Cheap Designer Clothes Retailer Expands Delivery Services to More Than 60 Countries Internationally

Online discount fashion retailer, GetTheLabel.com, has just expanded their delivery services to include more than 60 countries internationally. Featuring cheap designer clothes at up to 75 percent off retail pricing, the site had previously focused primarily on the UK market. With the recent international expansion, GetTheLabel.com now offers people throughout the world, including those located throughou women's coats online t the UK, Europe, Australia, North America, Asia and Africa, some of top designer clothing brands at affordable prices.

According to Paul Simpson, MD of Get The Label.com, "We are so pleased to now be able to offer customers across the globe massive savings on the most popular high street fashion and sports brands in the world. We strive to continuously provide the largest selection of top-quality designer clothing, footwear and accessories."

In today's economic climate, almost everyone is closely watching their budgets and looking for opportunities to save. However, no one should have to sacrifice their personal sense of style. Fortunately, people can find the brands they want for the prices they can afford at GetTheLabel.com.

Whether a person is interested in finding the hottest high street fashion or the perfect clothing for back-to-school, GetTheLabel.com features thousands of products online, with more being added weekly.

The online fashion retailer offers clothing, footwear and accessories for men, women and children, all with great discounts. Currently, customers can select from the company's wide range of designer brands, including Adidas, Nike, Voi Jeans, UGG Australia, Fred Perry, Henleys, Converse, Firetrap, Lipsy, Rare, Reebok, Bench, Nanny State, Only, French Connection, Levi's, Roxy, Sonneti, Duck and Cover and many more.

GetTheLabel.com offers a complete secure online shopping experience. If customers are unhappy with their purchase for any reason, they can return it within 21 days for a full refund or exchange.

For more information, or to shop the site's large selection of cheap designer brands, visit http://www.GetTheLabel.com

About Getthelabel.com:

Getthelabel.com is a leading online fashion store and mail order catalogue offering significant savings on branded sportswear, leisurewear and footwear for all the family. Getthelabel.com is fast becoming a household name amongst brand lovers, offering a host of brands including Penguin, Nike, Voi Jeans, Henleys, Gio Goi, Bench, Fred Perry, Firetrap, Lipsy, UGG Australia and ClubL.

Gildan G800 DryBlend? 5.6 oz. 50/50 T-Shirt - 15% Discount - No Minimum

Gildan G800 DryBlend? 5.6 oz. 50/50 T-Shirt, regularly priced at $5.76 is now on sale for $4.89 with no minimum from 9/01/12 thru 9/8 at Crooked Brook.

The G800 is made of 50% preshrunk cotton, 50% polyester; DryBlend? fabric that wicks moisture away from the body, double-needle stitching throughout, taped shoulder-to-shoulder, and a seamless collar.

50/50 T-shirts are built to stand up to a rigorous workload and colors stay brilliant through multiple washings. It is available in sizes S to 5XL, the G800 comes in 35 color choices plus long-sleeve, pocket and youth options.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL
About T-Shirts

The t-shirt evolved from undergarments used in the 19th century, through cutting the one-piece "union suit" underwear into separate top and bottom garments, with the top long enough to tuck under the waistband of the bottoms. By the Great Depression, the t-shirt was often the default garment to be worn when doing farm or ranch chores, as well as other times when modesty called for a torso covering but conditions called for lightweight fabrics.

T-shirts, with and without buttons, were adopted by miners and stevedores during the late 19th century as a convenient covering for hot environments.

T-shirts, as a slip-on garment without buttons, originally became popular in the United States when they were issued by the U.S. Navy during or following the Spanish American War. These were a crew-necked, short-sleeved, white cotton undershirt to be worn under a uniform. It became common for sailors and Marines in work parties, the early submarines, and tropical climates to remove their uniform "jacket", wearing (and soiling) only the undershirt.

Named the t-shirt due to the shape of the garment's outline, it soon became popular as a bottom layer of clothing for workers in various industries, including agriculture. The t-shirt was easily fitted, easily cleaned, were made in various colors and patterns and inexpensive, and for this reason it became the shirt of choice for young boys.

Basic t-shirts are staples in the promotional products industry and it is important that vendors understand their client's budget and needs right from the start. A vendor's presentation should always include at least three levels of basic t-shirts so customers can see and feel the differences. 50/50 T-shirts are a great value; their low price and durability from the blend of cotton and polyester make them a customer favorite. However, 100% cotton t-shirts offer the softness and comfort many customers want for their promotional pieces. When looking for a substantial and ultra soft t-shirt, 100% ringspun cotton t-shirts are the way to go.

Although the most popular method of printing t-shirts is screen printing, Crooked Brook t-shirts are printed using Direct To Garment Printing (DTG) which is the process of using inkjet printers to print an image directly onto t-shirts without the use of screens like with screen printing, which requires a lot of setup e.g., creating screens for each color. In addition, DTG printing uses eco-friendly, water soluble ink, unlike some screen printing methods that layer Plastisol (a suspension of PVC particles in a plasticizer) on top of the t-shirt. The only requirement for DTG printing is for the image to be high resolution, resulting in photograph quality printing with no setup fee or minimums for custom t-shirts.

About Crooked Brook

Crooked Brook is a unit of the atelier division of an art studio that offers full service apparel design, pattern making, sample making, private-label small lot production, direct-to garment printing and embroidery. Since 1989, they've built a strong reputation of providing top-notch apparel designs, patterns, fit and production samples for many brand name catalogs and retailers, as well as wardrobe and costumes for movies, television and theater.

All Crooked Brook branded garments and accessories are proudly made to order in the U.S.A.

In addition women's coats , Crooked Brook offers:

Chef knives, custom and made to order men's and women's chef coats, casino, spa, resort, hotel, chef and restaurant uniforms as well as alumni chef jackets for the Culinary Institute of America. Custom and made to order men's and women's embroidered lab jackets, uniforms and scrubs for nursing, medical, dental, scientific, engineering, technology & healthcare professionals.

Custom and made to order apparel and accessories for men, women and children, including but not limited to: suits, shirts, Hawaiian shirts, pants, vests, dresses, skirts, gowns, jeans, boxer shorts, martial arts and yoga outfits.

Sewing buttons and fabric by the yard: Ripstop, Organic Cotton Twill, Gabardine, Seersucker, Denim and Supima? Gabardine.

Promotional products, items, decorated apparel and accessories, such as; jackets, hats, fleece jackets, polo shirts, fleece blankets, sweatshirt blankets, shirts, hoodies, golf shirts, t-shirts, tote bags, sweatshirts and aprons that can be customized with the following apparel decorating methods:

Embroidery
Embroidered Patches
Tackle Twill
Appliqué
Direct to Garment Printing (DTG)
Sublimation

With a design studio in New York City, (the fashion and gastronomic capital of the world) and a production facility in Utica, New York, they've garnered international brand name recognition as the maker of the "World's Highest Quality Chef Jackets?".

Crooked Brook ships worldwide. Hours of operations are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST, seven days a week. Reach them at (315) 733-1992 to learn more.

SunGrubbies.com Continues Support in the Battle against Breast Cancer

Each year nearly 200,000 women will be diagnosed with this dreaded disease and more than 40,000 will die. Breast cancer is not selective in whom it strikes. Women of all ages and ethnic backgrounds are affected; even men.

