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Are those wedding bells you hear — or just the sounds of alarms, as you realize post-engagement bliss can involve a whole lot of planning? Figuring out how to make a wedding registry  isn't even the half of it, but it can be confusing. The good news is that you're about to create the mother of all birthday and holiday wish lists combined , and your friends and family are actually expecting you to deliver on that.  Many wedding experts agree that sooner is better for creating registries, as over-the-moon friends and family will want to congratulate you right away. Though everything may feel overwhelming now, consider how this lets your friends and family help you and your partner build a home. Here's everything you need to know before creating your wedding registry — regardless of how extensive (or nonexistent) your Pinterest wedding board may be. Before You Register Consider 2 To 4 Places  Nope — this doesn't make you greedy! It actually creates less of a headache ...

How to install a shower door You will need: Pivot shower door kit Impact drill, masonry and HSS drill bits Tape measure and pencil 1 metre spirit level Metal file Rubber Mallet and hammer Nail punch Silicone sealer fischer Wall plugs Stainless steel pan -head screws (if not supplied) Here's how: 1. Cut the base track to length Measure the length of the shower threshold , then use a hacksaw to cut the aluminum base track to fit tightly between the previously built stall walls . Smooth the cut end with a file. Vacuum up the metal filings immediately so they don’t scratch the bathroom floor or shower base. 2. Set the base track Place the track on the threshold and use a tape measure to make sure that it’s centred from front to back. With a pencil, mark the threshold along the edge of the track near each end. This allows easy repositioning if it slides around during installation of the jambs. 3. Mark position of the hinge-side jamb On the side of the shower opening that will suppor...

Installing do-it-yourself acrylic shower walls can be easy as long as you select the right acrylic shower set . (Tim Carter) I’ve had it with ceramic tile in my shower. It’s hard to clean, and I love the sleek look of some of the modern acrylic shower units . I want to do this job myself, so the installation needs to be DIY-friendly. What’s been your experience with these easy- care shower units ? Would you be kind enough to share some installation tips so I don’t goof this up? — Alice W., Xenia, Ohio I can hear you loud and clear about ceramic tile care . When I was younger, I seemed to have plenty of energy to wrestle with cleaning tile and grout. I did discover years ago that using powdered oxygen bleach made the job easier and less smelly, but I no longer have to deal with cleaning tile because I’ve switched out all the showers in my home to acrylic. I’ ve installed countless acrylic tub and shower units over the years, as I’ve been a master plumber since before I was 30. I...

What is your party personality? Upon entering a social gathering, do you quickly find yourself surrounded by adoring fans as you fall into a story about your hilariously bad work week ? Or do you immediately head toward the drink table, the bathroom, or, if need be, any piece of furniture that can shield you from view? Anything to avoid human contact .  Bangalore- based illustrator Neethi identifies as the latter. “I’ve grown into a 27-year old who looks for benches to crawl under, or curtains to hide behind at events involving more than three people,” she explains on her website. “Every brave new venture with people goes down in the same way ― a cyclical uneasiness resulting in sweat and silent tears rolling down the cheek.” In her series of illustrated GIFs titled “The Socially Awkward Adult ,” Neethi explores the peculiarities of life as a grown woman who still, when confronted with the possibility of group socializing, feels the urge to run ― or at least awkwardly mention that ...