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- 5 Ways Floor Polishers Benefit You & Your Living Space - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2018 from Caitlyn BellPolished floors can enhance the look of any property. Whether it is your home or commercial space, the owners will need the floors to look clean and shiny. What better way to do that, than with a floor polishing machine? Many agencies offer commercial floor polishers that can also take on ...
Views: 692 - 5 Ways to Conserve Water - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Tim KressPlumbing: One great practice for residential water users is the installation of an indoor plumbing fixture which saves water. You can also replace existing plumbing equipment with another type which would use less water. Low-flow plumbing fixtures are permanent. This is a 1 time measure of ...
Views: 920 - 5 Ways to Save Energy At Home This Winter - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2018 from Ron SpencerWhen it is winters, the consumption of energy in a house is often high especially when there is the need for heaters to keep you warm as well as warm water for bathing and washing. While most homes borrow electricity from the power grid which is known to consume non renewable resources to ...
Views: 1330 - 5 ways your next party can be go green! - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2017 from Guru ChavanGoing green is the trend now everywhere. This is one trend which you don’t want to miss, in fact. With the growing awareness about reducing our carbon footprint, recycling, and such, you really want to show that you care too. What is better than holding your next party with a green ...
Views: 658 - 50 million people expected to observe gadget-free hour on World Children's Day: ParentCircle - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2021 from sandeep malikParent Circle, a parenthood magazine, said that the crusade is gaining instigation with over 10 million prints formerly on social media. Over 50 million people are anticipated to dissociate from their electronic widgets for an hour to spend the time simply with their children moment on World’s ...
Views: 255 - 6 Benefits of using energy saver fan over Air Conditioners - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Orient Fans FansIf you want to save the hefty amount of money spent of electricity bills during summer season, you must commit to using energy saver fans rather than using Air Conditioners. A well known fact is Air Conditioners consume excessive units of electricity compared to any other electrical appliance ...
Views: 939 - 6 bug zappers to get rid of insects in the home - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2018 from Hasan RootThere is nothing more unpleasant than being eating and feeling a fly around the kitchen, or wanting to fall asleep and not achieving it due to the annoying buzzes generated by insects and mosquitoes. To solve these annoying problems, there is a wide variety of products, but none is as efficient ...
Views: 597 - 6 Easy Tips to Improve your Posture at the Office - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2019 from Abdul KarimBad posture at work can have serious consequences on our health, not to mention performance at work. Poor posture leads to poor breathing, poor circulation, eye fatigue, neck strains and of course back pain. All this also leads to lowered productivity and even time off from work. Here are ...
Views: 491 - 6 Healthy Eating Tips - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Denchi MinhHealthy eating is essential to having a fit body because everything that we ingest becomes part of our system. Health experts all concur that the fundamentals of the said practice can be generalized into three namely balance, variety, and moderation. Balance is all about eating meals that ...
Views: 525 - 6 Projects to Help Inspire Environmental Awareness in Your Children - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2014 from Karleia SteinerAnyone who is paying attention realizes that the Earth is being destroyed by humans at a breakneck pace. If we want to have any chance of slowing down and eventually stopping this environmental destruction, the hope lies in educating our children. To that end, here are six projects you can use ...
Views: 1054 - 6 Projects to Help Inspire Environmental Awareness in Your Children - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2014 from Karleia SteinerAnyone who is paying attention realizes that the Earth is being destroyed by humans at a breakneck pace. If we want to have any chance of slowing down and eventually stopping this environmental destruction, the hope lies in educating our children. To that end, here are six projects you can use ...
Views: 925 - 6 Star Energy Ratings and Artificial Lighting Requirements - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Nathan PeartMay 1st 2012 is when the minimum star rating required for residential projects will be increased to 6 stars. There has been a lot of work going into investigating the effects this will have on the building industry ,to ensure the changes required to building processes can be met without ...
Views: 788 - 6 Star Energy Ratings and Ceiling Insulation Penetrations - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Nathan PeartMay 1st 2012 is when the minimum energy efficiency star rating required for residential projects will be increased to 6 stars. There has been a lot of work going into investigating the effects that these new energy rating requirements will have on the building industry This is to ensure the ...
Views: 806 - 6 Steps to a Greener Diet - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen did eating become so complicated? How do we sort our way through hundred mile diets and the dilemmas of omnivores? Should I feel terrible for eating California lemons in Canada? Everyone needs to eat but the act has evolved from necessity to complexity. Humans have developed an ...
Views: 709 - 7 Beautiful Flowering Plant and Their Uses - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2020 from Jyoti VediOnce when you have put your gardening tools away for the season, you may wonder how you’ll survive until next spring without plants around you. Of course, flowering houseplants are the answer! Whether it is a time to wish someone a happy birthday or it is an occasion, flowers and chocolates is ...
Views: 632 - 7 Benefits of Solar PV Systems - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from James PilkingtonThere are many ways to power your house so it doesn't have to rely on purely the electrical company and power plants, this method recently is proving costly as energy prices rise and this ends up costing the consumer. One of the most popular things that people use on their houses to help bring ...
