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Six reasons to bake homemade cakes as Christmas gifts

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Long before I hear the first Christmas music, long before the stores put up decorations, long before the Christmas ads appear in the paper, I’m in biscotti mode. I’m already thinking about the gift biscotti that I will make. There are dozens of recipes in my files and they are so good it’s hard to decide which flavors to make.

Cranberry pound cake with walnuts or almonds is an old favorite. The recipe was on a packet of dried cranberries that I bought years ago. Since then the recipe seems to have disappeared and I’m glad I still have it. The orange biscotti with mini chocolate chips is another family favorite. I adapted a basic biscotti recipe and added orange zest to bring out the orange flavor. and extract.

Baking biscotti is fun and if you’ve never done it I hope you’ll give it a try at least once. Make some for yourself and some to give as gifts. Why are biscotti a thoughtful gift?

First, you have hundreds of recipes to choose from. This means that you can customize the biscotti. Let’s say Aunt Edith loves chocolate. You can make chocolate chip biscotti for her. Uncle Fred might love almonds and you can make him almond biscotti.

Secondly, you can prepare this Italian “biscuit” in advance. Biscotti keeps for weeks, so if you want to stir up a batch weeks before Christmas, go ahead and do it. However, keep in mind that the flavor may fade a bit. I add an extra half teaspoon of extract to ensure a good flavor.

Third, the size can vary. Commercial biscotti tend to be five to six inches long. Homemade biscotti can be long, or you can make mini biscotti that fit on a saucer. The size you make also depends on the storage container.

Fourth, you can make holiday biscotti with colored sugar, multi-colored sprinkles, white chocolate drizzle, chocolate frosting, chocolate “shot,” or large sugar crystals. The sprinkles are the easiest, but I prefer to freeze my biscotti. Make sure the frosting has fully set before packaging the cookies. To speed up the set, I put the baked and glazed biscotti in the fridge for about 10 minutes.

Fifth, you can find beautiful containers for your beautiful gift. I’ve bought decorative jars at the grocery store, practical jars with wide-mouth lids at discount stores, and plastic containers at kitchen supply stores. Fill cookies with waxed paper if sending by mail. Include the recipe if you wish.

Sixth, a homemade gift says “I’m thinking of you.” The recipient can feel the love and care you put into your baking. Commercial biscotti are good, but homemade ones are better.

This year, instead of buying gift packaging, I’m repurposing tins from Italy that used to hold almond cookies. The tall red tins are festive and family members who receive the biscotti can use the tins to store cookies, biscuits, biscuits, and pasta. Stumped with Christmas presents? Bake up some biscotti for your loved ones and loved ones. Every sweet bite will remind them of you.

Copyright 2011 by Harriet Hodgson

Health Fitness

Dock Walk – Get a job on a super yacht

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What is walking on the pier?

Dock walking is the process of walking a dock, boarding a yacht, speaking to crew on board with the aim of trying to secure any of the following; day job, permanent job or leave them one of your CV’s.

For me, this turned out to be one of the most stressful processes to find a job on a superyacht…

Monday morning 0630, I wake up early in anticipation of the morning ahead. I am living in a crew house with many other ‘wannabe’ super yacht crew members, all eagerly trying to get a job on a super yacht, all competing for the same job on a limited number of yachts. I get up early, I want to be the first to shower (before people start lining up to shower) and shave for my first day walking the Antibes quays. Presentation is important in this industry and my clothes are ironed and laid out the night before. I shower, shave and have breakfast, my appetite is low as my nerves fill my stomach with some restlessness. I pack my bag with the essentials, sunscreen and water, before leaving the crew house armed with a selection of recently printed CVs and references in a tidy plastic folder. I want to be the first out of the crew house and onto the pier in case I can catch any of the first crew on deck.

