People are watching:

People are watching:

Lifestyle questions and answers

Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people on Yahoo! Canada Answers

  • Ladies only? Would you find me attractive?

    Singles & Dating - 5 hours ago

  • What should I do now after I told him I like him?

    Singles & Dating - 5 hours ago

    Additional Details

    We've liked each other a long time and I just thought I'd tell him and get over it but he didn't do/say anything. What would you do if you were in this situation? I've waited 2 weeks! I'm thinking it's time to move on.
  • Dating rules in the USA?

    Singles & Dating - 5 hours ago

    Additional Details

    I am getting a divorce and I am wondering if there are any "dating rules" in the USA.(I am originally from Germany).
  • i have to go out alone tonight?

    Singles & Dating - 5 hours ago

    Additional Details

    long story short, i absolutely need to leave the house tonight. i am 17 and i have access to a car. the only thing is i cant find anyone to hang out with so i guess it will just be just me. what can i do alone that will be fun and i wont look like a total freak/loner?
  • he told me to text him. but idk if i should?

    Singles & Dating - 6 hours ago

    Additional Details

    Basically we were talking about my stalker. me and this guy flirt alot. he trys getting me jealous. he has a girl. he calls himself a man. he complains about his b i t c h to me. he picked me up for our work meeting. i guess we flirted a little bit. usually hes not like this. like he wouldn't even walk next to me. he kept walking really fast and stuff.and then he said he had to take me home because his friend whom lives 2 hours away is coming over or w.e. im not sure if he even likes me anymore. he seems WAY conferable texting me. like he talks a lot more to me. and he asks me what im doing if im cold ect. idk what to think. i told him see ya weds(that's when i work) he didn't say anything. all he said is text me. i said only if you want me to he laughed and i said bye. WHAT THE F U C K DOES THIS MEAN. should i text him??? and what do you all think :(
  • Why does my girlfriend nag nag at me to get a job?

    Marriage & Divorce - 6 hours ago

    Additional Details

    I dont want her playing.... I dont work , we have been together 10 years off and on and I like to play my game wow and she nags that I need to help her pay bills ...plz u were doing it all along before me and have but she throws his im a single mom shit up in my face and frankly, I just dont care...just useing her. How can I make her shut up and still just sit here and play wow? Im retarded I cant work
  • Is it normal that the only guy that I find attractive is my EX?

    Singles & Dating - 6 hours ago

    Additional Details

    I'm 17 and I broke up with my BF of one year a few months ago. I'm not gay but for some reason he is the only guy that I find attractive. He was such a cutie that I feel like no other guy would ever compare to his cuteness and physical quirks. Is this normal or not normal?
  • Can girls be friends with guys?

    Friends - 6 hours ago

    Additional Details

    I am friends with a lot of guys and all that but some of my friends say that you cant be friends with guys! Is it true that you can't be friends???
  • Why does married life get so boring?

    Marriage & Divorce - 6 hours ago

    Additional Details

    Is this true? I mean most of my friends who are married tend to talk without excitement about their lives having family. Like this friend of mine who when I asked him how he and his family was he said "Oh, we are just dealing with daily stuff, school, work, the usual". I mean he and many others used to say how happy they were at the beginning or when single. I'm single myself, so I would like to know if we all end up talking like that or is it that these people aren't having the right family life? What to do to maintain the bliss?
  • On your opinion, would you say he likes me? (looong)?

    Singles & Dating - 6 hours ago

    Additional Details

    Alright so this boy, let's call him Michael, has been my friend for a few years. (Since 7th grade, now we're in 10th) We actually 'went out' in 7th grade but it was one of those times where, you know, we're too young and it didn't really count. We were just too shy around each other. So now 3 years later, we've been hanging out a lot. But not just us 2, we usually hang out with a group of our closest friends. We did a lot of fun stuff together last month and last night we all went to go see Paranormal Activity (which is not as scary as it looks, trust me) and I sat by Michael through the whole movie. He even nudged me and tried to scare me a few times. But before the whole movie thing, we walked around town for a little bit and some random photographer wanted to take our picture... well a few. He seemed to make a point in standing next to me whenever he could... he was even close. And then after the movie we were dropped off at someone's house and walked a couple miles (we all live in the same area in the country) because I guess we weren't ready for the day to end. But we ended up walking to his house because his mom ordered us all pizza and called him. So as we're walking to his house (mind you it got pretty dark) he would still walk next to me whenever he could and he even pulled me out of the way when a car was coming behind us. I could see the lights, but I didn't think of how close it was. I didn't say anything to it, and neither did he. But I felt that the silence had more to say. So then we arrived at his house, ate pizza, watched 'Dude where's my car?" And we ended up using the "Truth or Dare 18+" application on his iTouch. We didn't do anything too bad. It was more fun than obnoxious. I would never want to act that way in front of my best friends. But every time my name was spun on the thing, I didn't even get to pick Truth or Dare. Either him or the other two always picked dare for me (by pressing that button on the screen). It then came to a spin the bottle dare for me. I spun and it landed on an empty space, which Michael moved his leg into. Does that mean anything significant? I'm not being naive, I know that that could mean he wants me to kiss him. But I don't want to jump to conclusions. I don't know if my other 2 friends know anything about Michael and his thoughts. I don't know them myself. But in your opinion, would you say he has feelings for me? Or would you say he was just flirting because he can? Mind you, he's not known for acting this way.
House Keys

