Month: October 2019

How did we get double glazing?

How did we get double glazing?

When did we first start installing double glazed windows? The birth of what we now call double glazing seems to have started with Scottish families residing in large Victorian houses. Back then, many homes would rely solely on the kitchen fire to keep warm but it was not enough to insulate large houses. These families were forced to look for other ways to fight draughty conditions and keep their large homes heated during winter. This thinking eventually made its way to the United States in the 1930s. Some credit the invention of double glazing to the American inventor C.D. Haven,…
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Creating a family-friendly decor

Creating a family-friendly decor

Just because you have kids does not mean you should abandon your personal style or throw out your fancy coffee table, unless it’s unsafe of course. Although it does require an eye for style to find a way to create a sophisticated space that’s also family-friendly. So, here are some tips to be inspired by for ideas for a child-proof interior. Frame Your Kid's Art Frame the best work of your children and to show them off with pride. This will help you keep them ‘forever works’ and you can see display them in fine, professional-looking frames, arranged in a…
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