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- What happens to all that blue-stained pine? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Manuel YSustainability question: What happens to all that blue-stained pine? It is no mystery that the recent outbreak of mountain pine beetle has affected British Columbia forests and will continue for the following years as it continues to consume many more millions of hectares of forest ...
Views: 454 - Learn How To Organize Your Garage With These Simple To Follow Tips - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Walter JensenHas your garage turned into a glorified storage shed? Do you have it jam packed to the rafters with boxes and bins full of garage sale stuff, Holiday decorations, beach toys? Is it now out of the question to get a rake or shovel or maybe a edger when it's needed? Are your tools everywhere but ...
Views: 1080 - Kitchen Organizers - The Solution To More Counter Space - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Walter JensenToday with most families on the go, your kitchen is probably the most important part of your home. This is where the most activity takes place. You're cooking three meals a day, plus snacks. You make plans for the day there with your kids and spouse. This is the reason your the kitchen area ...
Views: 1138 - Steps for Remodeling a bath - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from jim paulSome interesting things to change at home, people do not bath in the first place, because it is the most expensive of all the home rooms. But even the best remodeled bathroom must be redone with the latest trends. And if you decided to go with the flow, you need to follow some important steps ...
Views: 488 - Things to Consider Remodeling Your Bathroom - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from jim paulThere are many home improvement projects, but few are able to provide for the bathroom remodeling project benefits. Remodeling a bathroom can be a great way to add real value to your home, while increasing the enjoyment level of yourself and your family. There are several things to consider ...
Views: 590 - Working right contractor for your Remodel Tile - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from jim paulRemodeling kitchens, baths, floors, or there is no easy project for themselves. Installing tile can be overwhelming and rent tile installer or contractor can save you some time and headaches down the road. You want to be sure that you hire the right tile installer's job to ensure you the best ...
Views: 457 - Kitchen Remodeling - Top causes Remodel - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from jim paulYour kitchen is one of the most visited rooms in the house because it is the gathering place for the whole family when they get hungry. Food is one of the major pleasures that attracts people to the kitchen and therefore the busiest and most used instead of your home. Because of the ...
Views: 710 - Reuse the Energy used to heat your water with a Drain Water Heat Recovery System - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Sam BraidleyIf you want to make the most of your hot water usage, why not consider a system that recovers the heat from drain water and uses it to heat your home? This allows you to reuse water that has already been heated and reduce not only your heating bill but also the impact that heating your home will ...
Views: 603 - 8 Very Tips Useful Tips On Organizing Your Home - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Walter JensenHere are 8 very useful tips on organizing your home. Taking that first step is the most important part of organizing your home. So now let's get started on step one. This is critical because you can't get to where you want to go unless you know what that "where" looks like. How do you ...
Views: 905 - Green Your Cleaning Routine - The Hidden Dangers Lurking Under Your Sink - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Donya FahmyIt is truly amazing how the green revolution has changed our lives. We separate our garbage, carpool to work, and even consider buying hybrid cars just to help save Mother Earth. Ironically, many of the everyday household cleaning products we still use are loaded with dangerous chemicals that ...
Views: 2518(2 votes) - Choose Teak Outdoor Furniture - For That Lasting Furniture - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Lene SharineThe teak outdoor furniture is considered as one of the most durable and attractive, weather resistant, type of furniture for outdoor that is available in the market today. Aside from this it is almost maintenance free and is made of renewable resource, which makes it the only affordable solution ...
Views: 504 - Amazing Teak Outdoor Furniture - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Lene SharineIf you want to make your patio appear more elegant just than seating in the teak then the best furniture to choose is the teak outdoor furniture. It brings both the designs and styles in teak. This type of furniture is well crafted with sophistication and beauty. You can purchase chairs, dining ...
Views: 522 - Choose Attractive window handles and locks while window installation - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Fenesta WindowsIf you are getting new window designs for home or offices then make sure that you install good window handles and windows locks with it. The exact beauty of your new frame would be visible only if you use the right handles and locks for it. They should match the overall decor theme of your home ...