Getting a "feel" for fabrics

Posted Fri, May 15, 2009
POST A COMMENT »

Did you grow up without being allowed in the living room? I remember my mom constantly reminding us not to enter the living room because she had just raked the carpet (can you imagine how funny it was to rake your shag?) or not to sit on the sofa because we had blue jeans on and the die from our jeans might come off on the sofa fabric.

Today, in my own home, I want everyone to feel comfortable in every room and on every piece of furniture (that includes four legged furry children, a husband, two legged daughter as well as all the friends and family that visit). Heaven forbid I should ever here myself yelling at anyone about entering a space or sitting on a particular piece of furniture.

Having said that, it is imperative to choose fabrics wisely; one must never sacrifice the visual for the practical, or visa-versa. So, let's get to know a little about the fabrics that we sit on.

  • Cotton is a good longwearing fabric. However, be aware that it does stretch and wrinkle easily and you may find that it will pucker or dimple in time. Twill and duck weaves are a little tighter and will wear longer. To hide soiling and spills on cotton, try to choose one that has some depth (pile) and texture, such as chenille instead of glazed cotton. Many cotton fabrics will be blended with other synthetic fibers to help improve durability. Personally, I prefer hanging cotton fabrics (drapery) to sitting on them. Cotton with a woven patter will wear substantially better than a printed pattern.
  • Wool is natural, sturdy and durable. Wool and wool blends offer good resistance to pilling, fading, wrinkling, and soil. By and large, wool is blended with a synthetic fiber to make it easier to clean (blends can be spot cleaned when necessary). Less expensive ?wool look' fabrics will be made from acrylic. Low quality acrylic tends to pill excessively in high-wear situations, while better quality acrylics are manufactured to resist pilling.
  • Polyester and nylon are generally blended with other fibers to make strong upholstery fabrics, add wrinkle resistance, eliminate crushing, and reduce fading. These blends will offer the most realistic-looking versions of silk and raw linen. Many are machine washable and can be easily spot cleaned. Versatile and easy to live with, these fabrics are great for upholstery and drapery. They have excellent value and durability, but beware of piling and fading.
  • Olefin is another synthetic option you are likely to run across on your search for the perfect upholstery fabric. It is a fashionable and durable choice for furniture likely to receive heavy wear.
  • Leather and faux leathers are bar none the easiest to live with and a fantastic option for your most sat in furniture; it will last a long time and is easily cleaned. Particularly useful are patterns, such as distressed, or textured leather like stylish ostrich or alligator. The more wear and tear the piece receives, the better it actually looks. Many imitation or vinyl leathers can fool even a highly trained eye, but they will not have the same durability as natural leather.
  • Micro fibers, faux suede and textured velvets (brushed surfaces) are usually rated for 15,000 double rubs (that's a lot of bums in and out of a seat). Extremely hardwearing and easily cleaned, these ?pleasant to the touch' fabrics are good options for often-used rooms. They provide excellent value, durability and clean-ability.

Not Yet Rated

0 Comments

LEAVE YOUR COMMENT
character(s) remaining

You must sign in to leave a comment

TODAY ON YAHOO!

Top stories

N.B. says police, firefighters can wait for flu shot
CBC - Health officials in New Brunswick are defending the decision not to include firefighters and...

Business

Two department stores of German retailers Karstadt and Kaufhof stand side-by-side in the southern German city of Trier. Employees of the embattled German department store chain Karstadt, owned by the insolvent retail group Arcandor, agreed Saturday to take salary cuts as part of a last-ditch effort to save their jobs.  Photo:Torsten Silz/AFP


Staff at struggling German retail giant agree to tighten belts
AFP - BERLIN (AFP) - Employees of the embattled German department store chain Karstadt, owned by...

Odd News

Hundreds brainstorm on making economy green at Toronto conference
The Canadian Press - TORONTO - How to stimulate Ontario's economy while protecting the environment...