Tiffany Hurd, Author at Global Shop

Feb212022 by Tiffany HurdNo Comments

Can concrete ever be artistic?

DIY

Concrete is a staple and basic addition to any build. It is the base and core of many structures. In some cases, the whole building may have been constructed from concrete. In the late 1940s and 1950s, due to the need for speed and a lack of brick, concrete became the go-to building material of public works. (more…)

Feb192022 by Tiffany HurdNo Comments

How to Choose the Right Colour For Your Garage Door

Decor

Choosing the colour of your garage door can be tricky. There are many options, but neutral colours are generally the safest and most stylish choice. White is a popular choice as it represents purity, cleanliness, and positivity. It can be a different shade of ivory or cream. Darker colours can be used to compliment the colour of lighter house bricks. The right combination of colour and style is key to ensuring that your garage door compliments your home. (more…)

Feb192022 by Tiffany HurdNo Comments

How to get yourself a designer lawn

DIY

We all want a better garden. Not only do they increase the value of our homes, but they also improve the look of the property in general. A good lawn is a thing of comfort and pride. It also offers a place to sit and lay out some nice garden furniture or to get a rug down and have a backyard picnic. How do you get such a perfect example? How do you get a designer lawn? (more…)

Feb182022 by Tiffany HurdNo Comments

What to pack for a camping trip

Travel

If you are longing to get out into nature for a camping trip, you might be wondering what items you need to take with you. The first thing to take into consideration is, of course, the location that you are going to be staying in and what amenities you will have available. You will also need to consider whether you need to take the car trailer with you and whether you need any Trailer Parts like the ones from https://autoandtrailer.com/shop/trailer-partsto repair any problems. Image credit Here is an idea of what you might want to take with you. Tent - This is probably the most obvious thing on the list. You will need a tent to go camping. You will also need all the items that go with this such as groundsheets and sleeingp bags. Camping cots if you do not want to be sleeping...

Feb162022 by Tiffany HurdNo Comments

How to prevent damp from entering your home

Decor

Nobody likes to have dampness in their homes. Not only is it unsightly, but it can be bad for your health, especially if you have people living in your home that have pre-existing conditions such as asthma. Here are some ways that you can get rid of dampness. (more…)

Feb142022 by Tiffany HurdNo Comments

How to look after your engineered wood floor

Furniture

You might have decided that it's a better idea to go for some Engineered Wood Flooring in your home rather than a traditional carpet. There are many reasons to do this. If you own pets or if you find that the carpet traps in the summer heat it might be better to go for this cooler alternative. It’s also a very modern look. However, despite what you might originally think, Engineered Wood Flooring still needs a bit of cleaning and attention. Here is what you need to do to protect it. Using www.irwintiles.ie/wooden-flooring/engineered-wood-flooring for the installation will certainly put you in the best place, to begin with. Image credit There are two vital components to making sure that you have the right tools for the cleaning job. The first is a good quality microfibre mop. A s...

Feb142022 by Tiffany HurdNo Comments

The many types of roofs in the world

Opinion

Wherever you go in the world you’ll see roofs. They can take on a variety of shapes and sizes to fit the needs of the people living in the conditions that they find themselves in. For example, the snow and wintry conditions of Scandinavia and the British Isles means that flat roofs are pretty impractical. Slanted and Triangular roofs are a much more common choice as it allows for the water and snow to slide off the roof into gutters or the ground. This reduces the amount of water and moisture that can get into the roof. The best way to protect the roof is to use a good Roof sealant like those from CT1. Image credit Flat roofs are more common in warm climates. The amount of rainfall is greatly reduced and this means that the need to protect against dampness is greatly reduced. The...

Feb142022 by Tiffany HurdNo Comments

The thriving city of Belfast

Travel

There are few cities in the world that have seen as much as Belfast has over the last one hundred and fifty years. The scene of a conflict on its streets for so long, the creator of one of the most incredible ships to ever set sail and a country that has given us one of the most famous and enduring television shows ever made is the largest urban setting in Northern Ireland, this old Town has seen it all. Now truly emerging from the shadows of the past. Image credit One such example is how the city and the country have embraced the modern industry. One prime example is that of the Digital Marketing Belfast based company https://www.rycomarketing.co.uk/digital-marketing-belfast/. This was the city where they built The Titanic and then sent the unsinkable ship out into the world. ...

Feb142022 by Tiffany HurdNo Comments

How to tell if your tree has a disease

DIY

Trees are one of the hardiest plants on the planet. You can still find trees that have been alive for thousands of years. Many can trace their heritage back to the first plants to appear on the planet. However, as the millennia have rolled on, trees are just as likely to succumb to illness and disease just as they have always done. In recent years the scourge of the Dutch Elm disease removed this native species to the point of extinction. There are now just a few pockets of them left. The same is coming true again with the appearance of Ash dieback. Small mites poison and kill the tree before moving on to the next one. Image credit One of the first signs of your tree having a disease is dead branches or an unnatural increase in dormant limbs. You have to make sure that the tree h...

Feb122022 by Tiffany HurdNo Comments

Should you store your clothes by season

Fashion

There are many ways to organise your clothes in the Bespoke Fitted Wardrobes that you have in your bedroom. Lamco Bespoke Fitted Wardrobes can be designed to suit your storage needs and the space that you have available. But, most people find that these soon end up overflowing with items. The solution to this is to store your clothing based on the season. Image credit To do this, you simply take all of the items that you own and put them together in the season that you are most likely to wear them in. For example, you aren’t likely to wear a long flowy cotton dress in the winter or a huge duffle coat in the height of summer. There will, of course, be some items of clothing that you will wear all year round like jeans and perhaps some lightweight jumpers. Image credit On...