Before Buying Rugs, Tips for the serious collector

If you are a collector of all things esthetic for a home full of antiques and want a couple of really neat rugs of investment quality consider the following:

1. Buy rugs that are 100% vegetable dyed, Wool on Cotton.

2. Buy from middle east origin like Iran, Afghan and Pak.

3. Buy your rug for the size to fit your area. Smallest size to fit your area, and buy multiple small rugs rather than a room sized rug that must have furniture sitting on it. Easier to clean and to rearrange, redecorate and rotate from storage. MEASURE TWICE AND BUY ONCE.

4. Buy only wool, hand knotted rugs. Research methods of hand knotting. Many kinds of hand knotted rugs exist. The method of hand knotting will determine the thickness and tightness of rug.

How to Identify a Genuine Louis Vuitton Handbag

How can you tell if the Louis Vuitton handbag that you are about to buy online is genuine? Follow these 8 simple steps to verify the authenticity of your purchase. Always ask the seller to use the youVerify app prior to purchase. It's Smarter Selling & Safer Shopping. 
















Step 1: Dustbag   
New Louis Vuitton handbags are accompanied by a dust bag featuring the Louis Vuitton logo. Designs and colours vary but most often they are brown or tan in colour with 'LOUIS VUITTON' in capitals. Check the font, spacing and positioning of the logo carefully, as well as the material quality. 

What is Gold Filled Jewelry & How to Care for it

Gold Filled jewelry is the latest introduction into the gold jewelry market. Gold prices have gone up, making the purchase of solid gold jewelry a very costly investment. Gold Filled offers an economical alternative, while giving little up in quality. Cared for properly, gold filled jewelry lasts beautifully.

Gold Filled jewelry is created by applying gold over a base metal such as brass, rhodium, copper or sterling silver. To be called Gold Filled, the gold content must be at least 1/20th the weight of the total piece. This is what stands Gold Filled apart from Gold Plated.

Care of Gold Filled Jewelry
Gold filled jewelry is cared for in the same manner as other precious jewelry. The absolutely best thing you can do for your Gold Filled jewelry is to clean regularly using a little bit of warm water, and a soft cloth to dry and shine after. Many chemicals marketed for cleaning jewelry are actually somewhat abrasive or corrosive and can cause some damage or color alteration to your jewelry.

How to Wear Skinny Jeans

Skinny is in! No, I’m not talking about the skinny models, but about the skinny jeans and leggings, which are back with a bang from the ‘80s. Now your favorite pair of boot cut denims and wide-legs have taken the backseat in today’s fashion scenario. Skinny jeans are body hugging and don’t have any flare at the hem. Leggings are body hugging too same, but made of a thinner material, like lycra, cotton etc.

 

Skinny Jeans

 

Called with various other names, like cigarette pants, drainpipes, skinny pants, etc, skinny jeans have made a huge comeback the last couple of seasons. It definitely doesn’t seem like a style that’s about to go back into hiding because ladies around the world are definitely loving it. Made of classic denim combined with nylon, these jeans are meant for women who want to look slim in the leg area.

 

The elasticity of the skinny jeans gives you the advantage of taking off a few pounds from your legs. Well, not literally but “figuratively” (all puns intended!). It also tucks in your tummy, to make you look slimmer around the middle section as well.

Detailed Step by Step Guide to Buy a cell phone

1) Figure out what features of a phone are most important to you. This will decide what the phone will be used for most.

• Will you be text messaging? Maybe a qwerty keyboard on a phone will be useful.
• Will you be needing camera capabilities? A variety of phones offer competitive quality to digital cameras, though on average a camera phones are used for fun. Most pictures are not taken to be developed.
• GPS comes available in some phones? Will you be traveling a lot and don't have a GPS in your car?
• Do you want a substitute for your mp3 player? Many phones offer mp3 capabilities.

How to Revive a Dead Laptop Battery

A number of factors ranging from battery use, exposure to elements, battery quality, to old age can suck up the juice out of your battery.

But before you consider tossing out your dead laptop battery for a new one which by the way might cost you a small fortune: I want you to know that you can still revive that dead or dying battery, reinstating at least 60% on the power it had. So, read this carefully!

The Step by Step Unorthodox Method – How to revive a dead laptop battery yourself

1. Take out the battery from your laptop.

2. Wrap the battery in a towel and put it in a plastic bag [waterproof]; be sure to seal it properly.

3. Put the sealed battery in a freezer for a minimum of 12 hours – no need to worry, it can even stay in the freezer up to 72 hours.

4. Take out the battery from your freezer. Do not hasten to unpack it from the plastic bag, just allow it to sit for another 10 hours until it reaches room temperature. Afterwards, if the package is still cool to touch, allow it to sit a little longer.

