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Teacups are some of the most popular items to collect. They do not take up a lot of room and can be easily displayed. Antiques and those which come with matching saucers are most sought after. If you are a serious collector you might prefer entire sets complete with a teapot, creamer, and sugar bowls! […]
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Good draperies and curtains, especially those made from luxurious fabrics such as silk, damask and velvet, can get very expensive. These fabrics are also fragile and could easily crease and tear if not properly packed. These type of window treatments must be handled with utmost care especially when being transported. Here are some tips on
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Apart from ensuring that items to be shipped are well-packed within their boxes and have very low chance of getting damaged while in transit, other important precautionary procedures must be observed to avoid any accidents or problems when shipping. Here are some best practices that must be taken into consideration when shipping packages. Use appropriate
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Before digital video recording devices were introduced, people were capturing memories by shooting home videos on film reels to be viewed on a projector screen. Advancement in technology now allows us to film special moments using digital cameras and store them on hard drives, DVDs or other digital optical disc storage systems. Converting old movies
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Shipping items on a regular basis can put a dent on your wallet. The key is to pack the item properly to avoid costly damages. Here are some tips on how to send an item without spending too much. Ship early. Send items as soon as you can, long before the recipient needs them, so
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A yoga mat is an important item for yoga practitioners. It provides the user a comfortable cushion on a floor, as well as gives necessary traction to prevent slipping and sliding to perform your exercises effectively. Yoga mats are typically around 72″ / 182 cm long and have a width of 24″ / 60 cm
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Incandescent light bulbs are fragile items that require proper packing when being shipped. These bulbs typically have glass globes that could easily break on impact, and thus, should be well-cushioned and protected. Whether shipping brand new or busted incandescent light bulbs (yes, there is a market for burned out bulbs which are used for making
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Collecting matches, or any match-related items, is one of the most popular hobbies in the world. The hobby even has its own name, phillumeny or phillumenism, while the person who engages in it is called a phillumenist. Collectors look for unique labels and designs on matchboxes or matchbooks. Vintage matchboxes in mint condition are most
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Postage stamp collecting and philately (or the study of stamps and postal history) are some of the world’s most popular hobbies. Postage stamps are often collected for their historical value and designs featuring a wide array of subjects including important personalities, flowers, animals and landmarks. Special releases and commemorative stamps are also highly collectible. In
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Bathroom scales are important devices for monitoring weight. They can be made from a variety of materials including plastic, aluminum, stainless steel, glass, and even wood! These scales can either have analog or digital mechanisms. Analog bathroom scales typically have levers, dials and springs inside them to determine the weight of the user. Digital scales,
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The tankless shower heater, also called demand-type water heater, is a practical and cost efficient alternative to tank-type heaters which require containers to heat and store hot water. Because it provides hot water only as it is needed, a tankless shower heater doesn’t produce the standby energy losses associated with storage water heaters, thereby saving
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Dumbbells, typically made from a metal bar with equal weights on each end, are essential equipment in weight training. They usually come in pairs but can be used individually. Dumbbells can either have adjustable or fixed weights. Adjustable dumbbells come with a set of cast iron weight disks that can be attached or removed from
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A waffle iron, also called waffle maker, is a small kitchen appliance used to make waffles. It usually consists of two hinged metal plates with a honeycomb pattern on the surface. Modern waffle irons use electricity to generate heat. Batter or dough is then placed between the plates, which are then closed to cook the
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A pressure cooker is a versatile, convenient, time, and energy-saving cooking vessel. It uses pressure from trapped steam to cook food more quickly than conventional cooking methods, thus saving time and energy. Because it cooks food faster in an enclosed system with less water, pressure cooking is known for retaining the most nutrients compared to
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A hutch also called a hutch dresser, is a piece of home furniture with a table or cabinet base and a set of shelves or more cabinets on top. Hutches are usually made from wood and may have a mirror in the back of the upper shelving to give the additional appearance of depth to
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Some of the most popular sports, such as basketball, volleyball, and soccer, require a specially designed rubber ball to play. These balls usually have an inflatable inner rubber bladder, generally wrapped in layers of fiber and then covered with a tacky surface made either from leather (traditional), rubber, or a synthetic composite. There is also
A flatiron, also called clothing iron, is a small handheld appliance that is used to press clothes and linens. It is one of the most useful home gadgets around and has become a popular gift item to newly weds and new home owners. Flatirons come in a variety of sizes and models, including ones with
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Mosses are small, soft plants that are becoming popular among gardeners and plant collectors. These plants are used in creating moss and rock gardens, terrariums, as soil cover for bonsais and other gardening projects. There are approximately 12,000 species of moss that vary in appearance and growth patterns. While a hardy plant, moss still requires
Making candies at home is a fun activity for kids and parents. Apart from enjoying these sweet treats yourselves, they can also make excellent gifts to friends and loved ones from afar. Making and selling homemade candies can also be an extra source of income for enterprising individuals. Homemade candies can be hard or soft.
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A nebulizer is a medical device that uses compressed air to administer medication in the form of a mist inhaled into the lungs. It is used by both children and adult to treat respiratory ailments such as cystic fibrosis, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The most common type of nebulizers is the jet
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