Views: 644(1 vote) - Make your home weather proof by using monsoon proof window - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Fenesta WindowsIn order to deal with the monsoon season, you need to make sure that you have the right kind of weather proof window that can protect your home from the rain water efficiently. If the openings are not sealed properly with the frames then it can allow the water to seep into your home easily. So ...
Views: 1107(1 vote) - Light Up Your Life With Solar Garden Lamps - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Autumn SawyerSolar garden lamps are the best and cheapest way to light up the exteriors of your house and beautify them. Solar garden lighting not only is trendy, but also has numerous functional benefits. Some of them are listed below: * Beauty: Garden lighting certainly adds beauty to you house and its ...
Views: 506 - Solar Lights - The Best Lighting Option - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Wilson SwinburneSolar lights are the best way of illuminating your home or outdoors. In fact, they are ideal for camping, vacations, holidays, and excursions. You can pack them up for your adventure trips, too, since they do not work on batteries. They use natural sunlight for charging and are extremely ...
Views: 447 - Renovations - How to Start Your Home Improvement Remodeling Project - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from jim paulDeciding the best way for your home renovation and remodeling projects can be intimidating. A key element of any home improvement project is to determine your needs and desires. It is important to complete this process by meeting with the builders or general contractors. Create a hierarchy of ...
Views: 632 - Top Kitchen Remodeling Ideas For 2011 - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from jim paulThe kitchen is one of the most important jobs around the house. This is a place where family meals are truly fictional. This is a place where family members are united by a good conversation good food. It is also a nice storage area for the club and functional appliances that make life easier ...
Views: 560 - How much will it cost to remodel my kitchen? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from jim paulWhen it comes to kitchen remodeling, most people first visit a local cabinet shop. This is the right choice if you are the entire project from start to finish. I did this entire project, including: design, manufacture cabinets, counter top, demolition, plumbing, electrical and installation. ...
Views: 2059 - Save up to 75% on your home hot water heating bill! - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from aidan doranYou don’t need to pay a fortune for heating your water. The amount paid for water heating for a regular household is typically one third of a regular fuel bill in a regular household. This amount can be significantly, and in some seasons totally, cut by utilising solar energy. Solar water ...
Views: 721 - Remodeling Your Kitchen Project Planning Basics - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from jim paulAnyone considering investing time and money to remodel a kitchen should consider many factors. There are many things that need to be considered in determining the cost of kitchen remodel. 1st A plan detailing the actions are very important in order to ensure a successful kitchen remodel ...
Views: 497 - Save The Environment Use Solar Garden Lights - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Callie KimSolar garden lights work on renewable energy that is drawn from the sun's rays. They are the most eco-friendly way of illuminating your garden and home. These lights will not leave any carbon footprints and are completely safe to use. In fact, they have several features and advantages that are ...
Views: 413 - The Autombile in Our Social Predicament - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Grampa KenOriginally used as basic transportation for home and business the automobile has become much more since the days of the Model T Ford. Today it supports a major industry as well as a wonderful convenience and better standard of living for so many. But the negative aspects of this great invention ...
Views: 1258(1 vote) - Thoughts on Paper - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Judy MillerThe History of Paper The early Egyptians wrote on papyrus, a woody reed that grew in their marshlands. The reeds were pounded into long flat sheets that were rolled and read as scrolls, as early as 2700 BC. Papyrus, however, is not considered a true paper by the powers-that-be, a true paper ...
Views: 1344 - Tips on how to make your Home a Green Home - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from aidan doranDo you know how to live in a “greener” house? There are many things you can do to make your house more environment friendly and sustainable. In addition to contributing to the environment the following tips will save you a considerable amount of money. A regular household in Ireland ...
