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A Tribute to the Park Bench
By: Little Walks, Big Thoughts
Tags: Nature, Parks, Community, Social Change, Social

A Tribute to the Park Bench

On my latest walk, I took a brief rest at a wood bench that faced a medium-sized lake. A gaggle of geese were swimming in the water, and a slight breeze blew over their closed wings. The faint chill that came with the gust signaled the oncoming autumn season, though the sun’s hot rays still beamed through the forest greenery that surrounded the area. A sense of calm swept over me as I took in the scene, which was quiet, peaceful, and easy.

Such a simple, yet pleasurable moment is something we all need to experience from time to time, and the true cause of my witnessing this particular lovely scene was the bench that I took respite on. If it weren’t there, I wouldn’t have stopped to sit down and notice the beautiful day in front of me. And so, in this article, I’d like to pay homage to these often overlooked additions of most parks, neighborhoods, and nature paths.

The bench where I rested during my walk around my partner’s neighborhood (September 2020)

Park benches feature surprisingly often in pop culture, from books to movies to art to even video games. Think of the ending scene in The Catcher in the Rye, where Holden Caulfield watches his sister Phoebe ride on a carousal while sitting on a bench in Central Park, feeling oddly and uncharacteristically happy as he sees her go round and round. When someone mentions “Forest Gump,” most people picture Forest famously sitting on a park bench with a suitcase at his foot and a box of chocolates on his lap. In art, many of the popularly recognizable works of Leonid Afremov include scenes of colorful parks with benches at the forefront, lining a pathway of softly lit streetlights. And in order to save your progress in the video game Hollow Knight, a player must rest at one of the nearest benches that are scattered all over the game’s map.
How to become another person?
By: Jordy Andreas
Tags: Social

Hi, My name is jordy. I’m new here so please guide me :)

Okay let’s back to the topic “How to become another person?”

this question is really ambiguous, Why? because what are you refer to be another person? there’s so many aspect that become our measurement to think what’s good on me. like maybe you have a friend that’s good doing something, good on manage his time, good on styling his own outfit or something else that good one someone else.

So, this is about you to find what’s wrong about my life? Why when someone can do everything but you can’t?

We need to change that mindset, because we can do anything as we try… so the context here is not become another person, but to become yourself and do it on your way. we have our own pace. let it flow and while it flow do your best for your life, do it for yourself! don’t do it if you want to become other person.

this is my first story. maybe it’s not good like other’s writing. but I’ll try my best at finding a good topic.

because this paragraph just pop out after I’m registered medium. lol

Thankyou
The best way to Integrate the Node JS Application with MongoDB
By: Tudip Technologies
Tags: Testing, Mobile Application, It Services, Software Development, Social

The best way to Integrate the Node JS Application with MongoDB Tudip Technologies Jul 2·2 min read

Introduction

In this article you are going to learn about how to integrate a MongoDB database with an existing Node application.

Node.js has the ability to work with both MySQL and MongoDB as databases.

Before reading this article we have required basic knowledge of the Node JS platform.

Node JS: MongoDB Setup

Install the NodeJS mongoDB module by using the NPM (Node Package Manager).

$ npm install -g mongodb

Options

“-g” : Install this package globally

Install this package globally “Mongodb” : Install Node JS MongoDB module.

Verify the MongoDB successfully installed

Enter the following command on your command prompt.

$ mongo

This will drop you into an administrative shell.

Adding Mongoose and Database Information to the Project

Add the npm package mongoose to the project with the npm install command:

$ npm install mongoose

Mongoose gives you the built-in methods, which you will use to create the connection to your database.

Before creating your mongoose schemas and model you need to make connections with the database. We will add our database connection information to our application.

Create one file database_info.js inside the project.

inside the project. Add the following constants in the database_info.js file

file ‘mongoose’ give you access to Mongoose’s built-in methods

const mongoose = require('mongoose');

const MONGO_DB_USERNAME = 'sandip;

const MONGO_DB_PASSWORD = '1234';

const MONGO_DB_HOSTNAME = '127.0.0.1';

const MONGO_DB_PORT = '27017';

const MONGO_DB = 'studentInfo';

Add the DB connection information to the App.js file so that the application can use it.

const express = require('express');

const app = express();

const router = express.Router();

const path = __dirname + '/views/';

const router = express.Router(); const db = require('./database_info); const path = __dirname + '/views/';

Read more: https://tudip.com/blog-post/the-best-way-to-integrate-the-node-js-application-with-mongodb/
Before Close Friends, There Were Top Friends: The Impact of MySpace
By: Luis X Rivas
Tags: Social Media, Ufcjonline, Myspace, Facebook, Social

The entry for Myspace on the Encyclopaedia Britannica gives a short overview of the social platform service.

