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- Types of Solar Hot Water Cylinder - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Sanjana SharmaUsing a natural energy resource to heat the water above its initial temperature is a thermodynamic process. This hot water is used for cooking, cleaning, bathing, and space heating. Hot water system must be able to meet the requirements of the whole house. Modern Solar Hot Water Cylinder comes ...
Views: 1106 - Types of Solar Panels - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from Sam BraidleySolar water heating systems are among the most popular solar technologies considered by those planning to switch to “greener” technologies or want to reduce their heating bills by making use of a free source. Solar hot water systems differ hugely, depending basically to different climate ...
Views: 678 - Types of Water - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Courtney FindlayIf asked about types of water, I could probably name three. But there are 8 types of water with differing qualities. Artesian Water, aka artesian well water. Water from a well that taps a confined aquifer, which is a water-bearing underground layer of rock or sand, where the water level ...
Views: 1359 - UK annual household bills sky rocket by £200 in 2016, thanks to higher energy, car and home insurance bills. - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2017 from Brijesh B.Figures reveal that a whopping 10% hike was observed in annual UK household bills thanks to increasing car insurance, hike in energy prices and soaring home insurance costs. The total average price of car cover, energy bills and home insurance was estimated to be £2,216.02, which is around 9.7% ...
Views: 697 - Ultimate Checklist to follow to maintain your house clean - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2018 from Jennifer KrishnanMaintaining your home is one of the important work in our life. If you use the right techniques, it can create your home as much as cleaner for longer. Find the below tips to keep your house clean: 1. Kitchen counters Kitchens are the most important and used rooms in the house and actually ...
Views: 578 - Uncle Sam’s Bonus Program - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Laura GuthrieMany businesses offer financial incentives to their employees in order to reward hard work, promote quality craftsmanship, or compensate superb ideas; the government is no different when paying a contractor. It isn’t corrupt to give bonuses to businesses that deserve it. I’m not talking about ...
Views: 928 - Understand the Nature of Calamity Like Flood - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanFloods are high water levels above the banks of a stream channel, lake shore, or ocean coast that submerge areas of land that are usually dry. They are natural, reoccurring events in every stream, lake, and coastal environment. The duration of floods ranges from minutes to months. A flood can be ...
Views: 975 - Understanding Indian Kitchens: Important Measurements - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2018 from Jennifer KrishnanKitchen is one of the most important part of any household. We spend a lot of time there in order to cook food, wash dishes etc. In order for us to use the time spent in the kitchens efficiently, we have to understand the importance of various measurements involved in the Indian ...
Views: 470 - UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS OF TEXTILE RECYCLING - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2018 from Deepak GuptaThe textile industry in India, after agriculture, is the only industry to generate massive employment for skilled and unskilled textile labourers. The textile industry has witnessed explosive bursts of growth over the years, evolving into a whopping $1 trillion global industry. The textile ...
Views: 739 - Understanding the sources of renewable energy - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2015 from Nikhil SThe sources of energy can be broadly categorized into two main categories depending on their source and their impact on nature. These are renewable and nonrenewable energy. Renewable energy is generated from various natural resources and do not emit carbon compounds in the environment Let us ...
Views: 634 - Understanding the Uses of Led Lights - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2017 from Thriam LEDLED Light has been a revolutionary and a master stroke in the lighting industry at the same time Led light has made its entry to various part of the real estate sector and industrial sector In residential sector, it has gained name in the decoration as well as daily ...
Views: 537 - Understanding Wood Pellet Systems and Carbon Neutrality - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Sam BraidleyOne of the major selling points to wood pellet systems is their carbon neutral label. Because these systems are considered to be carbon neutral, they are eligible for many different energy grants and rebates. But what is a wood pellet system, and how can any system that burns fuel be considered ...
Views: 725 - Understanding Your Home’s Energy Usage - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn order to accomplish significant progress in the fight against climate change, we must develop a deeper awareness of and appreciation for the environment. Part of this awareness and appreciation comes from educating people about the impacts that their daily choices have on the environment; ...
