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Garden Tile Flooring

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 Are you someone who has an outdoor space and has been wondering about the ideal flooring solution to your dream of having a garden? The garden floor tiles market has grown by leaps and bounds in the past few years. Why shouldn’t it be when they are easy to use, do not need much maintenance, and are environmentally friendly?                                                         But every product, no matter how wonderful it is, has its own share of pros and cons. Let us find out if garden floor tiles do indeed live up to their reputation.   Pros of Garden Tile Flooring   Garden Floor Tiles have Pleasing Aesthetics Be it rain, summer, or a pleasant winter, garden tiles are pleasing to the eyes in all weather conditions. Your garden will always be good-looking, and neat. Another plus is that if you go for artificial greens or gard...

Pros And Cons Of Garden Art Décor

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 Have you ever surveyed your garden and thought “something is missing” but were uncertain what that “something” should be?  The answer may not lie with another plant or tree but, rather, with some strategically placed garden décor.  The choices for garden décor are just as diverse and numerous as those in the plant world and can add that element of fun and whimsy you were looking for. As with anything, however, too much of a good thing can rob your garden of its whimsical appeal.  For this reason, it’s important to consider your garden art pros vs. the cons of garden art décor. This article should help with that. Pros – Garden Décor Positives  I feel there are many benefits of garden art in the landscape.  Here are some of my garden art pros: Let your personality shine.  A garden is uniquely your own and should be a reflection of you!  Garden décor actually gives you more opportunity for self-expression than plants. There is gardening décor availa...

How to clean a marble statues/sculptures

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 We often receive comments from friends and how to clean marble sculptures. Today we will solve this problem for you. The idea to clean marble sculpture                                                 First of all, look at some methods of cleaning and maintaining marble stone carving. If there are many stains on the surface of the marble sculpture, it must be cleaned up in time. Since ancient times, marble has been used for decorative purposes. After being overlain by other materials, limestone of calcium carbonate (a crystal form of calcium carbonate) is transformed by heat and pressure into marble. Despite being translucent, marble allows light to permeate it and produces a warm glow. It can be polished very well. Sculptures can be made with this stone due to its properties. The material is soft and easy to sculpt, and when it is fine-grained, it has the same pr...

Cleaning & Maintaining Outdoor Marble

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 Using marble in your outdoor space is going to give your yard a luxurious and classic appearance that is unmatched by any other stone.                                                        Dust, the wind, and other weather conditions can wear away at the surface of your marble and make it lose its luster. Since marble is a naturally soft stone, specific methods of cleaning must be used to ensure the integrity of the stone is kept. This is why learning the proper procedure for cleaning and maintaining outdoor marble is essential. Here’s what you can do to make sure your outdoor marble looks as polished as the day you bought it. Do’s and Don’ts for Maintaining Outdoor Marble Here are some do’s and don’ts for cleaning and maintaining your outdoor marble. Do use heat mats for hot plates or dishware, use coasters under glasses, dust mop regularly,...

Common tap problems

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 When it comes to taps, there can be a lot of problems that occur and we often get a lot of questions sent to us around this subject. So we thought we'd put together some of our most frequently asked questions along with a few solutions to help you out. General questions related tap: Why are my taps dripping or leaking? Are taps easy to replace? My taps have no pressure What’s the best way to clean limescale off taps? Shop taps Why are my taps dripping or leaking? To determine why your tap is dripping, you first need to establish the type of tap it is. Traditional hot and cold pillar taps If you have separate hot and cold taps, the most common reason for your leaky taps is down to a faulty seal or washer. If you carefully take your seals and washers to a local merchant, you should be able to find a cost-effective replacement.                                             ...

Water Gardens

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 It’s easy to think water gardens are reserved for professional gardeners. Growing plants in the soil can be hard, but growing them in the water? You’d rather admire the neighbor’s aquatic landscape feature from afar than get your feet wet tending to the garden.  With rippling waterfalls, swinging cattails, and floating water lilies, a landscape feature so extraordinary must be impossible to install and maintain in your own yard, right? Not necessarily. Even beginner gardeners can nurture a water garden and enjoy its soothing sounds and wildlife after a stressful day.  From porch containers to in-ground reservoirs, you can grow a water garden in many shapes and sizes. But what is a water garden exactly? How can you possibly garden in the water? We’ll answer these landscaping questions, and more, in our water garden guide below.  What is a water garden?                                 ...

Sandstone And Its Uses

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 Sandstone is a stunning natural stone. It is popular not only for its distinctive style but has been a reliable material for paving for many centuries. The unique characteristic of sandstone can provide any home with the perfect decorative touch. Because of its durability, a lot of owners choose the landscape material, particularly on areas receiving high-traffic.                                     Furthermore, you can use sandstone in both residential and commercial applications. It’s an excellent choice if you want to give your pool deck, patio, or backyard a makeover. Meanwhile, when sandstone is utilized for commercial projects, it provides a richness and warmth to the project. You can use our sandstone collection for any of your residential and commercial landscape design projects or applications. Where To Use Sandstone Although sandstone is quite durable, it is more porous in compariso...

