Prebuilt Sliding Wood Closet Doors
January 26, 2012 | 
Author There can be various types of closet materials, most of the time; it reflects the style of its owner. Wood closet doors are more distinct than their steel counterparts.
There are closet issues that can be very annoying at times; you can usually correct them with sliding wood closet doors. One of the best examples of these is floor to ceiling closet systems. It also utilizes the sliding doors to provide better usability without eating more space.
Sliding closet doors are very easy to install, they can come pre assembled and would require as much as to no professional help. The prefabricated versions are often lightweight and can measure 2400 mm high. With an average setup time of 3 hours on 2 people per installation is not that bad.
A wooden sliding door is also a good alternative to get your design tastes on your room. With being a space-saving tool, a sliding door will easily get you access to the insides of your closet without worrying about the door banging and making noises.
There are different types of wooden sliding closet doors. A traditional door can give your room a very distinct and warm look.
There can also be other variations on the wooden material such as laminated and other different combination of textures and colors; there are even designs which are completely covered in mirrors.
This can give your room life as well as saving space. You can get more interesting designs along the internet to suite your taste and style.
Along with wooden materials, they can also be complimented with glass; they can give an open look to your storage closet and will give more room and an impression of being wide and open.
They can be easily organized on its visible material. This can be a perfect design for people who would like to see their things even from the outside or just simply show off their belongings.
It will ultimately end up to your selection and decision. With a limited space, you can install sliding wood closet doors as your best bet. But even if you don’t have any space constraints, they offer a good decorating quality to enhance the overall look of your area.
Inexpensive Nativity Scene Your Family Will Enjoy Making
While bought nativity scenes are beautiful. They are often easily broken. There is something really magic in the family making a nativity scene of their own, and doing it together.
For the stable
Materials you will need:
Cardboard box or small wooden crate
Match box
Brown Paper
Cardboard
Gold Glitter
Toy sheep, cows, goats, camels and a donkey
Short pieces of straw
Instructions:
Cover the cardboard box in brown paper. If you are using a crate you don’t need to cover it
Place the straw on the floor of the stable
Place the animals at the back of the stable
Cover the matchbox inner with brown paper and place on the straw. This is the manger.
Fold a piece of material to look like a baby and place it in the manger.
Cut out a star from the cardboard. Spread glue on both sides and sprinkle gold glitter on the star. Hang it above the stable.
For the characters
Materials you will need:
6-7 toilet roll inners
6-7 ping pong balls
Scrap pieces of material
Gum Paper
Tissue Paper
Tin foil
Pieces of wool
Glue
Instructions for Mary, Joseph and Shepards
Cover each toilet roll inner (keep three separate) with scraps of material. You could use sacking cloth for the shepards. Use blue for Mary and choose a color for Joseph.
Glue a ping ball on each inner for their heads.
Glue headdresses on each one and tie a piece of wool around their heads.
Draw their faces using a fine permanent marker.
Instructions for The Three Wise Men
Cover the three remaining inners with pieces of bright colored gum paper.
Using tissue paper, tin foil or wrapping paper create a different cloak for each Wise man. Glue to one side of the inner.
Glue their ping pong ball heads on.
Make headdresses for them too, or fashion crowns out of card or gum paper.
Draw their faces using a fine permanent marker.
Place the characters in and around the stable. You could also make an angel in the same way using white material and silver glitter.
Have a wonderful, memory-making family time!!
How Much Does it Cost to Refinish Hardwood Floors?
This is a frequently asked question by millions across the world. It basically depends on a lot of things. So here you will be provided with all the answers. Ask a constructor and he will tell you that it will depend on the square foot area in the very first place. It will also depend on the running condition of your floors. If you are thinking to refinish the floor, then you would require a big budget. But still there are other possible ways in which you can refinish within a budget of 20 bucks. Basically, the cost to refinish hardwood floors ranges from $1 to $5 square foot and above.
It may cost $3 to $5 per square foot, if the refinish is done by a professional. This is a typical estimated figure that they offer. The best part of hardwood floors is the shiny effect that they exude. The gloss looks elegant and polished. This can also help in the evaluation of the price of a house. Another thing about these floors is that you can do this refinishing all by yourself. If the floor has is damaged then it can consume more time and money. If you do refinishing by yourself then it may require twenty to fifty dollars. You can look out for the hardwood floors that match colors with your house flooring.
