November 10th, 2007 at 1:20 am » Comments (0)

We still need to sort a few lighting fixtures in this flat - the hallway entrance light blew up last summer, the main living room light stopped working, and we ...more »

October 29th, 2007 at 8:11 pm » Comments (0)

It is not just me... I found the term wall sconce recently, and had to look it up - when I checked with Irina, she did not know either, so ...more »

October 26th, 2007 at 12:10 am » Comments (0)

When I went to Britain, I made sure to stock up on all the supplies that are not available over here in Kazakhstan. From items like the chewable multi-vitamins (as ...more »

October 25th, 2007 at 7:49 pm » Comments (0)

I am hoping that posting this list of things that we still need to do with the flat will remind one of us the next time we have a few ...more »

October 25th, 2007 at 7:00 pm » Comments (0)

With the Chubari area still being scheduled for demolition (to make way for businesses to construct new buildings), Ira's parents will need to look into a new area in which ...more »

September 19th, 2007 at 3:07 am » Comments (0)

For anyone out there that is having difficulty finding an ideal present for a loved one, have you considered looking at which personalized gifts are currently available? Vision Bedding have ...more »

September 13th, 2007 at 6:10 am » Comments (0)

Well it is now 8 days until I start my trip to Amsterdam and Britain. Before then, I want to try and make sure the flat is in a reasonable ...more »

September 11th, 2007 at 9:53 am » Comments (0)

Back in Britain, when we lived in our cottage in the country, I had a basic security system setup. We did not have a security problem per se, I just ...more »

September 8th, 2007 at 2:26 am » Comments (0)

With the instability in various oil and gas producing regions, companies and people are starting to take renewably sourced energy more seriously. One thing that always surprises me here in ...more »

September 7th, 2007 at 1:34 am » Comments (0)

One of the primary concerns when choosing furniture to be used outdoors is the durability, and in most countries, specifically the ability to resist the worst your weather can throw ...more »

September 5th, 2007 at 6:31 am » Comments (0)

(Mainly USA Relevant) When looking for new furniture for your apartment or house, what factors effect your decision? Quality (workmanship) is normally high on most people's priorities, closely followed by price ...more »

September 4th, 2007 at 3:15 am » Comments (0)

Looking for something a little different to add to your household? Have you checked out what sort of Personalized Mailboxes are available, and which style would best suit your home? Whether ...more »

August 30th, 2007 at 2:44 am » Comments (0)

Looking for something a little different to give as a gift? Do you like personalised items, but find mugs, pens and baseball caps a little cliche? How about looking into ...more »

August 23rd, 2007 at 9:54 am » Comments (0)

I still feel that my PC case could do with a little more fluorescent lighting, or CFL tubes to be exact. I have one 12" blue light on permanently, and ...more »

August 15th, 2007 at 1:32 pm » Comments (0)

You've been wanting to add one of Agee's ventless gas fireplaces to your house for a while, but you're not sure if you'll be able to find a mantel that ...more »

August 12th, 2007 at 2:49 am » Comments (0)

For anyone who not yet experienced one, I would recommend heading to someone's house and demanding a session, if they have any hot tubs in the vicinity :) The warm swishing ...more »

August 8th, 2007 at 3:22 am » Comments (0)

When we moved to this flat, around a year and a quarter ago, we had already chosen most of the fittings. I did not have many strong opinions, except for ...more »

August 6th, 2007 at 8:55 pm » Comments (0)

When we moved into this flat, a little over a year ago, we originally had no furniture other than a bed. Sitting in the living room was not the most ...more »

August 4th, 2007 at 12:01 pm » Comments (0)

I am not sure how difficult to persuade Irina of the virtues of such a concept, but I have admit the idea of a popcorn machine in our flat would ...more »

August 2nd, 2007 at 5:46 am » Comments (2)

For anyone serious about creating a truly captivating cinema like experience in their own home, once you have the electronics and audio sides of things setup, the next step is ...more »