How to Start an Hair Salon (UNISEX)

It is easy to Start an Hair Salon (UNISEX). If you are a hair dresser, then, at some point, you will want to create your very own hair salon and thus go into business for yourself. However, in order to successfully do this, you are going to have to get a lot of things together, or else you will not have a properly working hair salon. So…just what do you need in order to have a nicely working hair salon? Read on to find out.

1: Know your clientele.

This one is a no-brainer. If you live in an area where the majority of the population is southerners, opening a salon with nothing but hair braiders probably isn’t very smart. That isn’t to say that you won’t get business. Offering hair-braiding services in suburban areas is actually quite smart. Many people don’t want to travel too far to have this kind of styling done. But you’ll need to diversify the services you offer to accommodate the masses.

2: Take control of your staff.

Salon owners who have no control over their staff will often find that their stylists dictate how the salon will be run. You will not only need to make sure that stylists are licensed and capable; you’ll also need to assess their professional demeanor. Clients will not want to deal with staff members who have amateurish behavior.

Cell Phone Unlocking Without Password:

Password-protected safety features on modern cell phones are important considering how easy it is to lose or misplace such small devices. The last thing you would want is a stranger having access to all the contact and personal information on your phone.

But unfortunately, if you forget your password you can have great difficulty accessing your device. Fortunately, cell phones can be unlocked even without a password handy.

Instructions

1.      Check the manual for your cell phone for a section on how to reset your phone’s lock capability. The heading should read something like “password reset” or “undo lock.” If your manual doesn’t contain such a section, go to the website of your phone’s service provider and search for one there. You will find a particular key combination that you must enter in order to reset your phone’s password-guarded lock.

2.      Enter the reset combination pattern. Usually this will be a simple combination of two or three keys pressed at once or in sequence. Buttons like “Send,” “Menu” and arrow keys are more commonly used in such combinations than numbers. If your manual did not provide you a key, try experimenting with a few simple combinations; you might get lucky and stumble upon the correct one.

How to Track a Stolen Car

If you don’t take immediate action after your vehicle is stolen, it might vanish off the radar for good, hence dismissing any chances of its recovery. You must take proactive measures and contact law enforcement officials and your insurance agent as soon as you find out about the stolen vehicle. If your vehicle has never been stolen and you’re just trying to learn how to recover it in case you ever have the experience, you might want to consider taking measures, such as installing a GPS tracking device on it, and noting its VIN and other important details. 

Instructions On How To Track Your Stolen Car

1.Notify the police as soon as you find out that the vehicle has been stolen. You must provide as many details about the vehicle as possible. Include vehicle’s description, model and make, year, vehicle identification number (VIN) and, if possible, pictures of the car.

2.Contact your auto insurance company and provide them with a copy of the police report. You must keep a spare copy with you as well.

25 Benefits to Drinking Green Tea

 Green tea has increasingly become a very popular drink worldwide because of its immensely powerful health benefits. It is extraordinarily amazing what green tea can do for your health. And if you're not drinking three to four cups of green tea today, you're definitely not doing your health a big favor. Here are the 25 reasons why you should start drinking green tea right now:

1. Green tea and cancer: Green tea helps reduce the risk of cancer. The antioxidant in green tea is 100 times more effective than vitamin C and 24 times better than vitamin E. This helps your body at protecting cells from damage believed to be linked to cancer.

2. Green tea and heart disease: Green tea helps prevent heart disease and stroke by lowering the level of cholesterol. Even after the heart attack it prevents cell deaths and speeds up the recovery of heart cells.

3. Green tea and Anti-aging: Green tea contains an antioxidant known as polyphenols which fight against free radicals. What this means it helps you fight against aging and promotes longevity.

Costume jewelry vs fine jewelry

Jewelry comes in two types: cosmetic and fine. Both types of jewelry can be incredibly fashionable, however, each type is different. In order for a piece to be labeled fine, it has to be made with certain materials. All other jewelry is known as cosmetic -- or fashion -- jewelry. While both are coveted by jewelry collectors and fashionistas alike, it's good to know the difference before you buy.

The Difference

Fine jewelry includes anything that’s made with gold, platinum and gemstones. Gold has to have at least 10 karats to be considered fine jewelry. Gemstones must be naturally made. Fine jewelry typically has a longer life span than costume jewelry and is often passed from generation to generation and is considered more of an investment than costume jewelry. Because fine jewelry is made of coveted metals and gemstones, it's generally more expensive than costume pieces.

