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Rust is created when water and oxygen combine to attack iron and steel – the ferrous metals. But metal can be protected by putting a barrier of rust-inhibiting metal primer, which contains special ingredients to prevent rust formation, over its surface. At least two coats of finishing paint on top of the primer should keep the enemy at bay.

Protecting metal
Some metal items, however, are not suitable for painting, such as garden tools, hinges and latches. Here you should smear the surfaces with oil or grease or use an aerosol to coat the material with a film of water-displacing oil. Oil tends to evaporate quickly outdoors so items kept or regularly used in the open are best smeared with grease.

Any new metal parts (such as window frames and replacement metal guttering) which could be fairly inaccessible after installation should be treated with at least two thick coats of primer and at least one finishing coat of paint. Prominent areas, such as edges which are vulnerable to knocks, should also be given two coats of primer. Pay particular attention to rivets, bolts, nails and screws.

An alternative to rust-inhibiting primer is zinc-chromate paint, which is based on the cold galvanizing process. This paint kills offrust and protects at the same time. It is available in tins or as an aerosol; the latter is useful when treating inaccessible areas, but a brush coat is always preferable since a thicker layer can be applied. Non-painted items should be oiled or greased. Read the rest of this entry »

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The main activities of the household usually take place in the living room, where members of the family meet, work, read, pursue hobbies, listen to music, watch television or entertain friends. If it is going to accommodate all these comfortably, it must be efficient and adaptable, so choose the room you want to use and all its components with great care.

Creating space
First look closely at the existing living area and decide whether this could be allocated to a more suitable room in the house. Up to the time of our grandparents, sitting rooms were often on an upper floor and work areas were consigned to the lower level where there was less light and more noise and fumes. If your ground floor comprises a kitchen, living room and dining room, it might be possible for the living room to change places with the first floor master bedroom where daylight is not so necessary. You can contact a surveyor or architect if you want to knocking two rooms into one room for living room.

Using color
Color can make a great difference to the feeling of any room, but the important thing with the living room is to decorate with shades and patterns that are relaxing and easy to live with. This is not the the place to indulge your fantasy for dark brown or bright pink walls, the immediate effect might be dazzling, but it is unlikely you will comfortable with it for several hours each day and over a long period of time.

Choosing furniture
The particular pieces of furniture needed for this room will differ widely with the age, interests and number of people who will be using it; the needs of a young couple in their first home will be very different from those of a large family plus, possibly, an elderly relative. The basic requirements are seating, storage, occasional tables and any equipment needed for entertaining. Read the rest of this entry »