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Finally, you have your own home. Now no one will tell you which wallpaper you need to paste and which picture to hang. No one will talk about the fact that the laminate is radioactive and in no case will it be installed in the house. You are free to do whatever your heart desires and can design the apartment as you want. Well, we will tell you about several options for creating a cool interior in your apartment.
Communications
Repair begins with the installation of communications. The selection of materials and the installation of communications should be approached with all seriousness, since this is not some kind of wallpaper or laminate that can be replaced at any opportunity and problems with which will not harm your property. The consequences of choosing cheap materials can at least be flooding your apartment or neighbors, and it’s good if it is water, not sewer contents. And if everything is done with high quality, using modern materials, then you can simply forget about communications: they will last as long as a house. Despite the fact that the installation of communications has become easier, since now hermetic docking is used everywhere, it is better to entrust the installation to specialists.
Even with a high quality installation of communications, there is a risk of pipe breaks and flooding of the apartment. To avoid this, you can install the Hydroloc leak protection. Shut-off valves of the system are installed in places where there is a risk of leakage. After that, the shut-off valves are connected to the control unit and the leakage sensor, which shuts off the water in case of emergency. The system works both from the network and autonomously, and the voltage is only 5 volts, which eliminates the danger of electric shock. Even if there is a long blackout, the Hydrolock system will continue to protect your home from leaks, powered by four AA batteries. The reaction speed of the sensors is very high. In the event of an emergency, a sound alert will turn on and the water will be immediately shut off. By the way, by installing Hydrolock, you can remotely close and open the water supply using a conventional switch. You can order the Hydrolock system on the Nibko-South website.
Floor
Currently, more and more consumers began to pay attention to the quality of finishing materials. For many, it is the combination of durability with environmental friendliness and optimal cost that becomes important. When making expensive repairs, you want to be sure of safety for health. And at the same time, I want the selected finishing materials to be aesthetically attractive, complement the interior, emphasize the taste and individuality of their owner.
That is why it is worth paying attention to natural wood materials, such as parquet and solid boards, as well as high-quality foreign-made laminate, which have all the necessary certificates of conformity. To get honest advice, you need to contact trusted suppliers.
In the Parquet Studio store-salon you can find a large selection of parquet, engineered and parquet boards, solid wood, as well as laminate and vinyl coatings. The peculiarity of this store is only official deliveries of high-quality goods from leading manufacturers in Europe, Canada, Asia and Russia. The range includes a board made of oak, ash, American walnut, merbau and other exotic woods. In stock and on order, deck laying board, art modules, French and Hungarian spruce, aged parquet, wall panels, as well as all related materials for installing floor coverings. Professional consultants will help you choose the coverage, make a calculation and make an estimate for the materials. Also in the store you can order a technologist to visit the facility to draw up an estimate for installation work and restoration of parquet.
Window
If you bought an apartment in an old house, then Soviet wooden windows can be installed there, which are only suitable for creating a greenhouse in the country. Plastic windows have already been installed in new houses, but their quality, and even more so the quality of fittings, leave much to be desired. Often, such windows are placed without a level, just to make it even, and later the frame geometry is violated during operation, due to which the window may stop opening one day. And if communications and the floor can still be mounted independently, then the installation of windows should be entrusted to specialists. Lack of experience in installation can lead to the fact that the geometry will be broken, drafts will appear due to ubiquitous cracks, dampness and mold.
As for the choice of windows, it all depends on the budget. We do not recommend taking the cheapest windows, despite the apparent similarity in design. If outwardly inexpensive and average-priced windows practically do not differ, then inside there can be many differences. For example, reinforcement is present in medium-priced and expensive windows, glass is made using modern technologies energy saving, fittings provide easy opening and closing.
You can order high-quality plastic windows on the Thermo Glass website. The main difference between Thermo Glass plastic windows and others is that the glass in the windows is heating. Such glass creates an optimal temperature inside the room, which practically eliminates heat loss through windows. The glass has a special coating that cuts off the cold in winter and reduces the influence of sunlight in summer, providing a pleasant coolness in the house without drafts. Also, the conductive glass coating can serve as an intrusion sensor when connected to a smart home. In addition, the advantage of the Thermo Glass plastic window is that condensation does not form on it. Heated glass prevents dampness near the window, which eliminates the formation of mold and fungus on the slopes. Thermo Glass windows can be used as additional sources heating or as the main ones during operation in the southern regions of Russia, which will reduce heating costs. Windows are safe and consume a small amount of electricity. Installing Thermo Glass plastic windows is a good way to reduce the cost of heating an apartment or house.
Air conditioning system
Many people neglect air-conditioning systems, and then suffer in the heat, trying to somehow create a comfortable atmosphere with the help of noisy fans that simply move the air, not cool it. The air conditioning system is not only cooling, but also heating the air. Given how public utilities work for us, supplying barely warm water at -20 or, conversely, heating at full capacity in May, the installation of this system is almost mandatory in any apartment. But sculpting the air conditioner wherever you want is wrong. Firstly, due to improper placement on the wall, the efficiency of the split can be significantly reduced. Secondly, an outdoor unit that is not fixed according to the rules can simply fall off the racks.