How to Design a Bedroom for Better Sleep

The bedroom can serve as a multifunctional room--such as an office, library, or laundry room--but in the end, it is a sanctuary for sleep. This room should be the most luxurious and personal space in any home - a soothing oasis that is conducive to relaxation and comfort. Here are some tips on how you can design your bedroom for better sleep, which should be considered along with color options, styles, and furniture.

1. A good mattress is the key to a good night’s rest.

A good night's rest may be as simple as getting a new mattress. If your mattress is too lumpy, hard, or soft, it will keep you up all night trying to get comfortable. There are many different types of mattresses, such as pillow, foam, innerspring, adjustable, waterbeds, and airbeds; each type has manufacturers who guarantee comfort and better sleep.

2. One of the most important conditions needed for sound sleep is darkness.

According to Brandon Peters, M.D. , who is trained in clinical sleep medicine and neurology at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, explains how our mind and body's natural circadian rhythm lean towards following dark-light cycle. Therefore, the amount of light in your bedroom will affect your sleep.

How to Connect a Wireless Mouse and Keyboard

A wireless keyboard and mouse set give you more freedom of motion without the binding of wires on your two primary computer input devices. Eliminating the wired connections of your keyboard and mouse gets rid of desktop clutter by reducing the number of wires used to connect your input devices to your computer and gives you more flexibility with how you set up your workspace. The initial setup of your wireless peripherals takes a few minutes, but after you have the keyboard and mouse installed, the wireless devices can be used just as any other.

Instructions

·         Insert the installation CD that came with your wireless keyboard and mouse set into your computer's CD-ROM drive. Use the CD to install the drivers for the wireless peripherals.

·         Insert batteries into the keyboard and mouse. Use a screwdriver to remove any screws that hold the battery bay covers closed.

·         Connect the wireless signal receiver to your computer. Receivers for wireless keyboard and mouse sets usually use a USB connector. Your computer will automatically detect the receiver.

Best Exfoliating Tips for the Face

Chances are if you don't exfoliate daily or weekly, your skin is covered in dead skin cells that are mucking up the surface of your skin and causing your skin to not only look dull, but older. Without proper exfoliation, foundation won't smooth over your skin cleanly and moisturizer won't properly soak in. Here are my best exfoliating tips for the face:

·        The best time to exfoliate is in the morning. Apparently, our skin repairs itself at night therefore the morning is the perfect time for scrubbing away those dead skin cells.

·         Exfoliate with a scrub once or twice a week. Don't over-exfoliate or use a product with granules that can tear at the skin. Rub the product in a circular motion for 30 seconds and then rinse off with lukewarm -- never hot -- water. If you have oily skin, large pores or acne-prone skin, you can try an at-home microdermabrasion system.

How To Protect Your Lips

 The skin on our lips is very thin and there are no oil glands to help protect them. So, it's up to you. Here are a few things you should know about your lips and how to care for them.

Here's How:

1.   The Reasons...

2.   Heat as well as cold can contribute to dried out lips.

3.   Another cause of dry lips is aging. The older you get, the more prone they are to chapping.

4.   Avoid licking your lips. Easier said than done. I know but read on.

5.   Another bad habit that you can fall into is biting off bits of dead skin.

Tips To Apply Perfume Properly

·         Make sure that you apply perfume to your body after a bath/shower as your skin is clean and is capable of absorbing the fragrance better and more thoroughly.

·         The golden rule to remember while applying perfume is that less is more. The fragrance should attract people to you rather than repulse them. In case you are using a splash, moisten your fingertips and dab the perfume on the pulse areas, such as wrists, neckline, behind the earlobes and neck, on your chest, elbow area, behind your knees and in your inner thighs.

·         In case you are using a spray perfume, dab some on pulse areas from one foot away for an even distribution of the fragrance. You can also try forming a perfume cloud by spraying it into the air 2-3 times.

How To Boot From a USB Device

You might want to boot from a USB device, like an external hard drive or a flash drive, for many different reasons.

When you boot from a USB device, what you're actually doing is running your computer with the operating system that's installed on the USB device. When you start your computer normally, you're running with the operating system installed on your hard drive - Windows, Linux, etc.

Follow these easy steps to boot from a flash drive, an external hard drive, or some other bootable USB device.

Time Required: Booting from a USB device usually takes less than 10 to 20 minutes.

Here's How:

1.      Change the BIOS boot order so the USB device option is listed first. The BIOS is rarely setup this way by default.

If the USB boot option is not first in the boot order, your PC will start "normally" (i.e. boot from your hard drive) without even looking at any boot information that might be on your USB device.

Note: After setting your USB device as the first boot device, your computer will check it for boot information each time your PC starts.