Views: 600 - Unique Bedroom Design Ideas for Teenagers - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from jennifer anistonWhen it comes to bedroom design for teens then it is the teens that are best placed to answer about their preferred design of bedrooms. If you ask an adult person about the choice of the teens then they might not be able to tell the correct bedroom design that is apt for the teenagers. This ...
Views: 1418 - Unique Ways to Use Laminate Sheets for Office Decor - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2021 from Lilu SahooA well-designed office with attractive furniture not only exudes style and functionality but also class. It makes your work enjoyable and also helps the space to look professional when clients and customers visit. That is the reason most architects and interior designers use decorative laminates ...
Views: 504 - United States Air Force Academy embarked on a solar power project - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Andrews BoazTrina Solar Limited, leading manufacturer of mono-crystalline and multi-crystalline photovoltaic modules in China, is planning to produce an energy investment of around 800 million USD in the forthcoming three years. The international company in the next three years will aim to increase the ...
Views: 465 - Unlock the Comfort: A Homeowner's Guide to Zoning Your HVAC System - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2024 from Shubham VermaAs a homeowner in California, you understand the challenge of maintaining consistent and comfortable temperatures throughout your house. Whether it's the scorching summers or the cooler winters, an HVAC system that can adapt to your specific needs increases your comfort and can help reduce your ...
Views: 140 - Unseen Hazards Worse Than Global Warming - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Nina AndersonUntil recently the news media has been focused on wars and civil disruptions worldwide. According to scientific calculations, about 15,000 wars have taken place on the planet during the recent 5 thousand years. More than 3.5 billion people have been killed in the wars. There were only 292 ...
Views: 1972 - Unusual eco-friendly – Bamboo and Juco bags - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2017 from Guru ChavanWe all know that paper bags and cloth bags are being used instead of plastic bags. Did you know that there are bamboo and JuCo (Jute + Cotton) bags which are as eco-friendly as paper and cloth? Green handle offers you alternatives to plastic bags. This also means we are specialized in ...
Views: 657 - UPVC Air tight doors – Popular choice of the home owners - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Sushant ShuklaGone are the days, when people used to treat their doors and windows as mere panes of glass placed on the walls for allowing sunlight and air into the homes. Nowadays people have become so specific about the décor of their houses and their aesthetical requirements that modern designer door are ...
Views: 830 - Urban Farming and Conscious Living - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Becca BrileyMary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow? ‘Well, with sun, shade, containers, soil, plants and water of course!’ So, you want to plant a garden and grow your own food, but live in an apartment. ‘Is it possible,’ you ask, to grow food in the city? The answer is yes! Yes, it ...
Views: 1252 - Urban Gardening Trends - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Whitney SeguraIn this highly urbanized world, it is a big challenge to pursue gardening and to find a spot to do it. With high cost of lots, spaces are usually limited only enough for the house. However, this should not put down individuals who would really want to do some gardening in their own backyard and ...
Views: 2436 - Urban Heat Island Consequence - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Bob WarthmanHave you ever cycled out the town after sunset? Simply because you left the houses behind did you observe just how the temperature range decreased? Particularly detectable at night, when there is little or no breeze, you instantly notice the way our manufactured landscape generates and stores ...
Views: 942 - Usability of portable generator - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from bernice tillmonElectric generator is often a system that converts mechanical power into electrical vitality aided by the assist of fuels. Portable generator is usually a prevalent case in point of electrical generator. They're mostly utilized in households and modest and method enterprises. The highly ...
Views: 990 - Use Cotton bags 100% Eco Friendly Bags - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from sankar raoMillions of plastic bags litter in and around our surrounding spoiling the atmosphere and nature. The movement of eco friendly environment for the cause of global warming has brought many concepts of eco friendliness into acceptance. The usage of plastic bags has gradually decreased as people ...