SunGrubbies.com feels strongly about the LLBC mission and will donate five dollars from every purchase of their Breast Cancer Hat or Breast Cancer Visor to LBBC. These great hats are perfect for participating in breast cancer walks to find a cure.

Radiation therapy is one treatment prescribed for breast cancer. It is extremely important to protect skin that has been exposed to radiation therapy from the sun. SunGrubbies.com is pleased to carry Radx, a sunscreen that was developed especially for people undergoing radiation procedures. Radiation burns and irritates skin and these treatments can leave skin very sensitive for up to three years. Skin may even remains vulnerable after treatments have been concluded. Radx helps to heal the redness, irritation and burning. In addition, it relieves pain and replenishing moisture to damaged skin.

While breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer in women, skin cancer ranks number one with both men and women.

For those participating in Breast Cancer Walks, it is important to remember to protect skin from excessive sun exposure. Sun protection should be a daily regimen, so remember these tips before heading out:

•     Protect your head, ears and necks by wearing a wide brim hat of at least three inches.

•    &n women's coats online bsp;Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen that will protect against both types of ultraviolet rays. Remember to apply twenty minutes before going outside and to reapply every few hours. This is especially important because of perspiration.
•     Cover up by wearing clothes that have been rated sun protective (UPF) or have a tight weave. A simple test is to hold an item up to the light. If the light comes through, then so will UV rays.
•     Sun umbrellas will provide portable shade. It will protect rain or shine.

Visit http://www.sungrubbies.com to find the Breast Cancer Hat and the Breast Cancer Visor. The site also has a Pretty in Pink section of fashionable sun protection products as well as UV tips and facts for safety under the sun.

The goal of SunGrubbies.com is to help people enjoy a lifetime of good health by offering sun protective products of the highest quality and reliability at affordable prices. They have been in business for over 14 years and all of their products have been laboratory tested for sun protective effectiveness. Many items are recommended and approved by The Skin Cancer Foundation and the Melanoma International Foundation.

Every purchase is 100 percent guaranteed for satisfaction.

Consumers Taught to Avoid Holiday Credit Card Debt

RoadFish.com men's lifestyle and finance magazine today issued their statement regarding the recent urging of holiday shoppers to carefully monitor spending with the use of a budget and cash to avoid an overly costly holiday season. RoadFish.com commends Fox Business for its recently published article that encourages consumers to carefully monitor their holiday spending and avoiding contributing to credit card debt in the process.

Donna Fuscaldo of Fox Business reported that many consumers each holiday season overspend on expenses like gifts, attire, and decorations. Senior Director of Financial Education at Visa, Jason Alderman, is quoted in this article as saying, "The holidays is a very expensive time and there's a tendency for people to put it on a credit card and carry the balance over into subsequent months. Buying that fruit cake and still paying interest on it for six months, is that really worth it?"

RoadFish.com admits that it is very tempting to put holiday expenses on a credit card but that it's just not worth the debt later in the year. RoadFish.com's Senior staff writer is quoted as saying, "I think that when it comes to gift-giving, often times consumers get caught up in wanting to treat their friends and family to great gifts. It's a nice sentiment, but it can come at the expense of credit card overload. If people don't have the money now to pay for gifts and other holiday expenses such as travel, it's common to reach for the old credit card. But who wants to deal with a huge credit card bill first thing in the New Year? Not to mention a hit to the credit report if any of those bills become past due, or the cards become maxed out."

The above-mentioned article recommends that shoppers create a holiday budget as a guiding force to keep them on track with spending. Visa's Jason Alderman reportedly advises that families spend no more than 1.5% of their total income on holiday expenses. Alderman is quoted as saying, "After you come up with a real budget, you then have to figure out where the money will come from. Can you start saving now? Do you have the ability to work extra hours? What can you cut back expense wise?"

Roa women's jackets dFish.com's favorite personal finance tool is a budget. RoadFish.com's Senior staff writer is quoted as saying, "I believe that personal budgets are one of the most helpful tools in one's financial spectrum. A budget will tell a consumer how much has been spent, where, how much is left, and can pinpoint the exact areas that can be trimmed down in terms of cost. Budgets have a way of shining a spotlight on trouble areas with money, and I think the holidays can easily fall into a troublesome time if people are spending more than they're earning. I think Fox Business is spot on in advising consumers to create budgets early to control spending, and make them aware of where their money is going."

Fox Business also recommends using cash to pay for holiday items since studies have shown that consumers are likely to spend more money when using a credit card as opposed to paying with cash. Fuscaldo's article suggests shopping early to take advantage of bargains, and not having to pay last-minute shipping and other costs associated with eleventh-hour gift purchases.

About RoadFish.com
RoadFish.com lifestyle and finance magazine is an online men's magazine that features articles about travel, women, online dating services, and men's luxury items. RoadFish.com is targeted towards male readers in their 30's and 40's who already achieved lofty goals in life and are passionate about striving towards a new personal or professional goal for themselves. RoadFish.com lifestyle and finance magazine features stories on fine clothing and designer watches, trendy vacations, hot chicks, and financial articles about personal finance and credit management. RoadFish.com is owned and operated by Purpose Inc.

Rediscover, Resell and Revamp Your Closet with Forewillow.com

Launching Thursday, November 15, Forewillow.com connects trendsetters with trend sellers. Many of today's college students and young professionals have clothes and accessories they've worn, but not worn out. Redefining what it means for Millennials to snag clothes from a friend's closet, Forewillow makes it easy to buy and sell bundles of clothes with girls of a similar size and like-minded style.

"Some days, no matter how many outfits are in your closet, it just feels like you have nothing to wear. College is stressful enough. Getting dressed shouldn't be," explained Forewillow founder, Christina Moser. "Forewillow makes wardrobe upgrades a lot easier and affordable – perfect for today's fashion-conscious girl on a budget."

Fashion knows no boundaries, and thanks to Forewillow, closets aren't limited by geography either. By searching Forewillow, shoppers can discover and chat with girls who share their fashion tastes. From there, it's easy to buy or sell bundles of clothes and accessories with fashion-forward friends who live across town or across the country.

"This idea of 'recommerce' is becoming increasingly popular; however, the new crop of sites mostly focus on designer items with high price points. That's not us. Instead of spending hours at thrift stores or searching eBay, we want young women to hop onto Forewillow, where it's easy and quick to discover good deals on today's top trends," explained Moser.

Today's shoppers have a higher wardrobe turnover, but this one-and-done mentality can get expensive. By mixing-and-matching Forewillow finds with existing wardrobe staples, girls get a steady stream of new outfits. It's simple: Wear something a couple times and create a bundle to sell on Forewillow. Each time shoppers sell a bundle, they earn pins, which can be used to snag new bundles of clothes from other people's closets. (Plus, shoppers can always purchase more pins if they see a must-have, but are not ready to part women's jackets with their own clothes quite yet!) All bundles are shipped via free medium flat-rate USPS boxes, available at USPS.com. On Forewillow.com, sellers can get their shipping labels (paid by the bundle recipient) and schedule pick-ups.

