Monthly Archives: March 2018

How to repair a scratched laminate floor

Laminate flooring can be described as durable, although there are times when accidents are bound to happen, resulting in marks on the floor.

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As the demand for laminate flooring is gaining popularity according to Contracting Flooring Journal now is a good time to find out how to repair any scratches to your laminate flooring.

Floor colour matching

Contact the manufacturer of the waterproof laminate flooring to find out whether they stock a repair putty or wax that is the same colour as your floor. Most stockists will have supplies that can be easily applied by a diy-er to the floor.

Minor scratches

With small scratches you can use a wax pencil or crayon to fill the marks in. However, it is important to choose a pencil that is a good colour match. Use a smooth cloth to rub down the sides of the crayon to help it to …

Seven Ways to Present Yourself in a Professional Manner

It is a fact that taking care of your appearance is as important as being highly qualified and keeping your training up to date. Even if you read the latest journals and are writing papers, don’t forget that first impressions count at the interview stage and in your continuing professional career.

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Your image will affect how people look upon you in your working life; you may think that it is your skills and values that count, but just face up to the stark reality of the situation. Slovenly dress indicates a slovenly attitude. Remember that in business it is necessary to compromise on comfort. You could even consider a make-over, which is not as an absurd an idea as you might think, as discussed in this article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-29122510.

Here are some tips to make sure that you will not get caught out.

Wardrobe Upkeep

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Want to get into football? Here’s where to start

If football is your passion, it can be hard figuring out how to turn a kick about with friends into the real possibility of playing professional football. Depending on where you live in the UK, there are ways in which you can make a start in fulfilling that dream.

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England

There are several schemes in England that give youngsters the opportunity to get more involved in football. The ‘Get Into Football’ scheme, run by the Football Association, provides resources which allow young players to find local clubs to play for or even learn more about refereeing.

Training programmes are available through Charter Standard Schools and holiday courses may also be available in your area. It may sound like a lot of work to even begin to get into football, but once you remember that Jamie Vardy, one of the top footballers in the country, went through the same …