Fixing hardwood floors are not very difficult and not even easy. At first you need to find out the cause. You need to figure out the damage at first. Then get the hardwood from the store as required and try to fix it. See whether you can fix it. And if you find yourself that you cannot fix the cause then seek professional help.
Plumbing would not cost much. Compiling of hardwoods is the next thing to do. Take out the baseboards at first. Then take out the boards slowly. Then install the new ones instead of the old ones. Then attach the baseboards. Sometimes it may happen that your old floors do not match with new ones. Do not worry, get the nearest which matches and refinish it.
You can give it a polish. It will shine and give a glossy floor. The trouble with hardwood floors begin due to wear and tear over the years. So, you can use a sand paper or electric sander to sand the entire flooring. Then sponge the floor with water and scrape out the dirt. Scratch the floor with metal chain. Then use a floor buffer. And finally use 2 layers of polyurethane sealer on the floor. The entire process will cost you near about 15 to 20 dollars. Thus, cost to refinish hardwood floors depend on the damage caused to the square foot area.
Learn How to Make Laminate Countertop of your Own
If you poll a thousand women about what they would love most in their kitchen your average woman would say more counter space without any hesitation or blinking an eye. Counter space is prime real estate in your average kitchen as this is the area that most small appliances are stored as well as most of the work that is done in the kitchen for food prep and other important kitchen and family tasks is performed. I have yet to meet a woman who has looked at a kitchen and complained of too much countertop space. For this reason, learning to make laminate countertop is a great idea for a weekend project.
The good news when it comes time to make laminate countertop is that it is quite easy to purchase the materials you will need in order to make it. You can find sheets of laminate fairly easily. In addition to this good news is the fact that these sheets come in a huge array of colors, patterns, and designs.
You can find different types of surfaces from smooth to textured; you can find patterns that closely resemble metal, granite, marble, or even wood for your countertops. If you needed even more good news to consider, the price of laminate sheets is very moderate when compared to other materials that are used to create kitchen countertops.
Important Steps to Make Laminate Countertop
Of course before you begin making any sort of countertop you must first consider what will support the counter. Most people use cabinetry of some sort for this purpose though there have been those who have used open space beneath their countertops. It all eventually comes down to a matter of taste but if you are using open space beneath your countertops you will want to be absolutely certain that you can support the weight when you make laminate countertop.
The first thing you will need to do is decide whether you are going to cover your existing countertop, you are going to create additional countertops, or you are going to do both. I vote for both if there is the slightest possibility of enough room to create additional countertop space and can think of very few women who would be opposed to that notion. You will need substrate material that fits over the base upon which you will build your countertop.
Once you have the substrate material cut in the manner you wish you will need to attach it to the base of the cabinet or table (whatever structure you are building on) with screws. You will then need to cut the laminate countertop material in order to bond it to the substrate.
It is a good idea to cut the laminate a little larger than you think you will need. This gives you the opportunity to trim the strips with a router for a straighter edge before adding the next piece of laminate. In order to bond the laminate to the substrate you will need glue for the bonding process followed by contact cement.
Closing Thoughts
If you wish to make laminate countertop for your kitchen or bath you may find that you have saved a good deal of money in the process of learning a valuable new skill. It is a learning process so be sure to allow yourself plenty of time to accomplish your goals and never be afraid to ask questions. Have fun throughout the process and hopefully you will have someone working with you in order to share the great fun a project like this can be while also providing a new look for your kitchen.
Line Dance Instructions – What Clothes Do Line Dancers Wear?
There are as many different styles of clothing worn for line dancing as there are people who line dance.
When you’re watching a movie on TV and they show some people line dancing, usually in some little cafe in the back of beyond, the women are usually wearing tight jeans, a belt, and a very fitted shirt with the buttons open half way down the front! The men will be dressed about the same, with their shirts buttoned all the way to their neck, and sometimes one of those little string ties, and almost always they will be wearing a hat, even indoors. Of course, they will all be wearing those nice, big heavy boots that they put on that morning to do their chores.
In Hawaii, the women who came to the classes where I took line dance instructions wore very short, twirly skirts, crop tops or fitted fancy t-shirts, tights or panty hose, and line dance boots, which are much lighter than regular boots and have a smooth sole so you don’t stick to the dance floor. They almost always decorated their boots with a “boot bracelet”, on one boot only, which sparkled when they danced.
The men, as a rule, dressed much the same as the men in the movies. The “George Strait” look was very popular. Actually, so was the “Collin Raye” look, and one of our dancers actually won a Collin Raye look-alike contest.
