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Magnetic Door Stops and Solid Brass, Bronze and Iron Door Stops

Magnetic door stops are a great way to update your home or business and replace older and less effective methods of holding doors open. Before the Victorian era a door stop was simply a heavy object placed in front of the door (this could be a brick or large rock even). Later, door stops progressed through a series of designs from decorative heavy objects (usually metal), to rubber or wood stoppers jammed under the door and later to catches installed on the door to hold them open. Although many of these styles are still used today, the magnetic door stop is a wonderful way to update your current door stops with an easy to use and reliable method for holding your doors open.

  

Magnetic door stops use a magnet to hold a door open against an interior wall and release when the door is pulled shut. Older styles of door stoppers are easy lose and get kicked out of place or in the case of door catches, require you to hold the door open while locking it into place. Available in several designs, magnetic door stops are easy to incorporate into your current design theme. These door stops come in several finishes, including Polished Brass, Antique Brass, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Brushed Nickel, Antique Nickel, and Polished Chrome.

Magnetic door stops are produced today – allowing you to easily introduce them into your home or business. When selecting new door stops for your home remember to follow a few simple steps. First, the weight of a door matters when using magnetic door stops. If you have an especially heavy door, make sure to double check that the magnet will be strong enough to hold it open. Second, install wall bumper guards to prevent damage to interior walls from your door as well. Replacing the other old and worn hardware in your home (such as doorknob sets and lighting) will help tie the look together for you.

WHERE TO FIND

Magnetic door stops are readily available on-line as well as in many home decorating catalogs. Search for solid brass construction and be sure to ask questions. These door stops can be found on-line through LookInTheAttic & Company and they also offer free design assistance and help.

About the Author

Kohn Coleman born in Michigan - received his Ph.D. from Iowa State University in 2000 - currently leads several online companies and ventures.

Put Safety First When Buying Furniture For Your Todder

It is enjoyable to purchase pint-sized furniture designed to be at the best height for youngsters and toddlers, but before you head out shopping, make certain that the furniture you are getting is safe for your child to use. There are extra accident waiting to take place than lots of parents understand, and even furniture for kids can have its drawbacks. Here are some items to appear for when thinking about which furniture for your child is most beneficial to acquire:

Select wood more than plastic. Plastic furniture isn't going to last via rough play more than the years or withstand the test of time. Kids are tough on their furniture. Not only that, whilst molded plastic might appear a great way to go for the spending budget conscious parent, plastic furniture tends to fade and doesn't clean properly. Colors are regularly aimed at narrow age groups and are decorated with stickers that peel off, leaving a blemished, worn appear. Also, particular plastic items do not have fantastic stability, such as cheap plastic chairs that tip more than conveniently. Wood delivers a sturdier choice that is simple to clean and care for, as well as becoming attractive to children of all ages.

Choose furniture that retains its value. Pressed wood furniture or MDF constructions do not retain their purchase value effectively at all. These forms of furniture are hassle-free on the wallet, but they surely won't last the test of time to be passed down to your children's kids. Solid wood furniture retains its value and occasionally can even boost in value. Also, the sentimental nostalgia that adults end up having for their childhood furniture is practically constantly for the well-crafted and greater excellent of construction. How many of you fondly don't forget a pressed wood bookcase?

Select heavier furniture over light. Light furniture is tippy and can fall over onto a smaller mountain climber practicing his or her skills. Make sure the furniture you decide on is stable and solid. Test it by pushing to see if you can tip it more than or pull on it to see if you can make it fall. Also, if you purchase furniture with drawers, pull them out as far as they go to know regardless of whether safety stoppers have been installed. Otherwise, the drawer will come ideal out of the dresser, which can hurt young young children.

Opt for stylish furniture that isn't based on a existing cartoon preferred or with questionable color schemes. A lot of marketers cash in on the craze to have the newest cartoon favorite's clothing, movies, music, toys, dishes... almost something you can believe of is prone to becoming stamped with a cartoon figure's face and sold to parents who want to give children with one thing they recognize. When the cartoon character fades from favor, so do the toys and furniture. Stylish furniture that has classic appeal constructed to last for years is a far better selection. Following all, you don't want to have to replace furniture each year considering that trends have changed!