It’s a beautiful cool morning, the salty smell of the sea lingers in the still air that surrounds the small cobbled streets of Antibes. The sun is about to rise, the sky is clear with white airplane trails that mark the blue background, there is a freshness in the air that indicates that autumn is getting closer and closer. Leaving the cobbled streets behind, I am greeted by a wide selection of moored yachts, all dominated by a beautiful golden fort looking out over the port of Antibes, the rising sun accentuating the golden color of the fort. As I walk along the side of the pier, a scavenger sea scuttles into a hedge dragging some leftover pizza from a torn garbage bag. The water is calm and the town is empty, it is 07:30 and the port is calm.

I walk to the International Pier, the main dock that houses some of the world’s largest superyachts, past the more modest yachts, which are still impressively sized yachts by home standards. My anxiety grows as I approach the entrance to the main pier, my heart racing and my fears of rejection growing ever closer. I walk through the security barrier through an open gate looking like a schoolboy about to start his first day at school, backpack on, clean and pressed clothes and carrying my CV folder; I certainly look like a newbie. As I enter the International Dock I am greeted by a large yacht with the large letters spelling ‘DILBAR’ written across the side in gleaming silver, the reflection of water ripples glistening off the yacht’s hull and the front of the yacht stretching into the distance. ; my heartbeat increases even more and I almost try to tell myself that it’s not a good day to walk the pier and I’ll try tomorrow as it will be easier then… I know I must continue.

Sitting on the dock it’s 07:35, no one around except the security guard and he seems totally uninterested in my intentions here this morning. Sitting by a flower bed overlooking the vast expanse of yachts before me, all moored astern (the rear of the yacht facing the dock), I struggle to comprehend the change of worlds I am experiencing in just two days. Two days ago I was working in an office watching the rain fall outside on a busy street… now I’m sitting, jobless, admiring these incredible yachts, with the blue sea and sky all around against the backdrop of that old golden fort .

Little by little more walkers appear, some seem very experienced walkers, walking with a certain confidence and heirs to knowledge, some I speak to politely and briefly, some people focus solely on the yachts and pass without even an acknowledgment.

It’s 0745 and I decide to walk to the opposite end of the pier and start my run from the other end forward, hoping to catch the crews before they’re bothered by the other pier walkers. The larger yachts are at the top, I anticipate these will attract the attention of most beachgoers, so I go for the smaller yachts first (they are still over 200 feet long!). As I walk to the end of the dock, the yachts begin to come to life, the deck crew appearing from the side doors of the yacht, walking up the sides of the yacht towards the stern (rear). I watch the crews come out, a moment I’ve been anticipating for a long time, and my anxiety rises another notch. My heart is now beating at a level where I can feel the pulsing and pulsing of the blood around my body, a sensation I haven’t had since getting up to give the best man speech the month before. My mouth goes dry and I feel the sweat under my armpits, I approach the first yacht, the crew member looks at me, I think I have caught his attention, I smile, before he looks down and goes to the second deck to raise the flag in the back of the yacht, I am sure he noticed me, but my polite English disposition prevents me from bothering him and I am convinced that they must be fully manned and therefore I must look elsewhere. As I walk away, I realize that I have failed the first hurdle in my search for a job on a yacht.

With my disappointment mounting but my heart rate easing a bit, I continue down the dock, determined not to succumb to fear on the next yacht, I swear this will be the only yacht I stay away from, a fresh start…

The third yacht, someone is also taking out the flag at the back of the yacht, I approach, again the heart rate increases, but with courage and determination I call the guy, “are you looking for crew?” The guy looks down, smiles, and reports that they’re fully staffed. Although a rejection I feel a tremendous sense of accomplishment, I have overcome my fear of applying for a job on one of these yachts and feel a little more prepared to start my journey to find a job on a super yacht.

That morning I managed to speak to the crew on five different yachts that morning. Walking back to the crew house, I feel more confident than I had on this morning’s walk and pleased that I managed to turn in some CVs. I have completed my first morning dock walk, now the start of many more dock walks awaits me.

