, tile flooring, armstrong flooring, pergo flooring and what-have-you!

Choose with care. Always take expert opinion. And see how a carefully planned floor can add style and value to one of the country’s finest homes - yours!

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Decorate Your Kitchen On A Budget

Are you bored with your kitchen? You don't need to spend thousands of dollars to give it a little face lift. Just follow these tips and you'll make big changes on a little budget.

Need a colorful window treatment? Simply purchase an inexpensive basswood shade and paint it in a bright color. You can use a partially dry brush and paint randomly for an aged look.

Paint your walls a bright, sunny yellow and randomly paint over a few areas with a deeper yellow, a dark peach, and terra cotta. Mix the paints with a glazing liquid and wipe each coat with a wet cloth before the paint dries.

Paint your old cabinets with a few layers of paint using a dry brush. You can purchase pin stripe tape for automobiles and apply it just under the molding for an attractive accent.

Using a fabric panel with hook-and-loop fastening tape to create skirting around your under-counter areas. You can cover aging appliances such as dishwashers and worn cabinets with a colorful new curtain that hangs from underneath the edge of your counter tops.

Use your mismatched dishes and cups to decorate a stylish shelf hanging on your kitchen wall. Brightly colored dishes and hanging teacups make cute decorations.

Use your treasured family photos to decorate a shelf or nooks. You can use cheap picture frames and a cute shelf as an expression of your home and your life.

If your counter tops are not what they once were, remove the old surface and replace it with colorful, mismatched tiles you can purchase for next to nothing at a discount home store. If your counter tops are uneven, use a piece of plywood to even out the surface before you put down the tiles.

If your refrigerator has seen its better days, have a local supplier cut chalkboard to fit the front and glue it directly to the surface of your refrigerator. Use pine boards to make a border and you will have your own personal note center right on your refrigerator.

Decorating your kitchen need not be expensive. With a little imagination and a little work you can turn even the most boring kitchen into a work of art. Colorful curtains and paint will make a huge difference in any kitchen. No matter how small or dark the space may be.

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Create a New Bathroom for Under $50

What do you consider the most forgotten room in your house? For many people, the answer is the bathroom. It gets a lot of use, but many of us live in houses where the bathrooms are sorely outdated. Yet having an attractive and well-designed one can make your daily routine that much more pleasant.

Remodeling costs are high, and a lot of us don’t have the time or skills to do it ourselves. But you don’t have to tear up your bathroom to improve it. Here are some easy and inexpensive ideas for updating your bathroom from bgh.com, iVillage.com and Environmental Graphics.

* Add some new towels. You don’t have to buy a whole new set. Just buy a set of hand towels or washcloths in a new color that will complement your existing color scheme. You could get a mix of colors or just one shade. Try rolling them up and keeping them in a basket for an attractive decorative accent.

* Add decorative tile appliqués. “Too often people think they are stuck with the same old tired tiles in their bathrooms,” says Sue Kelley of Environmental Graphics, a company that specializes in decorative products for the home. Kelley’s company provides an easy decorating solution, Stick ‘n Stile, for up-dating your old tiles. Stick ‘n Stile is a decorative tile appliqué product for both the kitchen and bath. You can easily create a new tile design or border by applying the appliqué right over the existing tile. Stick ‘n Stile comes in a fun array of shapes and sizes from whimsical butterflies to contemporary geometric squares to popular palm leaves. In addition to tile, the appliqués can be applied to other surfaces such as plastic and mirrors. The adhesive-backed appliqués are simple to apply and can easily be removed with the heat of a hair dryer.

* Frame your mirror. Make a plain mirror more decorative by creating a custom frame. Cut your choice of molding to fit around the mirror and paint it, using neutral colors or a brushed gold or silver. The frame can be attached to the mirror with liquid glue.

* A new paint color. Have fun by choosing a color that complements your existing tiles, but is a bit unexpected. For instance, if you have 1950s green tiles, try pale yellow. Or if you have black or white tiles, highlight them by painting the walls sage green. If you don’t want to go beyond white, update your color with tone-on-tone neutrals like ecru, oyster, almond or biscuit. Then you can add colorful touches with towels, soaps and candles.

