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Oak Occasional
Why choose oak furniture?
Oak furniture is and always will be a cut above the rest. Oak is a very dense hard wood, perfect for making durable and not to mention beautiful pieces of furniture. For hundreds or even thousands of years, master craftsman around the world have chosen oak from which to make their furniture enjoying the versatility and durability it provides. Antique furniture today made of this material fetches a premium, but unlike other types of wood such as pine, buying furniture made from oak should be looked upon as an investment as it will never go out of style and never go out of fashion.
There can be no denying the durability of oak furniture. It ages extremely well and with a little maintenance will stay looking good throughout your lifetime, into your childrens' lifetime and even further still.
Antiques from hundreds of years ago look just as good today as they always did. The wood doesn't suffer from the same wear and tear that other woods can do, less likely to split or crack or be simply worn away. It is common for one-off decorative pieces in the home to be made of oak, or pieces of furniture that don't get used very often. Being free from everyday use of course preserves the wood well however oak does have a place in everyday furniture. It is a versatile wood and works extremely well as cupboards in the kitchen or bathroom, dining room tables, shelves or even as a television stand. Because it is so hard wearing it will withstand the every day use much better than other woods will. For this reason many people are choosing oak as the wood of choice throughout their homes, understanding that it won't need replacing at a future date.
It is a very textual and tonal wood and for that reason provides plenty of interest in the home. Different tones range from very dark to quite light so any design or colour scheme can be followed. The versatility of this wood is such that all types of house can benefit from it. Oak wood and furniture look every bit at home in very modern, contemporary homes as they do in traditional farmhouses and rustic homes. All types of furniture look that bit better when made from oak too. It is not just for antique dressers or chests of drawers, far from it in fact. How about oak bathroom furniture for that extra special touch? Although bathrooms are rarely considered places for beautiful furniture and stylish designs, in fact this is a room where a lot of time is spent, so why not have it looking its best? You will want to spend even more time in there if it is!
Sitting room furniture such as coffee tables and book shelves work brilliantly in oak. Just one or two pieces made from such a wonderful material enhance the room and mean that little further decoration is required. It truly brings style and elegance into any room without much work. In this respect it is actually extremely good value for money and when you think that it doesn't need replacing any time soon, that doubles its cost effectiveness again.
Looking after oak is a very simple task. Every now and again a wipe with a soft clean duster is all that is required. Occasionally rubbing it with beeswax is worthwhile too in order to keep it looking its absolute best. Nothing else is required however. Oak furniture is beautiful and timeless. Anything from an oak computer desk to an oak bathroom cabinet will stay looking good and free from wear and tear. When purchasing oak you are really making an investment as it will stay strong and functional for many years to come. Cambridge oak furniture in particular provides that extra bit of style and elegance in the home.
About the Author
Kathryn Dawson writes articles for Oak Furniture Solutions, a market leading retailer of high quality oak furniture in the UK, supplying large furniture brand names such as Bentley Designs, Orly, CPW and Joseph International. Oak Furniture Solution carries a selection of hardwood desks for home office including oak computer desk and corner desk. Their beautiful Cambridge oak furniture range holds a clean and contemporary styling suitable for any room.
Can poison oak/ivy do real damage if it gets into your blood?
I managed to find myself in contact with poison oak a week ago today; the spot where it first started, there was an open cut. The rash is nearly unbearable, and has spread very strangely (horrible nasty rashes on the left side of my body, little tiny occasional weird bumps on the other side).
1) Best suggestions for treating it? (oatmeal bath, calamine lotion, have not helped at all)
2) Should I see a doctor because of my fear that it got into my open cut?
3) Also --- I know you get poison ivy/oak/sumac from allergies to those plants... would Benadryl help calm my system?
Thank you.
I have had Poison Ivy at least 100 times and have never heard of it getting into someone's blood.... not through an open cut or otherwise. I suppose it would be possible if you injected the urushiol (the poison the plants release that causes the rash) but that's about the only way.
Realize that an open cut typically does not lead directly to the blood stream. In fact, our bodies are pretty smart in that we bleed, that blood coagulates and provides a self made band aid. Since blood is coming out of the cut (not sucking in) it pushes poisons and bacteria out of the body.
Poison ivy, western poison oak, and poison sumac have the poisonous sap (urushiol) in their roots, stems, leaves and fruit. The sap is released when the plant is bruised, making it easier to contract Rhus-dermatitis in the spring and early summer when leaves are tender. The sap may be deposited on the skin by direct contact with the plant or by contact with contaminated objects, such as shoes, clothing, tools and animals. Severe cases have occurred from sap-coated soot in the smoke of burning plants. Because urushiol is inside the plant, brushing against an intact plant will not cause a reaction. But undamaged plants are rare because "Poison oak, ivy and sumac are very fragile plants," Stems or leaves broken by the wind or animals, and even the tiny holes made by chewing insects, can release urushiol.
Approximately 24 to 36 hrs after a sensitized person is exposed to the urushiol, a blistery, itching rash develops. Usually within 15 minutes of contact, the urushiol binds to skin proteins. If it is washed off with soap and water before that time, a reaction may be prevented. After the antigen is fixed, however, it cannot be washed off or transferred to other areas. Scratching or oozing blister fluid cannot spread the antigen to other areas of the body or to other persons. New lesions that appear a few days after the primary lesions represent less sensitive areas or areas where less antigen was deposited, not spreading of the antigen. Because the course of the reaction usually is 12 to 15 days, 2 weeks of medication should be prescribed.
If poisoning develops, the blisters and red, itching skin may be treated with dressings of calamine lotion, Epsom salts, or bicarbonate of soda. Scientists have developed a vaccine that can be injected or swallowed. But this is effective only if taken before exposure.
I've had these rashes just about everywhere including in my eyes. The worst places are the bottoms of the feet / hands and fingers.
The best thing you can do to deal with the itching is just to keep still when you feel itchy. You might apply a cold compress but don't rub or scratch infected areas. Keep infected areas exposed to the air and try not to cover with clothing if possible.
When I've had an extreme case of the stuff I have gone to my doctor and gotten a cortizone shot. This has almost immediate response and relief to the situation.
Good luck and remember, "leaves of three, let them be."
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