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Four Of The Best Shower Enclosures For Your Bathroom

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Unless you opt for a more open wet room or the splish splash taking a bath (in a bath and shower combo unit) method of washing away your daily sins, you will more than likely want to go for one of the number of shower enclosures available for use in your new bathroom.

These come in all manner of sizes, suitable for bathrooms big and small. Some are designed to fit into the corner of a bathroom to save space, while others are slightly larger and allow users to walk in to the shower, almost as if their bathroom was a sauna at some luxury hotel.

Whichever design you opt for, unfortunately towels are not provided – unless of course you bought them in preparation for your new bathroom that is!

Quadrant Enclosures

This type of unit is an old favourite as it is one of the more space conscious of shower enclosures in terms of its design. Fitting snuggly into the corner of your bathroom, it can provide an abundance of space to take your shower in, regardless of your bathroom size.

This type of unit is free standing and is often designed to have a central opening, ideal if your bathroom is on the small side.

Sliding Door Enclosures

A variation of quadrant shower enclosures is the sliding door variety, offering the same ease and space saving of the quadrant, but with…you guessed it, a sliding door. Once again, this acts as a great way of saving space as the door doesn’t encroach on any of the space available in your bathroom.

These can typically be installed so that they slide either to the left or right, depending on how your unit is fitted, so you’ll never need to worry about doors getting in your way.

Walk In Enclosure

For something entirely different, you can dispense with the frames and other concerns by opting for a more minimalist, walk in shower enclosure.

Get rid of the doors, and provide yourself with an extra level of space with one of these units, which also give your bathroom an elegant and stylish tone to boot. These can be fitted with either a tray or set into the floor if your bathroom allows for such a design.

Bi-Fold Enclosure

As the name suggests this type of unit has a double fold, allowing the door to compact neatly before pushing inwards, once again acting as a great way to save space. These are typically available for either an alcove or as a corner enclosure, so can fit snuggly into any size bathroom.

Ultimately, it is up to you to decide which of the many shower enclosures available out there is most suitable for your bathroom, but with such an abundance of different ones on offer, you should never run short of ideas.

Louisa Jenkins is an interior design specialist with a particular interest in helping people pick shower enclosures that best utilise the space available in their bathrooms





5 Things You Should Store In Electronic Safes

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Electronic safes are one of the most secure items that you can purchase for your home or office. Most of these types of safes are small so they do not allow for the placement of many items in them. So what are the things that you could be storing here? The first thing that you need to eletronic safesconsider is that you are able to keep the contents of the safe intact from fire damage or weather related catastrophes. So here are some ideas of what you can keep in the safe.

Important Documents

Important personal documents can be very hard to replace so keeping them in electronic safes makes all the sense in the world. If you have any documents that you do not use as often or which are hard to replace, then keeping them in the safe is your best choice. There should be enough room to keep this type of documents with you in there. So make sure to know which items you want to keep in the safe.

Valuables

Valuables and jewelry are another thing that you should consider keeping in electronic safes. You may have noticed that a lot of hotels have these types of safes in them and placing your jewelry in them ensures that they will be safe while staying there. Make sure to only place the most valuable items in the safe. That way you will not be running out of room. Keeping them organized inside your safe so that you have the most room.

Gold Coins

If you own gold coins, electronic safes are a perfect place to keep them. That is because they will protect your coins against fire and theft. Many people have gold coins as a form of investment and as such, you don’t want anything to happen to them. You need to choose the right safe for your gold coins as the size can vary and you need to keep all of them or at least most of them in the same place.

Money

If you own a business or even if you are traveling, using an electronic safe to keep your cash is the most logical choice. If there were to be a fire at your place of business or the hotel you are staying in, the safe will protect your money from being destroyed. The level of security of an electronic safe also makes it perfect to protect you against theft. The amount of cash that you keep in the safe depends on how much you like to keep in your home or business with you at all times.

Bonds And Bank Deposits

While staying on the investments and documents category keeping your bonds and your bank deposits in the safe will ensure that you always have the information handy as well as the bonds. You do not have to trade your bonds until they reach maturity so keeping them in there is a perfect way to not lose them. If you were to lose your bonds when you don’t use a safe, you could end up losing a big part of your investment.

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Trixxie has written this article for Anchor Safes – An expert in electronic security safe deposit vaults.

Playing the Perfect Host in Your Kitchen

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Although the primary function of the kitchen is to provide a place in which we can cook, eat and store food, it has also become a place to socialise. It is true that parties and social gatherings often take place in other rooms in the home such as the lounge or dining room, but it is likely that one of the first places you show your guests into is the kitchen. It is the ultimate place to create a great pre-party atmosphere, so whether you are having a few drinks before a night out or a full-blown house party, there are several things you can include in your kitchen to make it the perfect place to host a party.

Snacks

Of course, the kitchen is the part of the home where you expect to find food. So as your guests enter the room, what could be more inviting to them than an array of tasty snacks to feast upon whilst you gather their coats and pour them a drink? There are several kinds of food that wold be appropriate for this kind of occasion; for example crisps, nuts or chocolates. Get a few of their favourites in stock and you’ll surely get top marks on your hosting skills. You could even go a bit further and make your own!

Alcohol Decanters

When hosting a party, unless you are blessed with the presence of a bar in your home, the alcohol is bound to be stored in the kitchen. Rather than letting bottles and cans take over all the empty space, a good idea might be to buy a decanter; that way whiskey, wine, cocktails or whatever else you choose to serve can be poured easily into your guest’s glasses and your kitchen will look less cluttered. There’s something stylish about a decanter as well, having one on display will give your kitchen quite the professional look.