To install the air conditioning system, you can contact the Moscow Engineering Center. Employees of the company will create the most optimal project for your apartment and install a split system in the shortest possible time. One of the main advantages of the "Moscow Engineering Center" is that they have been installing for 18 years, have certificates and licenses and follow all building regulations, which eliminates problems with the operation of equipment and utilities in the future. In addition to the installation of climatic equipment, the Moscow Engineering Center is engaged in the design and installation of ventilation systems, as well as heating systems. On the company's website you can order climate control equipment, ventilation and heating systems. In addition, the company has a showroom where you can learn more about the equipment. Also, the Moscow Engineering Center has its own service center. The company gives a 1-year installation warranty and a 3-year warranty for equipment.
As we said above, it is recommended to trust many works only to specialists so that you do not have to redo them later, spending even more money. The Smartremont company offers turnkey repair services. The company uses only high-quality and reliable Construction Materials and does the job on average 30 percent faster than other companies and 55 percent faster than private craftsmen thanks to standardization. The Smartremont company employs not some yesterday's students or guest workers from neighboring countries, but craftsmen with 6 years of experience. At the same time, quality control is carried out at each stage of work, which eliminates the appearance of even minor problems after the commissioning of the facility. The cost of work starts from 12 thousand rubles per square meter, which is one of the most inexpensive offers on the market of Moscow and the Moscow region. All work is guaranteed for 3 years. The advantage of the company is that payment is made upon completion of work. At the end of the repair, construction waste will be removed and professional cleaning will be carried out.
Tile
After all communications are done, you start thinking about the design of your premises. In some rooms there will be laminate flooring, and perhaps parquet or parquet board, but, regardless of your ideas, the house will not do without ceramic tiles. We used to think that tiles are appropriate only in the bathroom, in the kitchen, in rare cases they are placed in the corridors or they become part of the decor on the walls. You will be surprised, but the premises of halls and other guest rooms can be made with tiles, and such a design will look stylish and create the necessary comfort.
If you want to implement such a solution in your home, then we advise you to contact the designer so that your room looks stylish, and does not turn into a crypt or a communal apartment of the 80s. It is also important to take into account the quality: the tiles must be produced taking into account all technologies, from certified materials used in the manufacture, ending with the correct technology for applying glaze and firing. Otherwise, after a few years, cracks may appear, and chips will appear on its edges, and repairs will have to be done again. You can walk around for hours looking for a good, beautiful tile, and then think about how to deliver it to the place of repair. Or you can contact the Art real company, which presents more than 30 collections of ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware and ceramic parquet. You will find any color solutions, and when ordering Atlas Concorde tiles, a free design project will be created for you, so you will understand in advance how your future renovation will look like. After ordering tiles, you will not have any problems with delivery, because a special program provides that within 2-3 days after placing an order, the delivery service will bring all the material to the place of work, so you will receive not only high-quality tiles, but also excellent service.
Bright photos that can decorate an album and break hundreds of likes in social networks are created not only on the seashore or in an expensive studio. Your own apartment can easily become the backdrop for great shots! Do you want to learn how to take a beautiful photo at home? Read the tips in our article!
How to take a beautiful photo at home on a smartphone
We will manage with minimal means - no SLR cameras or professional lighting. Just you, your smartphone and the tools at hand. The techniques that you can use to get high-quality pictures depend on what exactly you will be photographing.
1. Portrait
Shooting in front (the face looks directly into the camera) often creates flaws even where there were none. Try to turn half a turn towards the camera - this is one of the universal options that will suit most. This angle visually makes the face narrower, emphasizes the cheekbones and slender neck.
Even a slight turn of the head makes the face in the picture more attractive.
Even if you are shooting a portrait where all the attention of the viewer is riveted to the face, do not forget about what is around. Untidy clothes on a chair or a half-eaten lunch can spoil an attractive picture in no time. Try to have an interesting interior behind you.
Make sure the background is aesthetic
2. Product photography
If you like to take photos for Instagram, you will definitely need the ability to photograph small objects. Despite the apparent simplicity, there are enough pitfalls. It is necessary to convey the texture, the smallest details, the exact color. Do beautiful photo our tips will help you on your smartphone:
For subject photography, it is good to use a small table where the object will be located. If you use natural light, you can settle on the windowsill. It is highly recommended to use a tripod, even if you are shooting from your phone. This will avoid hand trembling, to achieve maximum clarity.
How to take better photos
Even a good photo needs processing. The program will allow you to improve the quality of the photo, remove excess from the frame, retouch the portrait or apply effects. What opportunities does it offer?
A blind area is needed so that water does not get under the house. However, most often people build it in order to walk on it. But this is not its main function and purpose.
If there is no blind area, then the water will wash away the supporting pillars of the house, which will lead to its destruction and subsidence of the house. How to make a high-quality blind area with your own hands?
Before you do it, you need to find out the size of the roof, or rather, how much the roof recedes from the house. After all most of water will run off the roof. Often these protrusions are about half a meter. So the size of the blind area will be equal to one meter, that is, twice as much.