Myspace is a free, advertising-supported service that allows users to create Web “profile” pages that feature photographs, express their interests, and, most importantly, link to other people’s profiles. The site can be used to keep in touch with friends, “meet” and become friends with new people, or find potential romantic partners. (Augustyn, 2020, para. 2)

MySpace was an open platform allowing anyone to participate and share thoughts on different topics (Peranzo, 2016), and by August of 2006, it had signed its 100 millionth user. The site also created a competitive advantage in that it allowed and encouraged musical artists to promote themselves through it (Augustyn, 2020). MySpace had instant messaging and the aforementioned customization which was incredibly dynamic for its time and has yet to be mimicked by the big social media platforms, as it allowed users to embed video and music into their profiles and display flashing images and colors, as well as a “comments” section and the famed “Top Friends” section where one would display their closest friends, which, back in my days of using MySpace, caused a lot of drama and fighting amongst friends, similar to losing to your best friend in Mario Kart.

(Cafolla, 2015)

The main aspect of MySpace that really set it apart from its competitors back then and future platforms was the ability to style your profile with HTML and CSS codes, further enhancing the customization and expressiveness of the service. Nevertheless, the core aspects of easy communication and networking where what I believe to be the stepping stones that created a foundation for what was to come in the future for up and coming social network services. We may find ourselves asking what Facebook did to completely change the game and weaken MySpace’s popularity; however, the truth is that it wasn’t one sole factor that caused this but rather a number of both external and internal factors.
TikTok and Tea
By: Deana Elwood, Head Bee
Tags: Social Media, Tik Tok, Apps, Tea, Social

Good morning my tea sipping, pinky up friends, I may be extra relaxed because I know I have an elongated weekend and today off. Let’s be honest, today I’m catching up on my missed sleep because I was up every 2 hours going potty. Any who, besides my saving grace of tea each afternoon, I’ve actually found myself nestling into TikTok. Stop judging and wait to hear me out.

I get that TikTok has become the land of the youth dancing and grooving their everyday out, but ummm hello DIY royalty, baking gods, and educational peeps teaching this 37 year old a thing or two. You see youths, this mama over here has been on the socials for quite some time now aka Facebook was created for college life. Then Twitter became popular, Instagram was simply a way to be an amateur photographer and post pictures with swanky filters, no stories or live invented at this time, and then fast forward to the TikTok era.

Much like Instagram, one could view and watch videos with fun filters, however TikTok took off because well dancing, music and becoming famous and trending called out to this youngsters. I personally fell into mom TikTok world, DIY, and educational TikTok. I also learned how students try to outsmart their teachers on Zoom so psst. kids, I know. {muuahhhhwahh} Anatomy dissections, biology things, DIY your cabinets using contact paper, baking hacks, and my favorite which I’m on is creating a cute smoothie bar setup to drink my protein and smoothies every morning!

For me, TikTok is Pinterest with a video aspect showing people the vlogging aspect of their blog posts. Want to bake and ice a cake like a pro? Sure, go to Pinterest and follow the steps with pictures, or go to TikTok and watch! Just like any social media app, the videos are key. Just like blogging needed videos, we visual learners are thoroughly enjoying it. So as I sip my tea and also enjoy behind the scenes of movies (a fav of mine) I shall continue my credits and learning on TikTok and await my university diploma from them.

Xx

Deana
An article about Crocs, these atrocious rubber shoes
By: Eva Gierczynska
Tags: Analysis, Shoes, Irony, Anthropology, Social

Yesterday, when I was trying to sleep, I was thinking about stupid things I’ve done in my life. Totally normal. I started thinking about platform Crocs I bought last summer, and then the moments when I actually wore them, or tried. Candidly, I started thinking about all the times I failed miserably — two times when I tripped and fell down 4 stairs, and also the moment when I just fell over like this, just because I was wearing them, I guess…?

These beautiful memories made me laugh histerically for about ten minutes, and even longer, but after this time laughing at my Crocs failures felt really stupid and awkward with every passing second.

I guess you remember Crocs? I even bought a pair about 6 months ago, and maybe you did,too. Was it a mistake? Probably. Did I learn something? Not likely, because since then, I’ve bought a couple more pairs of bizarre, weird and uncomfortable shoes. In this article, I will unpack the problem of Crocs and other existential questions.

At first I really loved them. Actually, I still quite love them visually. We all know how it is with Crocs — we all hate them in front of our friends, laughing at them, and then put them on our feet when we come back home, or want to plant some flowers in the garden. The secret of Crocs seems to be the comfort they provide, at least the basic, low version of the shoe. People even seem to enjoy the awkward pattern-choosing, and sometimes I honestly think that they try to pick the absolutely worst one. And after, we all enjoy basic Crocs together, laughing at their clumsy appearance, embracing it joyfully. We like to play with straps, checking if it’s better to have them in the front part of our ankle, or in the back. And then, there’s also the waterproof part that’s the ultimate coolness, the essence of coolness. Basic, low Crocs can really be a blessing in some hard moments, giving you physical comfort. I’m not saying it will cure your depression, because believe me, it will not, but at least your feet won’t hurt. And that’s already something. If you ask me, there’s nothing worse than going somewhere wearing shoes that just don’t fit and hurt you with e v e r y s t e p you take. Give me a break.