Views: 675 - 7 Biggest Interior Design Mistakes that Newbies Make - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2014 from Janet VothAre you ready to step up the style in your home? When diving into a design project, there’s a lot more to consider than just picking the right paint colour. In addition to having a good sense for colour, pattern, and scale, there are some design basics to keep in mind. As a designer, I ...
Views: 1239 - 7 Birds That Cannot Fly - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2018 from Marina PalThe birds are the excellent ability to fly in the sky but it is true that you can find some birds those are not able to fly due to various reasons. Huge ranges of the flightless birds are present around the world today. The people only know some of the flightless birds like penguin, ostrich, and ...
Views: 529 - 7 Cool Ways to Keep Your Home Cool This Summer - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2016 from Cynthia WitsonWhen you heard word ‘summer’ what comes to your mind? Picnic? Beach? Indeed, summertime is fun. Yet, not all aspects of summer are likable, like the heat, for example. Summer is coming and you want to keep your home cool. How did you do that? There are many ways to keep your home cool during ...
Views: 1119 - 7 Essential Oils Every Traveler Should Carry - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2017 from Catherine MarquesesThey are your little life savers. They are handy items you dare not forget in each of your travels. What is it? First aid kit? Food? Water? Well, yes, they could be your life-savers, but we’re actually referring to something smaller. They’re those that you can easily carry in your pockets or in ...
Views: 1354 - 7 Major Steps to Follow to Get Rid of Bedbugs - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2017 from Karen ColeEven though they measure only 5 millimeters across, bedbugs are tough, smart and they reproduce at a very rapid pace. These nasty little bugs can go for months without a meal and know exactly where to hide in order to avoid detection. Another problem is that a healthy female bedbug can lay ...
Views: 866 - 7 Smart Ways of Changing the Interior Design of Your Home - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2019 from Shawn MackHome is the place where everyone spends most of their time. Everyone want it to be beautiful, fresh and at the same time, comfortable. Beautiful home with an amazing interior is something everyone dreams of. If you are looking forward to doing interior designing of your new home or want to ...
Views: 612 - 7 Tips to Celebrate Earth Day and Boost Your Happiness, Too. - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn honor of Earth Day, here are seven strategies that will allow you simultaneously to boost your happiness and safeguard the environment (in your own small way). 1. Walk a mile instead of driving. Walking means you’re not adding gas fumes and rubber particles to the air, and at the same time, ...
Views: 630 - 7 Unique Home Renovation Ideas To transform The Soul Of Your Home - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2022 from Daisy BellWhile planning your house is presumably energizing, the cycle can likewise be overpowering. Attempting to accomplish the right harmony between structure and capacity has its difficulties. No matter what your style, the 10,000-foot view and the little subtleties are similarly significant. From ...
Views: 294 - 7 Unique Home Renovation Ideas To transform The Soul Of Your Home - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2022 from Daisy BellWhile planning your house is presumably energizing, the cycle can likewise be overpowering. Attempting to accomplish the right harmony between structure and capacity has its difficulties. No matter what your style, the 10,000-foot view and the little subtleties are similarly significant. From ...
Views: 283 - 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: 634 - 7 Ways to Keep Your Home Clean of Bugs – What You Need to Know - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2020 from Alex NickHome is the place which should be an absolute source of happiness and peace. But, if anything in your home is not in the way it should be, it can affect your peace and quality of life. Bugs and insects can ruin this peace and put you in a great deal of discomfort. Therefore, it is extremely ...
Views: 568 - 7 Ways To Seriously Upgrade Your Bath Game - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2016 from Cynthia WitsonNothing says “time to relax” than a long, calming bath. This soothing, go-to evening calm-down activity is something that you should be incorporating into your life as much as possible, especially if you live a stressful – or even if you don’t! Sadly, the fast-paced times of modern life means ...
Views: 905 - 8 Amazing Things to Know About San Diego before You Visit - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2019 from Max Leed LeedThere is nothing new in the statement that San Diego has the most beautiful beaches and the perfect weather. It is home to a lot of friendly folks of the whole nation. There is yet a lot more about this city that you yet do not even know. Here are some fun historical facts about this city that ...
Views: 1012 - 8 Best Ways To Naturalize Your Home - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2017 from Natural CaveWho doesn’t want their home to be more environmentally sustainable? Greener homes are healthier to live in, help you to live like a responsible global citizen, and are a smart way to take care of the world’s limited natural resources. Though an entire eco-friendly home renovation is probably ...
Views: 938 - 8 Creative Ways to Keep Your Garage Organised - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2020 from Christina ElroyA garage is almost always a hugely under-utilised space within the home. A large, almost empty room that can take on any role you wish from a safe place to keep your car, to a workshop for your DIY projects, a home studio for arts and crafts, or even a personal workout space/gym. More often than ...
Views: 588 - 8 Marijuana Apps That Should Be on Your Radar - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2020 from Malcom RidgersAs states across the United States and countries around the world are legalizing or decriminalizing marijuana for both medical and recreational use, the industry is full of opportunities for growing, selling, and providing information about it. There’s also room for custom software developers to ...
