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April 27, 2010

Re-purposing & Modernizing Current Furniture

Filed under: Redesigning Furniture — Treasures on Townsend @ 1:33 pm

Hello weekend warriors! ‘Tis the season for SPRING CLEANING and for deciding what we want to do with unwanted items that are taking up space.

As some of the best furniture Treasures on Townsend sells has been re-purposed and modernized, we want to remind our friends that the  high craftsmanship of old furniture is distinctive and is built to last.

There are three key elements to consider before re-designing any piece:

1) Quality

2) Construction

3) Style

For those of us who are nostalgic, we would also like to add Sentimental Value:  Grandma’s old arm chair may not match your decor, but with a redesign- the refreshed piece will end up being a conversational piece and a treasured item that you actually use!

Most of us have those “out dated” pieces stored somewhere- and as we continue on our Spring Cleaning, we often stumble upon items that are long forgotten.  As we are all tightening our belts, now is the perfect time to dust old furniture off and bring them back to life again. Furniture should be as it once was:  A prized possession in the home, purchased with great pride.

The process of re-creating a piece of furniture for your space is rewarding, exciting to do, eco-friendly and creative.  By thinking outside the box, you can allow your old furniture to be custom re-created into something wonderful again, with little effort.

Let the fun begin!

April 23, 2010

The Garden Fork

Filed under: Homescape — Treasures on Townsend @ 8:00 am

Garden Forks

A must have for turning soil, dividing established plants and aerating soil, nearly all garden forks are produced with short handles. It is essential that you purchase forks with heavy-gauge tempered steel- to prevent the cost of replacement. Forks are easier to use to then a spade for digging in heavy, condensed soil. It is very important to break down and aerate tough, heavy soil to allow for the release of toxins, and the flow of oxygen into the soil. Invest in a fork with thick tines that are square in the cross-section (rather then flat). You will be using a lot of force and thin tines are quick to bend out of shape.

April 17, 2010

Garden Tools

Filed under: Homescape — Treasures on Townsend @ 8:18 pm

TOOL TIME!

Tools are among a gardener’s most treasured and pricey investment so be sure to look around before you decide. Durable tools are essential, when picking out the perfect tool, take time to experiment with weight, size and brands. The shaft. socket and handle must be sturdy to assure safety and a much more enjoyable gardening experience. High-quality coupled with routine maintenance will assure many years of use.

TAKING CARE OF YOUR TOOLS:

It is suggested that an oily rag is used to wipe down tools during growing season and before use after storage. Make it a habit to wipe off all dirt/debris after every use.

SHARPENING: Simply file a shallow, even bevel in front of your cutting edge/blade. A burr of steel will form at the back and when the shovel is sharp, run the file down the back of the blade to remove the burr.

The above image shows the anatomy of the shovel.

The biggest difference in shovels is the cutting edge style. Square-Point Shovels (below) have a flat head and are used for shoveling loose material such as gravel and mulch.

The spade shovels (right) are classic tools that we all know and love. Best used for digging and cutting through roots, the spade has a slightly curved head. Like the shovel, spades come in all different styles and sizes. Again, it is essential it is to get the highest quality garden tools you can afford. As spades are a much-needed tool and need to support a lot of weight, construction must he at the highest of standards.

Spades are used for skimming weed growth off of the soil before cultivation begins. The spade also works well for planting trees, shrubs and even mixing up compost!

More useful tool information to come…

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