While you would certainly enjoy driving your car for many years without having to touch up dings on the surface, there will come a time when you will have to buy some touch up paint. You simply cannot avoid those small stones that hit the surface of your car when you are traveling down the road but if you buy some good quality paint from your dealer, you can easily cover up the dings to keep your car looking great.
If you have purchased some new wheels for your car to increase its looks and value, you should definitely consider buying some wheel locks. These locks are specialized lug nuts which are made to prevent the theft of custom wheels and rims. They are very affordable and are sold in sets.
As you know, regular lug nuts can be easily removed with a lug wrench. However, when you install wheel locks, one must have the specific key that fits the locks, making it virtually impossible for a thief to make off with your wheels. Be sure to save the paperwork that came with the locks as it contains the serial number of the locks. You will have to provide this number in order to get a replacement key made should you lose the original.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
In each and every home you will be able to find a teapot which is used exquisitely for making and serving tea. Each and every culture in this world has their own unique way of making and serving this brew which is drunk as a filler between meals or when one desires. When it comes to Asian customs it is surprising to see that the Chinese and Japanese teapots are unique in nature. Chinese teapots are made using clay while Japanese are made using cast iron standings and fittings.
Tea first originated and then found its way into Japan after which it has become a ritual for the Japanese to brew this exotic mix in truly exquisite cups and teapots. The teapots that have been made suing cast iron by the Japanese and clay by the Chinese have a single important task that is to help brew a good pot of tea. Depending on the area where a teapot is designed size, shape and materials differ.
Tetsubin teapots and Japanese tea set items have intricate designs in cast iron inlays while clay and ceramic pots made by Chinese artists have a number of drawing and motifs sketched onto their surface.
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As you get older, you may find yourself being invited to more and more kid’s birthday parties. If you don’t have kids yourself it can be hard to figure out what gift is appropriate for a certain age range. Here are a few quick birthday present ideas for various age ranges.
New Borns – Being invited to a baby shower or just giving a gift to a recently born child can be difficult. In most cases the present is for the parents. nursery bedding can be a useful gift, as can clothes. A small rattle or toy for the child should be included.
1-2 Year Old – Toys are the name of the game. Puzzles are a big hit, easy ones with 6-10 pieces. Dolls or action figures are great gifts as well. If the child is closer to two, hot wheel cars can be an excellent idea.
3-6 Year Olds – Kids at this age are explorers and builders. Legos or Lincoln logs can keep these young engineers busy for hours. Star Wars lego kits are fun and when completed they can play with the space ship for hours.
Don’t skimp on the present but you don’t have to spend a fortune either. Kids move from toy to toy pretty quickly. You can help the parents out by offering to bring food, drinks or party supplies. Finding the right present doesn’t have to be a mystery, these tips should help you find the perfect gift.
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You should decide who will be the host of the shower. Most usually the host is the maid of honor but if she is unwilling or unable to do this, you can ask other close friends or family members to host the event.
One of the most important things you must do right away is to order the invitations. Be sure to order a few extra in case you decide to invite someone at the last minute. Send the invitation out at least one month before the shower so that invited guests have time to rearrange their schedules.
Bridal shower ideas for decorations are aplenty. You could go simple and just hang up some streamers and balloons or go all out and use fresh flowers and banners. When choosing the food to serve, try to make the menu interesting. You could serve fancy appetizers or a full meal – the choice is yours. Be sure to have a well decorated cake on hand that features colorful icing.
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As a business owner you must concern yourself with advertising at all times. It is very necessary that you be aggressive with your advertising campaign so that you are always driving new customers through your doors. While you most likely place ads in newspapers and use the internet, tv and radio for spreading the word, there is another great way to advertise your products and/or services.
Personalized license plate frames are becoming increasingly popular among business owners because they are a cheap form of advertisement. If you own a fleet of vehicles and want to spread the word about your company consider ordering custom license plate frames wholesale online and put the frames on each of your vehicles. You have the freedom of designing the plates in any way you wish. You could choose to put your company name and contact info on the plates, your logo or slogan or simply your website url with a catchy graphic.
When you own several vehicles that are out on the road at all hours of the day, you would definitely benefit if you were to invest in personalized license plate frames. While your cars are stuck in traffic, passing others on the highway or simply parked in parking lots, the plates are being viewed by many people. It would not be at all unusual for just one of your personalized license plate frames to be viewed a couple hundred times in a single day. Multiply that by the number of vehicles you have out on the road every day and we are talking about thousands of people seeing your company name, url or logo each day! These are all prospective customers who just might decide to jot down the name of your company so that they can drop into your business later on.