So yeah, maybe Crocs aren’t the most beautiful, gracious shoes ever made. They’re not even in the top10. But they simply are, they don’t expect anything from you. They let you forget about them and focus on the really important stuff, whatever it may be.
Solo Entrepreneurs Can Utilize These Resources to Run Their Business
By: Tudip Technologies
Tags: Cloud Computing, It Services, Mobility, Web Applications, Social

Running a business is a lot of work, whether you have several employees or are handling things yourself. The good news is, solo entrepreneurs have many options these days for finding help, including freelancers and free online resources. In fact, Tudip can do everything from enabling cloud-based services for your business to developing a stellar web experience with your clients in mind. When you’re running everything on your own, it’s sometimes necessary to take a step back and ask for some outside help.

Outsource some jobs

There are many tasks that can be handled by freelancers, and an easy and cost-effective way to hire them out is to look at overseas pros. It’s important, however, to consider the costs associated with paying these individuals. The fees associated with sending money to countries like the Philippines, India or Pakistan can really add up over time, so look for a transfer service that’s both reliable and offers low fees to send funds. For example, a platform like Remitly ensures safe transfers and waives fees if you send $1,000 or more and convert to Philippine currency.

Note that it’s also imperative to understand the tax laws and what your responsibilities are to the IRS, especially when it comes to the way you classify overseas freelancers on tax forms.

Read more: https://tudip.com/blog-post/solo-entrepreneurs-can-utilize-these-resources-to-run-their-business/
How to increase social media presence for the business?
By: Avenir Stories
Tags: Social

Where the world is depending on social media for almost everything, why are you still not ready to take its full advantage? It’s becoming nearly impossible to build great brand awareness, a loyal customer base, and name recognition without social media. There are 3.96 billion people actively using social media in the world, this portion of the world population is using all the social media platforms on a daily basis, and imagine being a part of their life? Although, you can not become famous overnight you at least increase your chances of achieving the dreams to boost your business. Avenir digital stories, a renowned social media agency in Delhi helps you in building, managing, and boosting your social media presence from time to time. You can connect with the best social media agency in Delhi today.

Top 4 ways that a leading social media agency uses to increase your social media presence:

1. Usage of right tools:

Using the social media platforms in a better and effective way is not possible without using the tools of social media in a strategic way, the best social media agency in Delhi strategizes the timings, identifies the number of posts to be posted, and studies the right way of posting.

2. Better customer services:

Building customer relations is a must, when you go for digital marketing tools, being active on your social media accounts is very important, as a business owner you might not get enough time to handle such little but effective things, but ADS the best social media agency in Delhi takes charge of it and handles your social media platforms 24x7.

3. What’s trending:

The best social media agency analyzes the market and studies the pattern to identify what’s trending and what will work best for your brand. Choosing to adapt to the right kind of social media trends is an extremely important thing to do.



4. Strategic posting:

The content, visual media, and graphics that you post are the face of your brand and the best social media company in Delhi, Avenir Digital Stories provides the best quality content and graphics that are engaging and informative at the same time.

So, what’s the wait for? Start your social media marketing journey today!
Top-7 social media in the Real Estate Tokenization
Tags: Blockchain, Assetum, Tokenization, Real Estate, Social

Assetum ambitious goal is to bring knowledge about various opportunities of asset tokenization and using crypto in the real estate market.

Today, we are presenting a report of influence from various media channels in the real estate tokenization industry. We have analyzed the data coming from 35 real estate blockchain projects.

We have found that in this industry is actively used 7 popular social media platforms. We have rated platforms by the audience.

Three dominant sources to spread information are Telegram, Facebook, and Twitter, which are accumulating nearly 95% of the total auditory.

Telegram channels and chats have the biggest auditory with 358,780 users. Entrepreneurs actively use different functions of Telegram to inform auditory about the latest news, to draw token, prizes and other promos.

Twitter is the leader in using by projects — 28 of 35 teams have active account.

We concluded that just a few real estate projects use YouTube and Instagram.

The leader in terms of social media audience is LATOKEN, that includes 155,048 users. Also, we found out that the website of this project has been visited 1,300,000 in April. Thus, the project is a leader in both audience size and market capitalization (on May, 13th 2019).

It is interesting that the second in term of social media audience is Beenest, which has 139,720 users. However, by capitalization, Bee Token takes only 15th place in Assetum ranking (on May, 13).