Views: 2279 - Use of uPVC windows to sound proof your house. - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2017 from Karen ColeMany a times, especially in the urban centers, a lot of people live in noise polluted areas. As much as you would want to live in a serene and cool environment, the working conditions cannot allow you thus you end up buying a house in areas that are polluted with both noise and air. It gets ...
Views: 967 - Use Outdoor Lights to Add Curb Appeal; Lighting Ideas Designed to Update Lighting to Sell Your Home - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Eric LebersfeldSelling a home in today's market is a lot different than just two years ago. Now houses may be on the market for six months or more, given current real estate trends. So what can you do to move your home more quickly? Surprisingly, there are a number of simple things you can do - including ...
Views: 504 - Use Outdoor Lights to Add Curb Appeal; Lighting Ideas Designed to Update Lighting to Sell Your Home - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Eric LebersfeldSelling a home in today's market is a lot different than just two years ago. Now houses may be on the market for six months or more, given current real estate trends. So what can you do to move your home more quickly? Surprisingly, there are a number of simple things you can do - including ...
Views: 515 - Use The ability of The Sun With Solar Electricity - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Elois WarholaWhen asked about choice vitality or renewable energy, most people today consider of solar electricity. Generating electricity from the sun is a technologies that everyone understands well. Whether it really is your pocket calculator, residence, or workshop, regardless of your electrical power ...
Views: 738 - Useful Technique in Controlling Different Fly Strain - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Ma. Theresa Galan**Blow fly (Calliphoridae): Tightly seal garbage containers and remove animal (particularly dog) manure from areas around the home: screen windows in summer. Use fly paper or fly traps. **House fly (Musca domestica): Tightly seal garbage containers. Screen windows in summer. Use fly paper or ...
Views: 611 - Useful Tips To Help You Find The Best Kitchen Remodeling Company In Great Falls VA And How To Spot A Scammer - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2017 from Mark HeinFinding A Great Falls VA Kitchen Contractor When you take on a very important project like a kitchen remodel for your home in Great Falls VA you would have so many hopes and dreams in place. That is why planning for such a project plays a very important role. There is also no doubt that a ...
Views: 927 - Useful Tips To Make A Note Of As You Carry Out Remodeling For Retirement In Northern Virginia - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2017 from Jerome JulianPlanning Out Remodeling For Retirement As time goes by, you would consider different types of home improvement projects. The purpose of carrying out such projects would be to bring in certain functionalities to improve your quality of living, or even to breathe new life into your home and ...
Views: 610 - Uses of Small Solar Panels - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from HK ChaudharyThe world has started working on developing ways to bring down solar modules prices. Currently, the production process to make cells and panels is far too costly to be implemented by everyone in domestic use. This is because silicon (the basic element used in manufacturing photoelectric modules) ...
Views: 465 - Uses of solar energy for commercial purpose - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2016 from Nikhil SSo far we have studied the benefits of solar energy at domestic level. The solar energy is equally beneficial to the commercial sector and they can have variety of uses for the same for the benefit of the business, society and the nation. In commercial building: Let’s us start the ...
Views: 2554 - Using Cheap Air Filters: What’s The Worst That Could Happen? - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Jim GatesCheap air filters often sound like a good idea to cash strapped consumers worried about the costs of home of office upkeep, but using cheap replacement filters in your air conditioner isn’t a good way to save money. As a matter of fact, doing so can result in a wide variety of other problems ...
Views: 2199 - Using Environmentally Safe Cleaning Products - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Camilo KawasIf you’ve taken an interest in becoming environmentally-conscious , you’ve probably already checked the easy items off your list—paper towels, gone; Styrofoam cups, a thing of the past; toilet paper, yeah you probably still have some of that. You may have even bought a car with a smaller gas ...
Views: 714 - Using of Benefit of UV Light - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from mark smith"UV Coating" means external therapies which can be treated either by sun rays, or by defending the content from its crucial results. UV Layer is Avery refined, glossy coating used to the produced papers external and dry using sun lighting. The refined external of UV Coating makes it stunning and ...
