By: Julien Raynal

Starting a wine collection is not as daunting as people think it is. There are many reasons why you would start a wine collection. First, buying wine in bulk is cheaper than buying wine in individual bottles. Second, you always have an variety of wine to choose from when guest stop by unexpectedly. The only investment on your part is setting up an area to store your wine; a mini wine cellar.

Your wine cellar can be as simple as a strategically located closet or a corner in your basement. You also need a wine rack to hold your wine bottles. Wine racks are important as they store wine bottles at the right angle. There are many different kinds of wine racks. Some are for desk top use, others under the counter. If you are starting your journey to being a wine aficionado, here are some of the things you may want to consider.

Start a wine cellar on a small scale initially.

Why do this?

• You can take advantages of bargains by buying your wine by the case. You will have wine available for any occasion.

• Correct wine storing techniques. Properly stored wine retains its flavor for a longer period of time when compared to wine stored on a regular shelf standing up. Invest in a good wine rack. There are many different types of wine racks in the market to choose from. Different styles, designs made of many different materials. Pick one that matches your personal style and fits your budget. Take also into consideration how many bottles you will be storing, therefore investing in a wine rack that maximizes on storage capacity. Wine racks allow you to store your wine the proper way to retain the rich flavors. Some wine racks are easy to assemble, are lightweight, and very durable.

• Store the wine in a dark, clean, damp location that has good ventilation. The temperature needs to be kept constant. The best temperature for wine storage needs to be kept between 50 to 55F. The seasonal temperature change of ten degrees doesn't affect the wine but a rapid regular change causes the wine to age prematurely.

• Relative humidity of 70% is recommended for storing wine. Lack of humidity may cause the cork to dry and shrink and allow air into the wine.

• Darkness is important as exposure to light prematurely ages wine ruining it. The wine also needs to be free of movement to prevent disturbing red wines sediment. Once you put your wine up on your wine rack it should not be moved until it is opened. Proper ventilation is essential to avoid your wines acquiring a musty taste. The cellar should be free of odors as these can penetrate the cork and affect the flavor of your wine.

• Wine needs to be stored horizontally to ensure that the wine stays in contact with the cork. This keeps the cork from drying out and prevents air from coming in contact with the wine.

Now, enjoy your new wine collection.

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How to Maintain Rubber Tile, Asphalt and Cork Tiles
By: Mitch Johnson

Maintaining rubber tile can sometimes be difficult. Especially when it has greased, which is difficult to be removed. What will be the best way to care for the rubber tile? Find some tips, which can be useful for you to maintain the rubber tile.

Below is some guidance on how to clean other floorings. Get the tips on what will be the best way without damaging the surface of the floors.

ASPHALT TILE can be dusted with a damp mop or an untreated dust mop. For washing it, use suds made with a mild soap or a detergent and cool water. Special finishes are made for asphalt tile or you can use a self-polishing wax. Such finishes however are not essential. Oil polishes and ordinary waxes should not be used. Asphalt tile is often used in basements and laundries because of its superior resistance to water.

CORK TILES are given a steel-disc polish at the factory, a process that seals them or a thick coating of vinyl plastic. They should be kept well waxed and any type of wax can be used, but polishing waxes are best for them. Cork tile floors can be washed with soap or detergent and warm water, and spots can be scoured with steel wool. No other finish than wax is recommended.

OTHER FLOORINGS that are becoming popular, especially for entry halls and enclosed porches, are colored ceramic tiles (glazed and unglazed); quarry tiles, made of a variety of stone cut in tile shapes and polished smooth; terra cotta, which is made of glazed hard-baked clay tiles; flagstone and bluestone, polished; floor brick (glazed); and paving brick (unglazed).

A SEALER IS RECOMMENDED for all such floors. The S. C. Johnson Company suggests its product, Terra-New, for white or very light floors in this group, whether factory-sealed or not. For sealed floors of glazed brick or tile (except white or very light ones) either polishing or self-polishing waxes are recommended. For these floors a cleaning wax such as Jubilee or Maid of Honor is suggested because soap-type cleaners tend to combine with cement in the joints to leave an unsightly scum.

