With the semi-bleak outlook of today’s economy, we are all becoming increasingly concerned with cutting costs and saving money. But, not only is it important to save cents…We are looking for ways to “save cents” that also “make sense.” What better way can we save money than by similarly cutting
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Monthly Archives: May 2009
10 Tips for Saving Energy (& Money) in Your Home
Curtains Protecting Against Superbugs?
If you are at all health-conscious and are concerned about germs spreading rapidly, as many are with the recent scare of the swine flu, there are many precautionary measures that you can take to ensure that the areas we frequent the most can be as close to 100% sterilization as
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Ten Tips for Textile Furnishing Care
Test Cleaning Products When using cleaning products designed for upholstery fabrics, check the packaging to make sure that it is appropriate for the particular type of fabric you want to clean. There are certain cleaners for certain fabrics and if you get the wrong type you could damage your furniture.
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DIY Roman Blinds- How to Make Roman Blinds
This interesting video on how to make Roman Blinds gives an excellent insight into how roman blings are made. To make a roman blind you will need to measure the inside width of your window frame, add 10 cm to this number and cut your fabric. Now measure the inside
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How to Measure for Curtains and Blinds
To avoid mistakes, your curtain pole or track should be in place already. If you make calculations without a pole or track, you are more likely to get incorrect measurements. We advise you use a metal tape measure for accuracy. Measurements should be in cm to the nearest 1/2 cm.
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