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80s Pop Culture Collectables

8 May 2013

If you were born in the 1970s or 1980s, you may remember things from your childhood which are now a part of  the 80s pop culture. There are iconic toys that many adults now collect because they remember them fondly from growing up at that time. As with any other decade, there are clothing styles, [...]

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Addicted to Scrapbooking

9 January 2013

There are estimates that over 4 million people, almost all of them women, gather for “crop-alongs” or “power layouts” every month! All these people are on the lookout for new and exciting scrapbooking ideas and to share their thoughts and techniques on how to create that perfect keepsake. Many who suddenly get the scrapbooking bug [...]

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Action Computer Games

14 August 2012

It isn’t just players who do the button-pushing in action computer games While most video games get made for wholesome family entertainment, there are a few titles that come out every year that do walk a thin line. There’s a scene in the movie Singin’ in the Rain where when a movie mogul gives a [...]

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Acrylic Concrete Stain

30 July 2012

The superiority of acrylic concrete stain For one reason or another, it might be required to use a non reactive product to stain concrete surfaces. Acrylic concrete stain comes in quite handy in these cases. It is a non reactive semi -transparent stain with adhesive properties for creating the necessary bond with porous concrete. The [...]

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Chippendale Furniture

3 June 2012

A Short History of Chippendale Furniture Read up about the history of antique furniture in America, and one name, you’ll notice, keeps coming up with great regularity – Chippendale. The Chippendale furniture style, that you can tell by the artistic and elaborate carving and wood-shaping seen on it, was America’s most successful furniture style of [...]

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Beginner RC Airplane

3 November 2011

Buying a beginner remote control airplane isn’t like buying your first guitar or your first bike. With something like a bike or a guitar, you want to buy as good a model as you can afford. A fancier guitar will have better action, a better sound and superior construction. A fancier bike will be lighter, [...]

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Antique Buyers

30 October 2011

Tips for Beginner Antique Buyers The problem with modern manufacturing is that nothing is “made” anymore, everything’s only manufactured. For instance, have you tried looking today for the beautiful handcrafted quality that furniture used to have years ago? Antique buyers today are really tuned in to how valuable antique furniture can be. Furniture design allows [...]

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Decorative Glass

13 July 2011

Decorative Glass for Your Home There are many things that you can get to decorate and liven up your home. Some people prefer to use paints and stains only, and others like to find works of art that they love looking at. Some use family photos or figurines, and some use a mix of all [...]

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Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaners

29 June 2011

Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaners – Picking the Right Model People prefer bagless upright vacuum cleaners for a simple and very sensible reason – they give you no bags to mess around with. And those who choose one have nothing to complain in the cleaning department either. Bagless uprights have great suction power, and their makers [...]

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Action Figure Collectibles

26 June 2011

An Easy guide to Action figure collectibles as a Hobby Everyone has a hero in the flesh or a movie star they just adore. This can be in sport, music, from the films or animation movies. Whatever the case, it is always good to have an item to keep as a reminder of that character. [...]

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Coffee Mugs

24 March 2011

Just because your mornings and the ensuing rat race may feel mundane, the fuel that gets you going and the apparatus it comes in do not have to bore you. I want to revive the reputation of your most under appreciated friend – the coffee mug. Although coffee mugs have been given so often as [...]

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Accent Pillows

13 March 2011

Accent Pillows – Fashion and Function Decorating your home can be a lot of fun, but can get stressful if you are not sure what you can or should do to make your rooms look just as you want them to. Some people want a contemporary look, and some want something sleek. Some want cosy [...]

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Coffee Beans

14 January 2011

Coffee beans come in so many different flavours that choosing which ones to try can be difficult. Even if you aren’t a fan of fancy flavouring, you can still find yourself neck deep in choices of coffees that you want to try. Between the breakfast blends and the prime Colombian breeds, there are a lot [...]

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Antique Mantel Clock

13 January 2011

Many homeowners spend a lot of time and money perfecting their interior decorating plans. When it comes time to put those plans into action, some of us find ourselves a little overwhelmed in the process. When things seem a little out of sorts you may just need a little detail to pull things together. For [...]

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Model Fighter Planes

18 December 2010

Fun with Model Fighter Planes Back when I was younger, I remember spending long Saturday afternoons in my basement putting various plastic models together. At that time, I favoured racecars and ships, and my bedroom was filled with the finished products. I eventually grew out of the hobby, but now that I have kids of [...]

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Bat Repellent

2 October 2010

They’re creepy. They’re disease ridden. They even turn into vampires. Well, maybe only in the movies. Bats can be a huge problem in any household and may be difficult to resolve. The interesting thing about bats is that most species are harmless to humans, and some people even find them cute (up close). However, an [...]

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Black Mold

7 June 2010

Ever walk into your bathroom and scrunch up your nose, wondering where in the world that musty smell is coming from? Well, if you have, you are certainly not alone. No matter how new or old your house happens to be, that musty smell is a lot more common than what most people would like [...]

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Antique Cufflinks

1 June 2010

Antique cufflinks are classic gifts that are appropriate for any special occasion. These magnificent details are truly striking and it doesn’t take a trained eye to distinguish between a genuine piece of art and a regular old pair. Following are some examples of the best of the best in antique cufflinks. Let’s start with the [...]

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Elvis Doll

1 June 2010

It seems that there are dolls out there for just about anything. The most popular performers of our times are the ones that seem to have the most. If you look online for an Elvis doll, you are going to find more than you can handle. Elvis Presley is arguably the most popular singer ever [...]

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American Girl Doll Collection

1 June 2010

The American Girl doll collection is one of the most popular assortment of dolls on (and off) the market today. Whether you are looking for a brand new doll from this collection or whether you are an avid collector who wants to find a rare, discontinued item, there is no better place to shop than [...]

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Indoor Pest Control

16 May 2010

No matter how well you keep your home, you are going to have to worry about a bug or two getting in on occasion. A ladybug here and there may not bother you too much, but a line of ants going from your living room to your kitchen may be a bit too much to [...]

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Do You Need Quick Easy Money?

24 April 2009

Pick almost any city or town in your country, drive through any middle class neighbourhood or residential area on the weekend, and you are almost sure to spot a garage sale or flea market. What is being sold at many of them? The accumulated “junk” people no longer use or want – taking up space [...]

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Return to the joy of having a hobby

12 February 2009

In the past decades, many people have made the decision to pursue careers, but that trend seems to be changing. Home and hobby are calling to those who are willing to make financial and personal sacrifices in order to be the primary support for their small children. Many have returned to being parents at home, [...]

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