Views: 766 - 8 Small Changes to Make Your Home Environmentally Friendly - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2020 from Narendra SharmaAre you looking into reducing your carbon footprint by making some contribution towards preserving our mother earth and the surrounding atmosphere? Here are a few simple tips that when implemented in your home can make some difference. 1. Use LED Bulbs: This is the basics of energy saving ...
Views: 555 - 8 Steps To Make Your Home Eco-Friendly. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesMaking your home more eco-friendly is easier than you might think, follow some easy steps and you can seriously reduce your carbon footprint, save money and reduce waste. Below are some easy steps to follow to having a greener home. 1. Draw up a programme: Think of all the things ...
Views: 834 - 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: 897 - 8 ways to lower your electricity bills when you first move out - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2018 from Caitlyn BellSo, you’ve moved most of your stuff out of your parents’ place, and after all the hassle, drama, and unexpected expenses, you’re finally settling into your first, very own apartment. That means you’ll be paying your own electricity bills. While there’s no need to panic, your energy habits do ...
Views: 681 - 9 Green Date Ideas - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDating today is a lot different, from an eco-friendly perspective, than it was 25 years ago when I first met my wife. In 1984 we would hit the McDonald’s on the way to the beach and order bags of fast food placed in Styrofoam containers. After we had our fill of the sun, we would jump ...
Views: 854 - 9 Helpful Room Addition Tips - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2019 from Tori UtleyThere are countless things to keep in mind when you are planning for a home remodeling addition. From searching online in home improvement blogs to get some ideas about home remodeling to hiring proficient home builders to stay within your budget you need to be very active till the day your room ...
Views: 528 - :1-888-213-0173(OTA): Call Customer Care!! “What Is Luxair Reservation Number?” - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2023 from Shopia Paul:1-888-213-0173(OTA): Call Customer Care!! “What Is Luxair Reservation Number?” The Airlines New Reservations Phone Number is 〔1888__21301-73〕. When you call this number, you’ll be connected with a customer service representative who can help you with all your needs. Whether ...
Views: 227 - A Beautiful Horse Rescue Story - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumYou could see the pure joy in each of the three horses as they charged across the field . . . Their tails flying in the wind . . . their hooves pounding . . . the whinnies and neighs filling the air . . . these horses were experiencing the kind of happiness that only comes on the heels of ...
Views: 1745 - A Brief History of the Electric Vehicle - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Rachel LawsonAs interest in electric cars heightens, it might appear that they are a brand new answer to ever-rising petroleum costs and environmental concerns, but in truth, the electric automobile has a history that extends back to the 1800s. Petroleum was hard to come by in those years at the same ...
Views: 568 - A Brief Introduction to Technistone Worktops - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Eric KingAlthough natural stone is still highly popular among the worktops UK homeowners select for their dream kitchens, composite quartz materials are rapidly becoming a favourite choice. Available in a multitude of effects and colours, these high quality yet comparatively cheap worktops are ...
Views: 799 - A Brief Introduction to Technistone Worktops - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Mitchel HanksAlthough natural stone is still highly popular among the worktops UK homeowners select for their dream kitchens, composite quartz materials are rapidly becoming a favourite choice. Available in a multitude of effects and colours, these high quality yet comparatively cheap worktops are ...
Views: 843 - A Comparative Analysis of Bahria Agro Farms Islamabad and Gulberg Greens Farm Houses Islamabad - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2024 from Perfect Home DefenseIntroduction: Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan, boasts an array of luxurious and serene farm housing projects, attracting individuals seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Among these, Bahria Agro Farms and Gulberg Greens Farm Houses stand out as prominent ...
Views: 194 - A Consciousness of Sustainability - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2018 from Dr. Connie StomperIn our personal lives, crisis can give rise to the opportunity to expand spiritually in order to make meaning of experiences and garner the strength and wisdom to meet the challenge. In the similar way, the current crisis on the planet of such extra-ordinary proportions as climate change and ...
Views: 815 - A Detailed Study of the Materials Used to Produce Noise Protection Barriers - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2017 from Kamal SwamiThere are a plenty of industries that are involved in the production of the noise protection barriers, usable anywhere including office premises, residential houses and industry backyards. The selection of proper material is important as it affects the many characteristics of barriers such as ...
Views: 865 - A Family Guide to Reframing Recession Fears to Conscious Consumerism - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from LaSara FirefoxEvery challenge is an opportunity. The recession is a perfect chance to create a shift in your family's values; a chance to move from want-based, status-based, and impulse spending, to sustainable consumer choices. Of course, the first step is to make that reframe in your own thought process. ...
Views: 1891 - A Family, Void of Clutter - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Kathryn WilkingAn interesting dilemma: How to find the balance of how much ‘stuff’ one can handle at one time? How many hobbies can we start up at once? How many ‘collectibles’ can we display? And, how much room we need to store memorabilia? Where is the line? When we de-clutter to the extreme, we deprive ...
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