* Get a new shower curtain. For under $20 you can find a distinctive shower curtain with interesting shower hooks that will make a big difference in your bathroom. If the room is small, a clear shower curtain or one in the same color as your bathtub will create the illusion of a bigger bathroom.

* Get rid of an outdated medicine cabinet. You can make a dramatic difference in your bathroom by replacing an old cabinet with a simple, wood-framed mirror. Once the mirror is in place, you may want to add a matching, free-standing storage unit or small table.

* Change your hardware. An easy way to alter the look of your room is to update details like drawer pulls, towel bars, shower controls, robe hooks and soap holders. You could even splurge on a new faucet. If you just want to change a few things, mixing metals is perfectly acceptable.

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Country Decorating Ideas - Create Warmth And Charm With Country Style Decorating Ideas

Country decorating ideas can help you create a home that is warm, inviting and the perfect home to live in. Country style decorating ideas can help you capture the spirit of country living during modern times. If you are restoring a country home, try to keep the original woodwork, windows, floors, fixtures and cabinetry unless they are beyond salvaging. For decorating a new or existing home, there are choices you can make that will provide you with the charm and comfort of life in the countryside.

Consider these country decorating ideas and country style decorating ideas:

1. Country Dining Rooms - use a large rectangular table made of pine, oak, walnut or mahogany with wooden chairs or old benches that are similar in style and material. A corner cupboard, plate racks, dresser or sideboard will provide perfect storage and serving area for the dining room as long as they match the style and the materials of the table and chairs.

2. Country Bathroom Decorating - country bathroom floors are made of wood, ceramic tile, linoleum, vinyl or natural cork. Carpeting used in the country bathroom is not appropriate. Wood and brass accessories are perfect materials to use in a country bathroom. Plain white towels instead of patterned or bright modern patterns are better. Wicker or wire baskets keep your sponges, loofas and shampoos handy near the tub or shower besides looking great.

3. Country Kitchen Decorating Ideas - use country decorating ideas in your kitchen. Give your kitchen a calm, elegant country atmosphere with soft colored walls, antique-looking lighting (chandeliers with wrought iron arms), wooden antiques or antique reproduction cabinets, plate racks and stone or wood fireplaces. Kitchen cabinets made of wood, aged surfaces, natural materials, rough finishes and round knobs provide a country style. Cabinets or kitchen furniture made of pine, even painted, can be beautiful key elements in the country kitchen. Country kitchen countertops use ceramic tiles or even hand painted tiles, slate or marble. If you want to use laminate materials, go for plain colors for coverings. Terracotta tiles, brick, stone and wood are very popular materials for country kitchen floors.

4. Kids Rooms - use wicker baskets, wooden chests and wooden bookshelves for storing books, toys and stuffed animals. When using tall bookshelves in your kids rooms, anchor them to the ceiling or walls so they cannot tip over. Bright colored plastic boxes are not good country style decorating ideas.

5. Furniture - furniture with simple lines, perhaps made of lacquered pine wood works great. Give furniture a rustic look by finishing it in a distressed, aged way. For example, brush on a coat of paint, then rub most of the paint off with a sponge or cloth. When dried, apply wood stain sealer unevenly. It will be perfect! Or use two paint colors and sandpaper to create a distressed look for unpainted or previously painted surfaces. Get free country decorating ideas by visiting your local home decorating or paint store for help with materials and techniques. Have fun looking for antiques, reproductions and handmade products when buying furniture for your country home.

6. Sofas or Love Seats - country decorating ideas can transform your love seat or sofa. Add a beautiful loose floral print slipcover for a romantic country look. Include padded stools and ottomen for comfort and as a place to set your drinks or newspaper. Add one or more rocking chairs. Traditional country chairs and sofas have high backs. And if the living room has a bay window, consider building a window seat with several cushions, a perfect place for reading and relaxing. High tripod side tables are appropriate next to the sofa or love seat for country home decor.