Our team is going to continue a full investigation of the real estate tokenization market. To keep all the latest updates, important news and analytics, feel free to follow Assetum in social media.
Connect and Engage with People nearby in the Gulf Area — Gulflink
By: Tech News
Tags: Arabic, Apps, Messaging, Gulf, Social

The Gulflink is developed for iOS users, soon it will be available for android users as well, as an incredibly fun and exclusive social and messaging app, designed especially for people in the Gulf area.

Since the development of smartphone and social apps, social networks and messenger apps evolved and offer us a variety of features that allow us to connect with our loved ones and even with new people to engage and make new friends. However, among so many of these apps, how to choose the best messenger and social app? Especially an app exclusively available for the Gulf area?

We looked and discovered a social network and multimedia messenger for people in the Gulf area to discover and connect with Gulf nationals to improve the way they live with other people. We are talking about Gulflink

What is Gulflink all about?

The Gulflink is developed for iOS users, soon it will be available for android users as well, as an incredibly fun and exclusive social and messaging app, designed especially for people in the Gulf area. This easy to use multimedia messenger empowers people to connect with each other and communicate with one another on a new higher level, meeting people in their area and making friends, improving the way they live with other people in the Gulf area.

Standout features

With this multimedia messenger & social discovery tool made exclusively for the Gulf area like Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, and Iraq you can connect and engage with other users nearby in the Gulf area on another different level. Within this social app you are offered unique features like the feature for Meetup (discover nearby khaleji to meet, chat & connect), Hotspot and Sponsored Hotspot that allows you to search your area for users nearby and connect with people.

This travel app also offers you features like Camera and G-snaps so you can take and share photos with users on the app. Features like The World (social video platform with inspiring Khaleji and Gulf related videos), Shakhseyyat, E-cards (Arab and Muslim e-card maker) are also great and useful.

So, if you live in the Gulf area, Gulflink is indeed handy to search and discover people and places nearby, connect and communicate to meet new people and make new friends in the Gulf area.

Download it now for free on App Store now to connect and engage with people nearby in the Gulf area!

Official Website: Gulflink

App Store Download Link: Gulflink
√ Easy to Hang Wallpaper, The Fast and Simply Way to Add a Wall Covering
By: Perla Irish
Tags: Wall, Interior Design, Decor, Renovations, Home Improvement

Wallpaper is no longer the nightmare to hang and remove that it once was. Learn how to quickly and easily apply new wall coverings.

Believe it or not, wallpaper is back in style and it’s cropping up with a vengeance. Forget the painted accent wall, now it’s all about vivid and bold patterned wallpaper.

In fact, some designers are not even using enough wallpaper to do an entire room or an entire wall, they’re adding strips of paper, almost like wide patterned stripes with equally wide open space.

For anyone who’s had experience with older wallpaper, you know that hanging wallpaper and removing wallpaper can be a complete nightmare. But the new stuff is actually a designer’s dream. Use the following guide to help you apply your new wall covering with ease.

Prepasted Wallpaper

Prepasted wallpaper is really sturdy and the glue is already applied to the paper and dried. So no more struggling with pots of paste and lumps of glue. All you need to apply prepasted wallpaper is warm water and a large sponge.

Simply lay out your wallpaper, having carefully measured it beforehand, and then activate the paste with the sponge soaked in water. Make sure the sponge isn’t too wet as you’ll wash off the paste.

Dry Wallpaper

Rather than painting paste onto the wallpaper and learning the correct folding method, simply apply the paste to the wall using a painting roller and a short nap roller.

Apply the paste to an area that is slightly wider than the wallpaper and go from ceiling to floor (if you’re doing this entire area). Work only one strip at a time as they paste may dry if you get too carried away.

Self-Adhesive Wallpaper

This stuff is fabulous and easy to use. Self-adhesive wallpaper is very similar to using self-adhesive contact paper, so if you’ve ever used this product you get the gist of the wallpaper application.

The problem is this paper can easily stick to itself, so peel off only about six inches to a foot at the top and begin smoothing it onto the wall. Then slowly peel and work down the wall, you’ll get the best results this way.

But the great part is this paper can be pulled off and reapplied if you don’t get it quite right the first time. If you have unused pieces save them to decorate accessories or repair wallpaper damage that may occur in the future.

The new modern types of wall coverings are really wonderful and you no longer need to be afraid to apply it yourself or worry that you’ll now be stuck with it forever or have to paint over the wallpaper.

But before you wallpaper, no matter what the technique, make sure you’ve properly prepared the wall by adding a coat of sizing or wallpaper basecoat. If you are unsure of what product to use, as your local paint professional. These primers are specifically designed to hold wallpaper and then release it when you’re ready for a new look.
Repairing Wallpaper Damage, Fix Bubbles and Damaged Wallcoverings
By: Perla Irish
Tags: Wall, How To, Repair, Decor, Home Improvement

A tear in your wallpaper or a trapped air bubble can easily be fixed so your wall looks perfect again.

