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When it comes to aesthetically pleasing architectural works, wood has become the preferred choice because of its affordability and design. One such work or platform is the decking. Your own decking will be the heart and foundation for social gatherings, from the usual Sunday family brunches to special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings.
And with social gatherings come the unpredictability of human interaction: desegregated trash, spills of various liquids, the inevitable wear and tear of the wood itself (not to mention the pesky termites), etc. With all these external factors that could ruin your beautiful and memorable gathering spot, maintaining and cleaning your decking is a must.
One may think that the good ol’ soap and scrub method could solve every cleaning issue. However, a decking is more sensitive and complicated than you think. Below are the materials and steps to properly clean a deck.
Materials:
Gloves
You’ll need to suit up your hands with gloves to give you a good grip when doing the cleaning. They’ll also provide protection from blisters and wounds.
Broom
You have to make sure that the smallest of dust bunnies and the bigger piles of leftovers are swept away before you do any scrubbing.
Bucket
This makes a good container for water and soap cleaners.
Mask
You don’t need to get a gas mask; just get one that’ll protect you from allergens so as not to awaken that roaring rhinitis.
Hose/Spray
A bucket is helpful, but for a wide decking, making sure to rid it off of soap requires a lot of water.
Assorted Brushes
Opt for those with stiff bristles to effectively remove hard-etched stains.
Deck Cleaner Chemicals
You just need to get oxygen/household bleach.
Steps:
1. Declutter your decking
Stowaway prized possessions and delicate objects to protect them from being damaged. Segregate and separate the trash.
But before starting cleanup duty, gear up first by putting on the mask and gloves.
2. Scrape and sweep
Sweep off dirt on the flooring using the broom or let your vacuum cleaner do the job. Look for any traces of moss and mould and carefully scrape off, especially on hard-to-see areas. Do another sweep again to remove excess dirt from the brushing and scraping.
3. Rub and scrub
With your bucket, you can now mix a cleaning solution that could help clean the decking thoroughly. Oxygen bleach with sodium bicarbonate is advisable for wood decking, due to its effective formula for organic stains and mould.
Organic laundry detergent works well, too. Avoid using chlorine bleach (sodium hypochlorite) as it could pose health risks such as skin, eye, and lung irritation.
With the solution and the brush, scrub the top part, going down in intervals. Rinse thoroughly after each scrub. The water hose works perfectly and efficiently for faster rinsing.
4. Let dry for a day or two (or more)
Leave your deck after cleaning it for a day to make sure it dries. See if there are any areas you have missed with your scrubbing. If you’re pleased with the results, let it dry for 3 days to 1 week.
To preserve the overall lifespan and quality of your decking, make sure to clean it at least twice a year. Make sure the drying time is long enough to leave a natural look for the wood.
Ignore the worn out coffee table. Hopefully it will be replaced this year. I have found the two styles of glasses this past year. They are fun to have. I have packed most everything away for now. I haven't been able to thrift in a while due to my low white blood count and risk of infection. I was putting things away in storage to declutter a bit but had to stop that too since I got to weak. I hope now that spring is here I can get outside for a nice walk and fresh air. It is nice to have the photo to reference what I have. I would like to find a glass caddy that these glasses would fit into. It would make it nice to carry them out to the patio when we have company.
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A hair dryer holder is the perfect accessory to a good hair dryer because it is really convenient and declutters your room in instant. Not only that but it can effectively become your second or third hand. Some people call it their styling assistant, or styling extension, and with good reason.
Hair blow dryers are an everyday accessory that people simply can't be without. If you only want to dry your hair on the quick, it is perfect. If you also want to style your hair using a hair dryer and a comb, it is perfect for that as well. People are using it for one or the other every day. This is why a hair dryer holder is such a popular tool in many households and of course, in most respectable professional hair salons.
Here are the two main types of Hair Dryer Holder available on the market today:
Hair Dryer Stand
You can easily mount the hair dryer stand on the wall (wall mount), or if you don't want to drill holes in your wall, you can have the type that can be placed on the floor or on your counter or desk.
It can practically hold any types of hair blow dryers, including narrow or quite ones, including compact and portable hair dryers.
It is very flexible, allowing a wide angle tilting in any direction of your choosing.