7. Antique Cupboards or White Cabinets - use a white cabinet or antique cupboard to show your ceramics, pottery, yellowware bowls, glass jars, or a collection of enamelware from 75 years ago to give your home a beautiful country style. Open shelving not only provides storage, it gives the room a country look, especially when earthware, stoneware and rustic items are displayed.

Country decorating ideas and country style decorating ideas remind us of the way life was lived many years ago. Everyday country life was often difficult, filled with physical demands and long hours. Even so, country life was simpler and closer to nature without the stress of modern city life.

Use country decorating ideas to help recreate the ambience, peacefulness and pleasures of this closeness to nature without having to endure the hardships. Read all you can find about country style decorating ideas. From using old furniture to the colors and fabrics you choose to how your things are arranged, create the country atmosphere in your home that celebrates the lifestyle that used to be.

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Cooking up a Lighting Plan for your Kitchen

Your kitchen, more than any other room in your home, needs a good well thought out lighting plan. Today's kitchens have many more functions than just cooking a meal. For many families it is the most frequently used room in the house. Besides the obvious preparation of meals, kitchens today are also a place for the kids to do homework, parents to pay the bills, reading, eating and watching TV. For this reason it is important that the light not only be adequate but flexible.

The first place to start in any room when devising a lighting plan is to address general lighting. This is the light that will be used most of the time. In the case of a very small kitchen, one light in the center of the room will provide the general light. With most of today's kitchens being larger, a single light fixture in the center of the room probably won't satisfy your lighting needs. The most common solution is recessed lighting. Depending on what part of the country you are in they may be called high hats or pot lights or can lights. All these terms mean the same thing. Recessed lighting is a good way to provide general lighting in a kitchen in a neat and clean way.

The placement of the lights is very important. When designing a layout for the general lighting in a kitchen, we want to take into account the areas where tasks will be done. This includes counters, islands and tables. In most cases, by designing the light to illuminate these areas, the rest of the room gets a good spread of general light as well. Try to have the recessed lights fall out on the ceiling so that they are directly above the outside edge of the cabinets. The key here is getting the lights close enough to the work area so that you don't create a shadow with your body. Putting the lights to far away from the counters is a sure formula for shadows. Don't overlook any nooks that may be dark.

Islands can provide a great outlet for adding a decorative fixture or fixtures to the room. There are a multitude of pendants to choose from that can really enhance the room. I find it is probably one of the most commented on aspects of a kitchen lighting plan when the homeowner sees the finished product. Simply installing 2 or 3 pendants in line over an island can be quite stunning.

The next step is the task lighting. In a kitchen this is the light directly over the counters, stove and sink. Having one or two small recessed lights on a separate switch over the sink is both attractive and useful. The stove these days is almost always lit from a fan hood or microwave but if it is not it should be addressed. The way the counters are illuminated is with under cabinet lighting. This can be in the form of simple fluorescent fixtures on an economical level. A very nice effect is to use low voltage linear track. These can be dimmed and provide very good light to the counters. There are also xenon fixtures and halogen fixtures. If you can try and stay with xenon as they burn cooler and have a longer bulb life than halogen.

After you have your general lighting and task lighting covered the last thing to consider is any accent lighting. On some kitchens where there is a space above the cabinets, lighting on top of the cabinets can look spectacular. Tray ceilings with crown molding can also benefit greatly from this type of lighting. Using either a low voltage type track or rope light, you can add that extra touch that makes your kitchen unique. For more lighting tips and lighting design help visit the links below.

Paul Forte has been in the lighting and electrical field for over 25 years. He has helped countless homeowners across the country with their lighting needs through his website. He will be appearing on an upcoming episode of "It Takes a Thief" on the discovery channel installing some security lighting.

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Perkhidmatan Kami

Kami pakar dalam kerja-kerja yang berkenaan dengan sumbat.Seperti hand basin sumbat, floor trap bilik air sumbat, toilet sumbat, sinky dapur sumbat, floor trapbalcony sumbat dan main hole sumbat. Dan berbagai jenis bangunan seperti rumah teres , pangsapuri, kedai, pejabat ataupun kilang.