SECRETS OF MARBLE WALLS

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 Homes are made of walls. Walls that you may or may not know what to do with, other than stare at. Regardless of where you live in an apartment or a villa or what your style preference is – neither can the walls be left blank nor can they be extensively designed with shelves, photo frames and whatnot.                                                           There is more to wall décor than painting, wallpaper, textured paint and mirrors or other accessories. Our go to solution –  Natural stone . A beautiful marble can totally transform your wall and room. A unique highlighter can enhance your space like you never imagined. Combine it with the finest craftsmanship and you won’t be able to take your eyes and hands off your wall. we already discuss about similar ideas for wall panel in earlier post which you can revisit via this link:...

STYLE GUIDE FOR USING NATURAL STONE

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 When it comes to the construction and interior decoration of a residence, office or even a commercial space using natural stones like marble, granite, quartz, sandstone(exterior cladding ) and onyx can enhance the final creation in more ways than one. Natural stone in home  has been one of the most desirable choices for centuries for obvious reasons like aesthetics, durability, and its energetic vibe.                                                  By this cold day lets discuss some basic points about stone, that can be helpful for you and guide you for your selection , even if staying at home too. So lets not step out in cold day, just stay inside and have some basic details. This post cover:           1. Where you can use stone in your new home           2.  which one is good granite or quartz ...

DIVERTER VALVES & THEIR DIFFERENCES

 One of the most complicated parts of installing a new shower is figuring out the plumbing and the flow of water. The more faucets, nozzles, or showerheads you incorporate into your shower, the more difficult this becomes. Everyone has used a shower diverter valve many times, but you were probably unaware you were doing so. Even the metal pull on your tub faucet is a shower diverter valve, but it’s not the only kind you can find. In fact, there are five major types of shower diverter valves to know about. In this article, we’re going to briefly describe each of them so you know which one your shower has, or which one your new shower needs. 1. Tee Diverter This is the most basic type of diverter valve and almost everyone has used one before. It diverts a single stream of water from the tub faucet to the showerhead. It’s located inside of the tub faucet and opens and closes by the metal pull on the front of the faucet. When you pull it up, the water is diverted away from the tub fauc...

Diverter Valves

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 It's important to know how appliances and systems in your house function so you know what to do if something doesn't work as expected. Diverter valves may sound like something complex, but understanding their purpose is easy. Below, you’ll find some basic knowledge about what a diverter valve is, why it’s important, and how it works. What Is a Diverter Valve? If you aren't sure what a diverter valve is, think of it as an essential piece of your home’s water system. The easiest way to describe the functionality of a diverter valve is by using a simple example—in a shower/tub combo, when you turn the knob on your shower faucet to  redirect water from the tub spout to the showerhead , you’ve used a shower diverter valve. A simple pull of a handle or pin will engage a rubber stopper that will change the direction of the water flow. This action creates pressure that forces the water up from the tub faucet toward the showerhead, allowing you to enjoy a hot shower in your bathtub...

3D Wall Panels

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 Everyone living in the society invites family and friends to their residence, and there is always a constant buzz of clients, customer, and visitors in any office. Whatever it may be, you need to make your space look impressive. A room enclosed by blank walls delivers a dull and boring look, and for this reason, it fails to create any impression. Paneling walls can make your residential apartment and office look brighter and spacious with an aura of elegance and sophistication. Paneling walls have been enjoying a special place in the decoration regimen for a long time, and the 3D wall panels have been in great demand due to their excellent ability to add to the decor of any place. This is a very handy option for the beautification of the interior as well as exterior walls. You can enhance the charm of your private and business space with minimal effort. The three-dimensional panel is a recent decoration concept. These panels are manufactured in textured form with repetitive design...

THE LATEST TRENDS IN WATER FEATURES

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 Water is a soothing natural element that can add comfort and ambience to any outdoor space. Whether it’s a pond, fountain, waterfall or bubbling rock, water features continue to be a popular design element for outdoor living spaces. As this practice continues to evolve, technology and contemporary design preferences are definitely influencing the trends. WATER FEATURE TECHNOLOGY TRENDS Smart Features More and more homes are becoming integrated with smart-home technology, and this is making its way into outdoor living spaces. One of the hottest trends is to incorporate “smart” technology into water features so that homeowners can use a smartphone app, Alexa or Google Home device to turn the feature on or off. Solar Technology Utilizing solar technology for a water feature offers multiple benefits. Not only does it eliminate the ongoing costs of electricity to power the water feature pump, but also eliminates the need to run electrical utilities to the water feature. This is especia...