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Cabinets and Display Cases For Collectibles (Shot Glasses, Dolls & more)

Written on March 7, 2013 at 5:30 pm, by

As an avid collector of things big and small, I’ve always had trouble looking around for the best cabinets and display cases to fit them in. Most of my display cases, in fact, are simply bought from garage sales or hand-me-downs from friends and family. I did that free furniture giveaway thing in one of those websites as well. It’s not that I’m a miser or anything. The opportunity simply kept on presenting itself to me. I simply couldn’t turn away and ignore them.

 Where The Collections Started

5c-37I’ve always been a collector, as far as I can remember. I started with the usual coins and stamps, then upgraded to quirkier stuff such as elements. Element collecting can be fun, especially for those who are interested in chemistry as an amateur hobby. I never dabbled in such chemical experiments, never had the brain for that, but they’re quite interesting to collect and amaze people with. It’s just the idea of collecting elements, you know. There’s something awesome there, in a primal, powerful sort of way.

I do collect more conventional things as well, such as souvenir magnets from different cities where my job takes me, and also shot glasses from each. I have die cast models of Marvel and DC superheros and toy cars. It can get really addicting. And I learned to start looking at quality display cases to house these babies of mine. I came across this display case site early on which started me on reviewing different quality styles of  cases and cabinets for shot glasses, models, and anything else in-between. It’s great!

 My Favorite Ways To Show ‘Em Off

My best ones are those that are made of wood. Glass paneling is nice, especially for die cast toys, but can be very expensive and fragile. Hardwoods and maple are the ones that really last long and doesn’t warp much, from experience. You can choose online which kind of finish you want to match your furniture. Mine are an eclectic mix, as I got most from different people. But the ones I bought online always have brass door hinges and locks that keep everything secure. Some that I receive don’t have that feature, which can be a nightmare for slidable stuff.

My collection is growing much bigger than what all my display cases can hold, so I have to stow away some in the attic. It’s not just that I can buy display cases easily. As it is, I’m always on the lookout for sales. Hopefully, there never comes a time where I have to stop collecting. It’s really a passion of mine.

Removing A Microwave Oven For A New Hood Range

Written on September 4, 2012 at 2:59 am, by

I’ve been meaning to replace my stovetop hood range in the kitchen for a long time now and it only recently got finished. The old one was too small and too weak so the rest of the house still smelled like the food that was being cooked. We had to upgrade it to a more powerful fan with a proper exhaust tube.

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During this installation, we had to remove the old microwave. This was in the way of the exhaust tube since it originally hung over the stove. It was a good spot for the microwave but it was more important to get this range put in. We had to decide where the microwave was going to go. After cleaning the back and bottom of it off, it still really didn’t have a place for it in on the countertops.

The best thing we came up with was to get a separate microwave cart to place the thing on. We had the extra space for the cart so it was not a big deal. I liked to keep all of the counter space free, so I didn’t want the microwave oven there. The counter space is useful when cooking and I need to pull out a bunch of stuff for certain recipes. This microwave cart did the trick. It was a few hundred bucks, but it allowed us to add the hood like we needed.

Now our hood takes most of the air out from cooking and shoots it out towards the backyard. It isn’t 100% perfect, but it has reduced the smell throughout the house and the blinds a lot. I think I might have to get something to neutralize the smell of the curtains and fabrics in the kitchen and dining room when the smell gets a bit harsh though.

Delicious Frozen Goodies For The Summer

Written on July 2, 2012 at 3:22 am, by

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You can’t deny that one of your favorite seasons is summer. It’s the time of the year where you can show off your bathing suit down the beach. Activities like sunbathing and scuba diving are best done during these days. The only problem is that the intense heat might dehydrate you. What can you do to beat the heat? There are a lot of possible ways that you can choose from.

There’s always the old fashioned yet very reliable water. It is one of the basic necessities us people need. It’s everywhere. It will never be scarce. It’s definitely one of the cheapest heat beaters there is. But who would just settle for something dull and tasteless? Come on, it’s summer. You could try mixing some fruits in it and make it more zesty and likable.

You can also create wonderful things out of water aside from fruit juices. Try putting some in one of these small freezers found in this site http://www.thefreezerguide.com. Wait for a few hours until they turn into ice so that you could crush them and make some fruit smoothies. It’s a different spin to the fruit juice we like. A sweet tooth will always like some candy sprinkles or wafer sticks on top of it. It’s up to you if you want to add some candies to heighten the flavor or just keep it plain and simple with just fruits in it.

Then there’s everyone’s favorite snack – ice cream! It never gets old. Both your kids and your parents would love a cupful serving of their favorite ice cream flavor. What more if you can add some more flavors to it. Try experimenting with different ice cream flavors and maybe pump it up with bananas on the side just like what I did last summer. I saw this banana split recipe here that I would love to share to you. It’s a healthy twist to your all time favorite dessert. I bet everyone will love it.

Now you would have some great ideas for treats this coming summer. Excite everyone with one of these cool alternatives. Don’t let the heat drain you. Satisfy your taste buds with these freezing options.

Using TV Risers For Added Visibility and Height

Written on July 10, 2011 at 5:04 am, by

TV risers are furniture items that are ideal for those who want to slowly assemble a home theater system and still store the electronics in a presentable and practical manner. People like to have the television at a height which is still good enough to allow the proper reception for the remote controller signals.

A TV riser in that sense help to ensure that the position of the television is not clashing with those of the stereo speakers, DVD players and video games. However, it only makes sense if the right piece of furniture is selected for this job.

It is good to consider the material used and the finish. A nice brush-through or a smooth varnish would be perfect for television placement. Of course the size of the TV screen matters a lot where the design of the riser is concerned. The main idea is to get stability for the screen since it is more important than the other electronics which are included on the side.

Think about whether a 52 inch flat screen TV would go well with the riser. One mistake people make is to only consider the current electronics. Don’t buy something that will become obsolete when a new television is bought a year later.

Lately, a trend is to have wall-hanging TV risers. This ensures that they take minimal space. In fact, they only take as much space as the size of the screens. They are ideal where people want to keep the plasma screens away from fiddling children or where they are in office lounges and waiting rooms. The fixtures should be done with attention to detail and adherence to the instructions. This ensures that they do not keep shifting positions or worse still, falling off and damaging the pricey plasma screen.