Most of the air bubbles that occur when wallpapering should have been taken care of when you hung the wallpaper by brushing them out the edges. The majority of the remaining bubbles will disappear as the glue dries and the paper tightens, but sometimes a few bubbles remain.

If the wall was properly pretreated before wallpapering then there shouldn’t be many bubbles and they will be pretty easy to repair.

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Repairing Wallpaper Bubbles

Use an Exacto knife, utility knife or sharp razor blade to get a clean cut. Make two cuts in the paper, just the size of the bubble. These cuts will form a cross and leave you with four little flaps.

Simply peel back the flaps and apply the paste with a small artist’s brush and then press the flaps firmly into position by using a seam roller. You may have a little excess paste left on the outside of the repair, remove this with a damp cloth being careful not to pry the flaps back up.

How to Repair Damaged Wallpaper

A damaged piece of wallpaper is a little more difficult to repair, but it’s worth the effort as you can create a near-perfect look again. This can only be done if you’ve saved some wallpaper, so remember to save some wallcovering for future repairs.

Hold a piece of new wallpaper over the damaged area, carefully matching any decorative pattern, and use a sharp utility knife to slice through the repair piece and the original damaged piece. By doing it this way you’re certain to get a piece that is exactly the same size as the piece you’re removing.

Carefully remove the old, damaged piece of wallpaper. It depends on how long this paper has been on the wall, but some removals will be slick and easy and others will take more effort. If the piece is pretty firmly attached steam is a good way to loosen the paste without ruining the surrounding paper.

If the wall itself has also been damaged by a gouge or other major scar, putty, and sand the wall so it is once again a perfectly flat surface. Once the wall is dry and ready for paper, paste the area with a small brush and carefully apply the new piece of wallcovering, brushing out any bubbles that appear.

Once this wallpaper repair dries you will once again have a great looking wall. It does take a little effort, but you’ll find it’s well worth it.
Stripping Wood Antiques the Fast and Easy Way
By: Perla Irish
Tags: Furniture, Woodworking, Repair, Home Improvement, Antique Furniture

Here is an easier way to make removing old paint and varnish less of a chore thanks to a history buff who appreciates the value of old wooden furniture.

Save Time and Money Refinishing Wooden Furniture with this Great Tips

Many Do-it-Yourself articles begin by asking the reader to consider whether or not they have the time and patience required to complete a tedious project. In the 30 years that John Van Noort has been refinishing furniture as a hobby, he has developed a labour-saving technique to speed up that craft without compromising on efficacy.

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The Toronto born historian’s material of choice is wood. Van Noort says he still follows the advice he was given decades ago.

“A boss once said to me, ‘ If you buy furniture, only buy something made out of solid wood, even if you have to wait, because it will always hold its value; it’s a good investment, ‘ and I’ve always remembered that. I wasn’t in his league financially, so I couldn’t buy wooden furniture new. I’m a history buff so I’ve always been interested in anything antique, so I always bought pieces that needed to be refinished.”

Van Noort hastens to add that resurfacing wooden furniture isn’t always the way to go.

“ If it has the original finish and it’s in good shape, you don’t want to touch it, as that would decrease the value. “

If, however, he says you come upon a great wooden dresser, table, or cabinet, for instance, and it has a number of coats of paint, you may be able to recover a potential money-maker that no-one else wants to tackle.

“ A lot of people get discouraged after trying expensive paint strippers that take so long and are very labour intensive,” he notes. “ People shouldn’t give up with a bad experience on their conscience. “

The Central Ontario resident offers the following advice for a much easier way to increase the value of wooden treasures.

Forget expensive, difficult to use paint and varnish removers, he says. Household oven cleaners do the trick at a fraction of the cost in a fraction of the time and can be just as effective. Oven Cleaners can be sprayed on as opposed to being brushed on, eliminating at least one step in the application process. Such products are fast-acting, removing paint and varnish very quickly, and keeping exposure to toxic gases to a minimum.

The Materials Required

Equipment/materials required for faster paint/varnish removal from wood:

Heavier grade rubber kitchen glove which extends up the forearm

Newspapers or other protective material

Oven cleaner (spray format)

Paint scraper and/or non-scratching putty knife

Small brass or wire brush

Medium grade steel wool

Final finishing material (ie. stain or urethane), thinner and brush(es) if required

Easy Stripping and Refinishing Steps
√ Preparing to Wallpaper: Proper Preparation for Wallcoverings in Your Home
By: Perla Irish
Tags: Interior, How To, Interior Design, Decor, Home Improvement

Preparation is essential to getting the best wallpaper finish and for future removal.

