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Can I use an indoor thick wool-like rug on a screened porch?

I have a rug that used to be in our playroom and has a bit of a stain already. I would hate to just throw it out since it is rather cute. I am turning a screened in patio area into an outdoor art and play space for my children and was wondering if I could use the rug down there? What dangers are there to doing this, if any?

It's not dangerous, just not a good idea. Indoor rug materials cannot hold up to the elements and even though it's a screened porch, rain will still get to it. Most places sell polypropylene rugs that are so beautiful and soft, it's hard to tell they are for outdoor use. They are sun resistant and to clean merely hose them off. I purchased mine from the Frontgate catalog but Grandinroad catalog offers a selection as well and I'm seeing them pop up in other places as well.

Playroom - $14.99 Five friends who have known each other since childhood and always stuck together through thick and thin encounter an evil greater than any of them could every have imagined in this frightening study of the darkness within. When we first meet Max, Jimmy, Norm, Nick, and Jason, they are eighteen year olds who already share a bond closer than that of most biological brothers. They all have high hopes for the future, and aren't afraid to share their dreams and frustrations with one another. Flash forward a little over two decades later, and the five friends are still as close as ever. They've experienced marriage, endured life's frustrations, yet through it all they have always remained open and honest. Every year the group sets out on their annual football outing, and this year the destination is Philadelphia. But tonight, the group will be separated while enjoying the city's bustling nightlife, and the stage will be set for an unspeakable horror. As the ultimate struggle of life or death unfolds in a horrifically painful fashion, friendships will be put to the ultimate test and the true personalities of all involved with shine through a suffocating darkness with the power to consume all five in the course of just one night. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Playroom: Hop to it $5.99 Faster and ever faster, the rabbits hop over diverse items and cover them. And they must pay attention not only to what's ahead, but to where they are now. So eyes up and spoons high because even with long ears, only practice makes one a Master Hare!Time to get your memory moving with Hop to It! Take a deep breath, get a good look at the row of objects, and then you're off! As soon as you remember an item that's covered, the cover is removed and placed on the next item in the line. With only 30 seconds to remember all of the objects, you'll need to be quicker than a bunny as you hop from one item to the next. Gender: Unisex Age: Child

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Peter Neve Playing with Friends in Playroom $79.99 Peter Neve Playing with Friends in Playroom - Premium Photographic Print

Calico Critters : Playroom for Playhouse $19.99 Welcome to the cute and cuddly world of Calico Critters! Designed with remarkable attention to detail, these adorable miniature animals live in precious homes decorated with life-like furniture and accessories. The Baby Playroom, an adorable stand-alone or add-on 3rd floor for the Calico Critters Baby Play House, comes complete with over 10 toys for the babies, plus a "cubby-type" wall unit to put the toys into. The top of the Playroom doubles as a sandbox that can either be used atop the Play House, or as a separate play environment. Instead of solid walls, the Playroom has a large "window" so you can watch the babies as they play. Decorative stickers are also included. Ages 3 years and up. The Baby Play Room is part of the Baby Play Series. Add the Baby Play House with Windmill and the Baby Play Nursery School to create an entire world just for Calico Critters Babies! Features: Critters are not included with this set. Comes complete with playroom furniture and toys. Made Gender: Female Age: Child

SmartCat Bootsie's Bunk Bed Cat Playroom $42.69 SmartCat Bootsie's Bunk Bed Cat Playroom

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The Children's Playroom in the Ocean Liner 'Paris', July 1921 $49.99 The Children's Playroom in the Ocean Liner 'Paris', July 1921 - Giclee Print

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Tobin playing on rug with train 12/25/08

Tips on Creating a Green Playroom for the Home

No, this isn't a treatise on how to paint your playroom walls green - although it's certainly an option as well as a very nice, versatile color. No, this is how to create a child's playroom using earth friendly alternatives. If you’re a parent who wants to go green for both the environment and your children’s health, here are some tips to help you decorate and furnish a playroom the eco-friendly way. Your children will be able to play in an area that is healthier for their bodies and a playroom done over in an eco-friendly format is likely to become a selling point if you decide to market your home in the future.

The floor of the playroom should be done over in an easy to clean, natural material, such as bamboo or cork, both sustainable alternatives. If you’re after a warmer touch, consider scattering natural fiber rugs around. They are both more sustainable than a new carpet (especially if you make or reuse them) and easier to clean.

The walls should be painted with a low- or no-VOC (volatile organic compounds – very bad for lungs of all sizes!) paint, or covered with earth friendly wallpaper, sustainable natural products or fabric. One terrific option is painting with chalkboard paint, something that allows the kids to unleash their creativity on the walls without rousing parental wrath!

Lighting should be ample. Energy efficient compact fluorescent or low level LED light bulbs will give you the best bang for your buck. A playroom should have a mix of overhead and close lighting. A couple of good reading lamps will provide light for both reading and craft projects.

Furniture should be mixed for big and little users. Re use old couches, chairs and tables – they can be made to fall in with a room’s décor with a coat of paint. You can repurpose old clothes and leftover fabric to make pillows and patches for old upholstery. Consider making your own bean bags and filling them with recycled Styrofoam bits that come in packaging of various items or may be got cheap or free from local stores. Plenty of bins and shelving will help contain toys and craft supplies and lessen clean up time.

While toys, craft supplies and books are important parts of a playroom’s appeal, don’t rush out to buy them new. Many popular books can be found in secondhand shops. Stuffed toys can be found in secondhand stores as well – run them through the washer before giving them to children.

Crafts are another area where you can go green. Instead of buying construction paper, consider reusing things that already come into the home, such as cardboard boxes and newspaper. There are a number of instructions on the Internet that will teach you how to make a nontoxic “play-dough” from household baking ingredients.

After expending a lot of time and effort to make your playroom eco-friendly, it doesn’t make much sense to use a bunch of chemicals to clean it. Most cleaning can be done with water, rags, a broom and a mop. For more serious cleaning, consider natural products like enzyme or orange oil cleaners. Many natural cleaners leave behind a pleasant scent as well.

Congratulations on choosing the green alternative for your children’s play area! You are helping out the environment and creating a cleaner, healthier atmosphere for your children. With more parents looking for earth-conscious living spaces, a playroom done over in an environmentally friendly way will also be a good marketing point if you choose to sell your home in future.

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