Views: 849 - Using Plastics in the Kitchen - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from John SmithName the variety of plastic and you will find it in your house in some form or the other. Apart from cooking, storing and serving food and drinking water, it has been found in various other things in our kitchen. What you might be thinking is not plastic, also contains some amount of plastic. ...
Views: 1235 - Using Railings to Improve the Look of your Premises - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from David KhanWhen people think about enhancing the look and feel of their garden they always think of plant pots, bright looking flowers, neatly cut grass and perfectly pruned trees, hedges and bushes. Many people never really address the perimeter of the garden and how it looks from the outside inwards. For ...
Views: 551 - Using Smart Meters to track your electricity usage - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Dawood MirzaThough smart meters have been getting a lot of media attention recently, only a handful of customers belonging to the deregulated regions of Texas actually use them. However, before going into the details of how these devices can help consumers of Texas electricity, let’s take a look at what ...
Views: 730 - Using Solar and Wind Power to Save on Energy - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2020 from Sally MarksI try to be green, but I’m a little lazy – I mean busy. In spite of my sloth, one of the ways I choose to conserve energy is restricting my use of the clothes dryer. Hanging clothes out to dry is not a novel concept. This was a regular routine in my childhood home. When our family moved from ...
Views: 1078 - Using solar panels for optimum efficiency - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Sam BraidleyA solar Panel system used in Ireland generally comprise of all or most of the following components. Optimization of these is important to obtain best benefits desired. Solar Collector As the name implies its function is to absorb the beams of energy that impinge on it for beneficial use ...
Views: 719 - Utilizing Renewable sources for Clean Energy Generation - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Sandy ZooraatClean energy generation, as the name suggests is the production of energy through renewable sources such as solar energy, hydroelectricity, wind energy, bio energy, wave power and so on. It not only saves non renewable sources to get extinct well before time but alongside could also be extremely ...
Views: 544 - Utilizing the Natural Source for Power Applications - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Sarah AshlinSun is natural source of energy and is available in abundant. The energy processed from the sun is termed as solar energy and it is abundantly used as one of the primary source of power. There are various advancements made in order to make the optimum utilization of the natural abundant ...
Views: 652 - Utopia Now! - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2019 from Mary HorsmanI’ve Loved the idea of Utopia since I heard about it as a girl. Looking up the definition, based on Sir Thomas More’s 1516 book by that title, it’s an imaginary place. Literally translated as “Nowhere”. My definition of Utopia is the ideal society... Individuals living to their full ...
Views: 922 - Valley of Flower Travel Blog 2019-2020 - BizareXpedition - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2019 from bizare xpeditionValley of Flowers is a vibrant and splendid national park which the world knows very well today. This beautiful place is famous for the charming meadows of alpine flowers, the richness of flora and fauna and the wonderful view of snow-clad peaks. More than 300 species of flowers are found here. ...
Views: 581 - Various ways for Eco-Friendly Affiliate Promotion Programs - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Abhinandan GargThere's lots of ways in which an site owner can contribute to a greenery to the planet Earth, and joining an environmentally conscious affiliate promotion program which is one of the simplest and rewarding programs to be recommended. Eco-Discoveries The purpose of Eco-Discoveries is to ...
Views: 840 - Vast Sky - Working to Raise the Consciousness of the Planet - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn this video Genpo Roshi talks about Vast Sky an organization that he started with Ken Wilber & Bernie Glassman Roshi to help raise the consciousness of the planet. He talks about what a higher level of consciousness looks like. Genpo Roshi founded the Kanzeon Sangha, an international ...
Views: 992 - Vegetable Gardening During Drought - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Alan DetwilerTemperatures worldwide have been rising. They may continue to rise. Longer and more severe droughts are forecasted. Special strategies are needed by gardeners to deal with increased water needs of garden plants. Two-feet deep topsoil will stay moist longer than lesser thicknesses. Adding ...
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