Articles & Tips

1. Built-in wardrobes reveal a great the personality of the people who buy them .LNS wardrobes are styled to meet all your needs and requirements.The versatileuse of space and size flexibility helps you to find a perfect fit for your room.With many designs for you to choose from,satisfaction is guaranteed.
2. Customer can also choose from a range of different woods and colours.You can select a white,black or silver frame to match the maple,beech, white or drak walnut wood. In any area of your home or office.
3. The wardrobes provide the best use of space for your comfort and everyday use.The sliding doors use modern technology,including an anti-jump system.
4. We offer free design consultations with our experienced professionals.We will discuss your needs and match them to the available space and budget.We pay close attention to detail and provide good after-sales services.

Care and Maintenance for tiles

Important points to remember

* Mop regularly with clean water daily maintenance or generic detergents for routine cleaning.

* Avoid using highly abrasive materials such as scouring pads on glazed tiles as it might scratch and wear out the glaze.

* Wipe and clean away any spills on tiled surfaces to prevent scratching the glaze on tiles.

* Gently sweep away sand or debris on tiles surfaces as it can scratch the glaze on tiles.

* Do not drag heavy objects such as crates across floor which are laid with tiles not specified for heavy duty use.

Ensuring Lasting Appeal

* Refrain from using cleaning agents which contain hydrofluoric compounds as they are damaging to the surface of ceramic tiles.

* Follow carefully all manufacturer's instructions on the application of cleaning agents, to ensure that maximum results are obtained and damage to the tile surface is minimized.

 Choosing The Right Tiles

Residential Setting

* Living & Dining

Non-slip tiles are recommended especially if you have small children and elderly persons at home.Alternatively, you can consider smaller tiles with more grout lines that would be less slippery.Low maintenance tiles on the dining room floor will make for easy cleaning.

* Kitchen

You have to choose low maintenance tiles with higher chemical and slip resistance as they only require regular cleaning with household detergents. Counter tops could be tiled for pots to sit on. Work tops and food preparation areas should be protected with high mechanical strength tiles for easy maintenance.

* Bedroom

You should use tiles with pleasant colour combinations that help create a comfortable and relaxing environment. It will relax you and ease your mind from a long, hard working day.

 * Bathroom

Choose non-slip tiles with low water absorption properties and high chemical resistance to bath foams,soap, shampoo, Chemical cleaners and disinfectants to ensure low maintenance.Use tiles for creative colour combinations on walls and floor to give you the best visual relaxation.

* Car Porch & Driveway

Not only should non-slip, high mechanical strength tiles be considered, smaller-sized tiles with more lines may provide additional slip resistance and can be another option.

* Pool & Garden

Your garden can be improved with easy maintenance tiles. Tiles with low water absorption and high slip resistance are suitable foe the pool area.

* Commercial & Public Areas

Tiles for commercial and public areas should be durable, non-slip, easy to maintain and look clean.

 8 tips you should do to maintain your wooden floors

 1. Dust-mop or vacuum your timber floor regularly.

2. Apply suitable floor mats at all entrance areas leading to the timber floor.

   *  Always ensure that these mats are well cleaned ; do not allow dirt to build up under the mat

3. Do not apply any timber polishes, which have not been approved by the manufacturer.

4. Avoid direct sunlight : protect window with curtains, shades or window tints.

   * Exposure to sunlight with its UV ray accelerates oxidation and ageing of materials.

5. Never use hot water or steam mop on your floors.

6. Over wetting the floor when mopping or cleaning can change the moisture balance and cause the floor to expand,

     with some resulting in cupping.

7. Avoid moving around furniture regularly.

   *  Fit rubber protective pads to the legs of table and chairs to avoid risk of scuffing the flooring.