My dock walking skills got better with practice, it took about a week for me to feel confident doing this and for the anxious feelings to go away. The process got better over time, I got smarter about asking if they needed day work or new crew, I also managed to leave more CVs and references with yachts even if they weren’t looking for crew at the time. I always tried to have a polite conversation with the teams before I left, hoping to develop some kind of polite rapport, which I hoped would help me stand out from the crowd. I was surprised to find crews surprisingly helpful and welcoming to me as a dock walker. The reality is that most onboard crews will have endured the process of walking the dock at some point and will understand that it is a necessary part of finding a job on a yacht, they will empathize with you and help you in any way they can.

My walk on the pier took me to many piers, Antibes, Cannes, Monaco, Nice, St Tropez, among a couple of others. However, the best ones I found were Antibes and Monaco. Many hours were spent walking miles of docks, handing out many CVs, and speaking politely to many crew members. It got daunting at times as no hints of my hard work seemed to emerge. I always tried to stay positive and keep moving forward, even though it was hard at times and I knew the clock was ticking fast, coming to the end of another season; the yachts would soon leave the Mediterranean for the Caribbean.

However, the hard work, persistence, and patience eventually paid off. Got day jobs on a couple of yachts which built my experience onto my CV making me much more employable.

Without realizing it, my days of walking the pier were coming to an end when I approached a yacht not long after it had docked one afternoon. The normal routine of applying for a job followed with polite courtesies, I handed the crew member my CV, he asked about my qualifications and he seemed disappointed that I didn’t have my yacht captain qualification, he goes on to inform me that the Captain only employs deck crew to have this qualification. I left disappointed as the yacht had an interesting itinerary and the crew seemed very friendly on board. The next morning, walking along the pier, I passed the same yacht that I had given my CV to the previous afternoon, the crew member called me and offered me a day’s work. This progressed from a day’s work to a week’s work, leading to a trial period, leading to a permanent job and all this from that fateful day of speaking up and handing that CV over to that person.

It’s such an amazing feeling to land a job on a super yacht, completely free from hours of walking around the dock. Working on that yacht while moving all my belongings on board, while going from walker to full time crew member was a day that filled me with great pride. Coming from an office job some two months earlier and now coming on board to start a new life working on one of the best charter superyachts in the world was an enchanting moment in my life.

Looking back, the walk on the pier was the most stressful part of the job search process. But it got noticeably easier with time and practice, you just have to get over the fear of ordering that first yacht.

As human beings, I feel we need to become more comfortable accepting fear and uncertainty, as it is often the things that make us feel uncomfortable, fearful or nervous that can lead to some of the most exciting changes and opportunities in your life. …

… you never know, that decision you make, conversation or person you meet could change the direction of your life or career and take your life on a whole new and exciting adventure.

Legal Law

Public Speaking Tips – How to be a good public speaker

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When someone asks you to give a speech, what is your initial reaction? If you’re like most people, it’s pure terror! But this is quite unfortunate. Public speaking does not necessarily mean speaking in front of a large audience. There are millions of people around the world who do not aspire to greatness on the podium. Instead, as office managers or team leaders, they must speak to a small group of people. But even that small task can send shivers down the spine of most group leaders. But the good news is that anyone, with a little preparation and motivation, can become a good speaker. Truly, if you want to succeed as an effective public speaker, you will need to learn and adopt certain public speaking strategies. Here are some public speaking tips to help you shine on the podium.

1) Pick the right topic.You should choose a topic that you are familiar with and have strong feelings about. It is really disastrous to talk about something that is not in your domain and you are very likely to make a fool of yourself if you do. However, if you’re on familiar ground, you’ll feel comfortable and confident talking about your topic.

2) Organize your points carefully and logically. Your talk should have a beginning: a brief introduction of what you are going to say; a medium where you elaborate your theme; and an ending that sums up what you just said.

