DIY & Decor

In the previous article you read about how to cast your own stepping stones. Remember, you should leave them aside for a couple of days to set completely before you can lay them along your pathway.

As I said before, stepping stones are less obtrusive, easier and cheaper to lay than solid pathways. They are particularly suitable for long paths and as focal points. You can be imaginative with shapes and styles - the flexibility of concrete provides creative freedom..

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Stepping stones can be less obtrusive and more interesting than solid pathways. Not to mention that they are much cheaper to lay - particularly if you want to create a long path to somewhere. So instead of laying a solid pathway, just set a few stepping stones along the track.  
Why don’t you make these stepping stones even more interesting by making them yourself? It’s simple and easy - you just need a mould & some concrete. Concrete is cheap, easy to mix and very durable. However, it’s quite heavy so don’t make large pieces..

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For the last couple of years two approaches have been dominating bathroom design & decoration - the modern and the natural.

The modern bathroom is about high-tech gadgets and finishes. This look is defined by walk-in showers with frameless glass panels or a wet-room;  wall-mounted taps; wall-mounted TV; mood-lighting systems; steam enclosures; chrome, glass and ceramic finishes and so on.  However, lots of people now find this look very cold and clinical and choose another style when they remodel their bathroom..

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Bathroom decoration ideas for a small budget

Sometimes we don’t have the money to remodel our bathroom but quite honestly a bathroom often doesn’t need a complete revamp, just some refreshing and restyling. Obviously if the bathroom is very dated, then it’s best to remodel - but if you have a decent shower, toilet bowl and vanity basin - then just use your imagination and some DIY skills to update it..

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