Placement, What is it and Why is it Important? Part 1

In Feng Shui, your relationship to your home and the objects in your home is vital to creating a nurturing and supportive environment. And your relationship with your environment is determined, in a large part, by how and where you place the items you have.

Positioning relates to how much time you spend in a given space, and how you feel about the space you are in.

The three most important areas in your home with relation to positioning are:

position of the front door placement of your bed, placement of your desk

Today let's talk about bed placement.

You may have heard or read that the bed should not be in alignment with the bedroom door. This is true. Alignment in this instance, means that the bed would be positioned so that it is in the path of the door whether positioned on the opposite wall or with the bed overlapping the doorway.

Placing your bed on the wall opposite the door, but not in the path of the door, is the most optimal placement. This is called the Command Position - which simply means that when positioned this way you have command, full view, of the room around you.

Placement of the bed holds the key to successful rest, rejuvenation, and restoration as well as symbolic representation of a solid foundation in life. The optimal placement for the master bedroom is in either the Abundance or Relationship areas of the home as these corners are the 'power' corners of the home.

Arrange your bed so that the headboard is positioned against a wall. Your position should provide a full view of the room and the door into the room.When placing your bed, try to try not to align your bed so you're directly in front of the door, or even overlapping the door. The energy coming through the door can be disruptive to your sleep and creates a sense of discomfort, even if only subconsciously.

If the configuration of your room is such that your bed can only be placed in the path of the door, create a sense of interest and distraction by the addition of a beautiful rug, side table or plant between the door and the bed. Anything that catches your eye will also shift and redirect the energy flowing into the room through the door.

The best positioning follows these guidelines:

Have a solid wall behind you for support. Position yourself so you are able to see the entrance to the room you are in. Ideally your bed should be positioned so that you are not in direct line with the door into your room or a bathroom door. If your bed must be positioned with the head against a window, it is important that you use a solid headboard to strengthen your position and provide support. Also, close the curtains or blinds at night to create the impression of a solid wall behind you.

Following these simple steps will help you turn your house into a home, and your bedroom into a sanctuary filled with comfort and warmth!

How to Paint Your Garage Door

You may not remember just how good your garage door looked the day it was first installed. This is because over the years it has inevitably been worn down by time and the elements. Sun and wind, rain and snow can all take their toll. Your door may be rusty from the wet, faded from the sun, and has probably been repeatedly frozen and thawed during the winter. All of this has its effect over the exterior appearance of the door.

To realize how worn out your door is all you need to do is look at a picture of it when it was new. The contrast would be obvious. What once was bright and clean is now weathered and old. Furthermore, if you have peeling and chipping paint then a metal door may be beginning rust. The paint acts as a sealant, and with water getting in you will soon have a problem on your hands. But do not despair because you have a solution at hand.

To get your garage door ready to paint, first wash it with water and detergent. Scrub it if you have to. Once you've got it clean let it dry for several hours. Then you need to check for rust, peeling paint or anything else that would prevent you having a smooth surface to paint over. Use a steel brush to remove anything that shouldn't be there. After that you will unfortunately have to wash it again to get rid of any debris remaining, and again let it dry until it is completely dry.

Begin with painting on a coat of primer. This will help the paint spread and cover better. You can use a special acrylic paint that is especially made for garage doors. You can paint it by hand, but a spray gun will give you the best consistency and coverage. Use long, even strokes and let each layer of pain dry for at least day before putting on another one. The final touch to your door is panting on the top coat in the color of your choice.

With a couple of cans of paint and a few hours of work you can save yourself the expense of a new door. Your entire house will look fresher and newer and you will have protected your garage door against the elements for years to come. If only all problems were so easy to solve!