Sinki Dapur Sumbat – RM180
Masalah utama sinki dapur adalah lemak dari sisa-sisa memasak seprti minyak masak, ayam daging dan sebagainya. Lemak-lemak ini kalau dibiarkan ianya akan mengeras hingga susah untuk di keluarkan. Sekiranya sudah susah untuk dikeluarkan maka terpaksa harus dibuat paip baru. Untuk mengelakkan agar lemak boleh berkuran adalah dengan memasukkan air panas pada lubang paip yang tersumbat.

Toilet Atau Tandas Sumbat – RM190
Baik tandas cangkung atau tandas duduk yang selalu menimbulkan masalah adalah cara kontraktor memasang tandas dan juga cara memasang paip. Hal-hal yang lain adalah kurangnya laju air dari tanki tandas sehingga tak mampu membersih secara total. Dan bahkan terkadang terjadi benda-benda asing seperti sabun, brus dan lain-lain yang terjatuh dan mengakibatkan sumbat.

Floor Trap Bilik Air Sumbat – RM140
Pada floor trap selalu sumbat oleh helaian rambut, pasir, habuk, lumut atau hakisan siman lantai. Bahkan tak jarang juga sabun, brush gigi dan lain-lain. Dalam hal seperti ini selalu kami akan pump untuk tolak habuk keluar sebelum kami ambil apa yang menyebabkan sumbat. Tak kurang juga selepas kami pum terus normal sedia kala tanpa ada apa-apa didalamnya. Tapi tak kurang juga yang sudah melekat dalam floor trap.

Main Hole Sumbat – RM200
Selalunya kalau sumbat dari main hole hingga ke dalam rumah masih ada kemungkinan untuk kami perbaiki semula. Tapi selalu kalau dari main hole ke sewerage tank indah water terpaksa harus panggil indah water. Dan indah water akan kenakan bayaran yang cukup mahal kerena Indah Water kompani besar sudah tentu harga atau upahnyapun besar atau mahal.

Hand Basin Sumbat – RM160
Selalu saliran keluar hand basin sekali dengan floor trap bilik air. Tetapi tak kurang juga yang dipasang dengan cara lain. Sekiranya anda boleh buat sendiri mungkin itu yang terbaik tapi terkadang masalah yang sebenarnya mudah dan sederhana akan menjadi susah dan tidak kurang yang gagal dan akhirnya memanggil plumber.

*Harga adalah sesuai dengan keadaan masa baikpulih. Sebagai contoh sinky dapur sumbat, dan setelah kami betulkan ternya ada paip atau spare part yang rosak dan perlu di tukar maka maka barang dan upah tambahan akan kami berikan. Dan juga kemungkinan lain adalah sinky dapur sudah sumbat dalam masa lama sehingga kami akan susah untuk keluarkan lemak-lemak tersebut. Dan mungkin juga disebabkan pemasangan paip yang tak sempurna sehingga kami terpaksa harus mengubahnya.
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Sinki Dapur Sumbat / Lantai Sinky

Masalah utama sinki dapur adalah lemak dari sisa-sisa memasakkan seperti minyak masak, ayam daging dan sebagainya. Lemak-lemak ini kalau dibiarkan ianya akan mengeras hingga susah untuk di keluarkan. Sekiranya sudah susah untuk dikeluarkan maka terpaksa harus dibuat paip baru. Untuk mengelakkan agar lemak boleh berkurang adalah dengan memasukkan air panas pada lubang paip yang tersumbat atau memasukkan bahan kimia yang khas untuk sumbat pada lubang paip yang tersumbat tersebut.

Resiko menggunakan bahan kimia adalah boleh menghakis paip bahkan merosakkan barangan lain.

*Harga adalah sesuai dengan keadaan masa baikpulih. Sebagai contoh sinky dapur sumbat, dan setelah kami betulkan ternyata ada paip atau spare part yang rosak dan perlu di tukar maka barang dan upah tambahan akan kami berikan. Dan juga kemungkinan lain adalah sinky dapur sudah sumbat dalam masa lama sehingga kami akan susah untuk keluarkan lemak-lemak tersebut. Dan mungkin juga disebabkan pemasangan paip yang tak sempurna sehingga kami terpaksa harus mengubahnya.

