#Laminate Flooring Canberra

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Increase Your Home’s Resale Value By Revamping the Flooring

Anyone who has been through the process of selling their home understands the overwhelming stress involved. Many pieces must come together to prepare a home to be shown to potential buyers. You will probably clear out the cluttered spaces of your house and attempt to stage rooms to show their best qualities to others.

All of these tasks accomplish the same goal of increasing the appeal and value of a home. However, one of the most important factors of a home’s value is glossed over easily in the rush of staging and cleaning. Do not make the mistake of leaving your home’s flooring an afterthought when selling your home.

Potential buyers pay attention to the flooring in the houses they tour. Imagine it from their perspective. Updating the floors in a home you just bought is a big, unnecessary headache compared to investing in a move-in ready home. A house has more value to a buyer if they do not need to worry about replacing the floors.

Find out whether you need to revamp the flooring in your home before selling. There are many details to consider, including the size of the project and the style of floor used. You should also compare the cost versus the value of new flooring.

Essential flooring tips to increase value

Choose timber flooring before carpet

Do not mix and match flooring styles

Repair and refinish when possible

Engineered flooring

Hardwood flooring incurs a lot of costs for supply, installation, and maintenance. If you are looking for the same real timber appearance without the price, engineered timber is an ideal option. Many engineered timber flooring can be installed with a quick and efficient floating floor method without compromising on stability and durability. The top layer is a beautiful and authentic timber veneer.

Engineered flooring might be the direction for your home if you have lower starting property value. Hardwood flooring will not impact your resale value as much, which means your return on investment could be negligible. A cheaper option with the same lovely look of timber is appealing for homey buyers and sellers.

Flooring 2 You has several excellent engineered timber ranges available.

Laminate flooring

Laminate is a hard flooring surface that provides durability and reliability for years in a house. Homebuyers want to see well-maintained, consistent flooring in a home before making an offer.

Consider the characteristics of a laminate flooring brand from the perspective of a buyer. As you pick one to replace the floors in your home, imagine the qualities that would appeal to you the most. Long-lasting durability and realistic designs are vital. Look for a brand that protects against dents, scratches, and cuts.

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We are the leading company in Canberra that provides the best flooring solutions for any room. We specialize in vinyl, wood, laminate, and tiles and offer expert advice for any project you have in mind. We work with homeowners and builders, so we can provide the best services and the best results. For more info visit us.  https://technoserve.com.au/

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Laminate flooring manufacture & installation in Canberra - Flooring 2 You

Furnish your space with the look of real hardwood without stretching the budget. Laminate floors utilise cutting edge photographic technology to simulate the stain, graining, and texture of wood for a fraction of the price. Some other popular flooring options other than laminate flooring include vinyl flooring, bamboo flooring, cork flooring, hybrid flooring and timber flooring.

With laminate flooring you can easily add a touch of style and sophistication to any space. Laminate is very durable and suited to most areas of the home, including living areas such as dining rooms, lounge rooms, hallways and bedrooms.

What are the benefits of wood laminate flooring?

Beyond the obvious visual appeal of wood laminate flooring, this increasingly popular multi-layer synthetic solution comes with many benefits:

Laminate is easy to maintain and keep clean. We recommend using dry cleaning methods where possible, such as with a vacuum, broom, or laminate floor cleaner, to avoid exposing the floors to water damage.

Unlike more traditional flooring products, such as timber floors, laminate planks contain a "wear layer" which adds an extra dimension of durability, making the product ultra-resistant to common blemishes and defects such as dents and scratches. For even greater peace of mind, consider adding a rug to protect high foot-traffic areas.

Laminate flooring allows you to accurately simulate the appearance and texture of more expensive flooring products such as oak or Australian Species such as Blackbutt and Spotted Gum. It's also available in a wide range of wood look styles and colours to suit any décor, including timber or wood look laminate. Popular colour variants include white (light), black (dark), mid and grey laminate flooring.

The clicking and locking mechanism in contemporary laminate floor boards makes for a hassle-free installation process. It's a relatively fast and easy flooring product to install, making it a great option for DIY fitouts. If you choose to engage a qualified builder, you can often get it installed for less than typical tile, bamboo, or hardwood flooring.

Speak to the experts in laminate floors

At Flooring 2 You, we specialise in the supply and installation of quality laminate tile flooring. With several years' experience in the flooring industry, our friendly team of floor covering experts and installers can guide you in identifying and selecting the best laminate floors to meet your design requirements, all at competitive prices. Visit our laminate flooring showrooms in Canberra to browse the range.

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Tips to Make DIY Floor Cleaners at Home

Do you have hardwood, vinyl or laminate floors at home? These look elegant and can complement the modern interiors of your living space. However, keeping them clean and stain-free can be challenging because such floorings are delicate and need special attention.

Using abrasive tools or chemically-laden products can cause damage. In addition to this, store-bought cleaners can increase the carbon footprints in the environment. So, it is good to head towards sustainable living and use eco-friendly cleaning products.

If you are moving out, hire a company that can give you green end of lease cleaning in Phillip, Canberra at the most reasonable price.

Today, we bring you an article to help you prepare DIY cleaners for your hardwood, vinyl and laminate floors.