It can easily give a steam of hot air without the need of actually holding it. If you have problems with movement (such as arthritis) or strength in your hands, this is for you.
It is quite durable and can last you for a long time
Hair Dryer Storage Holder
This is more than just a stand, it can hold many other hair styling accessories and it is usually either an elegant tall box or a fancy metal coil.
Metal baskets or plastic baskets which have the property of deflecting heat coming from the blow dryer. You can additionally store a curling iron or some other hair styling or hair care accessories in them, such as being also the perfect curling iron holder, flat iron holder or hair straightener among others. Such a basket is a great organizers to own for saving space.
Chrome wall holders have a ring that allows placing the hair dryer nose-first in them. You can either hang them on the wall as wall mounted holders, or from the counter side. I personally prefer the basket variety as it more than just a blow dryer holder. When you have a hair dryer holder you will realize how much easier your hair styling will become and how much time you save in the process as well, not to mention the de-cluttering effect such a bathroom accessory will have. Particularly if you buy the metal basket, you can place many things on it that will effectively free up your counter, desk or table surface.
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How to Save and Make Money When Decluttering?
People embark on a decluttering enterprise together with all the excitement and the efficacy of an expert. Whether they believe it is time for a significant spring cleaning or they've eventually come to a stage where start the so much expected renovation job can't be postponed, all of a sudden, eliminating unwanted stuff becomes crucial, but not when you decide to hire a trusted junk removal Sydney firm.
There are several methods and avenues that you can take to be able to discard bulky household things in Sydney, from applying for a jump, which the local council finally delivers for you personally, to hiring an expert junk removal Sydney service supplier to eliminate your weary furniture, where you'd pay just for the specific number of rubbish that's eliminated. There's also the self-disposal of waste choice, also, but having said that, you want to get a trailer or even a van to carry your crap into a local waste transport center.
All of the aforementioned junk clearance choices don't come loose, so before you settle what is the finest and also the cheapest waste removal alternative for you, here's what you could do in order to save or even make some cash in the procedure.
Scrap Your Metal
You've updated your transport means a almost year before, but still can't give up your old automobile. An automobile moving service won't just eliminate your unused car at no cost, however you'll get paid in money simultaneously. Use the money to finance the crap clearance venture farther on or spend it in whatever priority job you've got in your mind. In addition, you will spare some space in your garage by means of your old vehicle. Dig around in the exact same garage and you may well find additional metallic artifacts, rusting from the corner.
Rather than leaving everything to the last minute in effort to declutter your house in 1 afternoon, which will inevitably cost you a buck or 2, be prudent and plan ahead. Give yourself a brief time period and market a few of your furniture, electronics and sports equipment on the internet or at the local newspaper. Hopefully, some of it's going to sell. There are loads of people watching out for secondhand furniture and employed stuff.
Again, decluttering your house in a wise and affordable manner necessitates preparation. Anything you can't market, simply give to friends or to people in need.
In case you've got the handyman soul or even the smallest flair for the arts, then why not have a go at producing something special, aesthetic and helpful at precisely the exact same moment. This may be a few ottoman seats, made from a knackered tires or some unique book shelf, awakened by changing an old ladder - the net is offering various craft ideas and interesting resources to find some inspiration out of.
Boost your Craft
You may brave it and create further the aforementioned tip by attempting to sell your revamped crap. This manner, you aren't just eradicating unsightly old things out of your house in a green and environmentally friendly manner, but in exactly the exact same time, you're improving your financial circumstance. As we've already said, the recently acquired funds could go towards the refurbishment of the obsolete home inside.
My final bit of advice might not even reflect or have an immediate influence on the procedure for creating more space on your home by decluttering, but it pertains to making the ideal option, as it pertains to being not just eco-amicable, but in addition money-smart. Simply create the custom of composting almost all of your green waste, like grass clippings, tree trimmings, twigs and tiny branches by simply mixing it together with another organic household garbage (spoiled fruit and veg, peels and inedible food) and utilize it in order to fertilize your vegetable patch. Well, nothing new there, however, there are lots of individuals amassing unnecessarily mounds of green waste and filling out their prepaid green waste bins up with fresh garden issue, that's, clearly, obviously prone to decomposition.
