House Plans – Research Is Key (12 Jun 2006) When you think about building your new home consider your needs and your lifestyle. If you are newlyweds your choices will be different from a couple who is ready to retire and is looking for a smaller home. The lot may affect the type of house and its placement.
Ridding Your Home of Geopathic Stress (12 Jun 2006) Just as there are solar magnetic stresses that come from the sun and the galactic "soup" that supports the universe, there are geomagnetic stresses that come from within the earth. The field of geob...
The Science of Architecture (12 Jun 2006) You're told to take vitamins, drink plenty of water, get a good night's sleep and exercise, but has anyone ever told you that the design of your home and office can impact your health? You wouldn't...
Carbon Monoxide Can Be Deadly--Early Detection Monitors Make It Easy to Protect Your Family (12 Jun 2006) If you burn gas, kerosene, or wood in your home to produce heat for cooking or warmth, you need to monitor the level of carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is odorless and can easily build up to dangerous levels. Ordinary carbon monoxide detectors don't sound an alarm until certain levels of carbon monoxide accumulate in the air. New monitors show the amount of carbon dioxide in the air at any given time, so you can take action well before levels reach the danger zone.
Vacation Break for Electrical Machines (12 Jun 2006) What happens if the circuit breaker is placed in a high temperature
environment? The thermal bimetallic strip bends on high temperature.
In this case, the current is not causing the high temperature in the
bimetallic strip, but the ambient air is! The current may still be
below the safe operating rated value for the motor.
Choosing Blinds For Damp Atmospheres (12 Jun 2006) A look at some of the issues to consider when choosing blinds for damp atmospheres found in kitchens and bathrooms.
Choosing Your Builder: Cheapest Quote Wins? (12 Jun 2006) You have your 3 quotes from each potential builder so choosing the one you are going to trust with your re-modelling, new garage, extension etc. should be easy, shouldn't it?
Laminate Flooring is Built for the Twenty First Century (12 Jun 2006) While capturing all the beauty and elegance of hardwoods, laminate flooring is both durable and easy to maintain. Its machine made construction will not stain, warp or buckle and the Aluminum Oxide coated surface gives it a high degree of scratch resistance that is perfectly suited to heavy foot traffic.
Make Your House A Home (12 Jun 2006) When thinking about polished floors, cushions in place, exquisite flower arrangements, crisp folded napkins on the table, take time to think about comfort, family time and kids activities also when decorating. A lively place full of warmth and chatter is what makes a 'House' a 'Home'.
Building Your Dream Home – Part 2 (12 Jun 2006) For most of my adult life I had thought about someday building my Dream Home. Several years ago I finally got the chance.
Hand Hooked Rugs (12 Jun 2006) Add Splendor To Your Room Using Exquisite Designer Hand Hooked Rugs
How to Collect Physical Mold Growth Samples for Low-Cost Mold Laboratory Identification of Mold Spec (12 Jun 2006) VANCOUVER, CANADA. Many property owners, apartment landlords, renters, employers, and employees want to know, and need to know, the precise identities of the various mold species infesting their moldy house, rental unit, or place of employment, according to Phillip Fry, Certified Mold Inspector and author of the book Do-It-Best-Yourself Mold Prevention, Inspection, Testing, & Remediation.
What Are The Benefits of Radiant Heating: How Do They Compare With Other Heating Applications (12 Jun 2006) You maybe be considering radiant heat to install into your existing or your new home but don't quite understand the advantages or the differences between heating applications? Well we would like to inform you of the benefits and the comparisons to other heating applications available.
Modern Rugs (12 Jun 2006) The modern look is a highly admired form of interior design. The word Modern is a broad term that encompasses many different techniques and styles of design. Abstract Expressionism is one popular designation, which has a profound impact on interior design, particularly in the use of color and materials. The term Abstract Expressionism was first used by Robert Coates in the March issue of the New Yorker in 1936.
Installing a Toilet (12 Jun 2006) The installation of a toilet is a relatively easy job for a homeowner. With a couple of wrenches, a screwdriver and a few shims a new toilet can be installed in about one hour.
5 Reasons to Make Early Spring Firewood Time at Your Home (12 Jun 2006) Smart fireplace and woodstove owners know early spring is the time to buy or gather firewood. Why now, when the weather is warming? To save themselves both hassles and money!
Repairing a Hole in a Sheetrocked Wall (12 Jun 2006) It is quite simple to repair a hole in a Sheetrocked wall, however there are minor differences in methods of repair depending on how large the hole is.
Quick and Dirty Guide to Wood Flooring (12 Jun 2006) If you've always longed for hardwood floors, you're in good company. While soft wooden floors date back to the Colonial era, hardwood floors first burst on the scene in the late 17th century. If you only know that you want hardwood floors gracing your home, read this quick and dirty guide so that your head won't spin when you talk with your contractor. This ten-minute read will guide you through the basics of wood species, grades, types and styles.