1. A DIY Hardwood Floor Cleaner

Wooden floors look chic and sturdy. They need less maintenance and mopping with a damp cloth is what it needs to remove dirt and grime from the surface. However, you can’t afford to use harsh or abrasive products. So, prepare a cleaning solution for your hardwood floors:

·         ¼ Cup White Vinegar

·         1 Gallon Warm Water

·        A few drops  of your favourite oil

Directions

·         Blend all ingredients together in a bucket.

·         Dip a microfiber mop into it and wring it properly to get rid of excess solution.

·         Mop the floor in ‘S’ direction

·         Remove excess moisture using a dry cloth.

Do not leave extra water to avoid damage.

2.  Home Vinyl Floor Cleaner

It is one o f the difficult types of floor to install. The best part is that it requires low maintenance  and can be cleaned easily. All you need is:

·         1 Cup of Apple Cider Vinegar

·         1 Gallon Hot Water

·         2-5 drops of baby oil

Directions:

·         Pour hot water, vinegar and baby oil in a bucket.

·         Stir and damp the mop in the solution.

·         Wring it and mop the floor. This can help you get rid of stains, grime and stains.

You always have an option to hire professional end of lease cleaners in Phillip, Canberra and achieve quality service. Visit here: https://www.bondcleaningincanberra.com.au/end-of-lease-cleaning-phillip/  and get the full bond back after a thorough cleaning.

3. A Natural Laminate Floor Cleaner

The store-bought laminate cleaners contain wax that can cause harm. Instead, you can prepare a homemade solution by mixing:

·         ½ cup of white vinegar

·         ½ cup water

·         ½ cup rubbing alcohol

·         A few drops of essential oil

Directions

·         Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

·         Transfer the solution in a spray bottle and apply it on affected areas.

·         Spray on small areas and mop the floor

·         Do not let the solutions reach cracks.

Conclusion

These are some of the best eco-friendly cleaners you can prepare at home for your floors. Make sure you do proper research and try to  buy cruelty-free products. You can also hire a company which specialises in an affordable end of lease cleaning in Phillip, Canberra for your bond money.

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Kakuzu discover's Hidan's backstory and its actually really disappointing and a bit shit

Part 7 of the Kakuzu and Hidan are very Australian dickheads series.

Read the rest of the shitty fics on tumblr or AO3. 

Warnings: Woolworths, Orochimaru making his terrible appearance, kakuzu noses about, no punchline, something gay happens  

Note: Set before Kakuzu and Hidan marry.  The event where a rat climbed up the sewer drain and died, and had to get rid of using a pasta spoon and a stake happened to me three days ago. It was traumatising. 0/10 don’t recommend. Special shout out to @thatshipcat, because we were on voice chat on discord while I was driving and I asked her to go on this chapter and add a few things in for the chapter for me because I can’t write and drive at the same time. 10/10 do recommend.

Orochimaru was a plastic surgeon infamous for fucking up his face enough to be stared at in the street. He was also Kakuzu’s former college, and happened to be in town this week.

Kakuzu had discovered this when Orochimaru texted him out of the blue, asking why Kakuzu was with ‘one of those Jashinist weirdos’ and wearing the Commonwealth Bank uniform. Apparently, Orochimaru walked past the bank, spotted Kakuzu as he exited, holding Hidan at the scruff of his neck, and depositing him on the side of the road to hopefully be run over.

Because Kakuzu noticed that Orochimaru knew Hidan was a Jashinist, he got a bit curious. Orochimaru must have been acquainted with Hidan sometime ago. He was certainly weird enough to be associated with Hidan. He was also knowledgeable enough that he would likely know a bit about the strange cult with the follower who was an immortal asshole.

So Kakuzu responded to the message, asking Orochimaru to meet him for drinks at the tavern near his townhouse. Even if he had no answers, Kakuzu expected it to be entertaining enough.

While normally Kakuzu didn’t really give a fuck about reconnecting with old coworkers, Orochimaru was an exception if only because the man was so ridiculous that he amused even Kakuzu.

Case in point: The last time he saw him was around ten years ago at a conference at the Medical Union meeting in western Sydney. Orochimaru had split his tongue in half, demanded he was to be only referred to with genderless pronouns and had put enough lip fillers in his lip to make them explode.  Kakuzu remembered having a bit of a smirk at that.

As Kakuzu was preparing to meet Orochimaru, however, Deidara rang him about a rat in the toilet. He immediately texted Orochimaru to tell him he would be late.

According to Deidara, the toilet rat came in from the sewers in their current place. He had refused to go anywhere near it, and so did Sasori and Hidan. A week had passed, and now the rat was lying dead in the loo, passed out from a bottle of disinfectant being poured over it to get it to stop scrambling. Deidara sat on a kmart beanbag and stared at his phone for a few hours until Kakuzu arrived and got pissed about the messy bathroom and the rotting animal. In the end, Kakuzu used a pasta spoon taped on to a wooden stake to get rid of it.

“How old is Hidan?” Kakuzu asked Deidara afterwards.

Deidara squinted at Kakuzu. “He’s like… twenty five, yeah? He was three grades above me at school.”

“...So he’s not old?”

“What do you mean?” Deidara wasn’t exactly dumb but he didn’t understand Kakuzu’s question at all.

“How long has he been able to not die?” Kakuzu clarified.

“Hmm….” said Deidara, pausing. He put a strand of blond hair behind his ear and then he said, finally, “I dunno.”

Kakuzu sighed. “You’re not very informative, you know that?”

