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does any one have any suggestions for song

2009-03-10T14:50:40Z

does any one have any suggestions for song

about confidence or self reliance or about the importance of nature.

its for school and i cant find anything...

thanks sooo much..

<3 valerie

i just watched walk the line.

2009-03-10T14:50:26Z

i just watched walk the line.

it would be nice to have a romance like that

when June Carter died in 2003, Johnny Cash Followed 4 month later

he couldnt live without her.

Door Knob Hangers

2008-07-22T13:57:16Z

Door Knob Hangers

A doorknob hanger is an excellent way to convey a temporary message. It is ideal for patient rooms, guest rooms, offices, baby�s rooms and conference rooms. Some of these hangers are specially designed to convey a message of �privacy wanted�. Children love to use knob hangers to send messages to their parents, siblings and friends. For a library or a reading room, door knob hangers are a funny and creative way to promote a library referendum and encourage reading. They are also used by companies to announce their deals and new products. Additionally, these hangers work as a marketing pieces in canvassing programs. Making doorknob hangers is a fast and simple craft for kids.

Doorknob hangers are pieces of materials with different messages printed on them, making them an economical and convenient way to advertise. They are brightly colored and approximately 12 by 24 cm in size. For advertising requirements, double-sided full color hangers are available. Door knob hangers are made of heavy plastic and are designed to fit on any door knob. Today�s door knob hangers are professional and classy-looking. They are available in as homemade products and can be purchased in shops or at craft shows.

Door knob hangers made of fiber board make great reminders. Hangers with removable magnets are also commonly used. These are decorated with stickers, markers and crayons. With the growing number of manufacturers, an extensive collection of doorknob hangers in different color and design are available with prices varying on the basis of design and quality of the material.

Improving The Security Of Your Door On A Shoe String Budget

2008-07-21T15:10:18Z

Improving The Security Of Your Door On A Shoe String Budget

Listen we would all like to believe that our homes are burglar proof, but this is often very far from the truth. There are different types of burglar's out there - the ones that generally don't have any plan of action they will just go and kick in the door, and then there is the skilled professional that will creep in with tools that will allow themselves access quietly.

There are ways that you can protect your home or office building from the beginner to the professional. Most of which will begin with some small alterations to your door, and can be down without a large amount of money being put into it. You don't even really need to purchase a new lock, of course I would suggest replacing your lockset, or deadlock if it is a couple years old.

The first thing that you are going to need is to buy a box strike. A box strike is going to help improve the security of your lock. You will put this metal plate on the door jamb as well as into the locks bolt slides. These box strikes are not very expensive, and they are going to definitely increase the protection from a burglar gaining access to your property at least through the door.

This is a great way increase the security of your home. And you are able to achieve this even on a low budget. In order to increase the strength of your existing door lock you will need to take out the original short mounting screws and replacing them with one's that are much longer, such as with 3 inch screws. The short mounting screws are going to be on the door jamb not on the door itself. The reason why this is going to increase the security of the door is because the 3 inch screws that you are putting in are going to get screwed into the stud of the door, and make it much more difficult to break under the force of somebody kicking in the door.

These are the best ways to improve the security of your door. Of course you will find that there are many other ways that will make your home or office much more secure but it will require a bit more money to lie out. Such as upgrading your lock to a keyless entry, video surveillance, and many others.

What You Need To Know When Choosing An Exterior Door

2008-07-21T15:10:12Z

What You Need To Know When Choosing An Exterior Door

Exterior doors for your home come in a variety of materials, colors, and designs. New materials, such as vinyl have provided manufacturers with the ability to create exterior doors that need little maintenance, provide security, energy efficiency and add value to your home.

The front door of a home greats your guests and its styling says a lot about the home owner.

Wood

Wood exterior doors are desirable for their natural beauty and structural strength. They are widely available in a number of different woods ranging from pine, oak, cedar, mahogany, and walnut. They do however require significant protection from the elements as well as regular maintenance. Manufacturers are required to treat wood with a preservative to help prevent rotting but ongoing maintenance is the only way to ensure that your wood exterior door lasts and performs.

Steel

Steel exterior doors are actually made from a combination of materials. The interior structural components (rails and stiles) are often wood, the inner core is filed with insulating foam and the outer skin is made of galvanized steel. The inner wood structure gives it stability and strength. The foam core provides good insulation and the steel skins are durable, resistant to warping or rotting and require little maintenance.

Steel exterior doors can be painted any number of colors. They are also available with pre-finished PVC coatings that simulate a wood-grain finish.