Based in Columbus, OH, Forewillow hopes to continue the city's strong tradition in fashion retailing, following in the steps of other Columbus-based brands, including The Limited, Express, Abercrombie & Fitch and Victoria's Secret.

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About Forewillow
Forewillow (http://www.forewillow.com) is the virtual retail destination connecting trendsetters with trend sellers. A bootstrapped startup, the company was founded by Christina Moser, who draws on nearly a decade of fashion and retail experience. Based in Columbus, OH, Forewillow hopes to continue the city's strong tradition in fashion retailing, following in the steps of other Columbus-based brands, including The Limited, Express, Abercrombie & Fitch and Victoria's Secret. To learn more, or start browsing bundles of clothes, visit http://www.forewillow.com.

How to Put Gold Leaf on Anything

There are several types of metal leaf that are used for gilding, gold is simply the most well known. It can be purchased as pure genuine gold leaf, which is the most expensive and it is often tied to the market price of gold. There is also an imitation or composition gold leaf that is a copper/zinc blend that looks exactly like gold but is still a real metal leaf. Additionally, there is pure silver leaf, copper leaf and variegated composition leaf which has a mix of metals in a fantastic array of patterns and colors, including as red, green and blue. I used a variegated silver/copper leaf in a framed fretwork project to simulate fire on the letters of the word "fire". So there are a lot of metal finishes to choose from than simply gold.

Gold leaf traditionally comes in books of 25 leaves, with each leaf being approximately 3" square and separated by sheets of tissue. The variegated variety comes in 5" sheets and is also separated by tissue sheets, as do some brands of composition leaf. It is less than a micrometer thick (typically about 100 nm). Being extremely thin, it cannot be touched or handled and must be applied directly from the book. It is so delicate that a puff of air can crumpled the leaf, so either hold your breath periodically while placing a piece of leaf on your project, or wear a pollen mask to divert the air flow.

Genuine gold leaf with a karat rating of 22kt or higher does not require sealing. However, a protective coat of sealer is strongly suggested to insure the durability of the leaf, particularly in high traffic areas or for heavy-use objects and furniture. Imitation gold, silver and copper leaf must be sealed or they will tarnish. Sealer is available in gloss and satin finishes and may be applied by brush or spray, depending on the brand.

Other than the care which must be used in handling the fragile metal leaf, theres really nothing difficult about it. You need only a minimum of tools, a 1" varnish brush for applying the "size"; a soft 2" brush for pouncing the leaf to adhere it; and a cotton ball for burnishing it when finished.

The surface to be gilded must be perfectly smooth and non-porous. If necessary, lightly sand the surface with 220 grit sandpaper to remove any blemishes, since any irregularities, even brush marks, will show through the thin gold leaf. Remove the sanding dust with a tack cloth.
If the surface is porous, it must be given several coats of flat paint or shellac, or you can use a primer-sealer that has been specially formulated for gilding. This base color is also referred to as the 'Bole' color. Traditionally, bole was made from clay, but today paint is typically substituted women's jackets . Ochre, gray or red boles are traditionally used as fault hiding bases or as color enhancing undertones. Your choice of bole or paint color will affect the overall appearance of the finished product, but traditionally, red-brown bole is used as a base for gold and black bole for silver.

Before applying transfer gilding, make sure that the surface has been coated with "size" which is usually a thin brownish red adhesive when using gold as the leaf. Size refers to the adhesive used to adhere the leaf to a surface. Apply carefully and evenly, working the size to an even film as much as possible and avoiding visible brush strokes and making sure no spots are missed. Do not cover the whole item at once, but work in sections if the object is large.

You can use low-tack painters tape to keep the size off of any areas that you do not want to gild.

The most important phase in achieving a professional looking gilt surface is determining the right degree of tackiness of the size to ensure that the gold adheres properly to the surface. As your 'size' dries it naturally goes from a wet to a dry state. The proper time to apply your leaf is when the 'size' is not wet but 'tacky', just before it dries completely. Different brands have different tack times, so follow the manufacturers' instructions.

While it is drying, the object should be protected from dust and lint. The drying test can made by touching the size in an out of the way place with your knuckle. When it sticks to the surface very slightly, the sized surface is ready to be gilded.

Placing a book of leaf in your hand, carefully fold back the tissue paper to expose the gold leaf. Position the sheet above where you want to put it and lightly lay the leaf onto the sized area and then carefully 'roll' out the leaf. The leaf will pull away from the tissue as soon as it touches the tacky varnished surface Hold firmly and carefully and slowly let the leaf attach to the surface.

After the leaf is laid on, cover the placed leaf with a piece of tissue paper, and press it down lightly with your finger, and then pounce the leaf into the size with a soft brush, to ensure complete adhesion. Use the brush to crowd the leaf into any crevices or hollows or grooves in the surface, but do it lightly. Repeat this procedure until the required area is covered, but remember that each piece of gold leaf is lapped just slightly with the previous piece has you go along.

Touch up any areas that are missing leaf due to lack of sufficient sizing or from leafed areas that may have torn away during burnishing. Any skips can be patched with scraps of gold picked up with a damp toothpick. Avoid crumbling the leaf.

After you project is completed, the leaf is finally burnished with a cotton ball by rubbing it briskly without pressure. If the gilded surface will be subjected to wear, it should sealed with a clear protective coating as mentioned above.

Gilding with gold leaf can be easy if you work carefully, and the results are strikingly beautiful.

Dog Paintings Versus Real Pet Dogs

Many generations have passed but portraits of favorite dogs have been honored in the sturdy walls of many an English drawing room.

But this time, we get to see the paintings of the pedigreed pets hung usually in New York living room walls while their real life counterparts are sighted strolling through the paths of Central Park and other places.

Portraits of pet dogs be they beribboned or with leather collars, at a playful stance or at a restful mode, there is no erasing the fact that these canvases have become so in demand thanks to the popularity of English style interior along with the longstanding devotion of people to the animals known as man's best friend.

The Englishman's dog has always been close to his heart and has often taken pride of a place over family portraits. Pictures described as hunting, shooting and racing canine portraits always sell since 1961, when the auction house started the sale of these.

A portrait showcasing a Newfoundland which was a white and black dog was sold by the prolific painter for a record breaking price to a man who was so much into art pieces with sporting orientations.

As you behold paintings from the 18th and mostly 19th centuries, you can easily feel that you have been transported to another era or place in time.

Not many are aware that those who aspire for activities well beyond their social range like hunting, or perhaps shooting with jackets, hounds and horses that are the ones who are fond of these art pieces.

Believing that there are tons of dog painting lovers out there, an antiques dealer and interior designer opened her own little art shop in the Manhattan district. And what you can expect from the blue and white walls of this shop are a few horse and cow portraits but many dog paintings.

Art collections is divided by two kinds of people. The first would be those who wants to get the painting to complement its real life counterpart.

Second would be the type of people who have a firm grasp on the kind of breed and is entitled to become extremely picky about the painting, wanting to see if it is correct anatomically. Sometimes, people prefer having dogs in paintings instead of live barking ones.

Taking these dogs out for a walk or for a feast is no longer needed. Having bought his first two dog portraits in London, an interior designer and dog lover regretted it then believing it to be nonsensical but with it now becoming difficult to find collectors' items which are also expensive, he has changed his mind.

