Lourdes' Mia » HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Basement Bliss

Mama Mia — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:30:45 +0000

I have been thinking a lot about how to beautify our home some more this year. Since we moved here from another city, we have made improvements on the house already, but so much more have to be done.

If I were to choose, I would rather that our family would have a house of our own. Of course houses are not cheap these days so I need to do some major saving up. It would also be great if our house would have a basement. Basement tiles are an added cost, but they sure are worth it. Having a quiet time with myself or hubby at a beautifully furnished basement would be great!

Avoiding Water Leaks

Mama Mia — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:04:38 +0000

One thing that really annoys me is water leakage. No matter where it is – in the bathroom, kitchen sink, outside the house – I really find leaks frustrating. On top of that, they also cause my water bills to skyrocket. But the thing with them is that they are sometimes hard to detect. It’s happened to the house once before, there was a leak in the bathroom and it took ages before the plumber found where the leak was coming from.

That’s why I’m actually thinking if we can use teflon hose for the bathrooms and kitchen in the house in CDO. As you all know, it’s being renovated right now and I’m actually contemplating on having the flexible hose in the bathroom changed to Teflon as it is stronger and more durable.

Such a hose is especially constructed to withstand strong pressure. So I really think it would be prudent to use it for the house. That is if it can be used for bathrooms and kitchens. That’s something I would have to check on.

Chandelier or Basic Fluorescent?

Mama Mia — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:39:12 +0000

There is still a long way to go before the renovation of the house is completed. However, I’m already trying to decide whether or not I should buy chandeliers or just stick to basic fluorescent bulbs. I have this thing about lights and I want my house to be always bright. For me, a bright house is a happy and lively house.

Besides, I know that home lighting is very essential in creating the entire mood of the house. That’s why I’m in over my head trying to choose between chandeliers and plain bulbs. You know how those houses in architectural magazines look magnificent because of the huge chandeliers hanging from their ceilings? I sort of want to achieve that look for my house.

However, I know that they would immensely add to my light bills. So I guess I’d just have to stick to energy-saving bulbs for the house. Anyway I can always buy decorative covers for the lights.

Green House Cleaning Products

Mama Mia — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 04:56:40 +0000

People are aware that most of the healthy foods come from various green veggies and foods. To be healthy, a person must maintain eating nutritious and safe foods. With everyday of these, one can truly achieve a healthy lifestyle.

Now, there’s a corresponding thing we can infer with these – the green cleaning products. Every day, we want to make our houses clean. But the thing is how can we make it safe when children are around? As the technology increasingly progressing, many ingredients are being extracted from safe sources such as plants and trees as main sources of the best green cleaning products to be used in houses, offices, for dishes and everywhere nowadays. My friend suggested to me that green cleaning products are good because they can avoid the excessive use of chemicals and toxic formulas that some non-green products contain. Aside from that, she added that it would be the best to ensure that children are safe from toxic elements.

Keeping the House Safe for Kids

Mama Mia — Mon, 10 May 2010 15:22:41 +0000

Having children at home means you need to be more extra careful. You need to baby proof your house and even be ready in case accidents happen.

As for me, I always make sure that there are no choking hazards for my baby and no sharp objects lying around. I also make sure that I have a first aid gadgets stored in case of emergencies. Since I don’t have a place to put my first aid kit and medicines, I was hoping to buy a Robern Medicine cabinet. I believe keeping it organize is also a way of being prepared!

On Copper Sinks

Mama Mia — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:09:04 +0000

A few hours ago while I was blog hopping, I was able to read a post about copper sinks. It said that copper sinks have become popular in the kitchen nowadays because of the fact that it involves easy cleaning – no need of a high maintenance just to keep it clean – because of its anti bacterial characteristics. Aside from that, copper is easily molded that is why it can create fantastic looking sinks.

Anyway, if I were to choose, I would love to have a copper sink at my kitchen. But since we are renting, I have no control over our sink.

Modern and Elegant Home Furnishings

Mama Mia — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:41:25 +0000

In my previous posts, you might have noticed that I have been posting about home furnishings. Well, I guess itג€™s but normal for a stay at home wife to dream about a beautiful home. Agree?

Anyway, adding to my posting ventures on lovely interiors of my dream house, I searched for beautiful home furniture that would somehow match my preferences. Then I saw this elegant but simple sofa at www.spacify.com. The colors are simple but the design is so elegant.

As I browsed more at the site, I saw this nice stand alone book shelf which I find very modern because of the glass. I believe it matches a modern living room theme.

By the way, if youג€™re interested in buying designer home furniture and others, check out www.spacify.com today! They are a site for world class elegance!

Guide to Air Mattress Buying

Mama Mia — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:22:00 +0000

Just like every person has different tastes in fashion, they also have preferences when it comes to mattresses. Others prefer very sturdy foam; some would love the moving softness of water beds, while others love to nap on top of an air mattress.

As for me, I would love to own an air mattress. Aside from the feeling of floating in the air, it’s cleaner because no bed bugs stay inside it. It is also good for camping because you can pack and unpack it. And if you have guests coming over, you can use it as an extra bed.

Since there are a lot of air mattresses in the market today, finding the right one is a hard task. Good thing there is a website that can help buyers find the right one for them. At www.airmattressinfo.com, you can read the widest range of product reviews on air mattresses in the market today thus making it easier to pick the right choice.

Site for Toasters

Mama Mia — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:45:00 +0000

Lourdes’ Mia has drastically changed from its look. Now, if you have noticed that the content has also changed into more serious online stuff that I find. Aside from the usual websites, I am also venturing into home cook recipes, health and home because these are the things that have been added to my interests. Of course, its my personal blog so I may throw some random emotional outbursts. ^_^

Anyway, just lately I have been scanning the worldwide web for tips or guides on how to buy home appliances and gadgets. Then I found an interesting website that I thought it would be cool to feature it here. It’s an online buying guide for toaster. And take note of this, it’s an all exclusive website that caters the great tips and reviews for oven toasters.

At www.toasterovensguide.com, you will greatly benefit from their reviews thus it can really help you decide on what brand of oven toaster to buy that will suit your needs and also your budget. Go check this exclusive site for toasters!