Fiberglass

Fiberglass exterior doors are relatively new and are constructed in the same fashion as steel exterior doors with wood stiles and rails and an inner core of injected foam. The outer skin is fiberglass. Fiberglass is very strong, durable and energy efficient. In addition to a flat painted surface, fiberglass can also be embossed to give it the texture and appearance of wood.

Vinyl

Vinyl exterior doors are also relatively new. They employ a multi-chambered vinyl structure for both the frames and panels (sashes) utilizing a steel, aluminum, or wood re-enforcement to add strength and prevent distortion. Vinyl doors are good thermal insulators because of their multi-chambered designs and offer good thermal performance ratings. Vinyl is a very durable material and is resistant to extreme weather conditions. It is also very resistant to breakage and provides good protection against forced entry through the door. Vinyl doors will not rust, dent or scratch, and require no special maintenance.

Glass Door Knobs - A Nice Way To Add A Decorative Touch To Your Home

2008-07-21T15:10:02Z

Glass Door Knobs - A Nice Way To Add A Decorative Touch To Your Home

Are you looking to add a decorative touch to your home, but are not quite sure how to do it? Well, you might think that it would be a hard thing to do, but really, there are many nice simple options to get the job done. One of those options is glass door knobs. They have a beautiful appearance and are a great way to spruce up the look of any dwelling space.

Glass door knobs have a fantastic look to them because of the many lovely ways that they can be cut and shaped along with all the beautiful colors that they come in. For example, you can get one that has a smooth, sleet cut shaped like a round ball that comes in a clear, crystal type color. Or, for something a little more elaborate, you can get one that has an octagon shape that is a bright violet color. If you want something that kind of falls in between those two choices, then another nice option is one that has a rosette shape and is an amber color.

In fact, there are just a lot of choices to choose from, including ones that have reflecting starburst centers, others that have a fluted design, and ones of all types of colors including baby blue, emerald green, and even plain white. Each one of these has a fabulous look to them and would be an ideal choice for the doors in your home. You could go with just one straight design for every door in your home, or you could change things up and go with different ones for the different rooms that they open into. For a great way to see the many glass door knobs that are available, do not head down to your local hardware store, instead just turn on the family computer and browse all of the online stores. It is a fast way to comparison shop and you will be able to find exactly what you are looking for in no time.

One thing to keep in mind when purchasing glass door knobs is that they are made to be used inside your home and not outdoors. You see, they are not as durable as other door knob options because they are made out of glass. So, if used outdoors, they will not be able to handle all the elements and might break under the harsh conditions. Also, when used indoors, make sure to take special care of them and buy ones that have a long warranty. Then, if they should happen to break, the cost to replace them will be covered by the manufacturer and not you.

If you ar

Installing Your Next Interior or Exterior Door

2008-07-20T13:04:06Z

Installing Your Next Interior or Exterior Door

Installing a new door can make a big difference to the interior or the exterior of a home. If you think that painting your existing door will not improve the door enough for you, then a new door is a wise investment. Many people also replace their doors when they are drafty, badly insulated, or do not fit properly into the door frame. A high quality new door can lower the costs of heating or cooling your home because it probably has better insulation than your old door. Vintage doors are often made of cheap materials like plywood, while today's doors are better made, although you may end up paying more dearly for them. For instance you can pay five hundred dollars for a new front door, but the door is usually reinforced with metal for safety reasons.

The three kinds of doors are interior doors (which more often than not do not have locks on them), entry doors (extremely sturdy doors with safety measures to keep out burglars and other undesirables), and combination doors such as storm or screen doors. Installing doors is a project that you can probably do by yourself, although sometimes it is a two-person job if the door is especially heavy. Usually one person needs to hold the door up while the second person takes it off its hinges.

Doors can be purely functional, purely decorative, or a little of both. For instance, many people have front or entry doors with decorative windows cut out of them. Stained or marbled glass is a popular addition to front doors with cutouts. Some people have a front door of solid wood, but then put a decorative storm door outside of that to keep their house well insulated. Then they can leave the solid door open during the day and admire the view through the storm door.

You can usually buy doors in standard sizes for your door frame. Only rarely will you have to cut them to the right size. If there is a special kind of wood you would like to use however, or want to save yourself some money, you can order wood from a lumberyard to your specifications. Make sure you take precise measurements of the old door before you order.

A new door requires handles - a door set. You can buy a kit at a hardware store to install on your door or get a professional to do it. The most important thing to remember when installing your door kit is to make sure everything measures up properly. You need to set your hinges before you drill a hole in your new door. Once you make sure everything is aligned in high fashion, then you can install your door kit. The door should close all the way when you are done, or you have done something wrong. Sometimes you might just have to adjust the screws in the hinges to fix the problem. Other times, you may need to cut a sliver off the door.