Now, he has a proud array of these canine dogs some hanging in taffeta bows at his Manhattan homes all 75 of these masterpieces.

Similar to the fashio women's jackets ns in some real dogs on a constant change, many thing that some dog breeds are more in demand than others, despite dealers stating that the painting quality and name of the artist dictate the price entirely.

Back then, it would only be Cavalier King Charles Spaniel portraits being in demand but now, there is an influx of people asking for ones with Scotties, Cairns and even West Highland Terriers. Through a portrait of your German Shepherd, you can get to sit with him as long as you like.

A dealer of dog paintings states that the years between 1850 and 1920 saw the heyday of dog paintings and he did so as he stayed in his small one bedroom space in Manhattan which also serves as his office.

He remembers how so many people looking for King Charles spaniels, Chinese shar peis as well as portraits of terriers flooded him for a while. But he was flooded by requests for paintings of doberman pinschers, about 10 of them.

When asked if he has ever held a Doberman painting, he answers that this breed got developed only during the late 1880s and are such a recent breed so this is why there are practically no good paintings of them.

Periodically, this artist spearheads special auctions of sporting themed paintings. Most of the bidders have done their designs based on the look of a famous fashion designer while those who hunt and race, are with country homes.

A lady who served a huge network as female advertising account executive decided to get herself a nice Spaniel painting upon gazing at an alluring black and white photograph of a dog.

To match the painting, she spent her waiting time by buying an actual spaniel, with a ruby red coat.

The painting turned out to be a black and tan King Charles breed leaving her with unmatched canines but she still kept both after waiting for the portrait to arrive after three months.

Why Should You Use An Independent Marine Surveyor?

So you believe that you have found the ideal yacht of your dreams?

The next point to decide is whether you need to have a marine survey?

Well unless your Insurer requires to see a recent independent survey then the decision remains with you.

Do you have to spend your well earned savings on a yacht survey report when the current owner states that it has been serviced regardless of expense. Often you hear it stated "This sailing yacht is so well looked after that it spends seven months of every year out of the water".

If the current owner or broker claims that this sailing yacht has had hardly any use over the last few years I would be very worried.The above statements start to ring many alarm bells in my mind.

The plain truth is that the majority of power boats are very rarely maintained properly. This is particularly true when they are not regularly sailed. Lack of use is the worst possible thing that you can do to the engine and running gear. Where a yacht has had hardly any use over the last few seasons, this simply means that this boat has had no care and attention and therefore lacks the required maintenance.

A boat with little maintenance will almost certainly go wrong when you first start to use her. If the broker or owner have a survey report but it is not up to date what has occured to the yacht since the report was commissioned? It could well have been crashed, sunk or all manner of things could have arisen, so rely on an out of date report at your own risk.

So how do you choose a marine surveyor? You should find out what experience this surveyor has in yacht repairs,maintenance and ownership? Is he a qualified marine engineer and how long has he been working with yachts of this size and type?

There are some boat surveyors who have come into this profession following retirement and if this is the case
you should ask them how long they have been in practice and what did they use to do previously.

Ask your selected surveyor if he will be able to let you have a comprehensive examination on the condition of the Engine/s and the related equipment and machinery?

Many will be unable simply
because they are not Marine Engineers and so you will not be having a total boat survey no matter what you are told.

Now what is it that a top surveyor should be looking for in a boat? Ok we will assume for
our purpose that the v fashion coats essel in question is out of the water, standing chocked up in the boat yard, and is made from GRP. Firstly examine the deck and check for any sign of damage such as scratches,stress cracks,filler and repairs? Has it been repainted and if so why?

A yacht under 10 years of age should not have required to be painted and if so it could be to hide evidence of impact damage.

If there are indentations in the surface this could occur because the rigging is far to
rigid and the resulting strain has pulled the topsides in.

Below the water line many people are concerned about Osmosis.

The simple
truth is that any material left for long periods under water will suffer from some sort of degradation, steel rusts, wood rots GRP can suffer from Osmosis. GRP is fine glass strands which are spun into matting and then impregnated with a resin which when hardened forms your moulded hull.

The colour of a sailing yacht is contained with in the pigment which is applied to the Gel coat. This pigment is often white but can in fact be any colour.

So what is it that can go wrong with this strong material?

Water may overtime pass through the outer pigment and then pass into the glass tubes which then react with the chemicals and blisters start to form.

Usually osmosis begins to form a rash and then over a period of time they become much larger. I have seen them as large as 2 pound coins.

If you gently use a stanley knife to burst the outer skin the liquid inside smells sour.

You can also come across Wicking which is when the strands of glass fibre stick out from the hull of the boat and the strands of glass are exposed to the water.

In cases of Wicking water may be drawn into the individual fibres of the glass fibre matting by capillary action therby commencing the process of Osmosis.

Having a survey may be a very good value investment as it may save a lot of expense by revealing any serious problems.

A No Wax Floor Can Save Money and the Environment

Before the days of no wax flooring, many of us remember the days when waxing the tile floor was a weekly chore, often done drudgingly on your hands and knees. The job of waxing was made easier by the introduction of floor waxes that could be applied with mop. Keeping the floor looking waxed was made still easier with the introduction of cleaning products that cleaned and waxed in one step using nothing but a sponge mop.

Since the advent of vinyl tile and vinyl sheet flooring with a no wax wear layer on the top, the need to apply a floor wax product has been greatly reduced. Many pre finished wood flooring products feature a no wax finish that requires far less in the way care than traditional wood flooring.

Early floor wax fashion coats online products required multiple steps in order to attain a good result. The floor surface first needed a thorough cleaning that included removing any and all hair and dust. Left on the floor, hair, dust and other dirt particles end up embedded in the wax, spoiling the appearance of your freshly waxed floor. After the floor was dry and clean, a wax product needed to be applied. Many floor wax products needed to be buffed, in order to complete the job and if your household did not own any type of floor care machine like a buffer, the job was usually done by hand.

Wood flooring posed a particularly trying task since wood floor finishes required wax products that could not be used on vinyl flooring, linoleum or other types of flooring. Buffing was almost always needed to seal the wax and attain the desired shine.

So in addition to the job of regularly waxing a hard flooring surface you needed to purchase wax, an appropriate applicator and perhaps even a buffer. With regular waxing also came the job occasionally having to remove the old wax. Multiple layers of certain floor wax products would sometimes tend to dull the appearance of the floor and in some cases the wax would yellow or discolor over time. Removing the old wax layers often involved the use of harsh chemicals to remove or strip the old wax. The floor would then have to be thoroughly cleaned to remove traces of the stripping chemical before a fresh coat of wax could be applied.

Today consumers and homeowners have a much wider variety flooring options that incorporate finishes that do not require waxing. Always look into using a no wax flooring material the next time you replace your flooring or if you are building a new home.

Think of the chemicals that are introduced into your home and the alternative of no wax flooring starts to make sense. All chemicals give off odors that can be not only unpleasant but potentially hazardous to your health. As with any household cleaning product, you must be mindful of safely storing these chemicals, take proper precautions while you are using them and safely disposing of the empty containers. If you factor in the environmental impact that comes with manufacturing traditional floor care products, the choice of using more environmentally friendly floor care products or no wax flooring starts to make sense.

