GDR Spotlight on Real Estate / November 12, 2021

VOLUME 2, ISSUE 35

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Making the best of a small dining space Some homeowners may aspire to have expansive dining rooms replete with seating for 12 beneath a stunning chandelier. That kind of space certainly makes hosting dinner parties easier. However, modern homes typically have small dining rooms that require homeowners or renters to be resourceful when entertaining guests.

Hosts may not be able to expand their dining spaces, but there are some clever ways to maximize every inch of a small dining room and even some smart solutions for those who don’t have dining rooms at all.

Create the illusion of more space. Eating areas can be made to feel larger with a few tricks. A mirror on the wall will reflect light and make the room appear larger.

In addition, a large-scale patterned floor or oversized artwork on the wall may make the room appear more spacious.

Maximize seating. Chairs can take up a lot of room in a dining space. To maximize seating availability in smaller dining rooms or in spaces where you need to create a seating area and look to built-

in banquettes or bench seating. These ideas can help create an instant cozy nook and save on space in the process.

Let space lead furniture choices. Depending on the size and shape of the room, select a table that will fit comfortably. A round, pedestal table may take up less real estate in a smaller room than an oblong or rectangular one.

Also, if you have a narrow, galley-type dining space, select a narrow table and low-profile chairs. Again, benches may work well in narrow spaces.

Utilize the kitchen island. Many modern homes have no dedicated dining rooms but kitchens that open up to living rooms.

Homeowners with kitchen islands can utilize large islands as dining areas, and they are easy places to enjoy casual meals when stools are pulled up to the island.

Install a drop-leaf table. Drop-leaf tables do for dining spaces what Murphy beds do for guest rooms. A wall-mounted drop-leaf table can be dropped down for entertaining and folded back up when the space needs to be repurposed.

Lighten up the color palette. Make

dining spaces seem larger with bright- double-duty as a bar or server for a buffet.

Petite dining spaces can be funcer colors. Brightly colored decor, furniture and flooring can do the trick. tional when space is maximized and Invest in storage pieces. A simple buf- design tricks are called into action. fet can store silverware, table cloths, - Metro Content wine glasses, and more, but also serve

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Caution and caustic products go hand-in-hand Keeping a home clean is no small task. All sorts of stains appear in homes every day, some harder to clean than others. And for each individual spill or accident that can dirty up a home, there seems to be a cleaning product tailor-made to address it. That can make choosing the right cleaning product more complicated than simply choosing the least expensive option.

Cleaning products are not one and the same, and various consumer advocacy groups have emphasized the importance of choosing products that are both effective and safe. Caustics are one type of product that get ample shelf space at grocery stores. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, caustics are chemicals that burn or corrode people’s skin, eyes and mucus membranes. While it may seem as though no one would willingly bring such products into their homes, caustics are widely used. In fact, the National Capital Poison Center notes that drain cleaners, oven cleaners, rust removers, toilet bowl cleaners, dishwasher deter-

gents, and cleaning products for brick and concrete are among the various products that can cause chemical burns.

Adults generally know to exercise caution around potentially dangerous cleaning products, including caustics.

However, children and pets may not be so savvy. That only underscores the importance of exercising extreme caution when bringing such products into a home. The NCPC notes that caustic products cause instant damage, which means parents and/or pet owners won’t be able to prevent injuries if curious youngsters and animals come into contact with these substances. Before purchasing caustic cleaning products, consumers can consider these pointers, courtesy of the NCPC. Only purchase caustics if nothing else will do the job. Because of their potential to cause so much damage so quickly, caustics should only be purchased if no other product is up to the task. A little extra elbow grease is worth avoiding the potential problems caused by caustics.

Don’t buy caustics in bulk. Extra caustics around the house only in-

crease the risk of injury. Only purchase the amount you need, storing anything you bring home in areas that cannot be accessed by curious kids and pets.

Do not transfer products to different containers. Caustics should always be kept in their original containers. That reduces confusion and the risk of accidents. In addition, product warning labels on the original packaging will ensure anyone who needs to use the substance will be made aware of its potential safety hazards.

Follow directions carefully. All it takes is a simple spill for a caustic product to cause an injury. When using caustics, follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully and exactly.

Protect yourself. When using caustic products, wear gloves and safety glasses to reduce your risk of injury. In addition, open windows if the label advises doing so. ucts they saw mom and dad using.

Caution and caustic products Do not use caustics near kids or pets. Never use caustics in front of must go hand-in-hand to avoid injuchildren or pets. Kids and pets are ries and accidents around the house. naturally curious, and that curiosity - Metro Content may compel them to look for prod-

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