Interior Design-Feng Shui Values

2008-07-18T06:24:03Z

Interior Design-Feng Shui Values

Feng Shui is not a decorating style, nor a collection of ornaments for an interior design project. Feng Shui is an art, or a discipline that involves complex elements: religion, philosophy, astrology, aesthetics, mathematics and a "little something" called the "chi" (a person's inner energy or "cosmic breath"). Translated literally Feng Shui means "wind-water" and is the art of achieving harmony not only for living spaces, but also for day-to-day living and life. Feng Shui takes its inspiration from the natural environment.

In the traditional Chinese thinking, nature is balance and harmony. By following the patterns of nature the Feng Shui practitioner can achieve this balance in his/her home and in his/her life. While in China Feng Shui is a discipline, in the Western world this is just an interior design technique, with more or less clear rules and unambiguous patterns. The main concept of Feng Shui designs is based on "wind", "water" and nature's "chi". This is why Feng Shui practitioners will focus their decoration patterns on aligning the elements to follow the natural flow of nature. For example, among the guidelines for proper Feng Shui designs, decorators should avoid clutter, straight lines and sharp corners. Clutter is supposed to create a "bad energy" and shift the focus from harmony to chaos, straight lines are associated with the paths followed by evil spirits and sharp corners tend to attract dirt (cobwebs, dust, etc).

In the western world, the religious beliefs of Feng Shui don't matter. Interior designers don't use crystals, Feng Shui water fountains and mirrors because of their supernatural abilities, but as mood boosters. Planning a working space (office) so that the worker faces the entrance has a logical explanation: no one likes to be distraught by unexpected visitors. Feng Shui decorators use colors, light, water and even music and sound to attain a space that contains a strong positive energy. For example bedrooms should be always free of bad "chi". When the energy in a bedroom is hostile it may cause problems within the couple. A messy room has a bad "chi". Clothes or other items scattered around the bedroom create clutter. Dirty windows increase the bad "chi". Lack of fresh air it's even worse. Believe it or not, these are basic principles of the Feng Shui as much as they are common sense aspects.

Out of the all rooms in a home, the kitchen is the most sensible to bad "chi". Smells are important for a good "chi". The kitchen has often not so pleasant smells, especially when cooking. Although for the senses a steak's aroma is delightful for a short time, how would you feel to breathe each day an air that smells like meat? You'll lose appetite. So it is important for a kitchen needs to be permanently clean, free from garbage and broken plates and cups, aerated on regular basis and neat. The predominant smells in the kitchen should be related to fresh fruits of herbs. While the art of Feng Shui takes a lifetime to perfect, its basic concepts should be followed in each interior design project: harmony, tidiness, cleanness and freshness.

Energize Your Front Door - Energize Your Life

2008-07-18T06:23:55Z

Energize Your Front Door - Energize Your Life

The first impression someone has of you and your home is from your driveway, the sidewalk or the curb. Is your home welcoming? Does it encourage good energy and guests to enter? Does it provide you fresh new energy day in and day out so your life can be abundant and prosperous - or are you teetering on the brink of trials and tribulations much of the time?

In Feng Shui the front entrance to your home is incredibly important. You can't always choose the direction your home faces but you certainly can make sure it always gives a striking first impression, has great curbside appeal and encourages maximum positive supportive energy to enter.

How do you begin?

Since the front entrance to your home is the most important way for you to energize your home and yourself, be sure to eliminate all clutter in that area and immediately remove and replace any dead plantings. The front entrance needs to be clutter free so the new positive energy reaches you so can enjoy the peace and abundance it provides.

Next, make sure the entrance to your home is safe. Are the plantings overgrown, blocking energy from finding your home and front door? Energy enters through the front door and front windows. If the plantings are gangly, too tall or create a jungle like atmosphere, they are creating an energy blockage totally preventing positive energy from reaching you. Overgrown plantings also create a personal safety hazard by allowing someone who wants to harm you hide behind them.

While you are checking your plantings, be sure to look at your walkways and steps to make sure they are safe and in good repair. Broken steps and walkways in disrepair create negative or broken energy and further prevent positive energy from reaching your home. They also carry unsafe energy for those who walk through that space.

Case Study

A client of mine was facing two issues as they agonized over their front entrance area and walkway.

1. Because this family is environmentally sensitive, they liked their home to melt into the background of the green landscape. This however created a very dark walkway and entrance to their home - not conducive to attracting much positive energy.