3) Rehearse your speech in private. Once you’ve planned your presentation, it’s time to practice your presentation. Better if you do it alone. Remember, you are not starting a discussion here. You will have to speak to yourself and logically present what you would like to say. Therefore, you would do well to practice in front of the mirror like a seasoned actor. Be positive and try to “see” and “hear” the positive feedback you will get when you have it under your control.

4) Do not resort to elaborate notes. No prewritten speech can sound spontaneous. You’re damned if you do that. At best, you can make short notes, consisting of just a few words, that will guide you to your destination.

5) Be nice to your audience. Don’t be formal and stuffy. Begin your talk by keeping a simple conversational style. use humor as much as you can, but only in the right places. And please, avoid outdated and tired jokes, which will simply add to the boredom.

6) Bring your speech to a climactic end. Your final words should be carefully crafted so that they continue to ring in your listeners’ ears even after you’re done. Encourage them, exhort them to a course of action, and leave them wanting more. In other words, finish with a bang. .

The old adage “Practice makes perfect” also applies to public speaking. In fact, the more you practice, the better you get. So whenever you get a chance to speak, don’t panic. You will gradually build your self-confidence and public speaking skills if you put your mind to it. Surely, if you follow my public speaking tips sincerely, you will definitely become a good public speaker.

Lifestyle Fashion

Use black tea to get rid of blemishes and acne

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Blemishes, blackheads, acne, rashes, uneven and bumpy skin…it’s a nightmare for anyone of any age.

I used to suffer terribly with it, nothing was working for me… apart from a small number of products (face washes, scrubs, etc.), but only temporarily.

One reason they don’t work and I don’t use them anymore is because they drastically alter the PH levels in the skin, stripping away essential oils.

This leaves the skin sore and brittle; dealing easy damage.

After using them, your skin is left without its natural oils and out of PH balance, so your skin tries to compensate by excreting more oils… in an attempt to rebalance them.

This means a higher level of oil/oil on your face, which clogs your pores and traps dirt in them. This turns into sebum (the white stuff that appears in blemishes) and contains bacteria that can spread, causing more blemishes to form.

Your skin needs something that won’t strip away any layers of skin or cause a sudden disruption of the natural oil level or PH balance.

This is where black tea comes in.

The natural compounds found in black tea are great for the skin, soothing yet tough.

The caffeine content in the tea is high, which means that it is an excellent source to use, especially on the eyes.

The skin around the eye area is thin, and I do mean paper thin. This means it’s easy for things to absorb into your skin and deeper, which can be both a bad thing and a good thing!

The downside is that any dirt or grease is likely to get trapped quite easily here and lead to staining. Not only that, but also stress, lack of sleep, diet, skin care – all of these can cause those dark circles under the eyes (usually called “black bags”).

The good thing is that the caffeine in the tea can help promote and support higher levels of blood flow, which means more blood will return to the eye and remove the darkness.

The tea is a natural astringent, which means it will dry out and tighten your skin. This is really important when it comes to blemishes, acne, pimples, etc.

This is because by drying the stain it will be effectively removed and by tightening the skin the pores will close and prevent dirt or oil from entering, which gets trapped and causes more stains.

The other compounds in black tea act as a sedative, reducing and eliminating red or blotchy spots that may appear on the skin; sometimes they are bumps on the skin that are not exactly spots but are not flat.

Black tea is a great way to treat blemishes because it works quickly, and when used as part of your daily skin care routine, it will leave skin looking cleaner, healthier, and brighter.

How to apply black tea on blemishes

You will need to:

  • a tea bag
  • A cup
  • Hot water
  • cold water
  1. Find a mug, fill it with warm water (a mixture of 2 parts hot and 1 part cold water works best).
  2. Submerge the tea bag in the water, letting it saturate the water for a few minutes.
  3. When the water is dark brown in color, take out the tea bag and apply it on the blemishes or acne area.
  4. Repeat this for a few minutes; the tea will dry out pretty quickly, so you can use a lot of water.
  5. Leave overnight, do not wash immediately!
  6. In the morning you can now use a simple face wash to remove any tea residue that may remain.
  7. You will notice that your skin feels firmer, smoother, your blemishes will be reduced and red marks will fade.