Wallpaper is a quick and easy way to add a lot of visual interest to your room and if applied properly to a pre-treated wall, it can be removed fairly easily and changed as you see fit.

Create a Smooth Surface for Wallpapering

The real key to getting a good wallpaper effect that will look great while you’re using it and will be removable in the future is properly treating the wall (or object) beneath the paper.

The first step is creating a smooth clean surface, meaning everything needs to come off of the walls, including nails, switchplates, and curtain fixtures. Then fill in any holes and cracks with putty and finish with a sanding so the surface is uniform.

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Sizing Before Wallpapering

If your walls are brand new and are bare drywall, give them a good coat of primer and a wallpaper base coat before you begin. Ask your local paint store if they have paint that’s designed to be applied beneath wallpaper.

In the past this was called sizing a wall and actually was a bit more complicated, but now you can simply buy a primer/sealer that’s designed for this purpose.

If your wall is not pre-treated then the wallpaper can adhere too solidly and when you attempt to remove it you are stuck with a very difficult and tedious process of removing wallpaper or you remove part of the drywall beneath it and end up with an expensive mess.

If you’re not beginning with drywall you may still wish to size your walls to make the wallpapering process smoother. But at the very least you’ll want to wash your walls with a mild detergent and warm water. Let them dry thoroughly before you begin wallpapering.

Dealing With Texture

If you’re going to be wallpapering a wall with a texture you will have a bit more work at hand. Heavy textures, like skip trowel and orange peel, are almost impossible to wallpaper over without smoothing out the wall.

If you do have one of these coats you can try to scrape the texture off, but you’ll most likely spend a lot of time sanding and smoothing with a thin coat of drywall compound.

If you have a sand texture this will also require some sanding, but it’s much easier to do than the heavier textures. If you sand your walls at all, be sure to wash them thoroughly to remove all dust before you begin applying your wallcovering.

Finally, prepare the rest of the room by removing or covering furniture and the floors and setting up the supplies you’ll need. It’s best to dive right in when you begin wallpapering and not quit until you’re finished.
Five Ways to Work on Music at Home
Tags: Música, Music, Home, Home Improvement, Practice

As we all navigate these heavy times with many of us isolated at home, finding activities to keep our days constructive and upbeat can be a challenge. Luckily, as musicians, this time can be a good opportunity to play, develop our skills, and also relax.

Have more time on your hands recently? Here are five ways to stay creative and work on music at home.

1. Block out time to work on music every day

Many of us are no longer following our typical day-to-day schedules. Whether you’re working from home, watching your kids — or both! — blocking out your day can be an excellent way to stay productive and ensure things get done. While you’re scheduling time to work, eat or relax, include some daily practice with your instrument, too. It’s a great escape.

2. Connect with friends, family or other musicians — virtually

While we may not be able to enjoy the company of our family and friends physically, technology can help us to stay connected. This is a perfect time to FaceTime your loved ones and play them some music to brighten their day. Or, ring up a fellow musician buddy to trade tips and skills.

3. Tackle something new that challenges you

If you’ve been putting off learning a particular lesson or technique, now is the time to buckle down, dig deep and show yourself that you’re capable of mastering it. ArtistWorks students from all levels have developed their musicianship dramatically using our online music lessons, and sometimes all it takes is a little bit of time. Luckily, that’s one resource that many of us have at this current moment. Use it!

4. Write a song for hand washing

As you surely know by now, washing your hands is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Experts recommend scrubbing down for at least 20 seconds, or about the time it takes to sing the happy birthday song twice. Of course, singing yourself happy birthday multiple times a day gets old quickly. So we pose a challenge — write your own!

5. Play the music that comforts you

Music has the power to soothe during chaotic times. Whether it’s reminiscing with the tunes you grew up on, playing spiritual pieces, or something else entirely, let the music ground you and help you make sense of the challenges that we are all facing.

Our goal, as always, is to keep players connected to each other and their music. Stay safe, stay healthy, and keep playing!
Six Things That You Never Expect On Shower Screens Melbourne
Tags: Home Improvement

Six Things That You Never Expect On Shower Screens Melbourne allbusinessfacts Mar 22·2 min read

It is not difficult to utilize glass in shower screens Melbourne however, there is consistently the issue of keeping the glass looking new and the fittings looking brilliant. Here are a couple of thoughts for screens and nooks that restore, revive and add class to your washroom.

A single sheet of glass

This is a tasteful look and offers space to even the littlest washroom. Fix fittings can be negligible and arrived in an arrangement of completions. Likewise, it is ideal for tiny spaces as the view isn’t interfered with, causing the room to seem more significant.

Dark edges

Dark edges are having a significant effect on restrooms. Casings add security to the glass, thus can frequently cost you less. This basic dark outlined glass board adds class to this white-tiled washroom without overwhelming the space.

