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		<title>Good things really do come in small (Turtle Mat) packages</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sssshhhhh, we’ve been keeping a little bit of a secret here at Turtle Towers but now we’d like to share it with you. We’d like to introduce you to the newest addition to our Turtle Mat Classic Collection, the small but incredibly mighty “Micro” Mat…..isn’t it a beauty! The “Micro” Mat measures 37x50cm the perfect [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sssshhhhh, we’ve been keeping a little bit of a secret here at Turtle  Towers but now we’d like to share it with you. We’d like to introduce you to the newest addition to our Turtle Mat Classic Collection, the small but incredibly mighty “Micro” Mat…..isn’t it a beauty!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.turtlemat.co.uk/Classic-door-mats/"><img class="size-medium wp-image-245 alignright" title="Micro Mat - Grey (37x50cms) - £14.95" src="http://www.turtlemat.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/01-small-300x207.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="207" /></a></p>
<p>The “Micro” Mat measures 37x50cm the perfect size for all sorts of situations and locations. Here’s just a few:</p>
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<li>Festival/camping essential to keep tents mud free – the perfect      “glam-ping” accessory</li>
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<li>Caravanning – perfect doorway size, because Turtle Mats deserve   a      holiday too!</li>
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<li>Pet mats – for food and drink bowls</li>
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<li>Kneeling mats – appealing to the gardener in us to avoid muddy knees</li>
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<li>Car foot-well mats</li>
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<p>So go take a peek (you can nip straight there by clicking on the picture) and now for the best bit….they’re only <strong>£14.95</strong> <strong>each</strong> and until the end of July we’re offering <strong>free postage</strong>* when you quote <strong>offer code MM88.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>* </strong>free delivery offer is available to UK mainland addresses only, postage saving for Micro Mat orders is £4.95, postage saving for Micro Mat orders with Turtle Vac is £7.50.</p>
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		<title>Refinishing wood flooring &#8211; things you should know before the dust starts flying!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 10:53:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Image by Jeff the Trojan via Flickr Refinishing hardwood floors in a home can be a dusty and tedious job, but the results are well worth it. And if you&#8217;re going to do it yourself, there some things that you should know before you start the process. Proper equipment to be used during the process [...]]]></description>
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<p>Refinishing hardwood floors in a home can be a dusty and tedious job, but the results are well worth it. And if you&#8217;re going to do it yourself, there some things that you should know before you start the process.</p>
<p>Proper equipment to be used during the process is very important for safety and of course, stunning results. Renting a sander for a couple of days from the local home improvement store should be the first step. Make sure to also invest in some good sturdy gloves and a dust mask for your face because as stated before, this type of home improvement can get dirty and dusty. <span id="more-36"></span></p>
<p>During the process, make sure to close all doors leading to other rooms. This will cut down on the dust getting into the rest of the house. Do leave a window to the outside open, in order to get fresh air into the room. Depending on room size and previous stains or damage, sanding can take only one day or a couple of days.</p>
<p>Once the floors are sanded down to your liking, putting a new stain on them along with a coat of polyurethane or sealer should be done. There are many different types and colors of stains to choose from, so be sure to research which stain will work best for your home and lifestyle. Oil based stains are generally the most resilient, but water based stains are slightly easier to work with and tend to dry faster.</p>
<p>Hardwood floors are a beautiful asset to any home, and by properly refinishing them they can be enjoyed for years to come.</p>
<p>If you are interested in different type of <a href="http://www.turtlemat.co.uk" target="_blank">floor covering</a> please visit the Turtle Mat Door Mats range.</p>
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