There are an increasingly greater number of green products available to consumers that are safer to use and store. Since many of these green floor care products are friendlier to the environment disposing of waste water containing these products reduces the negative impact on things like water quality. Going green in your home can have a tremendous impact on reducing indoor air pollution and reducing the number of potentially hazardous chemicals that you, your family and your pets are exposed to.

Why Collect Old Fishing Lures?

Old fishing lures have timeless appeal. They take one back to a simpler time, where small craft product production was the norm. Innovation, variety and nostalgia make this hobby rewarding.

If you are a fisherman who has come across and old tackle box full of lures, you know the magic that comes from collecting old vintage fishing lures and tackle. Although the old lures may be dusty, even a little rusted, they are artifacts of a simpler time in America.

Innovation Of The Small-Scale Entrepreneur

During the golden age of fishing tackle, the late 20th century, small lure manufacturers dominated the industry. The few national brands that did exist were not really mass-marketed in the sense that we know today. Most lures were regional contraptions, made in some hardy soul's garage or basement.

Without having to please mass-market discount stores, the small lure maker could truly innovate. Strange and quirky designs made their way onto shelves of hardware stores and tackle shops.

Heavy Lures Were The Norm

Most antique lures are large - huge, in fact by today's standards. They were designed to be cast with the crude level-wind reels and stiff rods of the time, and were generally heavy, and ran in shallow water, or were fished topwater.

It was not until the advent of modern lines and backlash-free reels that the smaller lures we know today began to dominate.

Lures To Look Out For

When going through the old tackle box, look for wooden plugs with these names stenciled on them: Heddon, Arbogast, South Bend and Creek Chub.

Although you'll find lures by th women's coats ese companies produced now, look for older, larger wood models. Lures with the original box and paperwork are considered more valuable to collectors.

Lure Materials

Old fishing plugs are made from a variety of woods, including red and white cedar, basswood and balsa, although most any hardwood could be used.

Hook technology was not as advanced as today, and you'll most likely find rust on the hooks of older lures, unless they were kept dry.

Paint And Finish

Most vintage lures were painted with a combination of colored lacquer, followed by a coat of clear. One of the most enjoyable aspects of collecting the older lures is the variety and ingenuity of the paint patters.

Old plugs might have intricate airbrushed scale and color patterns, applied by expert craftsmen. While still attractive, this old finish probably would not survive being used regularly, so it's better not the use these lures, but keep them for enjoyment off the water.

Revolution In Tackle Industry

In the 1970's we saw the explosion of fishing from a cottage industry to a full-blown mass market. Bass tournaments, large catalog houses and mass market retailers have made lure manufacturing strictly a made-overseas proposition.

With the advent of the Internet, some small batch lure companies can get enough of a market to survive.

Modern Lures Aren't As Much Fun

Although modern lures have better paint, sharper hooks and run truer in the water, they lack to romance of their older counterparts.

No mass-produced product can equal the mystique and nostalgia of the small-batch, custom made lures of the mid-to-late 20th Century.

These lures will always be popular with collectors, and are steadily increasing in value as the years go by.

I hope this article helps everyone understand the magic of antique lure collecting, a hobby that has fascinated anglers for many years.

A No Wax Floor Can Save Money and the Environment

Before the days of no wax flooring, many of us remember the days when waxing the tile floor was a weekly chore, often done drudgingly on your hands and knees. The job of waxing was made easier by the introduction of floor waxes that could be applied with mop. Keeping the floor looking waxed was made still easier with the introduction of cleaning products that cleaned and waxed in one step using nothing but a sponge mop.

Since the advent of vinyl tile and vinyl sheet flooring with a no wax wear layer on the top, the need to apply a floor wax product has been greatly reduced. Many pre finished wood flooring products feature a no wax finish that requires far less in the way care than traditional wood flooring.

Early floor wax fashion coats online products required multiple steps in order to attain a good result. The floor surface first needed a thorough cleaning that included removing any and all hair and dust. Left on the floor, hair, dust and other dirt particles end up embedded in the wax, spoiling the appearance of your freshly waxed floor. After the floor was dry and clean, a wax product needed to be applied. Many floor wax products needed to be buffed, in order to complete the job and if your household did not own any type of floor care machine like a buffer, the job was usually done by hand.

Wood flooring posed a particularly trying task since wood floor finishes required wax products that could not be used on vinyl flooring, linoleum or other types of flooring. Buffing was almost always needed to seal the wax and attain the desired shine.

So in addition to the job of regularly waxing a hard flooring surface you needed to purchase wax, an appropriate applicator and perhaps even a buffer. With regular waxing also came the job occasionally having to remove the old wax. Multiple layers of certain floor wax products would sometimes tend to dull the appearance of the floor and in some cases the wax would yellow or discolor over time. Removing the old wax layers often involved the use of harsh chemicals to remove or strip the old wax. The floor would then have to be thoroughly cleaned to remove traces of the stripping chemical before a fresh coat of wax could be applied.

Today consumers and homeowners have a much wider variety flooring options that incorporate finishes that do not require waxing. Always look into using a no wax flooring material the next time you replace your flooring or if you are building a new home.

Think of the chemicals that are introduced into your home and the alternative of no wax flooring starts to make sense. All chemicals give off odors that can be not only unpleasant but potentially hazardous to your health. As with any household cleaning product, you must be mindful of safely storing these chemicals, take proper precautions while you are using them and safely disposing of the empty containers. If you factor in the environmental impact that comes with manufacturing traditional floor care products, the choice of using more environmentally friendly floor care products or no wax flooring starts to make sense.

There are an increasingly greater number of green products available to consumers that are safer to use and store. Since many of these green floor care products are friendlier to the environment disposing of waste water containing these products reduces the negative impact on things like water quality. Going green in your home can have a tremendous impact on reducing indoor air pollution and reducing the number of potentially hazardous chemicals that you, your family and your pets are exposed to.

2 Things You Must Know About Fly Fishing

The popularity of fly fishing has been a hobby that a lot of people like it very much and it is growing day by day. Anyone can now participate in fly fishing sports irrespective of their abilities or other differences, which is why now there are so many fly fishing lovers. You should be able to understand the techniques as well as equipment required. Followings are 2 things you must know to be successful in fly fishing.

A) Fly Fishing Basics

To improve your fly fishing skill, you must first go for the proper Fly fishing basics course. Once you have the basic skill, you should be able to catch fish easily at every place.

One of the fly fishing basic skill that the course will teach you is the reel and rod. The rod used by fly fishers is different from regular rods. They are thinner and taller and each rod is an assured weight. A four or five weight rod is used to catch pan size and trout fish. Rods has a lot of size, vary from small to large rods. The large rods usually use in ocean fishing. By selecting the rods correctly, it will make your fishing easily.

Another fly fishing basic is the reel, the reel type is no the same from the normal one. It's something that you should inquire about at every fly fishing store in order to understand.

Other Fly Fishing Basics

Next, is the fishing line, it is also completely different from normal one. The fly fishing line is totally visible and is much larger in diameter. Some fly lines will float on water and others are made to sink in water. A tippet (a monofilament line) is tied at the end of the fly line. This is what really does the fishing. It is about six feet long and the lure is tied to the end of the fly line. In this way, the fish is not able to see the fly line. In actual fly fishing, we use artificial flies in place of large heavy lures.