*OPTIONALLY*

You can use the tea bag (or two) on your eyes after applying it to the blemishes. You can do this by placing them on your eyes and leave them on for a good 15 to 30 minutes.

Do this every night and you will see a huge difference! The darkness will fade under your eyes.

Real Estate

Virtual vs real home staging

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More often than not, a home is a person’s largest single financial investment. As such, finding the best marketing strategies when selling a home is critical. Staging is an important part of a real estate marketing plan, and it must be taken into account in order to sell the house faster and for the most money. Real estate agents may suggest a staging consultation is needed for an occupied home, or recommend full staging services complete with rental furniture and fixtures for all rooms or key rooms in a vacant home. A virtual staging consultation saves time and money by discussing staging tips over the phone after reviewing actual photos of a property via email. Using virtual staging software can be a lower cost marketing tool for vacant homes, but it may not be as effective as staging the actual home. There are many differences between these types of staging strategies.

Virtual staging is the process of making computer renderings of an interior design concept from a digital photograph of a room to help potential buyers visualize a space. These representations are often used by builders and investors in the marketing of new construction homes or rehab properties. Illustrations may be used to show flooring, cabinetry, finishes, and other material options, especially during the pre-construction or pre-development phase. Virtual photos can also indicate what a future home remodeling project might look like and are useful for showing decorating ideas to clients. However, actual staging for a vacant home or staging a model home for a new community has proven to be more effective.

Professional home staging uses property design techniques that appeal to target buyer demographics to make a home look its best and stand out from the competition. With staging, furniture and accessories are artfully introduced and placed to highlight aspects of the home. Unlike virtual staging, real staging helps create an emotional connection with buyers and a sense of welcome that they will find attractive in the home.

Most people first search for real estate listings online when buying a home. Virtually staged images may spark initial interest online, but they often appear misleading and ineffective when viewing an empty house in person. The home may also require more updates than shown in the photo, which lowers the perceived value of the home. Potential buyers visiting the home may still question the size of the space and the layout of the furniture, as there is no reference point without actual furniture. The staging is effective when the buyer falls in love in person. They need to fall in love with a home and develop a sense of “home” to decide that this is the home for them.

Shopping Product Reviews

Laranzato Green 2 Compact Automatic Commercial Espresso Machine Review

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You can do whatever you want. Now if you are looking to buy a new espresso machine for your restaurant or for a coffee shop or coffee shop that you own or run then this is the perfect one for you especially since this item is made by Laranzato Company then it must be very good There are no reviews available for this espresso machine yet, but it could also be a very good sign that people are speechless or there is simply nothing they want to say because it is so good. If you are one of the Laranzato espresso machine owners or buyers then you would really speak up and say all the things you want to say, all your complaints and all your concerns and issues regarding the product.

There is nothing surprising about this fantastic coffee maker, aesthetically speaking. It is just a very simple looking machine but also very clean, decent and professional looking. It’s better to have an espresso machine that is like this so that every time you want to change your theme or the motif of your venue, you don’t need to change your espresso machine, which means it’s very flexible and will really blend well. with your other kitchen appliances and stuff. Just by looking at the machine, you’ll also know at that moment that this item is designed to last for years and years, even if you use it multiple times a day, because it’s originally designed to run 24/7, so there is no need to worry.

The materials used in these espresso machines are only top-notch materials, so you won’t have to worry about making many trips to your favorite repair shop or calling your resident handyman on a regular basis to have this machine fixed or serviced. of espresso, it definitely will. Saved from all that, you can sleep well every night and really have all that peace of mind.

Sports

Who was the favorite receiver for the Bengals Boomer Esiason?

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The Cincinnati Bengals have had a checkered history over the years. They have experienced some very good seasons that saw them make Super Bowl appearances and go deep into the playoffs. They have also had some down years where they finished bottom of the league in terms of win-loss records.