Of course, being in Hawaii, you would have people show up for class in shorts, tank tops, and “rubber slippers.” They would soon discover that this just did not work for line dancing. Sometimes, they would just abandon their rubber slippers and try to dance barefooted, which was a little bit better, but they had to be careful for splinters in the wood floor. It made doing the line dance steps a bit awkward. Most of them, if they returned for another class, would at least bring the proper boots!
Sometimes I would wear a long, flowing skirt because I liked to dance “Waltz Across Texas” to Collin Raye’s “Dreamin’ My Dreams of You” and I loved the way the skirt swirled when I twirled!
When the dance team performed in public, in the shopping malls, the parks at events or even PowWows, or at the resorts for the tourists, they had costumes they wore. The blouses of the women and the shirts of the men would all be the same. The women would add short skirts, tights, and boots to their “look” and the men would all wear jeans and big belts, boots, and hats. They all looked just great and very professional. A lot of times when they performed, they would have to pack a foldable wooden floor with them because it was impossible to dance on grass or asphalt parking lots. They even took a large flatbed truck to a shopping mall and danced above the crowd and then invited people up for line dance instructions. It was always a lot of good, clean fun!
No matter what they wore, everyone always had a good time and, if the event was in the parking lot of a shopping center, we all would go to Baskin Robbins afterward for some ice cream!
How To Date Your Fred Bear Bow
Since we have the opportunity to sell a lot of different items through our eBay Drop Off Store, certain things start to stick out that seem to sell extremely well. One item that sticks out are the vintage BEAR Recurve Bows.
Recently on an out of town trip we stopped by an antique store like we usually do and saw this recurve bow in the corner. Since we were already somewhat familiar with how well bows have sold from selling them for a client we naturally gravitated to it. It looked to be in excellent condition and came with a quiver and 3 different sets of arrows. The asking price was $100.00 and we ultimately got all of it for $75.00.
Based on the dating procedures listed below we determined that this was a Fred Bear Kodiak Recurve bow from 1965 in excellent condition. It was a 60″ bow with a 44# pull.
After we got the bow to our store we noticed that inside the big quiver was a smaller single quiver. Based on a light embossed marking on this smaller, leather quiver that we pulled out we were able to date it to the late 1940′s.
We decided to break this up into 3 different auctions and started all three at $9.99. The results of the auctions are listed at the end of this article.
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DATING YOUR FRED BEAR BOW
There are several features and changes that were made to the bear bows over the years that will help narrow the age of your bow or your potential investment.
1. The Serial Number: These bows usually have, what appears to be a hand inscription on one of the limbs that gives a serial number along with the length and pull weight of the bow. This serial number works very well for dating Bear Bows from 1965-1969 when the first digit of the serial number is the year of manufacture.
For example, a serial number of 5L212 would be a 1965 Bow.
Prior to 1965, the serial numbers for all Bear bows were started over every month, making these bows almost impossible to date by serial number alone. The “K” series of serial numbers (for example KZ9672) were started in 1970.
2. Patent Mark: Most of the BEAR Bows we have sold have the logo and the US Patents printed on it along with the date of CANADA 1953. This date that is printed on all bows made between 1953 and 1972 is simply the date of the patent for a working recurve limb and has nothing to do with the actual model year.
3. Decals & Silkscreening: In 1948 the small Running Bear decal was first and then was replaced by the large Standing Bear decal in mid-1953. The large Standing Bear decal also has the words “Glass Powered Bow” under the Standing Bear.
The large Standing Bear decal was used until 1955 when it was replaced with silk-screening the identification on the bows. By 1956 the silk-screening appeared on all bows.
4. All Wood vs Laminate: If your bow is ALL wood (no laminations of any kind) then your bow had to be made before the mass productions beginning in 1949.
If the ALL wood bow has a stamp that reads “Bear Products” in some form it would have been made before the early to mid 40′s.
If it is stamped “Bear Archery” it would have been made AFTER the early-mid 40′s and BEFORE 1949.
Also wooden bows with a small “Running Bear” decal can be dated to 1948
5. The Leather Grip: ALL Bear bows had leather grips until 1959. In 1959, the Kodiak Special removed the leather grip and in 1961 the Kodiak did the same, as well as the Grizzly in 1964.
6. The Coin Medallion: Beginning in 1959 all Bear bows had a coin medallion of one type of metal or another. Below are the approx date ranges for the type of coin used.
