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Front Door Security

January 18th, 2012

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Solid Bamboo door blanks make for sturdy and durable doors

[/caption] Door Security measure 67% of break-ins take place through the front door. Standard door locks (Yale variety) on its own is actually not really enough. The door should also be fitted other locks at points along the door. These types of locks should become some thing similar to a five lever mortice deadlock, though insurance firms will probably accept a rim automatic deadlock. However quality locks are generally only as strong as the doors and frames to which in turn they are joined. Modern day Composite Doors along with…

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Which bamboo finishing products should I use for my project?

September 2nd, 2011

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Excerpt: We’re often asked which products to use for their bamboo finishing. So here we have a guideline for you to follow when finishing your bamboo countertop or bamboo plywood project. Preparation Preparation is always the most critical step in any bamboo finishing application, get that wrong and the quality and durability of your finish is drastically reduced. The first step is to give the surface a light sand just to remove the grime. Bamboo finishing – oil Oil is one of the most traditional finishes used. Oils do not provide as much protection as the more modern finishes e.g. varnish. Oil finishes however, bring out the natural…

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Greening your kitchen with bamboo

May 6th, 2011

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Excerpt: Just saw a great article on greening your kitchen by Construction Review Online. They discuss a whole range of options and make a few fantastic suggestions. Being a recycle devotee, I loved this design (don’t know who’s it is, but kudo’s to you) – notice the stunning bamboo shaker doors! Lumber City has just started manufacturing bamboo shaker doors. Give them a call or pop in and chat to them about using bamboo boards, panels and counter tops in you kitchen.   Lumber City (Montague Gardens) Google Map 8 Marconi Drive Montague Gardens 7441 Tel : 021 551 2635 (Brett) Lumber City (Woodstock) Google Map 211 Albert Road (Lower Main Road) Woodstock 7925 Tel…

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Small Spaces and Interior Design

August 27th, 2010

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Excerpt: Every professional interior designer knows that decorating a small space is almost always more difficult than decorating a large space, but with some thinking and imagination, a small room can look and function just as well as a large one.  Here are a few guidelines and tips that interior designers keep in mind when furnishing a smaller space. 1.  You need to use your imagination and be creative.  The best decorating solutions may need some creative thinking.  Be sure to check out some current interior design books for inspiration and tips.  You can even contact your local interior design school for…

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The Basics of Furniture Refinishing

July 13th, 2010

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Excerpt: Furniture was originally designed to provide for resting provisions and also serve as storage spaces. But it’s much more than just ‘furniture’ … they mark the aesthetics of the place, indicates the tastes of the people living and are hence regarded as assets.  But with time, as it is with everything else, things start to wear out with use. To prevent such damage to furniture, refinishing is done. Wooden cabinets are always susceptible to moisture and insects. In most parts of the world the rainy season is a menace to the wooden furniture. The water content in the air rises to…

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