One of the best quarterbacks the team had was Boomer Esiason. Esiason came out of college and made an immediate impact on the Bengals. He played with them for several years before moving to the New York Jets and eventually the Arizona Cardinals. He, too, would find his way back to Cincinnati before retiring from the league.

The Bengals with Boomer at quarterback were known as a passing team and put up good numbers. Together they also won some big games. Since then, he’s moved into the broadcast booth and has done great work on both television and radio, but who was Boomer Esiason’s favorite receiver during his NFL career?

No player caught more touchdown passes thrown by Boomer Esiason during his career than Bengals wide receiver Eddie Brown. Brown and Esiason teamed for 39 touchdowns during their time together as teammates. Some of those were also very memorable, especially for Bengals fans. This is less than ten ahead of the player in second place in that category.

Boomer’s Bengals were a fun team to watch and he was a great player. The team also had some very good receivers around him, and they also deserve some of the credit for Boomer’s strong career numbers.

Technology

What to consider when looking for an iPhone repair expert

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In the world of mobile devices, iPhones are ahead of the race. Lots of people prefer to buy these devices over others due to many reasons. One reason is durability. Apple uses durable materials like aluminum for the body of the iPhone and Gorilla Glass for the screen.

However, it is still possible for your iPhone to break and for this reason, you will need the services of an iPhone repair expert. In this article, you can learn more about iPhone repair and what to expect from a trusted iPhone repair expert.

Considering that iPhones are expensive devices. you can’t always replace them with new sets when they get damaged. So the other option is to have your device fixed by an iPhone repair company. When it comes to iPhone repair, it’s important to look for certified professionals.

An experienced iPhone repair expert knows everything about Apple and its products. For this reason, it is important to seek out qualified professionals who understand how these devices work. Whether it’s water damage, a cracked screen, or a faulty battery, a qualified expert can replace all damaged parts in no time.

Since iPhones run on the iOS platform, there are special diagnostic tools and software that experts use for these devices. An experienced professional will use the right tools for diagnostic purposes and will be able to properly debug or analyze your device. This will make your iPhone run smoother due to faster processing speed.

Nowadays, if your iPhone stops working, you don’t have to take it to the store. In fact, many iPhone repair companies send experts to desired locations. These professionals bring their tool kits with original parts that match the specifications of your device. For example, if you own an iPhone 6s, they will bring parts designed for that particular model.

Instead of buying a new iPhone, you can also save money by having a complete refurbishment to improve the appearance and performance of your devices. If your iPhone’s dock connector is faulty or the toggle switch isn’t working, you can request a replacement as well. This is because most parts of the iPhone can be easily fixed or repaired. For this reason, you can repair your iPhone screen, replace the battery, or even remove the camera.

Other than the above, you should also consider the warranty. If any company does not offer a guarantee on the replaced parts, then you should consider another iPhone repair company. Plus, look for a two-year warranty. In this way, if your iPhone encounters the same problem before the end of the warranty period, you can contact the company again.

Home Kitchen

The 10 Most Commonly Damaged Fixtures During Residential Construction

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Construction projects are very complex. There are many construction workers, subcontractors, plumbers, and electricians working in different areas at the same time. This, combined with dust, debris, and heavy construction materials, often results in damage to expensive home finishes such as cabinets, countertops, doors, etc. Here is a list of the top ten accessories that tend to get damaged during the building process:

1) cabinets – In residential construction, cabinets are often one of the most expensive and easily damaged fixtures. According to NAHB’s New Construction Cost Breakdown*, cabinets cost an average of about $10,395 to install in a new home. They tend to be installed quite early in the construction process, so they can be easily damaged by stucco spraying, the impact of misplaced tool belts, and general carelessness by subcontractors. A great way to prevent damage to your cabinets is to use thick adhesive foam like Protecta-Foam to cover your cabinets. It’s easy to install and protects cabinets from splashes, dust, dirt, and sudden impacts.