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Toilet Atau Tandas Sumbat

Baik tandas cangkung atau tandas duduk yang selalu menimbulkan masalah adalah cara kontraktor memasang tandas dan juga cara memasang paip. Hal-hal yang lain adalah kurangnya laju air dari tanki tandas sehingga tak mampu membersih secara total. Dan bahkan terkadang terjadi benda-benda asing seperti sabun, brus dan lain-lain yang terjatuh dan mengakibatkan sumbat.

*Harga adalah sesuai dengan keadaan masa baikpulih. Sebagai contoh sinky dapur sumbat, dan setelah kami betulkan ternya ada paip atau spare part yang rosak dan perlu di tukar maka maka barang dan upah tambahan akan kami berikan. Dan juga kemungkinan lain adalah sinky dapur sudah sumbat dalam masa lama sehingga kami akan susah untuk keluarkan lemak-lemak tersebut. Dan mungkin juga disebabkan pemasangan paip yang tak sempurna sehingga kami terpaksa harus mengubahnya.

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Floor Trap Bilik Air Sumbat

Pada floor trap selalu sumbat oleh helaian rambut, pasir, habuk, lumut atau hakisan siman lantai. Bahkan tak jarang juga sabun, brush gigi dan lain-lain. Dalam hal seperti ini selalu kami akan pump untuk tolak habuk keluar sebelum kami ambil apa yang menyebabkan sumbat. Tak kurang juga selepas kami pum terus normal sedia kala tanpa ada apa-apa didalamnya. Tapi tak kurang juga yang sudah melekat dalam floor trap.

*Harga adalah sesuai dengan keadaan masa baikpulih. Sebagai contoh sinky dapur sumbat, dan setelah kami betulkan ternya ada paip atau spare part yang rosak dan perlu di tukar maka maka barang dan upah tambahan akan kami berikan. Dan juga kemungkinan lain adalah sinky dapur sudah sumbat dalam masa lama sehingga kami akan susah untuk keluarkan lemak-lemak tersebut. Dan mungkin juga disebabkan pemasangan paip yang tak sempurna sehingga kami terpaksa harus mengubahnya.

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Main Hole Sumbat

Selalunya kalau sumbat dari main hole hingga ke dalam rumah masih ada kemungkinan untuk kami perbaiki semula. Tapi selalu kalau dari main hole ke sewerage tank indah water terpaksa harus panggil indah water. Dan indah water akan kenakan bayaran yang cukup mahal kerena Indah Water kompani besar sudah tentu harga atau upahnyapun besar atau mahal.

*Harga adalah sesuai dengan keadaan masa baikpulih. Sebagai contoh sinky dapur sumbat, dan setelah kami betulkan ternya ada paip atau spare part yang rosak dan perlu di tukar maka barang dan upah tambahan akan kami berikan. Dan juga kemungkinan lain adalah sinky dapur sudah sumbat dalam masa lama sehingga kami akan susah untuk keluarkan lemak-lemak tersebut. Dan mungkin juga disebabkan pemasangan paip yang tak sempurna sehingga kami terpaksa harus mengubahnya.

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Hand Basin Sumbat

Selalu saliran keluar hand basin sekali dengan floor trap bilik air. Tetapi tak kurang juga yang dipasang dengan cara lain. Sekiranya anda boleh buat sendiri mungkin itu yang terbaik tapi terkadang masalah yang sebenarnya mudah dan sederhana akan menjadi susah dan tidak kurang yang gagal dan akhirnya memanggil plumber.

*Harga adalah sesuai dengan keadaan masa baikpulih. Sebagai contoh sinky dapur sumbat, dan setelah kami betulkan ternya ada paip atau spare part yang rosak dan perlu di tukar maka maka barang dan upah tambahan akan kami berikan. Dan juga kemungkinan lain adalah sinky dapur sudah sumbat dalam masa lama sehingga kami akan susah untuk keluarkan lemak-lemak tersebut. Dan mungkin juga disebabkan pemasangan paip yang tak sempurna sehingga kami terpaksa harus mengubahnya.

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