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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christmas: 21 of 231
There once was a snowman Who stood outside the doorThought he'd come inside And run around the floor;Thought he'd like to warm himself By the firelight red;Thought he'd like to climb upOn that big white bed.So he called the North Wind, "Help me now I say.I'm absolutely frozen Standing here all day."So the North Wind came alon... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips 5 Reasons to drink water every day: 1 of 6
It's our body's vital fuel, a health drink from mother nature. It's calorie-free, inexpensive and easily obtained. Yet few people follow the old fashioned advice to drink eight glasses of water a day.Most people drink when they are thirsty, but the beverage of choice tends to be some other drink besides water. Americans drink... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling Batteries: Toss out or recycle?: 1 of 6
Reducing the hazardous waste in landfills starts at home. Millions of households are producing billions of pounds of solid waste. Products used every day in our homes leach hazardous chemicals after entering landfills. There are a number of simple steps that average consumer can take to limit the damage that many of these tox... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture How to spot quality in wooden furniture: 1 of 5
Determine the quality of Reproduction Furniture. The efficient advantage of modern finishing techniques and precision machines to create reproduction antique furniture has pushed the traditional methods aside. Many of the original trades such as upholstery, French polishing and cabinet making that guided the industrial revolu... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Light: 16 of 65
The light lays downwhere borders meetharmonies and colours boundpeople rise to their feetmorning dew drys on the warming groundcolours of the sky vary, as night and light meetit shines on us and beyonda dynamism of intense energy and mightthis thing called lightthat gives colour from the night More..
Home & Garden > Furniture Wooden furniture caring tips: 1 of 3
Ensuring your antiques are displayed, stored and handled correctly is essential to preserving them for future generations. It is important to remember that furniture isn't just wood and the beauty of it is often how the wood is aged as well as the other materials used. French polish is fine and beautiful finish from a natural... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture Minor furniture repair and cleaning tips: Emergency scratch cover for dark wood furniture: 1 of 3
When the finish of your furniture is starting to show its age, it can be difficult to decide what product to use on top of your existing finish. There are many to choose from but choosing the wrong product can make a lot of extra work for you and ruin the finish left on top.The products that say they will remove scratches and... More..
Style & Beauty > Accessories The power of a little canvas shopping bag: 3 of 7
Could there be a more compelling symbol of our throwaway society than a plastic bag, trapped and flapping on a suburban hedge? Even when disposed of properly, it is likely to end up in a landfill site, where it will take hundreds of years to decompose, slowly emitting harmful carbon dioxide.On a brighter note there is a simpl... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture History of English Period Furniture: 1 of 1
A timeline of English Period Antiques from 1485 to 1918When King Henry VII came to the throne 1485, the event signified the end of the Middle (Medieval) ages. It marked a brighter new era for England and the historic beginning of the English Renaissance.Tudor Furniture Characteristics Made of Oak. Heavy, strong, detailed and ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) What is French polishing?: 1 of 1
What is French polishing?IntroductionI was first introduced to the ancient art of French polishing while I was a teenager attending Art school in London, England. I knew if I were going to be an 'Artist,' it wasn't going to happen over night, school and technique development were to take years. I needed an income and I desire... More..