2. They also had a huge tree on the left of their walkway that is very old and its trunk and roots raised their walkway more than 8" creating a major safety hazard for anyone who entered. They loved this old tree and really wanted to safeguard it.

In order to preserve the integrity of the tree and also energize the front entrance to their home we created a gently curving S shaped walkway. The initial curve to the right allowed ample room to save the major tree trunk and root, totally preserving its life giving nutrients. The gentle curve to the left and then back to the right toward their front entrance steps leads the eye and positive energy right to their front door.

Upbeat energy vibrations were then created by using various shades of red patio bricks juxtaposed against the green background of the house. Natural mulch was used to outline the gentle S curve further enhancing the gentle but constant flow of energy to the entrance of their home and into their lives. Additionally, large terra cotta pots for container plantings were added with flowering plants the color of the brick to add to the natural flow of energy started by the wide-mouthed S curve.

Not only was the end result welcoming and beautiful, bringing a constant flow of positive energy into their home - but it was also safe for guests to enter and upheld their environmental concerns about preserving the integrity and life of their precious tree.

Other Options

It doesn't matter if you live in a free standing home, a townhouse, condominium or an apartment; there are numerous ways to encourage positive energy to enter.

Keep your entrance clutter free and clean. Place a wreath on the door of your condo with bright cheerful colors and change it seasonally. Or, you can place a small collection of 3 live or silk plants next to your door to create a welcome sign for energy. Be sure to replace them the moment they no longer look healthy, clean and vibrant. Make sure either the plants or the pots are bright and colorful. If you feel bold, paint your front door red or green - high energy welcoming colors.

Your front entrance and door is the most important place for new positive abundance and prosperity energy to enter your life. Take great care to make sure it can find you so you have the positive energy to create the life you choose.

Installing Bedroom Sliding Doors - Some DIY Tips

2008-07-18T06:23:51Z

Installing Bedroom Sliding Doors - Some DIY Tips

If you want to install a bedroom sliding door, then you should realize that it is not impossible for the average person. Making the installation a do-it-yourself project is quite a good idea. However, you also should know that if you botch the job, you will be paying for it. A poorly installed sliding door can cause a variety of problems.

If you do not think that you are up to the challenge, then you might want to get some expert help. Did you know that the dealer you buy the sliding doors from can actually help you with the installation? Actually, when you go with this option, you can get the installation done in a matter of minutes.

Why is getting expert help necessary? Well, installing sliding doors can be complicated in the measuring part. You need to make sure that your door frame is perfectly square and level. This goes the same for the door. Otherwise, you are going to have some problems in the installation process.

With a sliding door, you want to make sure that the structure that will bear the weight of the door, the top frame, will be able to bear the load properly. If the frame is made out of wood, you need to make sure that the wood is properly weatherproofed and will not rot or weaken over time. This is a very important factor to consider because a weak door frame could lead to more serious damage when the sliding door can no longer be supported by the frame.

The actual process of hanging the door also requires perfection. You need the door to be 100 percent square. This allows for the smooth and flawless operation of the sliding door. If you don't think you are up to the challenge, better get a professional.

Measuring is crucial. You need to make sure that the door you are getting is the same size as the frame. You also need to make sure that the door is perfectly square. How do you accomplish this? An easy way for you to do this would be to take the diagonal measurement of the door. If the measurements are equal, the door is squared.

If you do not intend to install the door immediately after you purchase it, you need to make sure that it is protected. You should store it in a dry, well ventilated area. Store it flat, not standing. You need to protect it from moisture, especially if it is a wood door. Why? Because certain types of wood can swell when exposed to moisture and that could mean problems during installation.

When installing the sliding door, you need to make sure that the bottom railing is exactly underneath the door. This can be a hard task to accomplish. Don't rely on your eyesight. What looks exact to you might not look exact to a measuring tape. You need to take precise measurements in order to make sure that the door fits perfectly onto the bottom railing and thus, works perfectly. Installing a sliding door is no joke.

Glass Shower Doors Are A Brilliant Alternative

2008-07-18T06:23:39Z

Glass Shower Doors Are A Brilliant Alternative

A glass shower door can take a bathroom design that's plain and ordinary and make it incredible. Functional, yet chic the glass doors of today offer a lot of more options than designs from the past, too.

It's true that for some, the bathroom is simply a room to take care of business. It can be plain, basic and boring as long as it's functional. Glass doors can work here, too. By going with one of simplistic designs, the care is easy, the functionality is present and there's no shower curtain to wash and/or replace.