8. Clean spills immediately before they get dry or sticky.

   Bathroom Cleaning Tips

1. Cleaning Shower Mats
    * Use kerosene and warm water along with a stiff brush.

2. Easy Bathroom Cleaning
    * The best thing to do is to clean right after you have showered.
    * The stream from showering loosens the dirt and makes it easier to clean.

3. Cleaning the Sink
    * Rub with a fresh cut lemon for light stains.
   * Rub with a paste of borax and lemon juice for dark stains.

4. Shower Tiles
    * Use a tile cleaner to remove soap and water spots, then apply a paste of wax
     to prevent future water spots.

5. Freshen Drain
    * Pour 1/4 to 1/2 box of baking soda down the drain,add 1/2 cup of white
     vinegar, cover drain   tightly for a few minutes and flush.

6. Shower Doors
    * Use a sponge, damp with white vinegar on the glass shower doors to remove
      soap residues.

7. Cleaning Toilet Bowl
    * To keep the toilet bowl ring-free, pour half-gallon of white vinegar in it once a
      month, let it soak overnight before flushing.
   * To avoid clogging and odours, pour one cup baking soda down the bowl
      weekly.

8. Cleaning Shower Curtains 
   * Wash the shower curtains with hot soapy water, rub it with lemon and dry the
      shower curtains in the sun .

How to avoid home buying mistake
A home is probably the most expensive purchase you'll ever make. There are certain factors that you need to consider before signing the papers.

• Before you rush in and write an offer for the first house you see, look at the other homes for sale in the area.
• Check out the local school. There's no point in buying a new home and moving the family if you don't first make sure that the schools are decent.
• Ask your real estate agent to find out the crime rate. If you're moving to a new town, you need to know this not only for you own safety, but for resale as well.
• Consider your home a major financial investment. Many home buyers , think that they'll only be in the house for a predetermined amount of times.You may find out that after you and your family get settled and put down roots, you're there for 20 years.
• Since you might be in this house for a while, buy the house that's at the top of your budget range. Incomes tend to rise as years go by, and what seems like a stretch today won't be such a hardship five years from now.
• Keep a poker face. Never walk into a house and yell, " I love it ! " If you put all your cards out on the table right away by letting the seller know how much you want the house , you leave yourself little negotiating room down the line.
• Have your prospective house inspected by your contractor and don't finalise any contract until you have a list of what needs to be repaired and the cost to do so.
  

How to find a building site for a new home
Building a new home is exciting, but can be stressful if you are having a difficult time finding the perfect site on which to build your new home.Knowing what to look for at the building site can save your time and money.

• Decide on the size and features of the home.
• Contact a real estate agent to find available lots in your desired area. Make sure he knows features like the kind of view you are seeking,existing land-scaping (namely big trees) you desire and whether you wish to be on a hill, or on a flat lot.
• Research regulations for home building in the desired area.
• Consider the type of house you would like to build compared to the lot you are considering? Will your new house fit in with the rest of the neighbourhood ?
• If You have children, check out the schools for that area. Also, think about the traffic of the neighbourhood.

How to collect rocks for a rock garden

• A rock garden makes a beautiful addition to your home whether indoors or out. Because of the many size , colours and shapes of rocks, each rock garden is unique.
• Collect along streams.Running water creates interesting wear patterns that add character to the rocks and in turn add character to your garden.
• Search hillsides with exposed rock for specimens you find attractive.When it comes to rock collecting, eroding hillsides offer more possibilities than open fields.
• Choose rocks of different colours and sizes to add variety to your rock garden.
  

How to design a garden space

• Build fence around your garden to enclose the area and give added possibilities for climbing plants and vines.
• Choose favourite, old fashioned perennials for the main plants.
• Have the plants tumble and mix, forming bouquets of blossoms everywhere.
• Plant taller growing things in the back of flowerbeds and shorter things in front.
• Add vegetables and herbs between the flowers and include a few small, ornamental trees.
• Incorporate some meandering pathways, stepping stones or small garden statues throughout.
• Find a secluded spot for a small sitting area.