Home & Lifestyle Spring 2018

Redecorate your bathroom on a budget

Add a Picture - even the smallest wall space can draw the eye with the addition of a few interesting pictures. Fixtures - replacing the fixtures in a bathroom can be very effective. Shiny new taps, changing the handles or knobs on your cabinets to match your theme can give that finished touch. Screw a few decorative towel holders into the wall for a whole new look. Tiles - if the tiles in your bathroom are dated, consider changing their colour instead of retiling. Removing existing tiles can be a challenging job, one that can require a lot of extra work as the walls may need replastering afterwards. Paint suppliers now produce tile paints that can transform old and dated tiles into new and exciting colours. Or consider removing and changing the odd tile with a themed tile here and there. Or use a grout pen to whiten and freshen up the existing grout.

Change the colour - Changing the colour of your bathroom can have a dramatic effect. Selecting the new colour for your bathroom should be the first step in redecorating, as the other steps will be based around the new colour. Pick a theme - a beach theme where you add shells, beach towels, bath mats, a shower curtain with a beach scene, stripes, floral, rustic antique look, classic and ornamental, modern etc. Accessorise - adding accessories can really improve and highlight the overall affect. Adding accessories in a similar or contrasting colour to your walls will really stand out. Towels, Candles, Soap holder or dispenser, Tooth brush holder, Plants, Ornaments that go with the theme, Incense or potpourri, Unique collections such as different shaped bottles or soaps.

Edging Tiles - changing or adding new edging tile can give a great affect. Try to add tiles in a colour that contrasts with the walls and existing tiles. Mirrors - in decorative frames can add glamour and warmth to a bathroom. They also reflect light making the space appear larger and brighter.

Easy Steps to toilet training your kitten

Kittens are adorable pets that love to play, explore and nap. However, it can’t always be fun and games as there are essential lessons to learn when your kitten first comes home, such as toilet training. Im- portant steps to follow if you want to make sure your kitten’s toilet training is a success.

5. Reinforcing Good Behaviour If you want your kitten to quickly learn how to use their litter tray, you should get in the habit of physically placing them in it when they first wake up in the morning, a few minutes after eating and drinking, and after play. Gently encourage them with your words and never raise your voice.

4. Controlling their space

3. Finding the right spot Your kitten likes its privacy just as much as you do, so place the litter tray in a quiet spot out of the way of household traffic. The best place is in a corner of a room, away from their food and water bowl.

2. Choosing the best litter Choosing litter for your kitten is just as important

1. The right litter tray Kittens are extremely

When you bring your new kitten home, it’s best to allocate your pet a smaller space like the laundry until it gets used to its new home – this will also help with toilet training. It will also keep them close to the litter tray when they need to go and encourage them to use it.

intelligent animals so as long as you get started right away you should have them fully trained in no time. Start by choosing the right litter tray. You should look for one that’s large enough for them to move around in and one that has walls that aren’t too high, so that they can easily climb in when it’s time to go. Some kittens like more privacy, so you can also choose a tray with a fully covered lid.

as the tray itself. Cat litter is available in a

variety of materials and each have their pros and cons. Options vary from clay litter, which forms clumps when wet for easy removal, to crystal litter which locks in moisture and odour.

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