“And you don’t really ask questions.” At least Deidara had the correct social skills to realise he was fucking about with Kakuzu. Sasori and Hidan on the other hand could not act normal around anyone. “Hidan was a nerdy religious asshole in high school. He hasn’t grown up, and never will. Argumentative as fuck, immature, and thought that putting a javelin through his leg on sports day was art. As an itty bitty year seven, seeing a year nine do that to themself… was pretty fucking cool, yeah.”

Right. So he definitely wasn’t someone who had stopped aging. “So how come you know still know him?”

“Saw him at orientation day at the University of Canberra. He’d been kicked out and was arguing with security. He said UoC was shit because you can get the same info from Wikipedia, and that they discriminated against him because of his religion, yeah. The next day, I saw him on Gumtree looking for a housemate, so we moved in together with Sasori. I decided to never go to university -  fuck HECS.”

Deidara smirked and turned back to his phone. Kakuzu tried again.

“I’ve just been in contact with an old acquaintance,” Orochimaru wasn’t exactly a friend. He was more of a science experiment from back in the day. “He knows Hidan. The name is Orochimaru. A plastic surgeon.”

“You mean Orocunt?” said Deidara, not looking up, fingers flying over the screen of his phone. “Hidan calls him Orocunt, yeah.”

“How do you know him?”

Deidara held up the stump of his arm, which had been covered in tattoos since it was blown off in an explosions accident several years ago. “Hidan recommended him as a plastic surgeon. He made my remaining arm look like an amputated arm, not like a mangled blown off stump it was with muscle and bone everywhere.”

“How does he know Hidan?”

Deidara shrugged. “I dunno.”

Deidara’s answers weren't exactly riveting or informative, but Kakuzu knew that asking Sasori would be a waste of time, he would be even vaguer.

“I’m meeting him in an hour,” said Kakuzu.

“Cool,” Deidara muttered, staring at his phone. “Hidan or Orochimaru?”

“Orochimaru. I try to avoid Hidan any day of the week.”

“I’d also avoid Orochimaru any day of the week. That MJ look was scary. It isn’t art, yeah. Good luck and don’t split your tongue in half.”

***

At the local mall where Konan’s floristry was, there was also a tavern opposite Woolworths where gambling addicts played their day away. It was a bistro with faded yellow brick walls with large pieces of ugly decor art hung up slightly crooked. It was quiet for the time of day.

While most people were fashionably late, Orochimaru arrived several hours early to any event. He was waiting for Kakuzu when he entered the tavern, looking like he did a decade ago: black straightened hair down to the waist with no gray in sight, high cheekbones and eyes slanted from several botched eye lifts. He couldn’t seem to smile like he used to, as the amount of botox he used permanently froze his face. In short, he looked more like a snake than ever. He was holding a handbag, putting something pink away when he looked up to see Kakuzu.

“Kakuzu,” he said warmly. Orochimaru refused to shake hands, as he claimed it was unsanitary. Which was no big deal, as Kakuzu didn’t exactly want to touch Orochimaru, either. “It’s been a while. I knew it was you with Hidan at the bank. What happened to your face?” He nodded towards the scars where Hidan had slashed him with a knife several years ago.

“Hidan.”

“Ah.” Orochimaru yellow eyes trailed down Kakuzu’s tanned arm, where there was a burn mark. “And what happened to your arm?”

“Hidan.” The mark was from New Years when Hidan and Deidara put fireworks in a drum in his courtyard, and Hidan’s hand was sliced off and Kakuzu had to stitch it back on together.

“You aren’t going to get it covered?”

Kakuzu shrugged, and took a laminated menu from the plastic holder. “Nobody asks.”

“I can’t imagine anyone asking you anything to be honest,” Orochimaru said. He didn’t even touch the menu, but then again Kakuzu had never seen Orochimaru eat, so he must survive on air. Kakuzu put the menu back, deciding to only get a lemon and lime bitter. “I’m surprised you have changed careers. Was being a heart surgeon too hard for you?”

Kakuzu shrugged. “Different career. Bored of the hospital. I’ve only been out of there for four years.”

“Yes, being a surgeon is ever so boring,” said Orochimaru. Kakuzu forgot how strange and sly Orochimaru’s voice was. It was like being lectured and being treated like a child all at once. He clicked his tongue, which was still split in two. “Nowadays, I go mostly on holidays around the world with my sons, Mitsuki and Mitsuki.”

“Why are they both called Mitsuki?”

Orochimaru lips struggled to smile, but didn’t say anything. After an awkward silence, Kakuzu decided to get to the point of what he really came to see Orochimaru for. “I need some information on Hidan. You are, as I remember, very good at knowing other people’s affairs.”

“Do you have to pay me to give you information?” Orochimaru raised his eyebrows at him. Kakuzu glanced around before leaned in a little. He wasn’t planning to give any money to Orochimaru, and he knew Orochimaru didn’t care about money, so it didn’t matter. “What do you want to know?”

“The other month Hidan chopped his own head off and I had to reattach it,” said Kakuzu, crossing his arms and leaning back. “How can he do that? He claims it comes from his God, Jashin. Orochimaru, I have seen him do things nobody should be able to survive.”

“I actually met Hidan several years ago on my travels in Europe with Mitsuki. I believe it might have been Croatia - they film Game of Thrones in Dubrovnik. Probably why he was there.”

Kakuzu knew that Hidan’s Game of Thrones obsession was borderline crazy, but didn’t realise that Hidan had actually gone overseas just to go on a set tour. “Croatia? Why Croatia?”

