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Use of pallets
This is an incredible use of pallets. I have provided the link of video of the construction of this cool house.'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_...
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Cleaning & Organization: Mirror on ceiling
My church has a mirror on the ceiling which has a giant Chandelier hanging down from it. Looking up it makes me dizzy so I don't want to do it from a tall ladder any suggestions on how to clean the mirror without streaking it.
We worked with a client to showcase a 48" granite millstone.
In the small garden behind the house, the goal was to create a water feature with the millstone as the central focus. After much brainstorming and many sketches, this is what we designed and installed. The water level was lowered for the photograph to display the detail of the brickwork and the center support column. One does not see the liner, wires, or overflow pipes as the fountain is enjoyed. Pre-planning and creative design of all aspects of a feature is what we believe sets
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I find using a good quality glass cleaner and news paper you will end up with no streaks when done. Simply crunch up the paper in small balls and use that to wipe and clean. Change out the paper often and you should be fine.
Also if the chandelier tends to need bulbs a lot or gets dirty as well. They make special hoists that can be mounted above the ceiling that will allow you to push a button and the fixture will lower down to the floor level where you can clean and service it without having to climb up all the time. May make the entire process safer and easier in the long run.