Copper Coin – 1959
Aluminum – 1960-1961
Pewter – 1962
Brass – 1963 – 1970
Nickel-Silver – 1971-1972
ALL coins were flush with the wood until 1972. In late 1972 the coin was raised above the surface of the bow and came in both gold and chrome covered plastic and are still used in Bear bows today.
7. Manufacturer Location: in 1978 Bear moved all manufacturing and offices to Gainesville, Florida. If your bow shows Gainesville on it then it was made after 1978
8. Model Of The Bow: Check the Model of the bow. Below is a yearly production chart for the most popular Bear Bows.
Wood Handle Take-Down 1969-1972
Wood C-Riser Victor Custom 1973-1975
Magnesium Handle Take-Down A-B-C 1971-1978
Kodiak Static Recurve 1950-1953
Kodiak Recurve 1954-1966
Super Kodiak 1967-1976
Grizzly Static Recurve 1949-1957
Grizzly Recurve 1958-1978
Super Magnum 48 1966-1976
Kodiak Magnum 52″ 1961-1977
Kodiak Hunter 58″ and 60″ 1967-1977
Tamerlane 1962-1968
Tamerlane HC-30 1965-1967
Tamerlane HC-300 1968-1972
Kodiak Special 1955-1967
Temujin 1968-1970
Tarter 1968-1972
Victor Patriot 1973-1977
Victor 1972
Polar (recurve) 1957-1970
Alaskan (leather grip semi-recurve) 1959-1961
Alaskan (recurve) 1966-1970
Tigercat 1964-1978
Bearcat 1964-1971
Black Bear 1972-1978
Little Bear 1965-1978
With this information you should be able to get really close to dating your Bear Bow if not pin-pointing it to the year.
If you are looking to price your bow I would suggest first logging into your ebay account and do a Completed Auction Search on the general keywords that match your bow, i.e. Bear Grizzly Recurve and see what has sold in the past 30 days.
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Our eBay Results: Within 6 hours of listing our 1965 Bear Bow by itself starting at $9.99 it had already reached $152.50 which was exciting but based on our research not surprising. What was surprising was that it stayed at $152.50 for the next 6 days. On the last day with 8 minutes left it was up to $182.50 with over 40 watchers. Usually on these types of auctions we tend to refresh and refresh and refresh the auction all the way to the end to watch the bidding but we got busy writing more listings and forgot. When we did remember to go back and check the auction it was over and had ended at $282.55
The other 2 auctions for the quivers and arrows sold for a total of $80.00. So our initial $75.00 Investment at an antique store ended in $362.55 in sales. That was almost a $300.00 profit (minus gas and eBay fees of course).
Decorating Ideas For A Teenage Boys Bedroom
When decorating a teen boy’s bedroom the decor you decide upon will depend on the teen in question. But there are a number of different ideas that you can explore and these bedroom decorating ideas for a teenage boys space will hopefully produce a room that they will enjoy.
Color
It is a good idea to paint the walls of your teen’s room in deep or vibrant colours (such as purple or blue) and then use lighter coloured furniture which will provide accent to the walls.
Wall Art and Shelving
Normally the wall art you should be looking for to decorate a teen boy’s room is murals with a sports theme or motor sport theme. Look at very modern shelving in order to display any trophies that they may have on them.
Bedding
When choosing the bedding for your teen boys bedroom is to go with the flow and use that which links in to the overall theme of the room.
For example if you teens room is based on a surf theme then you could paint the walls in an ocean blue colour and then cover them with surf and surfer murals. There are plenty of places where you can purchase bedding that will perfectly match the theme that they have.
Or why not go for a solid colour theme to the room and use other colours in small amounts which will enhance the overall design of the room.
Study Area
When decorating your teen’s bedroom include an area for them to study. Each teen will have a different way in which they study and there are many types of different tables available which will suit your particular teens study needs.
Lastly but by no most least when you are looking at bedroom decorating ideas for teenage boys then you should wherever possible involve them in the whole process. You should allow them to have a say as to what colours, theme and designs they want included in the decorating as well as what kind of furniture they would like to have.
Window Treatment – 5 Ideas For Arched Windows
Arched windows are a bit of a challenge to decorate. Unlike regular windows, there is an extra element that you’ll have to consider when picking the appropriate window treatment. There are certain things you can do to maximize the beauty of an arched window and enjoy the view it provides. Here are some ideas you can try:
1. Downplay the arch
Install a curtain rod across the top portion of the window and hang draperies. Pull back the fabric using decorative tiebacks that skim the lower line of the window’s arch. This offers a subtle definition of the arch without making it stand out too much.