“I think he’d been all over the world, searching for Jashin.  He was a backpacker who had dropped out of high school, who was staying in the same hotel as me and my sons -  a six star hotel with golden floors and lavish marble ceilings.”

That didn’t exactly sound like a place Hidan would go. It was definitely somewhere Kakuzu would go if he had the chance, but Hidan was more of a hostel type of guy.

“I met Hidan in the lobby. He was drunk at the time, but managed to tell me many things; that he was traveling the world searching for his god, who he called Jashin; that he dreamed of him every night since he was a child; that, no matter where he went, he could not find any information about his faith or proof of his god’s existence. It drove him insane, poor thing. He must have been only 16?”

“He still is.”

“No, he has seemed to have grown down instead of grown up,” said Orochimaru.

“After a series of visions of hooded men in a golden hotel, Hidan went on Tripadvisor and looked at pictures of hotel lobbies. He then found himself in Croatia.” Kakuzu rolled his eyes at this, and Orochimaru smirked and carried on. “I’m not sure how he was able to afford the hotel - but he told me that he had been staying there for a while, watching, waiting.”

“While we were talking, these men in black hoods went down the stairs and he rushed away, ranting that these they were the people he was looking for. I did not follow him, but as I myself am interested in immortality, I took a video from the hotel security footage.”

Orochimaru took out his iPad, one of those large inconvenient ones from his handbag. As he unlocked the ridiculously huge tablet, Kakuzu noticed his wallpaper was of Itachi Uchiha from the police force.

Hidan’s hair was shorter, and sticking up at the back. He was literally dressed in - Kakuzu recognised the outfit - singlet and shorts. The Jashinist circle was drawn in white on the lobby floor - everything was golden, like Orochimaru described. People wearing summer clothes were crowded around, silent and watching the bizarre scene in front of them. Four tall figures wearing black robes hoods had circled Hidan, which seemed weird as it was June on the timestamp, and he was shouting at them in another language.

“Is he speaking Croatian?”

“No, most likely gibberish,” said Orochimaru. “Hidan is very good at shouting in gibberish.” This was true. Occasionally, Kakuzu heard Hidan ramble nonsensically, though he could never make sense of what he was saying. He returned his attention to the iPad video.

Suddenly, Hidan shoved one of the figures away. The four of them threw him to the ground, and two pinning him to the floor and the last -

“Is that a syringe?”

Orochimaru nodded. A bellowing scream, raw and loud, erupted from Hidan, and the crowd around him scattered in fright. It was truly something Kakuzu had never heard before from anyone he had killed. It wasn’t pleading, and it didn’t seem to even sound like Hidan. He could only compare it to the wretched wailing of a thousand souls… The hooded figures disappeared, leaving Hidan on the lobby floor, mouth open and body still.  

The video cut off. Orochimaru put the rather large tablet back in his purse.

“The Jashinist cult mixes serious religion with illegal experimentation,” said Orochimaru. “After this video, Hidan was pronounced dead. I was the one to call the police to take the body away.”

“How long was he dead?”

“Until the cremation, so two weeks,” said Orochimaru. “No parents, a foster kid out on the streets. They put his body into the oven… and he jerked upright and ran away. He came back to me to get his passport, covered in soot. Didn’t even say thank you.” Orochimaru flicked a bit of imaginary dust off the table.

“Since when do I ever say thank you?” A large hand clapped on Kakuzu’s shoulder. Kakuzu didn’t even turn around as Hidan sat down next to him, reached over and drank the entire contents of Kakuzu’s glass. He was wearing a fluro yellow work shirt, which was part of his medical courier uniform.

“How’s it going Orocunt? Not well I hope. I heard from someone that you were trying to get information on me. I won’t name my source, but let’s just say his name rhymes with... Gay Bara .” He turned to Kakuzu. “You could have just asked, Kakucunt. I'm an open book.”

“What’s the fun in that?” Orochimaru asked. “You aren’t known for your straight up answers.”

“True.” said Kakuzu.

Hidan shrugged. “So what are you doing here? Last I heard you were in Chile doing…South American things. Whatever people do in South America. Latin ballroom dancing and praying to statues of the Virgin Mary in back gardens.”

“What’s wrong with seeing an old friend?” said Orochimaru.

“Since when does Kakuzu has friends then aren’t money?” asked Hidan. He smirked. “Did you know Kakuzu sleeps with money under his pillow,” he voice lowered to a whisper. “ The Tooth Fairy spoils him .”

“I do not.”

“Oh, me and Kakuzu go way back,” said Orochimaru, sipping his water dainty, with a pinkie out. “Around the time of medical school. We usually partnered up with experiments, and worked on cadavers together. We also did other experiments outside of medical school, too.”

“What sort of experiments? Like on other bodies?”

“Don’t say it,” said Kakuzu.

“Say what?” Hidan replied almost instantly. “Come on, tell me the goss on good old ‘Kuzu. I’m sure Snakepants here has plenty of boring experiments to tell. Are you single and looking to mingle? Kakuzu’s your man.” Hidan nudged Orochimaru and winked.

“I’m married to myself now,” Orochimaru pointedly informed Hidan, watching his face go from interested to a slight cringe. “But back in the day, as two medical students, we slept together for a science experiment.”

Kakuzu could have facepalmed hard right now, and Hidan looked like he was either shocked or trying not to laugh. “You fucked Trump’s wife?”

