By Francine Jay
Having much less stuff is the most important to happiness.
Do you ever think crushed, rather than extremely joyful, by means of your whole possessions? Do you secretly want a gale strength wind could blow the litter out of your domestic? if this is the case, it's time to simplify your existence!
The pleasure of much less is a enjoyable, lighthearted consultant to minimalist residing. half One offers an inspirational pep speak at the joys and rewards of paring down. half provides the STREAMLINE technique: ten effortless steps to rid your place of muddle. half 3 is going room via room, outlining particular how one can take on every one. half 4 is helping you trim your to-do checklist and unencumber it slow, and explains how saving area on your closets can shop the planet.
Ready to comb away the muddle? simply open this e-book, and you'll be in your method to an easier, extra streamlined, and extra serene lifestyles.
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PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS 39 Fix It PAGES 29/8/07 12:54 PM Page 40 Solvents You’ll need: Kerosene Methylated spirits Acetone (nail polish remover) White spirits (dry-cleaning fluid) Gum turpentine—a naturally occurring solvent obtained by distillation from certain pine trees. It’s an artist’s grade turpentine ideal for use in fine wood finishes or as a cleaner. Mineral turpentine—a petroleum distillate. As a cheaper substitute for gum turpentine it’s ideal for most common uses such as paint thinning and brush cleaning.
Ideal for restoration work and maintenance. Epoxy putty. Two-part, kneadable, fast-setting epoxy putty is ideal for repairing, rebuilding, reshaping or restoring almost anything. It can be drilled, filed, machined, screwed, sawn, sanded, stained and painted. And yes, it also tap-dances. A BIT ABOUT CEMENT Portland cement is the basic binding agent of concrete, and the most widely used type of cement. It’s used with a variety of other ingredients to make concretes and mortars for many jobs. Buy cement as you need it in basic grey or off white, but check how long you can keep it—it does go off after a certain period of time.
Industrial wipes—have been recently appearing in hardware stores. They are industrial-style wet towelette wipes that are simply pulled from a dispenser. They’re great for cleaning greasy smears and accidental spills. CLR (‘Calcium, Lime, Rust’ remover)—a brand name product that’s good for kettles, pipes and anywhere where water has left a residue. White vinegar—mildly acidic all-purpose wonder cleaner. Orange oil—for everyday cleaning of fine timber work. Metal polish—select a general-purpose non-abrasive metal polish such as Nevrdull.