Breakfast Bar

A breakfast bar is not just somewhere for you to sit when you eat the most important meal of the day, it also provides room to place the snacks and drinks necessary for a fun night in. Breakfast bars are perfect for small gatherings where you get together with a few friends to drink, laugh and catch up, a good place to arrange the refreshments for a house party, or the comforting place you retreat to for that sobering coffee after a night out!

Kitchens are the best room in the house when it comes to throwing a party and there are many ways in which you can arrange yours in order to entertain your friends and family.

This Guest Post was written by Kutchenhaus.co.uk who like to make an impression with their High Gloss Kitchens

How to Get The Most Out of Your Closet Space

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Organizing your closet can be one of the most daunting tasks, especially if you have an excess of clothing and other miscellaneous items. Regardless of whether you have a big closet or not, you’re always looking for more space to put things. By following these simple tips, you’ll be able to maximize your closet space and for once your closet will have the opportunity of looking de-cluttered!

Throw things out

Take a good look at the clothes in your closet. Can you spot something that you haven’t worn in over a year? If you can, then that’s an indication that you need to throw some things out. Go through your wardrobe and look at everything you own. See which items you can live without and which one’s you absolutely can’t. Make a goal to at least get rid of 10-15 items of clothing and you’ll be amazed to see how much space that can free up in your closet!

Don’t think that by getting rid of clothes you have to just throw them out either. A great incentive to cleaning out your closet is the potential to make money off of what you’re getting rid of. Try selling your old clothes online or bringing them to a consignment store. This way, you’ll be cleaning out your closet while putting a little extra money in your pocket!

Measure

After you’ve cleaned out your closet and you’ve gotten rid of the unnecessary items, it’s time to start planning. You might have big plans for your closet, but it’s important that first you measure the dimensions of it. Look beyond the regular clothing racks and determine how much additional space there is for shelving units and space below racks. If you maximize your closet by using the space above regular clothing racks as shelves and the space below for baskets or shoe racks, you’ll be surprised how much extra space you actually have.

Money

If you want to have an organized closet, you don’t have to put a huge sum of money into it. There are plenty of materials that you can buy from home improvement stores that are very low in cost and highly effective with helping you organize your closet. Look at your bank account and decipher how much you have in your budget to spend on this project. This way when you’re out looking for storage shelves and racks, you’ll know how many and how much you can spend on them.

Be resourceful

Your own bedroom closet doesn’t have to be the only space you keep your clothes in. If you’re fortunate to have additional bedrooms in your home or apartment, don’t be afraid to use that space. Using extra bedroom closets for storage of off-season clothing or even shoes or extra bedding is a great use of space and way to utilize all the room you have available to you. By doing this, you are freeing up additional space in your closet and it gives you the option to maybe even take a trip to the store and reward yourself for all of your hard work! Either way, make sure you’re making the most of all the space your home has to offer.

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Jackie Ryan is a freelance writer and self-proclaimed neat freak! After re-organizing the closets in her home, she doesn’t know what she would do without her storage shelves. She hopes her knowledge and advice will be able to help anyone who’s looking to de-clutter their spaces.

The Gift of Giving – Ways to Give Back During the Holidays

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This is the time of year everyone begins wondering how they can give back, yet others are still wondering what the joy is in giving. Joy is that moment that you have given, when you see someone’s appreciation in his or her eye; a tear that falls down his or her face, knowing that you have done something to truly help someone. Sometimes just doing something good lifts a person’s spirits, even if they do not get to see a response. Below are a few ideas of how you can give back during the holidays.


Donate to charity – During the holiday season you will surely see the “Marine Toys for Tots Foundation” with the big boxes in front of stores such as Wal-Mart, Target, etc. This would be a great way to donate, go into the store and purchase a small toy and drop it off before leaving. Donate $1 to $5 to a charity in someone’s name. There are other charities such as the Make-a-Wish foundation and UNICEF. Always make sure to check with the Better Business Bureau before donating money to ensure they are legit.

Adopt a child for the holidays – You know those Christmas trees in the store that have a star or a child’s name on them. The backs always have one wish of what the kid would like, sometimes it is something simple like a jacket, shoes or socks and others they are requesting a Barbie, etc.

Leave a treat – Leave a goodie or a gift for someone not expecting it. An example might be an elderly neighbor that never seems to get visitors. Pop in a card in their mailbox or a plate of cookies for them or a fruit tray.

Donate items – This time of year you will see many places calling for donations. You can donate old or new jackets, clothes, gently used toys, canned goods, pet food, etc.

Volunteer at a soup kitchen – Find a soup kitchen in your area and volunteer for a few hours, a weekend, etc. You will be amazed with how many people really need a meal, but it will feel amazing seeing the gratitude on their face and you give them a spoonful of soup or another dish they are waiting on. The truth is you will not only be helping yourself by volunteering to do something good, but you are helping the person that needs that meal and your community. Soup kitchens are by donations only, this is not a profit organization, they only stay running with volunteers and donations of food items and/or monetary donations. Do not worry if you are not a cook, you can help serve, wash dishes, greet guests, etc. There is always a job if you want to volunteer.

Apart from being a licensed veterinarian, Susan Wright is also a freelance writer. Susan enjoys sharing gift giving ideas for friends, family and pets.

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