Now Kakuzu was trying not to laugh at Orochimaru’s almost offensive look. Hidan looked from Kakuzu to Orochimaru. “But he’s old?”

“I’m old,” Orochimaru pointed out. “We’re the same age.”

“I forget you are even more immortal than me,” said Hidan. “I thought you would have to cut off Kakuzu’s dick to see the rings to see how old he is.”

“He is rather well endowed,” Orochimaru noted with a smirk, “but not quite the size of a tree, I’m afraid.”

“What, like Hashirama?” Hidan joked. Then his face went a bit white. “Hang on… I’ve known you for four years, Kakuzu. I thought you were ace as fuck, and you're not!?”

“Can we not discuss my sexuality?” Kakuzu was feeling a bit pissed now, because he had been forced to opened up when he didn’t want to. Kakuzu made himself uninteresting on purpose: After all, it would be incredibly inconvenient for anyone to go sniffing around in the private life of a serial killer. Besides Orochimaru, he had only ever slept with one other person - but that was a detail that he did not want Hidan to pester him with. “I have better things to do then talk about people I've slept with.”

“People?! Not just Orocunt?” mocked Hidan. “No wonder I've never seen you remotely even be interested in someone.”

“I am certain that Kakuzu is a sociopath, Hidan.” said Orochimaru. “I believe the only person he ever dated was Tsunade. What was the reason you broke up with her, again, Kakuzu?”

There it was. The one detail that he did not want Hidan to know.

“Gambling addict,” he neutrally replied, staring at the sugar packets on the table as he resisted the urge to strangle both his partner in crime and his former colleague.

“Man, Kakuzu,” Hidan clapped his hand on Kakuzu’s shoulder. “I've learned more about you today than I ever wanted to know.”

Orochimaru frowned. “I was under the assumption Hidan was your husband,” he said. “Gay marriage is legal after all.”

“I’m only gay for Jashin, you know.” Hidan kissed his pendant and happened to glance at the time on his fitbit.

“Anyway, this is the shittest conversation I’ve ever had in my life,” he said. “I was supposed to deliver a fetus to the other hospital around two hours ago. See you later, Kakucunt, Orocunt.” He stalked off, knocking over someone’s water on purpose as he left the tavern. Kakuzu watched Hidan undo the leash of his dog before driving off in his car.

His head whipped toward Orochimaru, expression furious. “Thank you for telling Hidan that,” Kakuzu hissed.

“No problem,” said Orochimaru lightly. “Thought he might have needed to know you aren’t as boring as you actually are.”

“I prefer being boring,” said Kakuzu. “I think I may go now.”

“Hang on.” Orochimaru rummaged around in his handbag. “I have done what I can with this.” Kakuzu opened his hand, and Orochimaru deposited a small volumetric flask in his palm, with pink liquid, the colour of Hidan’s strange eyes. “It is leftover materials from the syringe.”

“What am I supposed to do with it?”

Orochimaru shrugged. “I don’t know. According to my analysis, it is solely composed of dihydrogen monoxide.”

“Also known as water.”

“Clearly… there is more to it.”

With that, Orochimaru left, taking out a large pair of sunglasses to cover his frozen face, handbag swinging away. Kakuzu stared down at the small flask, shimmering liquid twirling from moving so much. He didn’t know what to do. Too much information, too much nosing about, but this? He wasn’t expecting this. Now, he possibly held the secret to immortality in his hands.

He put the flask in his shopping bag, and went to Woolworths. He tried not to think about what Orochimaru had told him, but it seemed there was more to Hidan then he really wanted to know. Hidan possibly wasn’t as dumb as he seemed. He got some sushi for dinner, as being with Orochimaru for too long made him hungry. He received two texts from Hidan.

HIDAN < 6.45 PM >

Kudos fr getiing.the.rat out fo the.toilest. shit was gros

HIDAN < 6.47 PM >

Got.th dog.

Instead of taking Taki for a walk, which was his usual routine, he sat down outside in his courtyard for a smoke, staring at the bottle of moving pink liquid Orochimaru gave him. He took the flask and put it in the bin along with his cigarette.

That night, Kakuzu dreamt of only one picture: The triangle encased in the circle. He could not get rid of it, and struggled to wake up from it. Finally, his unconscious brain got rid of the image, which he felt thankful for.

Until the next thing he saw in his vision was a car hurtling full speed in him.

Kakuzu woke up with sweat all over him, jerking upright, his alarm clock screaming away. He rubbed his eyes and turned to the clock, about to turn it off, and he froze.

The shimmering pink flask had returned - and it was on his bedside table. It shined mockingly with the light of his phone, buzzing with incoming texts.

HIDAN < 8.14 AM >

stupid fuckn roommmate.found another pest - a snake in the garden

HIDAN < 8.19 AM >

cme over.nd.help me get.rid.of.it

HIDAN < 8.22 AM >

bring the ricin.

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5 Modern Ryokan Homes in Singapore

In pre-Covid times, Singaporeans were one of the most avid travellers in the region. It therefore comes as no surprise that many of our homes are usually inspired by the places we have been and seen. These modern ryokan-inspired homes below that take inspiration from traditional Japanese inns are no different.

Made from traditional materials like bamboo and wood, ryokans are typically located in the rural countryside of Japan. Inside the ryokan, sliding paper screens—shoji—separate rooms decorated in tatami mats and futons, as well as a low wooden table and zabuton for sitting. Partaking in a traditional Japanese bath or a tea ceremony is also part of the ryokan experience.

