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13 Wood Related Defects Not Typically Covered in the Defects Inspection Checklist

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#1. Nail lodged underneath the door Nails are used in the constructions of the door. However, there are cases when the exposed nails are accidentally left lodged beneath the doors. This is especially dangerous for the younger children, when their tiny toes are caught beneath the doors. Side note: A rusty nail was found lodged beneath our bathroom door when we carried out the defect checks. The red arrow shows the nail hole, which has since been filled up with wood putty after the rectification. What it means to you? Use a mirror to check for foreign objects underneath the doors and get them removed. #2. Crack line in door panel Image from BCA Sometimes, cracks will appear in the door panel as the door panel shrinks or expands when the weather temperature variation is too much. Other than this, a crack line may also appear when there is a heavy impact on the door panel. What it means to you? Get the door replaced and ensure that there is ample ventilation in the room after r...

How to Set a Cheerful Summer Table

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This post is in partnership with Walmart . S ummer officially arrived and along with it, fresh decorating opportunities and resuming outdoor gatherings. Even after all the time we spent here in 2020, our backyard is still our favorite destination! Making our backyard feel like a retreat from the world over the past few years has become more significant than ever to our well-being. I try to keep summer experiences and decor very affordable and simple, but still fun and memorable. Last week I had so much fun creating a cheerful outdoor space for our family with table settings I found at Walmart Home ! I love them so much. The family and the table settings :). It’s so easy to shop for seasonal and everyday items at Walmart online, some of our items were shipped right to our door and a few others we picked up in store. Whether we’re just hanging out for our morning coffee, or enjoying an evening meal with our family around the table, we want our backyard to feel like a spe...