Important Computer Repair Safety Tips

In addition to being an afternoon of great fun, PC repair can save you loads of time and money. No amount of fun, money or time is enough, though, to compromise your safety.

Keep these important tips in mind as you work inside your computer:

Remember to Flip the Switch

Always, always, always remember to turn the power off before servicing anything. This should always be your first step. Do not even open the computer case unless the power is turned off. Many computers have a number of lights inside that serve certain functions so check to see that no lights are on. If any are still on then the power is probably not completely off.

Many power supply units have a switch on the back, killing power to the device and ultimately the rest of your PC. If your PSU has one, be sure to turn it to the off position.

Top Gift you want to buy on a VAL day

Valentine Day is just around the corner and now is the perfect time to start planning what you want to buy for your loved one. Now, a dozen roses or a box of chocolates may be appreciated for a while, but if you really want your sweetheart to swoon, here are some low cost Valentine’s Day gifts for all the loved ones on your list.
Pac-Man Oven Mitt

No more burned fingers in the kitchen. This oven mitt, shaped like your favorite game character, PacMan, keeps your fingers cool when taking out another batch of S’mores from the oven.
USB Foot Warmer

Keep your gamers feet warm with this USB powered foot warmer. It’s safe, it doesn’t use a ton of juice and it keeps your geek’s feet toasty warm.

Seksy Electra White Face

This wrist watch will put a smile on your sweetheart’s face. It’s modern, stylish and ideal for the ladies on your list. You can adjust the size of the bracelet for the perfect fit.

Ways To Have Beautiful Hands

Day or night, home or outside your hands are on display every time. These few simple hand and nail care tips it won’t let ragged cuticles and cracked skin detract from your fabulous nail art.

Use a milky hand wash
The clearer the cleanser, the more it may dry out the skin. Be sure to avoid soaps that contain the harsh chemical triclosan, which is often marked as antibacterial and instead look for naturally antibacterial ingredients such as eucalyptus or tea tree oil.

Never put your hands in icy or hot water
Cold water can cause a constriction and then a dilation of capillary vessel leading to redness,  hot makes skin dry by taking away sebum as dermatologists explain.

10 Reasons You Should Start Eating Cucumber

Cucumbers are number four most cultivated vegetable in the world and known to be one of the best foods for your overall health, often referred to as a super food. Pick a handful of firm, dark green cucumbers and drop them into your shopping cart. Congratulations! You have just bought yourself stuff full of good health.

Cucumber rehydrates body

If you are too busy to drink enough water, eat the cool cucumber, which is 90 percent water. It will cheerfully compensate your water lost.

Cucumber fights heat inside and out

Eating cucumber will get your body relief from heartburn. Apply cucumber on your skin and you will get relief from sunburn.

How To Get the Most From Your Tablet

We carry our smartphones with us wherever we go, constantly checking them for e-mail and messages and flipping between those favorite apps that we can no longer live without. In contrast, tablets tend to be home-based devices, there for us when we need them but rarely accompanying us 24/7 as we go about our daily tasks.

However, the idea of a tablet as something to come home to greatly undervalues the extraordinary usefulness of these devices, and how they can enhance both our productivity at work and the quality of our entertainment experiences. Here are some suggestions:

1. Customize your home screen

If you want more from your tablet, then start by making it your own. Choose a unique wallpaper, download your favorite apps and widgets, and decorate the home page with photos of family and friends. Many tablets will let you set up slide shows or interactive backgrounds, so the images are constantly changing. Take advantage of all the available graphics to give it that personal touch!

2. Find the right keyboard style

Many people get frustrated with tablets because they are too small for the regular keyboard experience of a laptop but too big for the finger-tapping versatility of a smartphone. Because of this, tablet manufacturers have gone out of their way to come up with keyboard experiences that will suit any preferred typing style.

Choosing Your Professional Maternity Clothes

Like the license to eat what we want when pregnant, women at this stage of their life often feel we can wear anything marketed as maternity clothes. However, not all maternity clothes are appropriate for the workplace. In fact, the challenge for pregnant women is to maintain a fashionable style without going broke purchasing a new high-end maternity wardrobe.

Keep these smart shopping tips in mind when choosing maternity clothes:

Buy Clothes That Will Grow With Your Body In the first few months of pregnancy women have no idea how their weight gainwill progress throughout the coming nine months. Therefore, buying maternity clothes at the outset isn't wise. Instead, buy skirts and pants with elastic waistbands that will give you the longest wearing time. You will, however, wake up one day ready to put on your black pants, and they simply won't fit. Many pregnant women will try to get more wear out of these items, but you need to know when to put that pair of pants in the box for use during your next pregnancy.