When you've sorted, recycled, re-purposed and marketed anything you can, you can, then, choose the ideal solution that you eliminate any unwanted crap that you couldn't figure out how to discard.
At one time I knew the history behind this smokestack, but I've forgotten it at this point. Needless to say, this is a landmark in our small town. They decorate the top of it for various holidays with lights; it hasn't been decorated for Halloween yet but soon they will be adding the outline of a pumpkin to the top of this and light it up.
I have been slowly reading through the beginning of "Within the Frame", and as I was out there shooting today, I tried to apply what I was learning. I moved around to several different places until I got the perspective I wanted. Then, when I got home, I was reading some more in the book and he was talking about excluding things from the frame and trying color, monochrome and duo tones to see which one draws you into the picture. So, I decided to try it with this shot. I used Lighroom 3 to adjust lighting, clarity and a few other things that I can't remember right at this point, then took it into Photoshop Elements 8 and played with the lighting a bit more, isolating the door to the smokestack to lighten it and make it stand out, lightened the smokestack itself, darkened the sky a bit more, removed a few distracting objects, removed a cable that was coming into the shot, and removed a distracting stick "thing" from the corner of the shot. Took it back to Lightroom and made a couple more adjustments and then uploaded it.
I think that, for my first attempt at trying to "declutter" a shot and achieve what I had in mind, I'm happy with this. I will upload and attach the original in the comments section.
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My shinning Knight !! He came to rescue me with a drill machine in one hand and a hammer in the other !!
These have been placed recently on the west wall so that we can start storing " Vertically " now.
Day 17: Set a specific bed time and stick to it.
I've had this rule for myself for who knows how long: I try to be in bed by 10 p.m. and I really have to be in bed by 10:30 p.m. - no exceptions! My son wakes up around 5 a.m. and we have a looong day ahead, especially if I'm too tired. I'm doing this for both of us. He takes a good nap around noon and lately I've been so tired I sometimes take a short nap, too.
Day 18: Read FlyLady's Eleven Commandments
You'll find them here.
Top row:
I was putting out one of our Hot Spots for a couple of minutes. After - before. I just recently washed the tablecloth and it still needs to be ironed. I don't like it too much, but I want to keep the new table from getting damaged and that will do when it's just the three of us here.
Middle row:
Keeping the sink shiny. After - before.
Bottom row:
The plates I just washed. We have these over the sink dish-drying cabinets.
My alarm clock for Day 17. I really don't need an alarm clock, but I keep that close at hand at nights to see the time, when needed.
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The kitchen is the heart of the home, so it experiences a lot of foot traffic. With three meals a day and so many items to store, this space can quickly become disorganized. However, it’s important to keep your kitchen organized because this will streamline your daily routines.
From Tupperware, to pots and pans, to the pile of cleaning supplies under the sink, it is hard to know where to start. So let our recipe for decluttering your kitchen guide you.
Cabinets and Drawers
Without organized cabinets, it can be difficult to meal prep. Also, if your kitchen is crowded with unnecessary items, it’s tough to cook and clean.
Start by clearing out your cabinets. When you have everything out, decide what to keep, donate, sell, or toss. Discard anything overused, chipped, or expired. Overused items could include: an old non-stick pan, chipped glassware, or a scratched pot. This could also include expired snacks or spices that you no longer use. Do you have Tupperware containers that are missing a lid? Do you have a mug collection that has gotten out of control? Then it’s time to toss or donate these items.
Once you’ve narrowed down what is reentering your cabinets, create labels and sections based on frequency of use. Labels allow easier access and serve as a reminder when you’re running low on ingredients. This could also help your kids unload the dishwasher. Sections allow for better organization. Add risers to stack plates and use clear containers. When you use clear containers, it’s easier to find what you need.
Declutter Tip: Add removable, non-adhesive water-resistant liners to your cabinets to prevent water damage and to help make cleaning easier.
You can repeat these steps for your drawers and pantry. Add drawer organizers and you’ll have a well-organized miscellaneous drawer everyone is sure to envy. For your pantry, add a Lazy Susan so you can easily access your spices. Use clear containers to hold grab-and-go snacks and granola bars. This will make it easier to write your grocery list, as you can see what you have in your drawers and pantry.