Dark casings can likewise make the dream of a window outline with the glass mirroring the washroom inside. It is a rarity indeed information. However, edges can be powder coated to coordinate with most tones.

Tiled walled in area

Exemplary and straightforward to spotless, the tiled walled in the area can be affordable and add protection to a shower. It is not difficult to have a significant effect basically by tiling the floor into the shower nook. Utilize conservative white tiles on the dividers and something energetic in the Shower screens Melbourne to help balance your expenses.

Drapery rebound

Try not to limit the possibility of a shower drapery. Textures can come in corresponding examples and shadings. Innovation has improved. On the off unplanned that you can discover a shower window ornament texture with weight to hang and not blow around, you could save yourself a great deal of cash.

Completely encased

Getting more well-known, steam rooms can come in altogether shapes and sizes, or you can have one redone. On the off accidental that you don’t need the steam room, consider worked in seats in your shower so you can truly take it easy.

Sliding entryways

On the off chance that you have the room, open up your washroom with a sliding screen entryway and different showerheads.
Reasons Why People Like Glass Splashbacks Colours
Tags: Home Improvement

There are such countless parts to planning another kitchen and a glass splashbacks colours is one of them. A few groups aren’t sure on the off chance that they even need a glass kitchen splashback as they are uncertain as to precisely what it does. They simply realize individuals use them. It doesn’t appear to have a capacity like a benchtop or cabinets. However, it is fundamental.

Character

Very little in your kitchen is pretty much as customizable as your splashback. To add a distinctive look and feel to your kitchen, you can change your splashback to an example. Shading or even a picture that addresses you personally and the inclination you need inside your kitchen.

Insurance

The divider behind your cooktop and your sink is generally made out of mortar and dislike warmth or dampness. Without a splashback, you risk supplanting this piece of division over the years as the warmth from your burner and sprinkles from your taps will begin to dissolve the gyprock over the long haul.

It will likewise begin to ingest smells from the oils and stain contingent upon the sort of cooking you are doing. It’s essential to keep your domestic protected from potential dangers, for example, fire as the divider begins to warm up.

Cleanliness

The last spot you need microbes in your kitchen. At the point when you’re cooking for loved ones, you need a clean, microbes free surface consistently. A kitchen splashback board is the most effortless piece in your kitchen to clean and keep up.

Cost

Even though adding a glass splashbacks colours in advance will add cost to your kitchen, it will save you more than its forthright expense over the long haul. Consider the future cleaning cost or supplanting a divider that has decayed away with consistent openness to water. As opposed to a bare wall, washing a splashback would save you a significant amount of time because it just needs a quick wipe over.

Let Dull Places Shine

Dark rooms are neither energy-friendly nor fun to spend time in. If your luxurious home’s laundry room benefits from more natural light, a glass laundry splashback could be the answer. You will improve the surrounding natural light by adding this glass element behind the laundry sink and the space between the worktop and the cabinets.
Buy Luxurious 1 BHK Flats in Kalamboli
By: Marketing Uptownspaces
Tags: Home Selling Tips, Buy Flats In Mumbai, Home Improvement, Flats

At the point when you consider buying residential property in Kalamboli, it must be comfortable and cozy. Also, it should be planned in a way that can help you and your family live cheerfully and serenely. The characteristics of an ideal house rely upon individual necessities. While for one, it would be the essential area, and for the other, it very well may be the design of the house. Designers for the most part attempt to keep a standard when they start a residential property and planning an ideal house to meet the prerequisites of the clients is a strong point of a successful builder.

A residential property in Kalamboli should reflect great vibes, and very much ventilated homes are ideal for living. Tenants stay cheerful and solid in a very much ventilated home where abundant daylight comes in and wind currents well. Great ventilation is significant for a few reasons. It helps in controlling the waiting dampness inside the home and keeps the floors, roofs, dividers, and furniture dry. A 1 BHK Flat in Kalamboli should have a legitimate wind current that can eliminate the awful scent from the house and help keep the house smelling new.

Uptown spaces

The Uptown spaces is focused on conveying incredible worth to our clients in Kalamboli. Throughout the year the group has constructed a considerable standing in the realty business. A gigantic spotlight on fastidious arranging, consideration towards structural subtleties and dependence on front-line innovation has conveyed exceptional tasks to many fulfilled clients. The administration at Uptown spaces has idle energy and certainty attributable to a polished methodology that has brought about advantageous working proficiency. Eventually, all endeavors are coordinated towards one proverb of accomplishing more significant levels of consumer loyalty.