Usually, the lure used for fly fishing isn't a true lure.

B) Fishing Flies: Many Varieties and Widely Available

For beginners knowing the type of flies and during what part of the year they can be productive is of great importance in succeeding with fly fishing. The fly fishing come in many Varieties models and is available in many of the fishing shops.

Types of Flies and When to Use its

Do you know fish are not stupid? At least, not for the bigger ones, if not they will not grow to such huge sizes by being dumb. The large fish, usually know that a nymph floating on the surface is out of place, the dry flies are usually to intend to emulate bugs normally found on the surface while nymphs are supposed to look like hard shell bugs and are typically fished near the bottom with little bit or no movement to the fly. For the adult flies, in general should not be around in the early spring. For the Wet flies, there are fished just under the surface, imitating emerging bugs under the surface with twitching of the line making them more attractive to those hungry fishes.

It is however necessary to be able to relate the fishes to the flies as well as the type of water (freshwater or saltwater) that you will be fishing in. Most flies are one of a kind and form the most important items of the fishing equipment, and you will surely need to take extra care of the files after having purchased the files because it is essential not to get your fly fishing flies crush or entangled, them accidentally due to their fragile nature and delicate.

It is thus essential for the fishers to keep the flies safely stored in suitable fly boxes, which must be kept absolutely dry after every use. In order to dry the fly box, you should try and air-dry which will prevent the flies from losing their shape, or hooks becoming corroded. Since the flies have practically lightness they can simply be crushed, mean you need to prepare more spare flies. It is also important that you experiment with the files as well as practice movement of the fly so that you get adept at handling the files.

Another skill knows how to tie the flies is also an art in itself, and you will probably be most acquainted with the Woolly Bugger as well as the Frankenstein fly, and all of the other millions of exotic fly available on the market today. Fishers will most probably be most well familiar with the Woolly Bugger, which is useful in almost all the situations, and is relatively easy to tie as well. Even though you may not get the tying right the first time, with effort, you will ultimately get there and with luck, your Frankenstein Fly will help you even to catch a large sized fish.

Experience greater pleasure

Above are just a 2 things you must know for fly fishing. By study, unders fashion jackets tanding and knowing the fly fish basic and different type of files use, it will certainly help you catch more fish. Many fly fishing knowledge and basics skill can be achieved thru practicing fishing and learn thru experience. Going for a fly fishing course, learning from an expert or hire a guide for fly fishing is definitely will help you improve your fishing skill. Once you get the entire thing right, you will experience greater pleasure as well as success from this gorgeous sport of fly fishing.

Organic Skin Care for Babies

Keep Your Baby's Skin Smooth and Clean with Organic Skin Care Products

When you bring home your new bundle of joy, you bring home a huge responsibility. That little one is relying on you to care for her in every way. Before you rub that baby lotion on her soft, delicate skin, you need to learn a little bit about organic skin care.

Why Organic Skin Care for Babies Is Important

Babies have very soft, sensitive skin. Not only that, but a baby's skin is five times as thin as an adult's skin. This means the products you put on your baby's skin are absorbed into her body, and often quite quickly.

If you read your bottle of baby lotion, do you know what most of the ingredients are? Unless you have an organic or all-natural product, you probably don't. Most common baby products are full of synthetic chemicals, such as sodium lauryl sulfate and triethanolamine. If you cannot pronounce an ingredient, do you really want it to go into your baby's body?

To date there has not been enough research into the long-term effects of exposing babies to these products. We do know that some petroleum-based products contain waxes th fashion jackets online at coat the skin. This inhibits the skin's natural ability to exchange moisture, which can lead to irritation and discomfort. It is possible that the other synthetic products that are being constantly absorbed into the tiny bodies of most babies are leading to serious diseases in the child's future.

The good news is that there are alternatives to the traditional baby care products. Organic baby care products can be found that do not contain these potentially dangerous chemicals. By turning to nature to care for your baby, you will protect her from potential health hazards that have not yet been discovered.

Tips for Organic Skin Care

If you are committed to caring for your baby's skin organically, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. Your goal in the first six months of your baby's life should be to use as few skin are products as possible. This is not always easy to abide by, because newborns seem to get a lot of rashes. Resist the urge to run to the drug store and buy some cream the first time you notice a rash on your baby's skin. Chances are it is harmless and is not causing your baby any discomfort.

If you do need to use products to help your baby with a rash or other skin problem, choose single-ingredient organic products first. For instance, you can use pure shea butter to moisturize baby's skin. This will allow you to watch for allergies. Since these are single-ingredient products, you will know what caused the allergy.

You may feel that you need to bathe your baby every day. This is actually bad for your baby's skin. A bath two or three times a week is sufficient, and too much bathing could cause your baby's skin to dry out.

Keep your baby away from the sun. Use hats and protective clothing when you are outdoors. Remember, there is no safe sunscreen to use on an infant, so you must keep your baby covered.

After your baby has reached the six-month milestone, add other organic skin care products to his hygiene regimen. Read all labels to make sure that the product is truly natural and organic. Watch your baby closely for signs of an allergy whenever you try something new. Even with organic products, there could be some ingredient that your baby has a sensitivity to.

Once you establish a good skin care routine for your baby, stick to it. Do not let other people or caregivers use products on your baby that you are uncomfortable with. Remember, it is your responsibility to protect your little one, so start from day one with organic skin care for babies.

Playing Santa

If you are a couple that is looking to spice up your sex life or you are kinky and looking for some fun roleplay ideas you cannot let Christmas go by without playing Santa and His little helper. Christmas isn't Christmas without dressing up and celebrating the season in a way that would make Mrs. Claus blush.

This Kinky Claus roleplay all begins with the right outfit. While Santa is likely to be in special gear like a velvet outfit, coat, and hat (feel free to use your imagination here boys) your naughty elf should be in something more revealing. In honor of Christmas, why not choose a sexy, red, matching outfit for her. The sexy Santa themed holiday outfit includes a sinfully short velvet skirt with white marabou trim and a matching bustier. For an added effect, add an adorable Santa hat for your elf, and some long, satin white gloves.

Start the evening off by having your naughty little elf sit on Santa's lap to tell you all she has done wrong this year and what she wants for Christmas. To get things going you might want to play a game. If you like mixing pleasure and pain have her bent over your lap instead so that every time she tells you a bad thing she has done you can give her a spanking. Of course, if you have her sitting on your lap you might want to smack (or rub) something else instead.

T women's coats his will certainly warm things up and set the mood for the evening. If Santa has determined the naughty elf is deserving of presents he might let her take a ride on Santa's sleigh. A rare treat for any elf, Santa's sleigh is sure to bring tons of pleasure to her this Christmas.

As most people don't have a sleigh laying around the house you can add to the roleplay by buying some liberator furniture. The Esse would be perfect as this is similar to a sleigh shape and can be used all year round for much more than this roleplay. This furniture will provide a sexy ride in a variety of positions. So, bring your little elf into the sleigh for some hot lovemaking fun.

The Esse allows for restraints to be added to the base of the structure so you might want to tie your bad little elf down as you have your way with her. Of course, who knows, the elf might end up overpowering Santa, tying him up, and taking charge of the sleigh this Christmas.