UNPAEVTED CEMENT FLOORS should be swept with a vacuum cleaner, a broom, or a push brush, using a sweeping compound if desired, to keep down the dust. For washing them use a wet mop or long handled scrubbing brush and plain water. If the cement is very dirty, add two to four tablespoons of washing soda or trisodium phosphate to the washing water. Rinse the floor thoroughly with clear water and let it dry. If grease stains remain, sprinkle them with washing soda or trisodium phosphate and let it stand for about half an hour, then rinse.

WATERPROOF AND DUSTPROOF CEMENT FLOORS
can be had by coating them with a solution made by adding a pint of water glass, obtained from a hardware store, to four pints of cool water. Apply this to a thoroughly clean dry floor, using a mop or brush, and let it dry for twenty-four hours. Then rinse with cool water and apply another coat. Three or four coats are sometimes given to provide a good hard surface.

CEMENT FLOORS CAN BE PAINTED with good deck paint. If painted, follow the directions given for a painted wooden floor. They can be waxed, if desired, with either polishing or self-polishing wax.

You can use the mild soap or detergent to clean the rubber floor. Polishing the rubber tile floor can be done with the self-polishing waves. Asphalt tile and Cork Tiles can be dusted and washed with mild soap or detergent; use the wax for the best look. Other flooring can be waxed. Unpaevted cement floors should be swept with a vacuum cleaner, broom or brush and it can also be washed with plain water. Cement floors can be coating with some solution or it can be painted.



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Spice Up Your Kitchen With A New Range Hood
By: Tom Sample

New cabinets, countertops and appliances can make an old kitchen look completely new again. But what about a range hood kitchen? Does this need to be replaced along with everything else or even replaced on its own for a new look? When it comes to functional devices in the kitchen, the hood is often overlooked and it really shouldn't be.

The range hood's actual purpose is to provide a utilitarian function in the kitchen. A hood is in place to provide ventilation while cooking. This means a good hood pulls unwanted smells and fumes out of a home. It's meant to be used in everyday cooking, but often only gets turned on when those little "accidents" happen. In addition, a hood also provides extra light while cooking as most come equipped with a light socket or two. Both functions make the hood very important.

Despite its functionality, the hood is one of the most overlooked appliances in the kitchen. No one thinks about the hood until they need it and then it's generally forgotten shortly thereafter. It's even overlooked in cleanings and more. This is a shame since a good hood can actually transform the appearance of the kitchen as well.

Hoods come in a variety of shapes, sizes, style and colors. They can be large devices made of metal that really attract the eye with visually pleasing lines. Or they can simply be small hoods meant to blend into the background, matching the colors of a stove.

Before making a decision to completely redo a kitchen, the best thing to do is to access the room. This means carefully looking at what you have in the kitchen, what needs replacing and what goals need to be accomplished.

If everything in the kitchen is functional, but a new look is desired, maybe just some simple updating of the room is in order. This can be as elaborate as replacing cabinets and countertops entirely, or just resurfacing. It could also be a simple process of repainting and replacing some appliances, such as the stove and the hood. A bold, metallic hood with interesting lines can give the room a completely different look.

A kitchen is generally the heart of a home. Having a functional kitchen that looks good and serves its purposes well is important. It should also be a place where you're comfortable cooking, working and spending good quality time with family.

A new, welcoming look can be an elaborate process, or it can be fairly simple with the updating of some parts of the room. A kitchen range hood is a good item to consider for updating the look. Although most homes have hoods and stoves that match, that's not always necessary or even advisable design wise.

A well-designed metallic hood can give a kitchen a whole new look and give the room a new lease on life. Or a simple hood meant to blend into the background can serve its purpose without drawing too much attention.



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