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How to Clean Marble

 It's easy to see why marble continues to be a top choice for kitchen countertops: it's beautiful, timeless, and will never look out of style. But marble's reputation for being high-maintenance precedes it. Because marble is a relatively soft, porous stone, it can stain easily and acids like lemon juice can etch it. So if you're going to invest in a gorgeous marble countertop, you'll need to learn how to clean marble the right way and commit to a quick clean every single day. From there, wiping up spills immediately is the trick to making marble last. Now what if you missed the lesson on how to clean marble and already have a stone slab marred with stains and etching? Don't worry, we'll also show you a couple tricks for removing set-in stains and etch marks. Prevention is key, so don't miss our list of dos and don'ts for pristine-looking marble countertops. What You'll Need: Spray bottle Mild dishwashing liquid Microfiber cloth #0000 steel wool (...

5 Ways to Use Bamboo in Your Landscape

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                                                   Bamboo is one of the most exotic and eco-friendly materials used in construction. Long associated with Asian cultures and design, this giant grass has been trending for the last few years, especially in flooring. It is strong, beautiful, and thanks to speedy growth, an economical choice for consumers and a renewable resource for producers. Outdoors, there are countless ways you can use bamboo to stunning effect, and here are five ideas to help you envision bamboo landscaping possibilities for your property. 1.  EDGING                                         The varying heights of the bamboo posts in this edging installation give the garden path a timeless, natural look. Who wouldn’t want to enjoy a zen-inf...

COURTYARDS

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Imagine a touch of green, a cool breeze, and sunlight streaming into the interior. Who wouldn’t love these in their homes? A courtyard has become an inevitable part of architecture design as well as a mandatory requirement of every clients’ dream home. It not only accentuates the courtyard designs but also brings in a sense of tranquility to the interiors and becomes a major active area of the building. Small or big, every courtyard becomes a fundamental part of the home.                                                      Architecturally, courtyards add a design element that creates connectivity between interior and exterior space. The open-air oasis, a rarity in dense cities, provides a multifunctional extension of living space ideal for entertaining, gardening, yoga, and stargazing, right in the middle of a restless city. Unlike a yard, courtyards ca...

Stone Wall Cladding Ideas For Your Home

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 Gone are the days of bare and boring walls that make your home feel dull. While we have multiple ways to jazz up walls, we think this might be just the thing for you. If you’re intrigued by the rugged façade of stone and have always wanted a way to incorporate it into your home, stone wall cladding is all you need.   By using natural stone cladding, you can add depth to a room. And even with minimal effort, the space looks fresh and new. Jazz up your home instantly, while knowing that the result will be both beautiful and durable. Stone cladding Stone cladding is a decorative covering made of real or simulated stone. You can use it to layer walls made of concrete, steel or cement. Materials used for cladding can be natural stones like granite, sandstone, slate or materials that look like natural stone and are light in weight like veneer. Benefits Available in a variety of colors, textures and patterns, stone cladding is a sure way of adding elegance and a sense of histor...