Don't forget to bring your riding crop along for the reindeers (or your elf)! You will be surprised how just one or two little taps will snap them into motion and gets them flying high above the sky.

If you are truly getting into your Santa roleplay you will want to have a red bag filled with some presents. If your elf proves to be a pleasing girl, you could let her raid your present bag. Make sure to fill it with all the best gifts.

Some ideas include:

Massage oils
Bath bubbles and salts
Fun vibrating toys
Spanking toys (hair brushes or paddles)
Lingerie
Restraints

The Watson Twins Tickets - An Indie Rocker Home

Identical twins singing indie pop rock hits are what make the Watsons so irresistible. After pairing up with Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis for Rabbit Fur Coat, the Los Angeles based sisters are finally promoting their studio debut Fire Songs with a 2009 tour. Chandra and Leigh Watson released their full length debut in June 2008 with Vanguard and as the New Year sets out to be a great one, this indie folk duo is returning to the stage for their next set.

The Louisville, Kentucky girls made one of their best decisions when they headed over to the Los Angeles suburb Silverlake, home to indie rockers Orphan Train, Joe Firstman and members of Rilo Kiley. If you've found this indie rock movement home, enjoy opportunities found online as it embraces The Watson Twins tickets this year! The musical outlet, an area that cultivated Beck, Elliot Smith and Silversun Pickups, played an important role in the former church choir singers as they collaborated with Jenny Lewis for 2006's Rabbit Fur Coat. The album made the girls underground sensations as they racked up fans from Los Angeles nightclubs to country farm towns everywhere from Holland to Japan, for their infectious, girlie vocals that seductively invite everyone into their playground of funk.

As the Watsons began earning headlines via their tour with the Rilo Kiley front woman, they released the EP Southern Manners in 2007. The girls released the album themselves, allowing self-exploration, examining which genre fit them perfectly. Selling out local venues in the Los Angeles area, including the Getty Center, the girls continued their pursuit of true American spirit with festivals like Bumbershoot, Camper Campout, Pop Montreal and more. Reeling off the success of their single "Time of My Life" which appeared on ABC's Grey's Anatomy, the girls headed into the New Monkey and Everest Analog Records Studios in Los Angeles to record Fire Songs. With new insights into the girl's style as they embraced Silverlake's likeminded company, the album was their best yet.

Fire Songs is an album that incorporates a more mainstream style (the girls signed with the historic Vanguard Records) while still incorporating their own unique adventures. The album includes a poppy "How Am I To Be" and even a cover of The Cure's "Just Like Heaven. "For us, we try to write accessible music, which is I think where folk musicians come from. It's not brain surgery. It's just a common music charged by common emotions which everyone can understand," Chandra talks with Paste Magazine. "The type of music Leigh and I write has very simple chord structures and melodies. It's more focused on the lyrical content and our harmonies and is more concerned with making a connection with the listener. It's not the bells and whistles and figuring out how to make it weird or how we can put our funky little spin on it. We're just not interested in that."

February 2009
16 - Omaha, NE - Slowdown
17 - Minneapolis, MN - Varsity Theater
18 - Milwaukee, WI - Turner Hall
20 - Bloomington, IN - Buskirk-Chumley Theatre
21 - Cleveland, OH - Case Western Reserve University
22 - Toronto, Ontario - The Mod Club
24 - Somerville, MA - Somerville Theatre
25 - New York, NY - Town Hall
26 - Washington, women's coats DC - 9:30 Club
27 - Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of the Living Arts
28 - Pittsburgh, PA - Diesel

March 2009
1 - Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle
3 - Louisville, KY - Headliners Music Hall
4 - Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge
5 - Athens, GA - 40 Watt Club
6 - Birmingham, AL - WorkPlay Theater

Advantages of Using Organic Dog Shampoo

It seems to go without saying that people who tend to be very planet conscience are also big animal lovers. Why wouldn't they be? Planetary conservation is dependent on the survival of all animal species, not just the human one.

In conjunction with this green living ideology, these loving pet parents should start to think in term of purchasing eco friendly products for their animals, especially dogs.

While cats have their own cleaning system, namely themselves, dogs will need more fashion coats care to maintain their skin and coats. For this reason, earth conscious dog owners should start buying organic dog shampoo as well as eco friendly toys and treats

Now, before you shrug and say that your animal has been doing just find without such products, you need to consider the very real and multifaceted advantages if using an organic dog shampoo.

Cruelty free

A manufacturer of an organic product for dogs is going to take great pains to ensure that the product is cruelty free. This is not only ethically sound, it makes good business sense.

How stupid would it be to market an item made for an eco friendly, potentially Vegan customer base knowing that animals were harmed during product testing?

That said, just because a dog shampoo states it is organic, doesn't make it so. Check the ingredients to see if this is indeed the case. If the company is shown to place more chemical based ingredients on their shampoo, it isn't all natural and shouldn't be used.

When in doubt, do research on the company in question. If the merchandise is truly organically grown, more than likely it will in turn, be cruelty free.

Absence of chemicals, dyes and irritants

Many pet owners who use over the counter dog shampoos find that their dogs tend to scratch a lot. This is because most common shampoos contain irritants and ingredients that can make your dogs skin very dry.

In turn, the dog scratches, tearing out their hair and harming their coat.

Canines may even have the misfortune of developing a rash that makes their hair fall out in patches.

Caring owners will take their dog to a vet, but medicine will be ineffective if the allergic reaction is due to harsh chemicals from mainstream shampoo.

All natural pet shampoos formulated for dogs rarely have these side effects. This is because organic materials haven't been subjected to synthetic pesticides or the potent carcinogenic materials found in most commercial fertilizers.

This will reduce the likelihood of allergies or rashes associated with the chemicals commonly found in most grooming products.

Safe for human caregivers and the environment

Synthetic elements in regular dog shampoos can be extremely harmful to the pet parent as well as to their dog.

One recent study links pyrenthrins, a substance found in most dog shampoos, with autism. The jury is still out, but research has show that women who were pregnant and used products with pyrenthrins in them were more likely to have a child with autism than woman who did not.

Also, since human skin is less resistant to irritants than the skin of a dog, they are more likely to be harmed by dangerous chemicals far more rapidly.

Using organic dog shampoo with biodegradable materials eliminates the potential harm to human beings and doggies and observes conservation efforts simultaneously.

Final word

Interested consumers will be able to easily locate organic dog shampoo at a health food supermarket or via an online, eco friendly pet store.

Just think, the purchase of an all natural shampoo will protect your treasured pet's coat and make his skin healthy. This fact alone will make the hunt for an organic grooming product all the more worthwhile!

How To Properly Paint Over Wallpaper

If you have attempted to remove old wallpaper you are well aware of what a tough job it is. Although there are many products available to assist you in removing the wallpaper they never seem to work as well as they are supposed to. There may be a easier solution to this problem of removing wallpaper. If your wallpaper is still in decent shape, you can paint over the wallpaper. Before you decide to paint over your existing wallpaper you will need to look at it closely and determine if it is in good enough shape to paint over. If there are any loose areas they will need to be reglued prior to painting. If there are numerous loose areas or rips you should just go ahead and remove the wallpaper instead of attempting to paint over it.