There are many online retailers selling wholesale license plate frames. These frames can be made from plastic, zinc alloy or anodized aluminum. They can come with four or two holes pre-drilled or they can be clipped on. The color choices are many and the more frames you order, the less each one will cost individually. Considering all of the possibilities it is best to do some comparison shopping online to ensure that you get the exact frames you want at the lowest possible price. Look for those sites that add the most economical shipping charge, the widest variety and the lowest price per frame.
Placing an order for wholesale license plate frames online is quite easy. You normally just have to fill out a rather simple online form and then submit it with your payment. Most usually your frames are made quickly. Many of the online retailers will allow you to order sample frames for a fee, which is a good option to have if you wish to compare quality between a few of the companies making these frames.
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Does someone you know have a milestone birthday coming up in the near future? If so, then you need to begin thinking about a gift. Milestone birthdays are special events that call for some innovative gift ideas.
For the sake of our examples we will begin with the 40th birthday. Turning forty years of age is when many people suddenly realize that their youth is over. Being forty means that you are mature, responsible and a contributing member of society. It also is the BIG birthday for many people because this is when many of us stop to evaluate our lives and the paths we have chosen to take. Instead of giving the usual and expected 'over the hill at 40' present consider giving a 40th birthday gift that is more unique such as a U.S. coin set from the person's birth year. These sets most usually come in handsome cases that can be personalized with the person's name and date of birth.
A nice 50th birthday gift idea is a simulated newspaper that includes the person's name, date of birth and your own personal message. These fake newspapers generally feature events that happened on the person's birthday as well as many interesting facts that occurred that year. They typically come framed and ready to hang on a wall and could even include a fake announcement from the then-president of the United States. Imagine the laughter and joy this type of present would invoke! If you choose to be a bit more conservative with your present consider a 50th birthday gift basket that is filled with the recipient's favorite things such as cheese, wine and fine chocolates.
Some good 60th birthday ideas are things such as CD collections of hits from sixty years ago, or customized jigsaw puzzles that feature the person's photo. For a bit of humor, consider buying a bar sign that says 'I am not sixty, I am only $59.95!'.
There are tons of great milestone birthday gift ideas out there meaning that you should not have a problem finding one that perfectly matches the personality of the intended recipient. Remember that milestone birthday celebrations are those that are most often remembered. Why not make the day even more special by giving a gift that is sure to be cherished for years to come? Use your imagination and have fun choosing a terrific gift!
Caitlina Fuller is a freelance writer. Instead of giving the usual and expected 'over the hill at 40' present consider giving a 40th birthday gift that is more unique such as a U.S. coin set from the person's birth year. Imagine the laughter and joy this type of present would invoke! If you choose to be a bit more conservative with your present consider a 50th birthday gift basket that is filled with the recipient's favorite things such as cheese, wine and fine chocolates. Some good 60th birthday ideas are things such as CD collections of hits from sixty years ago, or customized jigsaw puzzles that feature the person's photo. |
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The game of Lacrosse has been gaining in popularity in the last decade. It is now played in schools and even at a professional level in many cities across America. If you are new to lacrosse it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the game and its equipment. Here is a quick rundown of the sport.
Lacrosse is a sport that originated with Native Americans. It is a team sport that is played using a small rubber ball and a stick that has a long handle. The head of a lacrosse stick has loose mesh attached to it that allows it to hold and catch a lacrosse ball. The object of the game is to shoot the ball into goal of the opponent. During play the lacrosse stick must be used to carry, pass, catch and shoot the ball. The field is 110 yards long and 60 yards wide.
When it comes to equipment, the lacrosse stick is one of the most important pieces of the game. There are various grades of Lacrosse sticks. Warrior lacrosse makes some of the best sticks and other lacrosse training equipment. In addition to a lacrosse stick a player must wear a helmet. Knee and elbow pads are often worn as well. Lacrosse is contact sport and is a bit like hockey being played on grass. The majority of players wear special lacrosse shorts. It allows them to easily move about the field.
Learning to play lacrosse can take awhile. Throwing the ball from the lacrosse stick with any kind of accuracy takes some time. Start out slow, tossing the ball back and forth with a partner. As you gain experience you can try to hit a moving target by asking your partner to run around the field while you try to throw them a pass.
If you are practicing alone you can often use baseball training aids to help you perfect your pass. A rebounder can be used as a target and it will bounce the ball back in your general direction, which can give you a chance to practice scooping up a ball off the ground. It can take some time to become deadly accurate so be patient and keep at it. Many communities have adult league lacrosse for beginners. It can be a good way to meet new people and learn some new lacrosse skills.
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If you are running a small business one of the most difficult and expensive areas of your job will be promoting your business. Marketing is one of the most important functions of any small business. Making people aware of your business and getting them in the door will not only ensure the survival of your business but its continued growth and expansion. A great way to do this is to hand out promotional t shirts at special events. If you are attending trade shows or having a big summer sale, giving out T-shirts can be a great way to promote your business. When people wear these t-shirts they become walking billboards for your business.
