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Yeah, yeah, we know about IKEA. For better or worse, it's the place where many of us go to furnish our homes affordably without having to go through the hassle of going to a furniture store. However, you're not always going to live close to the mothership of "First Apartment Furniture" -- or, maybe you just don't want to set foot in an IKEA. Your choice. If you want to furnish your home cheaply, here's a reminder about frequently-overlooked places ...

A child can drown in just a few inches of water. It's imperative to teach our kids about the dangers of pools, ponds, bathtubs and other water bodies, and to keep a close eye on them whenever they are in or near water. However, even the best intentions can fail to prevent an accident.

Some experts suggest that the safest route would be to turn your pond into a sandbox for your little one. Others suggest ways to reduce the risk. If you're leaning toward ...

These days, it is becoming increasingly common for homeowners to pair curtains and blinds together. For the most part, these window furnishings can work quite well together – they can bring out a flexible décor and ensure adequate privacy control or sunlight penetration. There are, however, some dos and don’ts that you should follow when using blinds and curtains together to ensure that the finished look is everything you hoped it would be.

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If you are in the market for an ergonomic office chair for your workplace, you have probably been inundated with advertisements proclaiming that simple exercise balls will solve all of your back pain issues. Whilst some people will scoff at the claims and immediately head for the chair section of their local furniture supplier, others will stop and consider balls as a viable alternative. The real question is whether exercise balls can be considered ergonomic or ...

Unfortunately, the dangers that lie in designer blinds are not obvious to some parents. This has led to growing concern (along with a growing death toll amongst children) amongst window treatment and family organisations around the world. Over the last few years, many blind manufacturers have redesigned their products and governments have developed new standards in an attempt to counter some of these dangers.

Many homes around the world, however, are ...

Whilst a wooden stairs design will certainly add to the appeal of your home, it is important to ensure that they are regularly cleaned if you want to maintain this attractive appearance. Regularly and properly cleaning your stairs will also ensure that they do not fall victim to mildew and rotting, which can spell the end for timber in many cases. The good news is that there are some simple steps to follow when it comes to cleaning, so let’s get started!
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