There are several things that you will need to properly paint over wallpaper. You will need joint compound, a utility knife, paint brush, paint roller, paint tray, sandpaper, drop cloths or plastic sheeting and blue painters tape.

Begin by tapping all areas that lie next to the wallpapered surface that might get paint on them. Cover all of those areas with painter's blue masking tape. Place plastic sheeting or cloth drop cloths on the surrounding floors. If you can, try to attach the drop cloths to the tape on the baseboards, this should help keep paint off of the floor. Disposable plastic drop cloths are normally very inexpensive and easy to use. They are readily available at most paint or hardware stores. Next, remove all switch plates from light switches.

Once you have repaired any loose areas and are sure that they are firmly reattached you will then need to apply joint compound to all of the seams within the wallpaper. Apply a thin coat of joint compound to all of the seams and allow to fully dry. Once the joint compound has dried, use a fine grit sandpaper and lightly sand the joint compound to a smooth finish.

You are now ready to apply a primer to the wallpaper. Using an oil based primer, roller and brush, prime the wallpaper using a thin coat of primer. Using a primer is crucial step in painting wallpaper because it helps the wallpaper to accept the paint and bond correctly. Failure to do so, may result in the wallpaper bubbling up and peeling off of the wall.

Next, it is time to apply the paint. I normally recommend a eggshell or satin latex paint for bathrooms and kitchens and a flat latex for all other areas. Eggshell and satin paints are more durable and tend to hold up better in bathrooms and kitchens women's jackets . Apply the paint using the same method that you used to apply the primer, except if you are using latex paint, you can clean up with water and you will need paint thinner to clean up the oil based primer.

After the paint has dried overnight, if you have any bubbles you can repair any minor bubbles that may have formed by slitting them with a utility knife and then reglue them to the wall using wallpaper paste. Allow it to dry and wipe off any excess with a damp rag. Then touch up with your wall paint.

Painting over wallpaper is a great alternative to removing the wallpaper and using this method should result in a beautifully painted room.

Affenhuahua Puppy & Dog Information

The Affenhuahua is a crossbreed variety of dog. This unique hybrid is the result of crossing a Affenpinscher and Chihuahua, classified as an F1. Since the Affenhuahua is a crossbreed, the appearance can vary.

Affenpinschers are known as tenacious little dogs with a gentle streak. The breed originated in Europe and was primarily a ratter. Most Affenpinschers are born black and will retain that color whi women's jackets le sporting a curly coat. They are considered to quite trainable but can prove to be stubborn at times.

The Chihuahua shares many personality traits with the Affenpinscher, loyalty and boundless energy among them. The Chihuahua will vary in color from fawn, black and tan, silver blue and parti. The Chihuahua can be found in both a short and long hair variety. Both the Chihuahua and the Affenpinscher very social breeds though both can display a stubborn streak.

Given the diversity of these traits, it is hard to predict which characteristics will dominate. Coat color can vary widely. Subsequent breedings to the F2 or F3 level can alter the appearance dramatically from the original F1.

Approximate Adult Size

As with many hybrid breeds, size and weight will vary. The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of either the male or female Affenhuahua is 6 to 9 inches at the withers. The withers are the highest point of the shoulder. An adult Affenhuahua can weigh between 1 and 6 pounds.

Special Health Considerations

Most dog breeds have certain health conditions problems associated with that specific breed. Affenpinschers are known for being relatively disease free, while the Chihuahua may develop arthritis later in life. As with most hybrids, many have not been studied sufficiently so a full understanding of potential health issues is difficult.

This disease list is provided only as an informative guideline and your Affenhuahua may not experience these conditions. Consult a veterinary professional for more comprehensive information. As with any dog, the puppy stage, 0 to 12 months of age, is the time for shots, boosters and check up. As an adult, the dog should have an annual veterinary checkup including a dental exam and cleaning. Avoid feeding your dog sweets and other foods that may be harmful. If you any doubts about the safety of your dogs diet, always consult a veterinary professional.

Grooming

The coat of Affenhuahua will vary from short and curly to longhair with little shedding. Regular brushing will help maintain a clean and healthy coat. The process of grooming provides an opportunity to examine the dog for skin problems and strengthen the emotional bond between you and your dog.

Dental health is important and the teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities and periodontal disease. Poor canine dental hygiene can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious health conditions.

The claws should be trimmed regularly and the paws examined for signs of injury.

Life Span

With proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living conditions, a Affenhuahua should be able to live a long and healthy life. Given the hybrid nature of these dogs, an accurate prediction of life expectancy is not possible.

Registries

American Canine Hybrid Club

As a hybrid breed, the Affenhuahua is not recognized as a breed by the American Kennel Club, Continental Kennel Club, the Canadian Kennel Club or their affiliated organizations.

Litter Size

Litter size is said to average between 1 and 3 puppies.

Category

Hybrid

Every dog is an individual so not everything in this article may be correct for your dog.
This information is intended only as a good faith guideline.

Cat Grooming - Three Important Tasks

Cats are clean creatures. If you have ever seen a cat licking its fur, you have witnessed it self-grooming. women's jackets Cats are able to keep themselves groomed, as they expel as much saliva as they do urine. This saliva cleans fur of dirt and particles. If you wish to assist your cat in grooming, there are several things you can do.

Cat grooming by humans is best accomplished when a cat has been introduced to this at an early age. They will be use to the attention, and will allow you to attend to the grooming tasks without much fuss. The grooming tasks will basically consist of brushing their coat and trimming their nails along with an occasional bath.

Brushing a cat's fur accomplishes several objectives. It will help keep their hair clean, tangle free and shiny. It will help you to bond with your cat, and also give you the opportunity to check for fleas, ticks, and other parasites. In addition, it will help to reduce shedding, along with possible hairballs, which can cause digestive problems. Brushing should be done on a daily basis.

Nail clipping is a little trickier than brushing. A cat's nails need to be kept trimmed. A scratching post is an excellent investment that can help with the task, and save your furniture from being used for the same purpose. When clipping the nail, make sure not to cut the vein or quick in the paw, as this is very painful for the cat. You should try to keep the cat as still as possible. Rewarding this behavior with treats should help. If you have a problem with the nail clipping, you can always get some help from a professional groomer or your veterinarian.

Cats with shorthaired coats need little or no bathing. If you have a cat with a longer haired coat, then this grooming task should be done every one to three months. A sink is a good place to accomplish this routine. First wet the cat, shampoo with a pet shampoo for the cat's coat and a tearless baby shampoo for his face. Two shampoos will be required for a normal coated cat, while a longer coated cat will require three. Rinse with a mixture of vinegar and water. Keep in mind, although they are groomers themselves, cats do not like baths. It is best to make it as pleasant and quick as possible. When done, dry thoroughly with towels and put the cat in a warm room. If he tolerates it, you can even blow-dry his coat on a low setting. And if your cat objects to being wet, you can purchase cat shampoo in powder form, which doesn't require rinsing.

Three tasks are basically all you need to do to keep your cat well groomed. Performing these tasks also presents you with an ideal opportunity to give your cat the once-over. Check his ears, mouth, nose, and eyes. This will help you detect any abnormalities or physical problems. And remember, a clean cat is a happy cat.