These t-shirts can be fairly inexpensive to produce. There are a number of companies on the Internet that can design and produce shirts for you. Using organic t shirts can be more expensive but as they are less prone to shrinkage than cheaper shirts they will last longer, and be worn longer as well. The longer these shirts are on peoples back the longer your business is being promoted. Don’t skimp on materials, and look for a design that catches the eye. If you are not a skilled designer, let the t-shirt company handle the design work. One thing that should be incorporated into the design is your website address, this is an easy way for potential customers to find out about your product.
There are a number of other promotional items that can be used to advertise your business. promotional pencils are always popular with the kids, as are pens and crayons. Adults find pencils and pens useful as well and every time they pick them up to write they will be reminded of your business. Promo mugs and cups are another excellent way to promote your business. These items are used on a daily basis and will be a constant reminder about your product line.
When you are making decisions about promotional giveaways it is important to choose items that have a long shelf life and will be used on a daily or regular basis. Do not choose items that will immediately be used up or thrown away. Imprinted rubber balls may be cheap but they will most likely end up in the hands of children or worse, simply be thrown away. Items like T-shirts and coffee mugs may cost more but they will be in the hands of potential customers much longer.
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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Clutter is one of things that tends to just creep up on people when they least expect it. One day you live in a nice, orderly home with everything in its proper place and, next thing you know, you’re buried in clutter. For many people, the prospect of wading through all stuff is overwhelming, which only makes the problems worse.
The key to getting control of clutter and restoring order to your home is to break down this very large task into a number of very small tasks. Rather than roaming from room to room getting at smaller piles of stuff, the best strategy is to handle one room at a time. If you’re storing items from your bedroom in your guest room closet, put them there so you can work on your bedroom.
And before you get started, make sure you’ve got all the supplies you need. Home organization stores like the Container Store have a huge selection of storage containers and space saver bags. This will help you live up to the mantra of clutter control, “A place for everything, and everything in its place.”
The home office is one area that tends to get buried in loose papers and junk. Most people tend to hang on to receipts, old tax returns, and other documents a lot longer than they need to. The key to home office organization is getting to only keep things as long as you need them. There are lots of great guides that tell you exactly how long you need to keep things like tax forms and phone bills. Getting, and keeping, your papers organized by date will really help keep them under control.
The garage is another area that tends to collect junk. Depending on how long you’ve been at your house, you may even have trouble actually fitting your car in the garage. Overall, the key to garage organization is to not use it as a dumping ground. The garage is a great place to store things like boxes of Christmas decorations. Especially if you know exactly where they are and can get to them easily. The garage is not a good place to dump boxes of stuff because you’re not sure what else to do with them.
Once you’ve taken back control of your house from clutter, be sure to keep it that way. Put the things you use away when you’re done with them and throw away the things you don’t use anymore, it’s that simple.
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Finishing a basement is one of those projects that can really add a lot of usable living space to a home. It’s also one of those projects that people tend to put off for years on end because it seems too complicated or expensive. But, believe it or not, finishing off your basement is probably a lot easier than you think.
The key to making it all work is to have a good plan in place before anything else happens. Get a good sense of how much space you’re going to have when it’s all finished and what exactly you want down there. Be sure to account for every piece of furniture and even audio visual equipment. You don’t want to finish up your project and find that your couch doesn’t fit in the corner like you thought it might.
When creating the floor plan, try to keep you expectations reasonable. You may want a wet bar, with four bar stools and a refrigerator, but your basement might not be big enough to hold all that. You may want to settle for something smaller, like a beverage refrigerator and no bar at all.
Lighting is one of the most important parts of a basement remodel. After all, basements, by their very nature, tend to be very dark, dank places. Windows that face window wells generally won’t let in much light, so you’ll have to rely on lamps and light fixtures. Recess, or can, lighting is a great way to install a lot of lights that won’t hang down and hit your head. This type of lighting is best used in conjunction with a drop ceiling that will hide the wiring.
Basements are rooms that tend stay at a pretty consistent, cool temperature if left unchecked. This is especially nice in the summer time when you’re looking for a place to escape the oppressive hear. Basement temperature also happen to be the ideal spot for a wine cellar as wine is best stored in a cool, dry area. Even if you’re not building a full wine cellar, a couple nice wine racks make great accent pieces.
Finishing off the basement is a cost effective way to open up a lot of new living space in your home. While this type of project does add value to your home, it doesn’t add as much as most people think. In most cases, you should finish off your basement because it’s something you want to do, not to add value to your house.
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