But what is the ryokan appeal for our modern homes? Is it a call for the idyllic, for the simpler and slower pace of life that permeates the countryside? Or a reminiscence of the rich culture and gentle hospitality that we hope to replicate?

Whatever the reason, we cannot deny the ryokan’s quiet charm. If you’ve always wanted a home that looks like one, take inspiration from these modern ryokan homes that have married modern creature comforts with the elements of tradition impeccably.

1. A flexible modern ryokan home for a family of 5 by Pencil Office

The wooden screens, crafted to look like the ones seen in a ryokan, form the basis of the design of this apartment. Paired with laminated glass positioned in between the slats, the sliding screens separate the different areas of the home to allow for more flexibility in the use of the various spaces.

Closed off completely, the screens offer acoustic privacy without having to sacrifice the diffused daylight that gets filtered through. When opened, the apartment becomes a large and airy open-concept space.

This versatility was necessary for this family of five. The adults hosted guests over often, and would often entertain in the dining area or kitchen. They thus wanted to still be able to keep an eye on their young children while retaining a certain amount of privacy when hosting.

Parts of the home retain the original marble flooring, lending a subtle elegance to this minimal space. The rest of the home features a light-toned oak, with the lattice design of the screens casting interesting shadows and offering visual interest amidst the minimal material palette.

2. Attention to details in this 3,500-sqft residence by Upstairs and In-Expat

Enthusiasts of Japanese and Chinese cultures, the homeowners’ brief to the designer was simple enough: to create a ryokan style home for this family of three, along with their lived-in helper. What resulted is a home with meticulous attention to detail and a deep sense of care in regards to the materials and palettes used.

Because of the sprawling square feet, much of the original space was under-utilised. The home was thus reconfigured and left more open and fluid, with screens and columns to segregate the zones.

In the foyer for instance, a structural column was redesigned into a sculptural piece lined with oak veneers and curved edges to serve as a form of visual navigation between the main communal areas. Seigaiha-patterned screens are also decked out throughout.

The open kitchen, previously a tight and cramped space, now features a gorgeous 5-metre long island with plenty of room for food prep or light casual meals. Directly connected to the dining area, it is surrounded by sleek oak cabinets, with appliances flush neatly for a minimal aesthetic.

The living room sits on a sunken level for distinction, evoking the layered spaces seen commonly in a ryokan. One enters this space by stepping down on a Naguri textured plinth that can double up as a tatami platform when there are extra guests. The same material is seen again in the master bedroom, as a form of transition between the balcony and the sleeping sanctuary.

Lending a wonderful contrast, the bathroom evokes a deep dark marble. You see the same material being subtly used throughout the home, seemingly culminating in this most private space of this apartment.

3. An apartment with a $70K budget by Sync Interior

This 4-room flat is home to a couple that fell in love with Kyoto when they visited the Japanese city some years back. So much so that they decided to turn their Strathmore home into a space that resembles a minka, a traditional Japanese house.

Taking architectural references from the Edo period, they incorporated features like a zen garden situated at an alcove in their bedroom, a platform decked out in tatami mats in the living room and shoji-like screens to delineate the spaces. In the bedroom, mattresses are embedded into a low platform so they appear like futons without sacrificing modern comforts.

To further the aesthetic and the sense of traditional Japan, the home is decorated with the couple’s collection of Japanese antiques and souvenirs, including a Japanese tea set, folding fans, Japanese calligraphy, bonsai plants and noren, which are seen over the entrances into the bathroom and kitchen.

4. Infusing Scandinavian elements in this Canberra 4-room flat by 13th Design Studio

The homeowners of this Canberra home loved the look of a ryokan, but wanted a space that felt more modern to live in. As such, they opted to infuse Scandinavian elements into the home, which is the obvious route to take seeing as both styles cover a lot of similar ground.

Wood elements are featured predominantly. From the foyer, an eye-catching apothecary-style cabinet next to the bomb shelter stows away odds and ends. The living room, set on a slightly raised platform, comes with a timber fluted ceiling panel.

Walls here are similarly clad in wood. Coupled with the bay window seat decked out in cushions, the space evokes a cosy atmosphere that feels similar to being housed inside a ryokan.

The wood theme continues in the rest of the home. Along the walkway, a slice of glass panel showcases the homeowners’ collection of toy figurines, while a door within a door allows their kids to move in and out of the room easily.

Likewise, the kitchen, separated into a wet and dry space, is covered in woodgrain laminates, although a part of the full-height cabinets is decked out in grey laminates in order to visually flush the silver-hued double door refrigerator with the surrounding storage.

5. A minimalist BTO with Japanese sensibilities by Obbio Concept

With three young children and a busy lifestyle, the homeowners sought for a sanctuary that they could feel calm in. So when they got their keys to their new flat at Canberra, they opted for a minimalist style that would also reflect their love for Japanese design and culture.

The home relies heavily on the wood aesthetic, but balanced out with bright, white pockets of spaces in order to create a clean, clutter-free feel. In order to accommodate the needs of this large family, the home was designed with plenty of storage spaces. Most of which are concealed and hidden away in line with the theme.

A ryokan-style fluted wood screen was incorporated at the entrance of the home, setting the tone for how the rest of the space will look, whilst also lending privacy from neighbours that walk by. The shoe cabinet was also designed with a bench for wearing shoes that can be conveniently tucked away into the cabinet so that it doesn’t get in the way.