2. Hang curtains and draperies
Use curtain rods made from dark metal and hang curtains and drapery panels. The vertical line this creates helps promote a sense of height and is especially helpful if you want to impress the eye with the size of the arched window. This makes your arched window a focal point of the room, with the window treatment providing a simple accent that does not steal the scene from the window itself.
3. Swag the window
Swags reiterate the elegance of arched windows. Install one that barely skims the window’s upper trim. Allow drapery to hang from the swag and work well with the window’s natural curves and shape. If privacy is a concern, use sheer fabric for curtains to cover the lower glass panels.
4. Use blinds.
Blinds provide great coverage for arched windows and provide a good measure of control. You can adjust them to let in enough light or shut it out completely. Choose vertical or horizontal blinds, depending on the look you want for your arched windows.
In terms of material, you can pick from aluminum, vinyl, wood, faux wood and fabric. There are lots of colors to choose from and you’re sure to find one that is a perfect fit for your home’s particular color scheme.
5. Motorize your window treatment
If you have exceptionally large and white arched windows, a great window treatment to use are motorized blinds that come in different materials, including vinyl and fabric. Motorized blinds are usually custom-fitted and can provide a great view or much needed privacy at the touch of a button. They also make manipulating the window treatment a lot easier.
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How to Paint Laminate Countertops – 4 Easy Steps
We are often asked how to paint an existing laminate countertop, and if it is even possible. Yes, you can paint countertops, but you need to prepare the countertop surface carefully beforehand with special primer. Here’s how.
(1) Wash the countertop with some ammonia-based cleaner or some warm ammonia diluted with water. Get it as clean as possible, removing all dirt and grime. When the surface is dry, you may wish to put strips of low-tack painter’s tape on any trim around the countertop.
(2) The next step is to prime the countertop surface with a bonding primer, this will make sure the paint will stick to a non-porous surface. Some good bonding primers are XIM 400, Sherwin-Williams PrepRite®, or Zinssers Bin. Follow the primer manufacturers instructions; plan on allowing the primer to set for about 24 hours before painting. The odor can be strong, so consider opening windows and closing the room off from the rest of the house when using these products.
(3) When the primer is dry, it’s time to paint your selected new color paint to the existing laminate countertop. Nothing changes a kitchen’s look quite so much as countertop finishes, so make sure you’ve matched swatches to your existing colors – appliances, walls, flooring and all. If you use your laminate countertops to prepare food directly on, use water based paint; the chemicals in oil based paints may leech into your food, which is not a good thing. Apply two to three thin layers of paint, letting them dry between each coating. If you like, and are feeling creative, you can stencil-paint some patterned borders on your laminate countertops new base paint as well at this point.
(4) The final step is to seal the paint. Three coats of satin or high-gloss non-yellowing polyurethane will give you maximum durability. I prefer water-based sealer; it will not alter the appearance of your paint’s colors when it dries. Allow the sealer to dry 24 hrs. You might have to order take-out dinners for a couple of days, but it will be worth it when you see your fabulous new painted laminate countertops in your kitchen.
Indoor Plants
It can be difficult to know which indoor plant will be suitable for your house. Often you will purchase something on its looks but when it comes to the growth or care of it we do not have a clue. With the information below in regards to indoor plants you will be able to make an informed decision as to which plant will be suitable for your needs.
Dracaena will grow to make a stunning exotic feature within your home with its tall cane body and vibrant green leaves with yellow edging. It grows easily and will grow as high as two metres. It will be suitable for hallways, small areas and landings as it is tall and slender. Its maximum spread is fifty centre metres so you are able to fit it anywhere. This plant should avoid direct or full sun light and should only be water every two weeks.
Codiaeum is a striking and appealing plant as it presents rich, multi-coloured leaves. The colours depth increases as the plant grows and this plant loves light. This plant thrives on a constant temperature and plenty of humidity. This plant would be ideal in a conservatory or bathroom.
Musa Basjoo plants also known as Dwarf Banana Plants grows to only a maximum of five feet. These plants are great indoors or out as they withstand a lot of wind. This plant will need to be fleeced in the colder months if kept outside. If you look after it properly you may even get bananas from it.
I hope that you will be able to make a judgment as to what will suite your needs best. Don’t forget that you can often get voucher codes and cash back options on your plant purchases and can even order them online.
I hope this article has helped.