Views: 845 - How does a wind generator alternator and alternators wind turbines work - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from SEO AuthorityBefore discussing how a wind generator alternator and alternators for wind turbines work, its important to establish the basics of wind power. Wind is actually a form of solar energy. The wind is created by uneven heating of the earths atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the earth's ...
Views: 940 - Home heating "green" improvement using cheap DIY pop-can solar panels - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Milan SolarniBy constructing and installing solar panels at your home, you can significantly reduce your monthly electric bill and at the same time set an example for other people in your neighborhood who are not so ecologically conscious. This is very easy project and possible for anybody to do, no matter ...
Views: 2520(1 vote) - wind power turbine generators and alternators for wind turbines - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from SEO AuthorityWind power turbine generators that are commonly used on wind farms or used for the commercial production of electric power are generally consist of three blades and are pointed into the wind by computer controlled motors. These wind power turbine generators can force tip speeds of over 200 ...
Views: 677 - Maintaining Iron Entry Doors - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Candie RosslerIron entry doors are some of the toughest home construction materials available. These doors can stand up to the worst of damaging factors like weather, climate, and of course, time. However, iron doors are not entirely indestructible. If left alone and neglected, they will inevitably wear out. ...
Views: 2201 - Rain Forest Facts - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Scott AnkenyBy Julie Hitchcock Often we think of the rainforest as an abstract idea, far from where we are with little or no link to our daily lives. This is far from the truth, below you will see how deeply you are impacted on a daily basis by the rainforests around the world. You will see what they do ...
Views: 652 - Green Your Toddler’s Toybox - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Scott AnkenyBy Jodi Lee Ahhh...the wonderful slobbery kisses of a toddler. Those little people are learning to navigate the world most often using their new teeth. Everything goes into their mouth. As parents, we want the best for our children and so we stock up our homes with developmentally appropriate ...
Views: 506 - Green Grocery Shopping Tips - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Scott AnkenyBy Erika Parker Price If you are searching for ways to save the environment, a great place to begin is your regular trip to the grocery store. Start by planning ahead for the week. A meal plan can ensure that you use your food wisely, which will reduce waste and save money. First, take an ...
Views: 602 - 7 Ways that Bicycling Can Save the Environment - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Scott AnkenyBy Erika Parker Price We all learned to ride one as a child, but then sometime after we turned sixteen, most of us abandoned that sleek two-wheeled bicycle in favor of a car. If you are thinking about getting green, here are some green facts to show you that rediscovering the bicycle is a ...
Views: 640 - Home Remodeling - Change and Improve and Add New - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from jim paulHouse remodeling can be a lot of money, tons of preparation, loads of effort and a lot of intelligence. You ask, I can begin to reconstruct the house, but where do I start? How? What can I do? - Many, based solely on balancing your needs and desires. Remodeling the house, you may have the ...
Views: 522 - Work For Home Remodeling Contractor - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from jim paulBefore you can begin eagerly awaited building renovation project, one of the obstacles to hiring contractor for home renovation process. Whether you are planning to add a deck, basement renovation, kitchen or bathroom remodel, or repair the roof, the contractor should be found to coincide with ...
Views: 570 - Kitchen remodel - Adding Function and Value of Your Home - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from jim paulIf you want to make home improvements, you have to decide which is more important, increasing the value of your home, or just so convenient for you. If you build a deck or pave your driveway, that make your life easier for you, but this does not work in your home will be worth more. However, if ...
Views: 544 - Kitchen and Bathroom Repairs: Trends - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from jim paul2011 International Builder Show in Las Vegas, the National Kitchen and Bath Association, presented new trends, kitchen and bathroom renovations. Many people mix n 'match these trends to create your own design. So, if you are also planning to revamp your kitchen and / or bath, get some ideas of ...
Views: 684 - Group Traveling Is Easier Today - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from androe dwaneThe days with endless calling to your travel agent and fellow travellers that ironed out the details of your coming group travel excursion have already gone out. As the coordinator it is stressful to make plans and executing group trips. Today, things have already changed. The travel ...