Refrigerator
The refrigerator is one of the most forgotten areas of the kitchen, but it can also be home to some of the most harmful bacteria in your house. To better your health and the quality of your food, start by creating a schedule to regularly clear, clean, and organize your refrigerator.
Clear out any unused or expired food. Check for any expired products or spills you may not have noticed. Be sure to discard of these items properly, as some states require you to leave meat in the packaging to better prevent any spread of harmful bacteria. Check out your state’s rules for proper disposal of these items.
Clean your refrigerator, the drawers, the shelves, and any additional containers you may have for organization. If your refrigerator allows, adjust your shelving for optimal use of your space, making it convenient for your daily use. If possible, add liners to your drawers and shelves.
Declutter Tip: Be sure to use hot water, soap, and a new sponge when cleaning your refrigerator. Some disinfectant products can be toxic and should not be used around food.
Organize your items. The top of your refrigerator should be home to drinks, quick grab-and-go snacks, and any leftovers. Lower shelves should contain any ingredients slated for cooking. Your refrigerator door has less opportunity to remain cold, so this is a great place to store condiments. Any dairy or eggs should always be placed in the coldest area of your refrigerator, so try to place these products toward the back of the top shelf. For more organization tips, check out this link.
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www.organizingbuddy.com -- i made these boxes for the top of my cupboard. my other cupboard is purple so this is where the colour-choice is coming from. i had 90 cm (3 ft) space at the top of my cupboard, and i really wanted to use that space up. this is my own design, and i printed the papers out.
i would like to connect with people to organize our home together. sometimes i could use some motivation or encouragement.
if you would like to have the template for this or to know how i made it you can contact me by clicking here: www.organizingbuddy.com/feedback.html
i also made a little video about it, and i will post it on youtube and on my site, when i will have the time.
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So I don't really know much of anything about sergers. But now I have one, thanks to the desire to declutter that a fellow non-sewing crafty friend had as she came across this serger sitting in the back of her closet for several years had. She'd talked to me a couple of years about sergers and I'd talked about how I thought it would be easier to do linings on a serger but I wasn't sure that I wanted to invest in one. She said "I've got one I'm not using. I'll look for it and give you a call." And she did when she finally came across it yesterday. So it's used, but it's only been used a few times and it hasn't been used in years. So a nice cleaning and maybe an oiling and a test run on scrap fabric. But I'm excited. I think this will make working with ripstop easier so I may actually be able to turn some of the ripstop I purchased into reusable shopping totes like I planned. And after looking at a quilt recently on MovingHands Flickr stream with seams exposed, I've got an idea for the flap of a messenger bag that I think will be easier to make with a serger. Now if only I had time to sit down and play with it for a week to really get to know it.
If I knew how to do serious post-processing, I bet could declutter the background so that the sight of these birds, coming straight for our heads, was somehow more impressive.
I have been married to my husband for 14 years, and we have three children: two girls and a boy. My son has a disability, and it’s been difficult for him and our family. I had always worked full time in order to help provide for my kids and to contribute financially to our household.
A few years ago, my son started having problems at school, and I was having to leave work on a regular basis. My husband and I decided it would be best if I quit my job and stayed home full time with my son. So, for a year and a half I did just that. It wasn’t easy. I became depressed. Even though I was helping my son, I felt worthless. We struggled financially living off of my husband’s income. He did seasonal work in the construction field, so work wasn’t always guaranteed for him.
I was at home watching the news one evening when a story about Goodwill Industries Serving Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa’s Customer Connect program aired. It was a six-month program that taught individuals customer service training. It sparked my interest. I thought to myself, “This may be just what I need.”
I called the number several days later. Unfortunately, the program was full by the time I called. Why didn’t I call sooner? Even though I was disappointed, I was motivated to do something with myself. So I enrolled in a local college to start taking some classes. Several months had passed and I was about ready to begin my classes when I received a call from Goodwill’s Customer Connect. She called to inform me that they had a spot for me in their next cohort. I was so excited I didn’t hesitate and immediately went down to their main office to fill out paper work.
