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by Dror Klar, Dro

Usually when you think about indoor-outdoor carpet, you probably picture the green plastic stuff that people used to put on their porches, or those green fake grass door mats. Well, that kind of indoor-outdoor carpet is still around and being bought today, but is has grown, so to speak, in the number of styles and colors that you can choose from.

The most popular indoor-outdoor carpet that is being purchased today is made from 100% UV olefin fibers. Indoor-outdoor carpeting made from olefin is more fade resistant, easier to remove stains from, and pretty easy to clean.

As with other types of carpeting, indoor-outdoor varieties are available in different grades that cost different amounts. Check the thickness of the carpet when you go to purchase some, the thicker it feels and looks, probably the better it is.

The lower economy grade of indoor-outdoor carpeting is good for use indoors and outdoors, but only in covered areas that is not likely to be exposed to much bad weather and not too much traffic. Medium grade indoor-outdoor carpeting is good for indoor uses and outdoor uses that will be exposed to the elements.

Higher quality indoor-outdoor carpeting should have a marine backing and is excellent for continual outdoor exposure. There are even higher grades of indoor-outdoor carpeting that have the look and feel of real carpet. This is much of what is being used today for floor covering that you might want to have a more normal carpet look.

At first thought, you might wonder exactly what else indoor-outdoor carpeting is good for besides covering a porch or patio. Actually, indoor-outdoor carpeting has many uses. In a child's bedroom or playroom it is an excellent choice because it can be easy to care for. Many people use it inside campers and motor homes for these same reasons.

Camping and traveling a lot can get pretty dirty sometimes and the versatility of indoor-outdoor is great. If you own a boat that has a cabin, there could probably not be a better floor covering than indoor-outdoor carpeting. Whenever there can be water tracked in and out of an area like a cruising boat, a pool house or the pool area itself, this kind of floor covering can be great.

Installing indoor-outdoor carpet is a great do it yourself project. Indoor-outdoor carpet is lighter than regular carpeting and is not that difficult to install, especially in small spaces. Be sure and follow installation procedures carefully for the type of surface you are putting the indoor-outdoor carpeting on so you will get the best performance from it.

Arranging and fully utilizing indoor lighting in your home for the holiday season is not just about making everything glimmer and glow; it is also about making sure you do not burn down the house in the process. Effective indoor lighting is supposed to bring warmth and comfort to your home, and you can not really achieve that if it is engulfed in flames because of your home lighting. Hanging lights safely and intelligently is how you can avoid any indoor lighting accidents while still achieving that joyous effect everyone seeks to bring.

The most important thing is to make sure your indoor lighting, Christmas lights etc., is UL approved. This means the lights have been tested by a respectable and refutable source, ensuring their safety. It is very tempting to try and save money by picking up some cheap dollar store lights, but without the UL rating you risk a high safety decrease. The indoor lighting unit will have an obvious notice on the packaging about its certification.

If you already have some indoor lighting products that you would like to reuse, be sure to give your indoor lighting an in-depth evaluation. Any set with ruined sockets, frayed or exposed wires, or any kind of loose connection should be immediately thrown out. You might not have even noticed the damage on a home lighting product that you had been using. Burnt out bulbs of the indoor lighting should be replaced with bulbs of the same voltage.

It is also better to buy the smaller lights with fuses inside the plugs. Traditional bulbs of indoor lighting burn at a much higher temperature than the newer "mini" bulbs.

Buying lights is only half the battle; the rest is placing them. Everyone has seen the arguably suicidal neighbor that takes to filling his house with lights using both indoor lighting and outdoor lighting to the point that he could be seen from one of Jupiter's moons. Do not be that guy.

Do not place lights in large clumps, all connected to a single power strip. Also avoid placing the indoor lighting near anything paper or flammable for obvious reasons. If you choose to buy a metal tree, it would also be smart to not put any indoor lighting on that.

Most hardware stores that people purchase indoor lighting from sell insulated holders made specifically for the home lighting and indoor lighting of the holidays. Use those instead of hanging them with tack, nails or staples.

One of the most important things that people seem to disregard is using indoor lighting indoors and outdoor lighting outdoors. The two are not interchangeable and are labeled as such for many reasons. Indoor lighting is supposed to stay cool. Outdoor lighting burns hotter than indoor lighting and thus poses a greater risk of fire, especially when on a tree. Likewise, indoor lighting should not be placed outside. Most likely outdoor lighting has been at least partially designed to withstand the elements. Indoor lighting may short out or blow a fuse if rained or snowed on.

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