Have you ever felt uncomfortable in a room but you weren’t sure why? Maybe the sofa and chairs were too far apart, or the art hung too high, or a pendant light was too small for the room, or maybe the curtains didn’t reach the floor. Chances are your personal space has been subtly challenged. …
Crack Of Dawn Short Stories Should End With A Twist
She came for him at dawn. He heard her cross the room and the little boy waiting for cover, slipping deep under the bedclothes. But there was no escape that way. She tore at the sheets and dragged him sobbing out of bed. He begged and pleaded all the while as he looked up hopefully, …
How strong is granite?
There are many different and often overlooked aspects to consider when purchasing stone to install in your home, whether it be your kitchen, bathroom, living room, or patio. People can get careless when it comes to topics like scratch resistance, stain resistance, resistance to water damage, and density (the stone’s ability to resist nicks, chips, …
Casino Hold ‘Em: The poker table game where players compete against the casino, not other players
Casino Hold’em is similar to the king of all poker games, Texas Hold’em. The main difference is that players compete against the house instead of against other players. It’s easy to pick up and play, as long as you understand poker hand rankings. Novice players need not worry about being intimidated by other players. First, …
Protect your basement from recession with a wine cellar
In a bad economy, what sells? According to the Nielson Company, people buy much more practical items such as canned goods, food storage products, and spend much less money on entertainment and outings. Less time away from home has translated into a huge increase in wine and spirits sales! People don’t go out for alcohol, …
Ceramic tiles versus vitrified tiles
Since the beginning of time, ceramic tiles have been the popular choice for countertops, walls, floors, and even ceilings in every home. Vitrified tiles, on the other hand, have the distinctive colored glass facade. The word “vitrify” literally refers to the phrase “become glass or anything that looks like glass by undergoing some heat process.” …
Advantages of stainless steel cheese grater
If you love shredded cheese, you’ll want to buy cheese, slice it, and eat it daily. Grated cheese is appetizing. The mere sight of the cheese pleases both eyes and the next thing you want is to eat it. This explains why the stainless steel cheese grater is one of the most useful tools in …
Fable offers solid steps to success in business and life
The Granite Steps is a short book, but big on wisdom. Best of all, it’s an enticing parable about a fatherless boy who’s trying to earn some extra money selling newspapers to help his mother and sisters. Kempton has the desire to succeed, but he doesn’t have the knowledge. Fortunately, one day he meets a …
An introduction to kitchen appliances
To make life much easier, kitchen appliances were invented and developed to make food preparation and cooking quick and efficient. In the last 50 years, many major changes have been made to the most commonly used kitchen appliances. In addition, labor-saving kitchen appliances have been brought about by the introduction of electricity. Typically, the most …
A fascinating house that offers everything the heart could desire
What is the design of the house of your dreams? While everyone may have a different version of the palace they would call their ideal home, they would all have a certain amount of fixtures and appliances, spaciousness, lighting, and ventilation for a good life. A swimming pool, a rock garden and patio, an auditorium …