Once all dimensions are measured and the size of the blind area is selected, you can begin to manufacture it. First you need to dig a hole about a meter wide along the entire length of the house and about 30 centimeters deep. Next, you need to sand it. The work is cumbersome, but very necessary. The creation of the so-called sand cushion will allow the blind area to last for many years.
Next, you need to shed the pillow so that the pillow becomes strong and does not fall when you step on it. After that, we set the guides that will show the boundaries of the blind area. The rails can be made from a regular board, but it is better to make them from flat slate, which is not so expensive and easy to get
Also, the blind area should be divided into several meter parts, for this we install jumpers between the guides at a distance of one meter. The guides should be set at an angle of approximately 5-10 degrees.
This is necessary so that the water flows away from the house, and not to it. Next, we start filling the blind area. It is filled with high strength concrete. To mix concrete, you need to use cement, water, crushed stone and sand. It is best to knead in a small trough, so that it is more convenient to fill and carry it, because you will have to fill it around the entire perimeter of the house. Mixing is done in the following proportions: approximately a bucket of water, a bucket of cement, two buckets of sand and four buckets of crushed stone. All this is thoroughly mixed and poured. Level the surface with a trowel so that it is smooth.
Then you need to give the blind area a few days to completely freeze.
Good luck in making your own blind area!
Hello dear subscribers!
Today's article will be of interest not only to craftswomen, but to all those who want to take good photos without resorting to the services of a photographer.
Today I will tell:
- The importance of lighting when photographing.
- How to choose the right background for photos.
- From what angle to shoot products in order to emphasize their advantages.
Surely, every craftswoman involved in the creation of jewelry and accessories, and indeed any kind of creativity, has repeatedly faced the problem of how to take a high-quality photo.
Photography is the art of taking photographs, in which the main creative process is to find the composition, lighting and moment of the picture. This choice is determined by the master's skills as a photographer, his personal tastes and preferences.
To take high-quality beautiful photographs so that your product wants to be examined and examined, and in the best case also purchased, you should not take annual photography training courses.
For a high assessment of your product by the buyer or customer, you need to do everything so that, first of all, the photo is professional. A person evaluates primarily with his eyes.
It's always nice to look at a good photo. Sales directly depend on a high-quality photograph of a work.
Of course, you can turn to professional photographers to get high-quality processed photos of your products, but it costs a lot of money, processing time, etc. It’s easier and cheaper to learn how to take more profitable photos yourself.
Rules for taking pictures at home
So, let's consider the basic rules of the question: how to take a beautiful photo.
Rule 1. Lighting.
The very first and probably main principle taking a good photo is light. It is almost impossible to get high-quality, clear photos without sufficient lighting.
The lack of light negatively affects the quality of the picture: it turns out to be blurry. But in order to sell your product (for example, a beaded necklace), you need to show even the smallest details in the photo.
The best lighting is natural light. I always take pictures only in daylight. But you should avoid direct sunlight, which will just light up your photo. Do not use the flash on your camera or phone.
Rule 2. Background.
The best backdrop for any photo has always been a light solid background. The background does not have to be smooth, it can be fleecy fur. Use plain material (knitwear, leather), wooden substrates of a calm tone, or special professional photo backgrounds.
The worst option would be to use spotted carpets or bedspreads, striped fabrics and colorful blankets.
Of course, the best background color is white. But there are cases when, on the contrary, it would be more profitable to use a colored background.
For example, if your jewelry or other product is completely white color, or in its predominance. In this case, it is better to use a bright colored background.
I love photographing my creations on thick gray scrapbooking paper. It does not wrinkle and the photo on it is well processed.
Play with color and lighting! And then you will definitely get high-quality pictures.
Rule 3. Focus.
Another very important point when photographing. Make sure that your hands do not shake or shake when you take pictures. Try to fix the camera and focus the photographed product.
When I take off my jewelry close-up, trying to show the details of the product, I just lean my elbows on the table. Then the focus is what you need.
Rule 4. One style.
All product photos of your store should have a certain recognizable style. Come up with your "trick" in the photos. It can be the use of colors, or vice versa, a very restrained style.
I preferred the strict style of my photographs.
Rule 5. Angle.
When you look through product photo albums and each photo is similar to the previous one, it gets a little boring. Try to diversify your photos with different angles of the product.
Take a picture from different sides, the reverse side (if it is, for example, a piece of jewelry embroidered with beads), show the fine details of the product, using macro photography.
The benefits will definitely be on your side. You laid out your product in detail in front of a potential buyer.
Rule 6. Scale.
It is very good to use third-party objects in photographs, such as a hand, plates or vases, flowers and beads. Such items will help the buyer to more clearly represent the actual size of the product.
Even better if, for example, you take a picture of an embroidered necklace, putting it on yourself or a friend.
Below is an example of a photo of a bracelet on a hand.
That's all! These are perhaps the basic rules for photographing at home. Now you can take beautiful, almost professional photos yourself.
Try, experiment, do not be afraid of innovation. And you will see how much a quality photo can give you, how it will affect sales.