Views: 827 - What You Should Know About BPAs - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Scott AnkenyWhen I refer to BPA, I’m not talking about the Bonneville Power Administration. No, I’m referring to Bisphenol-A, an organic compound that has been used in plastic and resin products to strengthen them and make them more scratch-proof since 1957. There are BPA-infused plastic coatings inside ...
Views: 641 - Rainwater Harvesting Systems - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Sam BraidleyAlthough it was once being used by most of the civilizations throughout the history, rainwater harvesting became less popular since people were able to access treated water easily. However, it is now becoming more and more popular again due to the decreased amount of ground water sources. In ...
Views: 626 - Green Driving With Gas Powered Cars - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Aubrey Ann NolanThey say what you don't know won't kill you. But in our case today, Vancouver Dodge Dealers often remind, our ignorance will surely kill us in the long run, especially when it comes to environmental concerns. One million electric vehicles by 2015 - This is what President Barrack Obama ...
Views: 768 - Heavy Metal Overload: One Nasty Group You Can Do Without - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Donya FahmyHave you ever experienced depression, irritability, mood swings, tremors, autoimmune diseases, chronic infections, felt sluggish, or lost in a state of brain fog? Maybe you sought the opinion or help of a medical professional or health care practitioner in diagnosing or treating troublesome ...
Views: 1599 - How To Treat Allergies - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Popa WoolseyAllergies affect a large number of people each year. The tendency to become allergic is inherited, meaning that if you have parents and other relatives with sinus problems and other coughing and sneezing symptoms, chances are you will develop them as well. Most people develop allergic problems ...
Views: 2442(1 vote) - Foods to Protect Against Radiation Sickness | prevent radiation sickness - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Jill Ammon-WexlerPrevent Radiation Sickness with Natural Foods There is evidence from both past experience and research results that eating certain foods can help prevent radiation sickness from exposure to nuclear radiation. Historic Prevent Radiation Sickness Methods in Japan In 1945, at the time of the ...
Views: 3524 - Features of Landscape - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Christina XioThe term landscape refers to the study of Landscape physical features of an area of land such as the type of landforms, presence water bodies such as rivers, lakes and the sea, existence of living elements of land cover, topography and the quality and type of vegetation .The study also ...
Views: 750 - Magnetic Generator – Is It Even Possible To Make A Magnetic Power Generator? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Nick KlopperEveryone who doesn’t have a magnetic generator, and is relying on electricity from power companies, is crying due to constant rate increases. This constant increase has a serious effect on almost everyone’s monthly household budget. Focusing on using an alternative energy source, like a ...
Views: 1602 - FINDING A PLACE TO STAY IN THE USA: Immigrant Living - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Dana SmithThere is a famous expression “Birds of a feather flock together.” This means people of the same background and tastes are likely to stay together. This expression applies to new immigrants arriving to the USA. For they wish to move to a neighborhood that shares the same language, customs, food ...
Views: 1098 - Decorate Your Home with Natural Stones - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from BAKUL SIKRIStones are in trend to decorate houses from ancient time. Owing to their unique colors and shine, Natural Stones have always remained the prim choice of people to decorate house. Stones are consider as the best material for constructing and decorating a house as they are rugged, exquisite, ...
Views: 914 - Condensing Boilers - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Sam BraidleyDuring operation of a regular boiler the hot exhaust gases are given to the atmosphere. However, addition of a second heat exchanger makes it possible to gain the heat in the exhaust gas which is around 150o – 200o C. In the heat exchanger added the waste gas transfers its heat to the cooler ...
Views: 687 - A fully integrated CCTV System for your Protection - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from aidan doranAs technology advances, the need to protect yourself and your property from petty acts of crimes and threats of burglary has become even more essential. There are many security system options available in the market today, one of which is the CCTV system. CCTV system or Closed Circuit ...
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