Others, however, see the bathroom as an escape. It's a place to soak in a warm tub or take in a hot shower. It should be relaxing, eye appealing and a pleasure to retreat to. For these people, a bathroom design can be as important as the living or dining rooms. Aesthetically pleasing, clean and beautiful are musts.

Here's where glass doors can make a real difference. Depending on bathroom size and design, shower doors can be simply functional, yet beautiful or they can make a statement in a room.

Large bathrooms, for example, often have a separate showering area along with a standalone tub. Showers can be enclosed entirely in a frameless glass structure that speaks to style with unusual lines and visually pleasing designs. Elaborate and beautiful, these structures add an architectural appeal to a bathroom. Whether going for basic glass or intricately designed glass, too, can make a real difference. The choices here are almost endless as good glassmakers can even create a motif in the pieces. If what's wanted isn't available in a standard door, a custom made one can fill the need.

Smaller bathrooms can still benefit from a glass door. The sliding types that tend to go into shower/tub combinations can still be beautiful. Think beyond the basic frosted or bumped glass sheeting to pieces of glass with designs or colors and the idea starts to become clearer. Here, too, custom pieces can be designed or special styles ordered.

Whether going basic and frosted or elaborate and frameless, the choice of glass for the bathroom is important, too. It should be rated for safety no matter the design chosen. Glass in the bath should break like a windshield on car in tons of little pieces rather than sharp shards.

Once glass has been chosen and installed, caring for it might take a special touch. Depending on the type and style you've chosen, the care may be slightly different. It's a good idea to talk with the installer or follow manufacturer instructions for care. No matter the case though, caring for glass can be easy if regular maintenance is part of a routine.

Wipe down the glass after each use and be certain to remove any soap or conditioner residue that might be stuck on it. Don't use harsh abrasives. Regular wiping will help cut down on water stains or mineral build up, which makes overall care that much easier.

A glass shower door can turn an ordinary bathroom into an extraordinary one. They can also lend a utilitarian sense to a regular bathroom, serving basic needs better than curtains.

The Importance of Your Front Entrance in Feng Shui

2008-07-18T06:23:32Z

The Importance of Your Front Entrance in Feng Shui

"THE MOUTH OF CHI"

The location of the hallway as part of the entrance to the home will bring the type of energy from that direction and should be enhanced as necessary per the element in that sector.

Chi comes into the house through the walls, doors, windows and roof. But the Front Door is said to be the "mouth" of the house so you need to let good chi come in! Once inside it flows through the house so you need to keep all hallways clutterfree. These suggestions will work for a home or an apartment.

WU FU LIN MEN

"May the five blessings approach the door" - the blessings being health, wealth, longevity, an auspicious life and natural death.

The gateway to the rest of the home
Power to influence the feng shui in the rest of the home
Must be clutter free, bright & uplifting
Bright lights inside and outside the door attract good chi. Leave them on at least from dusk to bedtime.
Front door should be solid, or with a small pane of glass. A lot of glass will let energy leak out.
Two potted plants (one one each side) will deflect any poison arrows. Check to see that plants are suitable for this bagua sector. Shiny metal objects (door knockers or kick plates-also deflect bad chi)
Steps leading up to your door is very good.
An ornament of a picture of a dog facing the door (from inside) offers protection
On the left side of hallway (facing door) put a flowing water symbol (artwork, picture, boat, abstract blue painting)
Mirrors can widen the hallway (but do not place directly opposite door)
If front door is in direct line to back door Chi will rush right through the home slow down the Chi flow with a round-leaf plant or furniture against the wall encouraging the Chi to meander or place a wind chime over the door to slow it down.
Your stairs should be solid with treads (close them if they are not)
Choose a rug that supports the direction and the element -rugs slow down chi.
No clutter including shoes and slippers

Location of Hallway

North

A North hallway can make you feel isolated. Remedy this by boosting chi in the south. Wood symbols (like plants) would be beneficial in the North

Northeast

The Chi in a northeast hallway can cause frustration. Use earthy colours and strong lighting. Crystal, shiny metal ornaments and vases help

East, Southeast, South

Perfect for front doors and hallways. This chi promotes growth, ambition and success. Boost energy with wood floors and plants.

Southwest

Gives your home the feeling of sanctuary, but the energy is a big sluggish. Use fiery colours, strong lighting and crystals or shiny metal ornaments.

West, Northwest

This promotes creativity. The chi helps with determination, parental authority and the removal of obstacles. Metal ornaments enhance this energy. A welcoming entrance for good chi is a crucial step in ensuring a balanced and harmonious home!

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2008-07-14T05:02:13Z

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