I completed the program six months later. It wasn’t easy. My son’s disability and the issues that come with it were still there. I had to leave class early a few times to be with my son, but Goodwill understood and allowed me to do so. With the help of Goodwill, I was able to secure an internship with Charles Drew Health Center. That lasted 12 weeks and eventually turned into full-time employment.
Today I am a WIC Clerk in the WIC Center at Charles Drew. I enroll individuals into the program. I really love my job. I enjoy my coworkers and am so blessed to be working. I am so happy I am able to contribute to my family’s needs financially. The lights stay on. We are able to do things like go to the movies. My son is doing better. My oldest daughter is in college. Life is good for us.
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the start of my simple year.
homework for A SIMPLE YEAR:
1. Declutter my car. Decluttering your automobile is one of the easiest steps on your journey—and yet, one of the most noticeable. It is a tight, confined space with a well-defined goal: Get from Point A to Point B. Take out everything not bolted down: extra CD’s, maps, napkins, kid’s toys, papers, receipts, pens, coins, mints, ketchup packets, trash. Wipe down the dashboard and console. Return only the things you absolutely need. And notice the clear difference the next time you drive it.
There are lots of other things I could be doing, like yard work. Instead I've chosen to make three cell phone holders and a couple of bench rollers.
It's amazing the number of tools needed and the amount of mess created even for the smallest of projects.
My last project of the day was to declutter the workshop a little bit by finally putting bases on the bench rollers I've had for years.
Both projects were completed, and no yard work was done. That's at least a partial result, right?
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About 25 years ago, the photographs were left to my parents in a Will by their next door neighbour of 30 years. At the time I said I'd look after them. Decluttering the attic I found the box with them all in. Many of them were taken in Norwich photography studios. I'm trying to date them as there's not much information on them. I guess they must be late 19C. They are not being added to the declutter pile. I'll carry on looking after them.
Prospective color scheme:
Blue, yellow, soft pink and wood accents
To do:
*Declutter
*Set up sewing machine & crafting area
*Make new yellow curtains
*Make yellow pillows or make a cover the green one in yellow fabric.
*Bring plant back to life/repot (ha!)
*Hang mirror and art
*Buy a rug? [not sure since I will be crafting in this area and it can get messy}
*Bar stools
*Fabric on the short wall under the bar
Watch Jamie showcase clever re-uses for common household items. You can organize your entire house for under $100 with Jamie's unique idea of shopping from home to reuse things you already own (many are in your recycling bin right now.)
Day 9. FlyLady says: "Today we are going to learn how to declutter our homes a few minutes at a time with some fun tools. Making it fun will get the job done! Add a 5 minute room rescue to your Morning Routine."
There are some great tips! This one is my favorite: "Start at the entrance to the room: Then, work your way around the room clockwise. Do not skip a spot. Whatever happens to be next, just do it."
So, this pile was in my craft room (where we both have our own desks and laptops), the first thing on the left after the entrance. I had five minutes to fix it!
What do we have here? A huge bag, which has been there since we came home from Oulu a month ago. Time to finish unpacking it, don't you think? On the bag there was my hubby's camera bag and a pair of dirty socks (his). A piece of cardboard, I don't know where that had come from. Some pieces of paper. Done!
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This is all the clothes we cleaned out of our closets this weekend. Where did we store all this crap?
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No big parties to ring in the new year here. We spent the preceding hour washing dishes and tidying the house. I worked on my list of resolutions (below) and we sat back and watched the fire works on TV. Happy New Year everyone... I'm going to bed.
2008
- Live with intention! Put your money where your mouth is.
- Take a photo of myself everyday this year
- Eat vegan always, even if it's not convenient
- Lose the baby weight... and then some more
- Grow spiritually
- Declutter! Simplify!
- Be a better mama. Be a better wife.
- Read, read, and read some more.
- Start doula training
- Renovate
- "Green" our home and life
- Craft more
- Handmade for birthdays and Christmas
looks a little neater now. i am not going to be hanging the paintings because i'll be moving soon - but i don't mind how they look on the ground.
i moved the guitar hero things to the outbox (i NEVER use them!) and the boots into the closet. the records have been relocated.
in their place is this cute little ottoman table thingy that i picked up from urban outfitters for $20. i may paint/reupholster is shortly, but i don't mind it like this for now.