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Flooring ideas for your room

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For most people, when the word "dining room" comes to mind, it is about the dining table and chairs. But, the flooring that surrounds that table is a big part of the dining room's design. Depending on your needs and tastes, there are many types of flooring to choose from when it comes to the design of your dining room.

 Hardwood - One of the first options that you have, when you are shopping for dining room flooring, is hardwood. Many people are drawn to hardwoods because of the look and many other factors. The look of the floor will depend on the style of the table and chairs you have in the room. You may want to go with the more expensive type, but many people prefer a cheaper type. Hardwoods can be quite dense, but they can be installed with little or no hassle, and they are usually easy to clean, too. If you are going to use hardwood as the flooring material, there are a few different types of hardwood that you can choose from. 

Maple - Maple is a wood that is very popular for a lot of different reasons. For example, it is beautiful, and you will not have to worry about rotting, cracking, or splinters.

Oak - Oak is an excellent type of wood because it is durable. This is a type of wood that you can be sure of the durability of.         2. Tile - If you are planning to add a little extra dimension to your floor by having it painted, then you should consider having tile flooring as one of your choices. Tile is a great flooring option for multiple reasons. The first is that it isn’t usually costly. From natural stone to ceramic tile, from granite to ceramic tiles, from marble to mosaic tiles, and even from mosaic tiles to mosaic glass tiles. The range of options available is quite astonishing and is sure to leave you with a wide choice to pick from. They are also straightforward to install, and you will hardly need any help to fix them in your room. 

        3. Laminate - Laminate flooring is a new type of flooring that was designed by using a laminate that has been cut into many different sizes and shapes. The pieces of laminate are then put together to make a complete floor. You can easily find laminate flooring that is made from different types of material. You will find that you can get this type of flooring in either hardwood or tile. You may also find that you can get it made of other materials, such as plastic.

        4. Carpet – Carpet flooring is a great option when it comes to flooring in your home. It is easy to maintain, easy to clean, and it is an excellent option if you have children or pets. It is made up of various materials. There are different types of carpet materials such as the synthetic carpet, wool carpet, and the real carpet. The synthetic carpet is made up of polyester, and the wool carpet is made up of wool fibres. You can also choose to buy a carpet that is made out of other materials such as paper or felt. When you buy a carpet, it is always a good idea to buy a carpet that is specifically made for your home. Carpet is also easy to maintain and clean. The easiest way to clean your carpet is to vacuum it. It is a great idea to vacuum your carpet daily to keep it in good shape.

         5. Vinyl - Vinyl is much less porous than wood and is, therefore, a great flooring choice for all types of flooring. Vinyl flooring can even be used for bathrooms because it is so easy to maintain. However, another great benefit of vinyl room flooring is the fact that it is effortless to install. This is because vinyl is quite flexible and can be easily screwed into the exact shape of the room you are installing it in. This means that vinyl can be installed very quickly and without having to worry about damaging the existing flooring.

         6. Cork - Cork flooring is becoming increasingly popular and is being used more in today's home. It is considered very stylish and classy. It is also very flexible. As well as being highly resistant to fire, it also means that the cork can mould to the shape of whatever you want it to fit into.

         7. Rubber - Rubber room flooring is one of the most popular flooring materials, especially in children's rooms, bathrooms, and even in the home office. It's the type of flooring that kids love and that their parents love too. They can roll it up and store it in a drawer if they need to. Rubber can also be used for carpeting. It's very durable, which is why it is often used in areas of the house that experience lots of foot traffic, such as living rooms and dining rooms. The durability of rubber is what makes it so suitable for carpeting, but it's not a very durable material. The same is right for vinyl, which is also durable, but it isn't as sturdy as rubber.

 Choose what look you want your room to have and make sure that you think about the type of furniture that you want to use in your place. Some people like to use a lot of expensive pieces of furniture, while others prefer to use simple things. It is essential to figure out what kind of look you want to achieve in the room and then choose the flooring that will match your room the best. 

Once you have chosen what type of look you want for your room, then it is time to get started shopping for flooring. There are a lot of different kinds of materials that are available to you.

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Best Music Streaming Services in the Market

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The rise of streaming services gave birth to a whole new level of music experience. This trend produced a lot of music streaming services we can choose from. Though they are all from different companies, most of them have more similarities than differences.

             In today’s market, listed below are the available music streaming services:

 ·      Amazon Music Unlimited & Prime Music

·      Amazon Music HD

·      Apple Music

·      Google Play Music

·      Idagio

·      LiveXLive

·      Pandora

·      Primephonic

·      SiriusXM

·      Spotify

·      Tidal

·      YouTube Music

 In this article, we will only briefly discuss three from the list, which frequently causes online debates. Keep reading below to know more about our brief discussion in detail on what sets each streaming service apart.

