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Bathroom is a part of the house intended for private sanitation. It is also a place where we can loosen up our tired mind and body to isolate us away from stress. Immersing in a half-filled bathtub has been a custom for a few to relax after a long tiring day . People feel refreshed after taking a nice shower and feel comfortable after attending to their hygiene. Basically, there are plenty of things a bathroom can offer that its definition does not only limit to as for personal cleanliness or a word used to euphemize as a room containing a toilet, but a room vital for people to meet relaxation at its best. So you might want to consider adding up an extra effort to beautify your bathroom to maximize comfort, space and aesthetics. There are many style options to choose when setting up a design for your bathroom. You can pattern your design based on your personality or go with something that deviate the kind of plan you have in mind yet make it still visually attractive. But if you have...

By Barbara Forster / GateHouse Media ADDRESS: 3 Haskell St., Beverly BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 2 full; 1 half LIVING SPACE: 2,629 sq. ft. PRICE: $719,000   What’s inside this pristine Gambrel only moments from Beverly Farms Village , West Beach and the commuter train — an exceptionally livable floor plan that includes spacious rooms and custom updates by Siemasko & Verbridge — admittedly ratchets up the urge to rush through the door to see it all. Take your time! Check out a beautiful (and newly installed) front patio. This roomy outdoor haven is guaranteed to become a favorite summer spot for everyone. A nearby grilling "deck" is the ultimate convenience. Now let’s go in An enclosed front porch that is the width of the house is a delightful variation on a venerable Yankee tradition : the vestibule. A great space to welcome guests or to linger at the end of a visit, this indoor/outdoor spot is also a comfortable place to relax when Mother Nature is having an off day. ...

Take Your Shoes Off Minka , or traditional Japanese houses , are characterized by tatami mat flooring , sliding doors, and wooden engawa verandas. Another aspect that persists even in Western-style homes in Japan is the genkan , an entrance hall where people remove footwear . The flooring for the house proper is raised a little off the ground to prevent dampness from entering and to keep the living area from flooding in the case of heavy rain. The lower level is known as the tataki , and was traditionally made of packed earth, although concrete is common today. After removal, shoes are put in the getabako —a cabinet that derives its name from geta, or wooden clogs, that Japanese people once commonly wore. A genkan entrance hall with a getabako (left) for shoes and a tataki (foreground). Heavy rain can damage roofs, so outside the entrance, amadoi gutters carry rainfall off the eaves and down the decorative kusaridoi , or “rain chain.” Rainwater travels along the gutter and down ...

By Barbara Forster / GateHouse Media ADDRESS: 3 Haskell St., Beverly BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 2 full; 1 half LIVING SPACE: 2,629 sq. ft. PRICE: $719,000   What’s inside this pristine Gambrel only moments from Beverly Farms Village , West Beach and the commuter train — an exceptionally livable floor plan that includes spacious rooms and custom updates by Siemasko & Verbridge — admittedly ratchets up the urge to rush through the door to see it all. Take your time! Check out a beautiful (and newly installed) front patio. This roomy outdoor haven is guaranteed to become a favorite summer spot for everyone. A nearby grilling "deck" is the ultimate convenience. Now let’s go in An enclosed front porch that is the width of the house is a delightful variation on a venerable Yankee tradition : the vestibule. A great space to welcome guests or to linger at the end of a visit, this indoor/outdoor spot is also a comfortable place to relax when Mother Nature is having an off day. ...

You might have seen bottles of shampoo and conditioner labelled as sulphate- and paraben-free, but what does this actually mean when it comes to what we put on our hair?  What are sulphates?  Most of us will have shower gels, soaps, shampoos and cleaning products in our bathroom and kitchen cupboards that contain synthetic detergents. The likes of sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), sodium laureth sulphate (SLES), ammonium lareth sulphate and myreth sulphate. These are synthetic, inexpensive detergents that are very effective at removing dirt and also help provide that soapy lather we’ve come to expect when we wash our hair.  In some cases, they can dry out hair, irritate sensitive skin and make eczema worse , so some brands choose to use gentler alternatives .  Typically, sulphate-free products might not lather as much as others containing synthetic foaming agents , so those with finer locks may find they need to give hair two washes.  What are parabens?  Parabens are preservatives used...