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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We are living in smaller homes than we used to, yet we need to accommodate more stuff than ever before. In our previous article on decorating small spaces, we wrote about some of the basic rules of designing small rooms. If you’ve just moved into a smallish apartment or house read that article first - and here we have also put together some more tips about decorating small rooms..

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In the previous articles you read about cleaning in a natural way; how to make your own cleaners; how to clean your bathroom and kitchen. This article will give you tips on how to clean your laundry in an eco-friendly way using non-toxic methods.

For recent generations washing machines have made cleaning laundry much easier, yet we seem to be using more and more chemicals to achieve a clean wash. However, using some old-fashioned methods and natural products can reduce the use of detergents and help the environment (and our own health!)..

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In the previous articles you read about natural cleaning methods & products and how to utilise these to make your own household cleaners.  Then you read about how to use these to clean the bathroom. This article will help you to clean your kitchen naturally and ecologically..

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Investing in property is getting more and more popular, and is an ideal project for the DIY enthusiast. There are also many people who rent out their homes for a year or two whilst they travel around the world or work abroad. However, when it comes to decorating or preparing a property to rent out- totally different rules apply..

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In the previous article you read about natural cleaning methods & products and how to create your own remedies. This article will help you to clean your bathroom naturally and ecologically.

Bathroom cleaner

Mix 1 ½ cups of bicarbonate of soda with 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of white vinegar and 1 drop of lavender, lemon or tea tree essential oil. Use this solution as your general detergent..

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Having read about natural cleaning products, you can now try out the following remedies. If you know of any others, please add them at the bottom in the comments section. You can mix most of these agents in advance and keep them in recycled plastic bottles. They do not last as long as commercial chemical products, so don’t mix too much in advance..

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