Nifty space-saving features continue in the rest of the home. The kitchen and study areas are enclosed behind glass doors to reduce the visual bulk. In the bathroom, the vanity cabinet was designed with an angle in order to facilitate movement in and around the bathroom. The bedroom too comes with an angled mirror panel at the sides of the wardrobe so that it takes up less space while helping to expand the room visually.

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Benefits of Cabinet Refacing in Kitchen Remodel Canberra

A perfect kitchen remodel Canberra enhances the aesthetics, functionality and, most specifically, your gratification of one of the most used rooms in your home. A renovated kitchen design can also double the real estate price of your property. So, how do you fix budget and time when dealing with a kitchen remodel? The solution is cabinet refacing.

Cabinet refacing also referred to as cabinet resurfacing is a time-and-budget-saving renovation method that has remodeled countless kitchens for decades. This extremely efficient approach can save a great amount -- possibly up to half the expense compared to all new cabinetry.

Is cabinet refacing the right choice for your kitchen remodel Canberra?

Are you satisfied with your current kitchen design? Are your current cabinet boxes structurally robust? Are your storage facilities sufficient? If your answer is yes, congratulations! You are a likely person for cabinet refacing. Yet, if you're considering a total kitchen remodel, or custom cabinetry, then-brand-new kitchen cabinets may be the best remodeling means to take.

Do all cabinet refacing firms provide the same quality?

Not all cabinet refacing groups are comparable. Some remodeling firms may only glue a single sheet of laminate or gloss over your current cabinet doors. But, when substandard laminate or veneer wears, tears, or gets loose, the house owner is left without remedy — and little or no method for repair. 

 On the other hand, authentic kitchen remodel Canberra uses first-rate materials, expertly fixed with an exclusive long-lasting double lamination process. All exterior cabinet surfaces are coated with a finishing layer of laminate or natural wood refacing material. The result is a more solid, brand new look that remodels your kitchen into an absolutely unique space.

Can cabinet refacing extend stunning style to your kitchen remodel?

You can choose from hundreds of designs and colours. Prefer to hit the ceiling with your new kitchen cabinetry? No issue. Want to include storage pullouts and other quick fixes? Kitchen remodel firms can provide you with all of these. You can also change up your door style to the most contemporary shaker look in the most recent trending colours.

How much time does refacing save?

The common downtime for most house owners who go for kitchen cabinet refacing is almost a week. Installation of supplementary materials comprising - but not hindered to - countertops, backsplash tile, and flooring may take more time.

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4 Inspirational Ideas for New Flats in Canberra

Cost of renovation: S$38,000 Canberra, the new local estate which lies in between Yishun and Sembawang is the new ‘it’ place. While we are waiting eagerly for the new train station in the area reportedly slated to open in 2019, we show you brilliantly chic homes around the area to get you inspired.

1. Clean silhouettes and an all-white palette offer a clutter-free approach to the minimalist-loving homeowners. Take cue from this Scandinavian chic and cosy dining setting. Note the floor-to-ceiling laminated brick walls, industrial-style lighting and wood accents. Opt for partial dividers (in this case, full-length wood planks) that exude style and edge.

Interior designer: The Local INN.terior Cost of renovation: $25,000

2. This industrial-inspired home employs plenty of stucco-effect walls to not only create a dramatic appearance, but to take advantage of their properties: durable and easy to maintain. In the bedroom, go for a raised platform bed which doubles up as practical storage solutions for the home.

Interior designer: Aart Boxx Interior Cost of renovation: $27,000

3. Airy and spacious, there is abundance of natural light thanks to full-length sliding doors that lead you outdoors. The colonial-inspired accessories (think white-washed doors, vintage standing lamps and glass homewares) add a luxury touch. 

Interior designer: Icon Interior Design

4. This home has a different focus in every corner of the home: all luxe and classy in the living space, but all industrial and modern in the kitchen. In the common area, add a personal touch by displaying a collective of memorabilia items around the main door perimeter. 

Interior designer: Chapter One Interior Design Cost of renovation: S$38,000

Looking for an Interior Designer for Your Home in Canberra?

If you have a new home to design in the North, the right interior designer can help you. Request for a quote here, and get matched with 5 interior designers, based on your budget and style.

Want to see even more local home ideas? Download the Qanvast app here. Save your favourite images, discover new home products or simply read up on handy renovation tips to aid you on your renovation journey!

About Qanvast: Create a space you love today with Singapore’s first mobile platform. Qanvast (pronounced as ‘canvas’) connects homeowners to trusted home professionals. Browse for reviews, renovation prices and portfolios from interior designer firms in Singapore at your fingertips! 

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Flooring 2 You - Wood Flooring Supplier In Canberra

Flooring 2 You is Canberra’s leading wood flooring specialist. Our timber floor showroom is one of the biggest in the region and we encourage you to visit us and browse through the variety of timber flooring options we have available. We offer the best quality timber flooring in Canberra, including hybrid flooring and laminate wood flooring.

Flooring 2 You takes care of all your flooring needs, from advice on the designs on offer, to timber flooring installation. Our trusted design consultants and skilled installers will ensure your home's beauty is enhanced with the addition of a wooden floor.

Let us renew any room in your home with our beautiful designs. Our customers love our kitchen designs with timber floors. Come and browse our kids' play area where you can choose from a selection of wood flooring options in your leisure time.