2) doors – Just like cabinets, both interior and exterior doors can be quite expensive. On average, interior doors cost homeowners around $2,883, while exterior doors cost $2,150. Luxury homes often have large front doors that can cost upwards of $10,000. Doors are also installed early in the construction process, and with subcontractors and construction workers coming in and out, sometimes with heavy equipment in hand, dents and dents are a persistent problem. To prevent damage, use reinforced corrugated cardboard or special door protection such as Door Guard™. This will prevent dents and scratches and help builders deliver a truly new, quality product to homeowners.

3) Bathtubs/Showers – Bathtubs and shower trays are some of the most difficult fixtures to protect from damage in a home. Along with windows, they are the first item to be installed; very early in the process of building the bathroom. Bathtubs average around $4,346, but can be much more. Once the tub has been installed, subcontractors such as electricians, tile installers, and plumbers will work in and around the expensive tub. Many submarines actually do their job while standing inside the tub, and some construction workers even use it as a toilet! With so many people working in the area, damage can happen very easily. Coupled with a company policy that absolutely prohibits the use of the tub as a toilet, builders can use a spray tub protectant that dries to a rubbery consistency and peels off easily when the project is finished.

4) carpets – Most homes have extensive carpeting, which often shows dirt and debris easily and is more difficult to clean than other types of flooring. The average price of carpet for a home is around $8,363. Foot traffic can create dirt and dust from subcontractors and may end up requiring the builder to replace some carpeting or pick up the bill for expensive cleaning after the job is already complete. A great way to prevent carpet damage is to use carpet cling films. These clear films stick to carpet, but need to be replaced every thirty days to prevent adhesive transfer. Be sure to check the quality of the carpet film before you buy it – any film less than 3 mils is low quality and may not protect carpets adequately.

5) Laminate flooring – Homeowners love hardwood floors and they are very common in new residential construction. On average, hardwood floors cost $1,939 to install in a new home. Floors are subjected to many things that can result in damage, including foot traffic, heavy materials or machinery, dust, dirt, and general debris. It is absolutely critical to take steps to protect hardwood floors during construction. The first thing to consider is how long the floors have been in place. If they are newly installed and still healing or breathing, breathable protection is available. There are many different types of protection ranging from a light-duty protective film to recycled fabric and heavy-duty build plates.

6) door legs – Legs are often bumped and scratched during construction. Since they are installed very early in the process, every subcontractor that comes in with installation material or tools could inflict damage that results in the need for replacement or, at the very least, repair. Legs are usually around $148 for a house. Many different types of leg protection are reusable, so a single box of ten will last for several projects. There are many options ranging from plastic to cardboard to fabric.

7) Stairs – Similar to the problem with the carpets and hardwood floors, the stairs see a lot of foot traffic before the house is complete. Stairs for a typical home typically cost around $1,052 to build and install. Stairs are usually carpeted or hardwood. With construction workers and subcontractors going up and down to complete their work, the stairs really need to be covered to ensure they look their best when the homeowner moves in. There are several types of stair protection depending on whether the stairs are carpeted or wooden. While many general floor protection products can be used to protect stairs, only a few specialized types of surface protection will protect stairs without the need for tape that could damage paint.

8) thresholds – The thresholds of the doors get very dirty and scratched in a work. On average, thresholds cost around $213 per house. While that doesn’t sound like much, the threshold is the entrance to your home, and as such, homeowners want to make sure it looks perfect. There are several high quality 9 mils protection tapes on the market that do a great job of protecting sills at a cost effective price. If the house is being built in a sunny or hot area, it is important to take the time to invest in protection that has UV-protective qualities.