Wrapping Up:

Certain websites present you with a virtual tour of properties in places where you wish to buy the property. Before reaching any decision, be sure of the information details provided by these websites.
House repair done and I am back
By: Venkatarangan Thirumalai
Tags: Home Networking, Home Improvement

Glad to return to my house after nearly a month. I had commissioned repair works that included the following for the last four weeks:

Water tank repairs (water-proofing), Replace the distribution water pipes and install a new pressure pump, Remodelling my work desk from L shape to straight, changed the direction to have natural light to fall on my face, installed two new tube lights above my monitor and on the sides for even light on my face and chin, Installation of wooden panel on the wall for my stamp collections display, New CAT-6 data cabling and CAT-5 voice cabling throughout the house for Gigabit wired ethernet and Patch Panels, Regular carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs, Exterior wall painting, Cleaning of sofas, chairs, curtains, and so on.

Natural light will from the window behind the curtains

My work desk in my office room (den)

Behind my chairs are my collections from around the world to the places I had travelled pre-pandemic

New Network rack sporting patch panels for data and voice, D-Link 24-Port Switch, Matrix EPABX

Hathway Modem/Router, Airtel Modem/Router, TP-Link Deco Router/Base

Overhead water tank — had to do the water-proofing twice, the first time by a local contractor failed, so I had to hire a specialist.

As usual with any repairs/remodelling, the actual expenses were more than double the estimate. I am blaming myself for spending this much.

Individual houses are a pain to maintain & repair. Makes me envious of people who live in apartments! What’s been your experience, share in the comments below.

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COLOR COMBINATION FOR INTERIOR WALLS
By: Abu Dujana
Tags: Design, Interior Design, Home, Home Decor, Home Improvement

Bedroom Colors That Makes Your Every Morning Happy

Color Combination For Interior Walls. We will be the first to admit that getting up early and leaving a comfy bed is not always attractive. But creating an enriching and invigorating room can make it easier for you. And since colors and light create our imagination, there is a strong case for a beautifully colored room. Whether you are producing these color pops with paint, bedding, or art work. You will find something that mimics good examples of beautiful color rooms below (even for those different color readers).

1. Light Purple

This lavender oasis created by Crayons Colors is proof that you can decorate with color while underground. Although it explodes in purple, this little nook has a calm and quiet atmosphere. The key is to follow the color story of the modified pastels. In these cases, the designer worked within the purple look while keeping things attractive in different shapes, shapes and prices. For the same vibe, opt for a bright white paint with a lilac glow. But who says paint should be limited walls? This background of geometric painting tells us the opposite.

2. Light Pink

In this Scandinavian station, the walls are of mixed-use brick walls with high white and white walls. But this gentleness is also seen in jute barrels and lace beds. Light pink is also beautifully blue with light blue tones and bright red for an unexpected contrast.

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Make The Most Of Your Gray Kitchen Cabinets
By: Syed Ali Mujtaba Jaffary
Tags: Kitchen, Beauty, Home, Design, Home Improvement

The color gray has a certain charm that cannot be found in any other color. You cannot define the soothing effect it adds to your home décor in words. This neutral shade can turn your simple home space into something aesthetically pleasing without even trying so hard. That’s why Gray Kitchen Cabinets are the rage right now.

Gray cabinets are spectacular. But that’s not the only reason for getting them yourself.

Here Are Some Of The Other Reasons To Choose Gray Kitchen Cabinets:

It Suits Any Décor: The color gray goes with almost any other color. Whether you choose bright contrasting colors for your kitchen walls, like red, orange, or bright green, or go for muted tones like beige, pastel blue, or pale yellow, the Gray kitchen cabinets will suit all of them. The Many Shades Of Gray: The color ‘gray’ encompasses many different shades. There can be hundreds of nuances when it comes to gray color. So, even when you decide to go for gray cabinets, you get to choose from so many options and select the best one depending on the rest of your décor. Saves Money When Remodeling: When you are thinking about giving your kitchen a beautiful makeover, but don’t want to replace the original fittings like the floor, shelves, or the feature walls, gray cabinets will serve you big time. They can blend well with any theme of décor, be it sleek, contemporary, artistic, rustic, classic, or anything in-between. That’s why gray kitchen cabinets are a smart choice financially. It Hides Dust And Dirt: The funny thing about the color gray is that it can hide the appearance of dirt and dust over your furniture. Even when you cheat on your cleansing routine sometimes, the cabinets won’t look as dirty as with other colors like white, beige, or yellow. Creates An Aura Of Sophistication: Gray color is not only soothing on the eyes, but it creates a peaceful effect on the mind too. Not only that, Gray décor looks very rich and sophisticated. We don’t utilize the power of this color enough, but once you start exploring, we bet you won’t be able to stop.

Gray Kitchen Cabinets

Choose The Perfect Shade Of Gray For Your Home And Kitchen:

As discussed earlier, the color gray can have numerous shades under its belt. Famous cabinet makers generally offer a variety of different shades of gray cabinetry. Choosing one shade depends mostly on your taste and personal preferences, but there are also some formulas for mix and match. Read More…