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Laminate Flooring Manufacture & Installation in Canberra

Furnish your space with the look of real hardwood without stretching the budget. Laminate floors utilise cutting edge photographic technology to simulate the stain, graining, and texture of wood for a fraction of the price. Some other popular flooring options other than laminate flooring include vinyl flooring, bamboo flooring, cork flooring, hybrid flooring and timber flooring.

With laminate flooring you can easily add a touch of style and sophistication to any space. Laminate is very durable and suited to most areas of the home, including living areas such as dining rooms, lounge rooms, hallways and bedrooms.

What are the benefits of wood laminate flooring?

Beyond the obvious visual appeal of wood laminate flooring, this increasingly popular multi-layer synthetic solution comes with many benefits:

Laminate is easy to maintain and keep clean. We recommend using dry cleaning methods where possible, such as with a vacuum, broom, or laminate floor cleaner, to avoid exposing the floors to water damage.

Unlike more traditional flooring products, such as timber floors, laminate planks contain a “wear layer” which adds an extra dimension of durability, making the product ultra-resistant to common blemishes and defects such as dents and scratches. For even greater peace of mind, consider adding a rug to protect high foot-traffic areas.

Laminate flooring allows you to accurately simulate the appearance and texture of more expensive flooring products such as oak or Australian Species such as Blackbutt and Spotted Gum. It’s also available in a wide range of wood look styles and colours to suit any décor, including timber or wood look laminate. Popular colour variants include white (light), black (dark), mid and grey laminate flooring.

The clicking and locking mechanism in contemporary laminate floor boards makes for a hassle-free installation process. It’s a relatively fast and easy flooring product to install, making it a great option for DIY fitouts. If you choose to engage a qualified builder, you can often get it installed for less than typical tile, bamboo, or hardwood flooring.

Speak to the experts in laminate floors

At Flooring 2 You, we specialise in the supply and installation of quality laminate tile flooring. With several years’ experience in the flooring industry, our friendly team of floor covering experts and installers can guide you in identifying and selecting the best laminate floors to meet your design requirements, all at competitive prices. Visit our laminate flooring showrooms in Canberra to browse the range.

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Laminate Flooring – The First Choice Of Flooring For Your Home

Affordable laminate floors offer the luxurious look and hard-wearing durability of natural timber. Laminate floors are a hygienic and low-maintenance choice for family homes, commercial properties and office spaces. Browse our extensive range of laminate floors and other high quality flooring solutions.

Benefits of laminate floorings

Who doesn’t love the natural beauty of authentic timber flooring? Now, thanks to state of the art manufacturing and laminate materials you can get the aesthetic appeal and timber flooring look for a fraction of the price. Here are just a few laminate flooring advantages.

Laminate floors are affordable

Laminate is scratch, dent and stain resistant

Laminate flooring is hygienic and easy to clean

Laminate flooring is water resistant, making it suitable for almost any room

High durability makes laminate flooring ideal in heavy foot-traffic areas

Click-lock installation is fast and cost-effective

Damaged planks can be easily replaced

Cost of Installing your laminate flooring

Quality laminate flooring lasts for decades so it’s important to install this flooring correctly. This floating floor can be placed directly upon ply, chipboard or concrete, and is also suitable to be used with a sound-absorbing underlay for even greater comfort and warmth.

Laminate floors are relatively quick to install, and the best laminate floors come with an extended warranty for additional peace of mind. We can even visit your home or commercial premises for measure and quote to ensure there are no unwanted financial surprises along the way. We get the job done on time and on budget at Flooring 2 You.

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Finding Timber Flooring In Canberra? Come Flooring 2 You

Why choose timber flooring？

Timber flooring can be installed as solid timber or engineered boards. Engineered boards have the same feel and natural look of real species timber and are the perfect options for those who love timber but need to watch their budget. The cross laid solid Hevea Core and Spruce backing layer means you can enjoy your favourite timber species for a fraction of the price.

The best thing about timber floorboards is that the more you live on them, the more awesome they look! Timber flooring has an appeal that goes way beyond simple aesthetics. It’s a look and feel that touches the heart in a way other flooring types can’t.

There’s just something about the look of timber that gives off a beautiful character to any space, be it a home or a business. The natural tones and variations of hardwood floors are simply gorgeous, providing a robust and warm feel. The addition of wooden flooring brings a luxurious style that’s hard to imitate, and brings up the value of the property, too. Compared to laminate it’s more hardwearing and can be sanded or even re-stained lasting for generations. It also provides a much more authentically natural and timeless look than concrete or tiles.

So, pop into one of our showrooms or browse the ranges on Flooring 2 You to discover what we already know – there’s magic in Flooring 2 You!

What we do in Flooring 2 You？

We specialise in crafted engineered timber flooring. From product supply to install, to maintenance and aftercare, our team provides comprehensive support. You’ll find every aspect of your flooring needs taken care of. No matter which option you choose from our range of hardwood floors, or custom timber solutions, you’ll be met with excellent products and service every time. Our team’s expertise in installation, parquetry and stairs, means you’ll have beautiful timber floors to last you for the years to come.

Sustainability

At Flooring 2 You, we not only care about giving our clients the best possible products, we also prioritise sustainable business practices too. This entails being aware of wasteful processes and working towards greener solutions that will reduce negative effects on the environment. So when you choose from our engineered timber flooring for your project, you can rest assured that we prioritise sustainability and greener initiatives within our supply chain.

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