9) countertops – Countertops in a home are extremely important to the homeowner. Countertops, along with cabinets, are a significant cost of a kitchen remodel and must look perfect for the homeowner to be satisfied. At an average price of $5,141, it’s important to avoid damage or scratches that can occur from careless subcontractors or construction workers who leave behind a large, messy mess of glasses, cans, food, liquids, or other debris. Paint drips, mud and stucco splatters, etc. it can ruin an expensive countertop. There are two main types of countertop protection; film and adhesive bubble. If you decide to use film, be sure to invest in a high quality 3mil film. If heavy-duty protection is needed, the Tack Guard™ bubble is the way to go. It’s a thick sticky bubble that sticks to counters without leaving a residue. It looks professional and is a great digger for workers looking to place trash on the countertop.

10) Handrails and Railings – Handrails and handrails are often overlooked during construction. After they’re installed, they can be subject to paint and stucco splatter, dust, scratches from movement, and more. Handrails and banisters in an average home cost around $646. Investing in protection is a wise investment when considering the potential costs that damage could incur. An effective way to protect handrails is to use adhesive bubble wrap. Swiftwrap™ is a great handrail product because the adhesive sticks to itself instead of the handrail. This makes removal very easy and eliminates the possibility of adhesive transfer.

With the right protection, builders can protect these expensive fixtures and save time and money on replacement/repair costs. For more information on shielding materials, visit www.buildsitepro.com.

*Average material cost estimates are:

2011 NAHB New Construction Cost Breakdown

Digital Marketing

HTML 5 and CSS 3: the future of web design

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HTML 5 and CSS 3 are going to revolutionize the world of web design in the near future. In the near future, websites will be a combination of HTML 5 and CSS3. Business expectations of websites are increasing, so much so that companies want the website to function as efficient and effective sales/business representatives. This is why HTML 4 and earlier versions of CSS are proving to be inefficient. Let us know something about HTML 5 first and then CSS 3.

HTML5:

HTML 5 offers such encoding that facilitates better embedding of audio and video. It will also allow for a better user interface between websites. HTML generally represents all of the content on the website, including the header, titles, and content of the website. HTML 4 that featured an old coding style is now being replaced by HTML5. 1997 saw the release of HTML. In the early 90’s, websites only needed images and text content. HTML was the perfect coding language at the time. The world of the Internet and websites has undergone a sea of ​​changes since then. Companies now want the website to be interactive and rich in media. This is where the limitations of HTML 4 come into play and the implementation of HTML 5 begins.

CSS3:

CSS is the acronym for Cascading Style Sheets. Refers to the appearance of the content when a visitor visits the website. Fonts, colors, and background play a crucial role in the appearance of the website. CSS2, an earlier version of CSS3, was good for styling websites needed in the 1990s, but not now. CSS2’s restriction to a specific range of styles, fonts, and effects limits the use of CSS2. As mentioned above, today’s websites need to be made more attractive and interactive. CSS3 has been designed to provide the website designer with tools to make the website more visually appealing and incorporate it with more structurally complex elements.

Effect of the combination of HTML 5 and CSS 3:

  • The visual effects will become more attractive. With the help of HTML 5 and CSS 3, it is easier to code websites to have drop shadows and rounded corners.
  • Fonts can be customized.
  • The appearance of the tables can be improved by using better styles.
  • Designers count on Web Sockets. This allows for faster data transfer and online communications. Server updates can be obtained in real time.
  • HTML 5 and CSS 3 make new forms available to website designers. This makes it easy for designers to get native functionality. Designers need to do less general coding just because there is no need for scripting for validation.
  • The use of HTML 5 and CSS 3 allows better access to information. Emails can be stored and then viewed offline.
  • Coding with HTML 5 and CSS 3 allows for easy animation and transformation. JavaScript used to write simple animations can be written faster and this saves time.
  • The Geolocation facility can also be incorporated.
  • HTML5 and CSS3 allow Canvas to be incorporated into the website. Canvas is a native type of drawing functionality.

Web design with the help of HTML5 and CSS3 makes the designer independent from third party plugins. Typically, these plugins pertain to video, audio, or interactivity.