 Apple Music

 Fees: Apple Music offers a three-month free trial for first-time users. Then, individuals can choose which type of subscription they want to proceed with. Regular subscription starts at $10 per month and up to $15 per month for Family Sharing of up to six people. For eligible students, Apple Music offers a discounted rate of $5 for students. Unfortunately, there is no free tier.

 Target Users: Apple Music initially targets Apple users. However, consumers who are non-Apple users but have large iTunes libraries may subscribe as well. Just recently, Apple released its Android version of the Apple Music app allowing Android users to subscribe as well.

 Pros: Apple Music boasts a massive library of about 60 million songs that are accessible on its Apple ecosystem, iTunes app for Windows, and Apple Music app for Android. Moreover, it provides diversely themed playlists that help subscribers discover new music like never before.

            Apple Music also brags its early exclusivity in music releases from famous artists, such as Ariana Grande. If ever you have a HomePod, Apple’s connected speaker, this is the only streaming service you can use it with. Recently, it introduces a new way to search for songs—by typing the lyrics—mostly useful for people who forgot the title of the song.

 Cons: Apple Music is available for non-Apple users. However, this is limited to the integrated cranky iTunes app for Windows users, which is an unpleasant desktop experience. Furthermore, Android users must download the bulky Apple Music app in the Google Play Store.

            Apple Music also does not cooperate well with its HomePod’s competitor, the Google Home smart speaker. It does not allow direct connectivity. However, there is a round-about on this matter. By setting up Apple Music on your smartphone, you can stream and listen to your favorite songs to a Google Home speaker over Bluetooth.

 Spotify

 Fees: Spotify offers a free tier for users. It allows users to stream in-demand songs for free but with ads via its desktop and web apps. On the other hand, its smartphone app enables users to stream playlists and stations free from ads, but in-demand albums are limited to few selected tracks.

            Spotify offers a premium tier for those who want full access to more than 35 million songs in its library. Its price costs $10 per month for individuals and $15 for up to six family members. A 30-day trial period is available before paying the monthly subscription fee.

 Target Users: Spotify targets consumers who do not want to pay for music streaming services initially. Its free tier fairs better amongst other competitors for users who do not mind ads in between tracks while playing popular songs.

 Pros: Spotify, being the first of its kind, brags its vast library of in-demand and popular songs along with its robust playlists geared to help in specific consumer activities. Podcasts and other original audio recorded content are also available in number.

            Spotify also works fairly decently with Bluetooth speakers. Hardly any problems are encountered with using Sonos One, Google Home Max smart speakers, and the Sony PlayStation 4 game console. Its apps are also available across different operating systems, making it widely user-friendly.

 Cons: Spotify has not yet resolved its confusing music syncing issues if a user plans to sync his/her libraries across devices.

  YouTube Music

 Fees: YouTube Music is free with ads. YouTube Music Premium removes ads, but a monthly subscription costs $10 for an individual or $15 per month for families. Discounts are also available for students. Before subscribing to its services, users may try a three-month trial.

 Target Users: YouTube Music targets users who do not want to shell out for monthly fees with its free version yet wish to listen to on-demand songs. Its premium tier also focuses on heavy Google users who mainly spend a lot of time watching and listening to YouTube videos.

 Pros: YouTube Music offers personalized playlists and access to its extensive collection of music and music videos via its mobile and desktop apps. Suggestions from location-based playlists are also smart enough by suggesting appropriate songs on where you are. Its premium tier also offers extras, like offline use of music and videos. Its premium users can also upload up to 100,000 audio files to the cloud, great for storing your pieces.

            YouTube Music also allows users with a Google-powered smart speaker to access free ad-supported playlists without subscribing. By merely asking their device to play music, they can play and stream playlists and stations.

 Cons: YouTube Music does not allow you to lock your phone screen or switch over to another app while you are using its free service. Otherwise, the music stops, and you have to play it again.

            As if it were not as confusing already, a separate service called YouTube Premium is available starting from $12 per month. This service includes the same music streaming service but adding ad-free videos and original content. As if it were not as cumbersome yet, both YouTube Music and YouTube Premium have apps of their own. Unfortunately, users have to download them separately.

 The competition for the best streaming service is heating up. Currently, Spotify and Apple Music share a big chunk of the market, further intensifying their rivalry for music streaming supremacy. Always remember, though, that whichever of these services you choose, you will have an even better time with your favorite music and artists if you are guilt-free supporting them.

One thing in common among the three services is that they are subscription-based, giving access to a wide variety of songs for around the same price a month. What differentiates them is their appeal to consumers with specific interests. As a result, companies continuously roll out updates and new features to attract more attention.