Select furniture your child fits into. A child's bed is far better than an adult one the toddler will grow into. A chair the child can very easily sit on with out having to struggle to climb is a far better selection. Bookcases with shelves the child can reach or a bedroom vanitym vanity set built to be at the perfect height are smart decisions. Every thing surrounding a toddler is major and clumsy, so if you are obtaining a thing particularly for your child, pick an item that reflects his or her size and potential to maintain frustration levels and the danger of fall low.

With a small cautious consideration of your child's wants and some attention to solid construction, as well as extended-lasting durability and style, you can opt for wonderful, functional furniture for your toddler. Also, by taking the time to make smart shopping alternatives, you'll have furniture that will develop into keepsake favorites of the loved ones to pass down through the generations.

BBQ Help ... Need rock solid recipe?

Hi all, hoping you can help. I need an iron-clad rock solid, no miss show stopper yummy BBQ recipe. No animal is off limits!

BBQ sides and veggie recipes also most welcome and appreciated.

Thanks!!!

Pulled Pork

1 boneless pork shoulder (4 1/2 - 5 pounds)
Dry Ingredients:
1 1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp chipotle chile powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp chile powder
3 tbsp kosher salt
2 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder

Wet Ingredients:
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil

# In small bowl combine dry ingredients and mix well. Reserve half of mixture for later use. Add wet ingredients and mix well.

Trim excess fat from port. You want a 1/4 - 1/2 inch layer on the top. Place meat in a glass baking dish and rub marinade mixture all over pork, get the nooks so the salt can penetrate the meat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinade in refrigerator at least 4 hours and up to overnight.

# Allow meat to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place pork in a roasting pan. Cook for 3 1/2 to 4 hours or until the outside is crispy-brown. Let meat rest on a cutting board 10 - 15 minutes before pulling apart. While meat is resting prepare the sauce.

The Sauce
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 can cola, not diet
2 sweet onions, thinly sliced
3 cloves minced garlic

# Place roasting pan on stove top. Tilt the pan and spoon out fat, try to keep the brown bits in tact. Turn to medium heat, add 1/2 bottle dark beer to deglaze, scrapping the brown bits off the bottom. Add 1 table spoon olive oil and the onions. Cook until tender. Add garlic cook 5 minutes or until soft. Add 1/2 can cola and cook until mixture is reduced by half.

# Mix the following ingredients in a medium glass bowl. Add to roasting pan and cook all ingredients until heated through.

Barbecue Sauce
2 cup regular barbecue sauce
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 cup ketchup
2 tbs Tabasco
2 tbs pepper
2 tsp salt
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp chile powder
2 tbs brown sugar

Using 2 forks pull apart the pork, layer on hamburger buns, pour a ladle of sauce on pork, and top with coleslaw.

For side dishes like asian slaw, bourbon baked beans or pasta salad:

http://www.cooking-is-easy-and-fun.com/Side-Dishes.html

Sounders FC vs. Real Salt Lake, preview and prediction (Seattle Times)

**Sounders FC (0) vs. Real Salt Lake (3)**

_Wednesday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m., CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Wash._

_TV_: ESPN2 (Adrian Healey and John Harkes)

_Radio_: KIRO 97.3 FM (Arlo White)

_Referee_: Jair Marrufo

**KEY RSL PLAYERS**

_GK Nick Rimando_ -- With the Sounders expected to be on the attack, much of
this match could be in the hands of the veteran goalkeeper. He's perhaps one
of the best shot-stoppers in league history (though he didn't have to show it
in the first leg). His 14 shutouts are the best in MLS.

_D Chris Schuler_ -- Coach Jason Kreis wasn't giving away any clues as to the
availability of regular center-backs Jamison Olave and Nat Borchers. I'm
thinking it's very possible the No. 3 sees some time with both starters
dealing with quad strains. The 24-year-old stands 6-foot-4 and has played 20
games this season, meaning Kreis and teammates will be comfortable is he has
to fill in.

_D Robbie Russell_ -- No surprise the key players for the visitors will mainly
be on the defensive side in protecting a three-goal lead. With Mauro Rosales
ruled out for the Sounders, a lot of goal-scoring pressure with fall on Alvaro
Fernandez ...

Seattle Times

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