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Home Improvement Articles and Ezines
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376. Five Reasons to Build an Energy Efficient Home
October 29, 2018
Building a new home or engaging in a remodel offer unique opportunities to individuals and families. It is possible to change things up within the house, while building a new home means the possibility of creating a perfect design that fits your every need.
One of the aspects of a home that people often ignore while building or remodelling is the energy efficiency. It should be a much higher priority, given the benefits that it offers in the short and long-term. Here are five reasons why an energy efficient home can be so beneficial.
1. Lower Utility Bills
With the price of s... (read more)
Author: Edmund Brunetti
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377. Let colour guide your style
October 29, 2018
Colour can at times effect a more potent communiqué than words! We bring you six sizzling hot colours to choose from or maybe pick a shade from all and decorate your home with panache…
Auspicious saffron hues: Oranges and yellows are two colours that most rampantly meet the eye during the festive season.
Yellow is the colour that the eye sees the fastest. Soft yellows can be cheering; whilst bright yellows command authority. Generally used as accents that attract attention and contribute to brighten a room, yellows in all their hues tend to merge easily with soft greens, umbers, pea... (read more)
Author: Team IAnD
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378. Do You Have Roof Damage from Hail
October 26, 2018
After the recent hail storm, we’ve received many calls regarding the potential for hail damage to roofs in the San Antonio area. People are concerned about the possibility of roof damage and leaking. They also have concerns about choosing a roofing contractor to inspect their roof for damage, and when to submit claims to their insurance company for damage. Here are a few things you should keep in mind, now and the next time a hail storm hits the San Antonio area. How do I know if my roof has sustained hail damage? The likelihood of damage depends on the size of the hail, and the pitch, ... (read more)
Author: Submit Zero
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379. Relatable stories!
October 26, 2018
Cheer your guests with relatable stories that weave a narrative from your life or enlighten them about personal nuggets that reflect the personality of your abode; or better still, intrigue them with an unusual materiality…
More is trendy: Get an interesting rug underfoot or an interesting throw on the sofa – something busy, colourful / monochrome, that can capture attention and initiate an anecdote, a narrative, a dialogue.
Photo wall: Put up old photographs of your travels within Indian shores and beyond. Frame them in different sizes and colours — and let the conversation begin! ... (read more)
Author: Team IAnD
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380. The frugal call!
October 25, 2018
If you want to savour every bit of the festivities without breaking the bank, then our frugal ideas should do the trick…Happy Diwali!
Get party ready: Lighting is perhaps the first mood-maker in a party setting. An easy and interesting way of colouring the mood would be to cover all the bulbs (even under the lampshades) and tube lights with multi-coloured cellophane paper – some yellow, some red, blue, green and the tube lights with strips of alternating colours. Or switch off all the lights and make use of a whole bunch of candles instead. Combine a selection of small, tall, floating, sc... (read more)
Author: Team IAnD
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381. Great Things about UPVC windows
October 25, 2018
Doors And windows are all one of the aspects of the residence. In the event that you're constructing a brand new house or renovating your home, you want to set thoughts in the sort of windows and doors to go for. As there are umpteen choices readily available, you ought to have a selection centered upon usability, functionality and price.
There Is a single winner the moment it regards the facets and that is (unplasticised poly vinyl ) windows.
This Is why:
Safe and long-lasting: UPVC windows are hardy plus they've The test of weather and time to endure. They have been more durab... (read more)
Author: Mark Well
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382. What to Consider While Hiring an Appliance Removal Service
October 24, 2018
Once you are finished with the cleaning, think about an effective process to remove mice. Grout sealer removal is crucial to retain the attractive expression of the tiles. In reality, while it's restoration or repair or cleaning, we attempt to continue to keep our prices very affordable. The ideal way to decide whether a water damage repair is well worth it is to try to determine the source of damage. If one still is not able to discover a house for the old heater, advertise it into a neighborhood on-line internet site or internet fora like Craig's List or Facebook. Not only are you able ... (read more)
Author: Shovon Joarder
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383. The Catastrophic Effects of Water Leakage and what to do about it
October 24, 2018
Commercial and residential properties are riddled with pipes crisscrossing the entire length and breath of the building’s frame. Some pipes run trough walls while some run underground. Water pipes are not the only contact that a property will have with water, there is also the exposure to water from drains. If a drainage system is broken or is clogged with debris up to a point where water cannot flow freely, it will definitely burst beyond its banks and into the premises and surrounding walk and driveways. Leaking pipes and broken or clogged drains can have a negative effect on the structural ... (read more)
Author: Richard Conard
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384. An arty affair
October 23, 2018
Studio Yamini composes a stimulating space, reposeful and heartening, in this 5000 sq. ft. Vadodara penthouse...
Choreographed into a single residential unit from two clean, empty shells, the penthouse is chiselled on the concept of ‘living with art’ as the architects conceptualise the space to reflect a distinct and simple personality.
Apart from letting in ample natural light and breeze, the spaces within subtly celebrate and display the family’s art collection - inspiring the colour palette, drawing focus and adding visual weight and texture to the interiors.
The interiors r... (read more)
Author: Team IAnD
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385. Geometry and colour define this interior!
October 22, 2018
Interior design is an art that is tailored to a lifestyle. Patil Design Studio uses this art to chisel a simple yet elegant home in suburban Mumbai – personalizing it to the individual tastes of the homeowners…
Working on the premise of a contemporary, spacious-looking, easy-maintenance home, the designers play with individual needs to craft a unifying space. Taking individual preferences into consideration, different colours are used for different rooms. For instance, the living room displays a predominantly dark blue palette; the kitchen is sparkles in a refreshing combination of burgun... (read more)
Author: Marina Correa
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386. Why Should You Know Well About the Furniture Upholstery Services?
October 20, 2018
Because furniture is extremely vulnerable to dust accumulation and stains, it ought to be cleaned on a semi-regular basis. Dusting, vacuuming, wiping, etc. and so forth and when it has to do with cleaning many kinds of furniture, that's when frustration hits the absolute most. When you're cleaning upholstered furniture, the very first point to be mindful of is the kind of material on the furniture. Even simple aged furniture may benefit from a superior cleaning.
Typically, leather furniture ought to be cleaned and conditioned every 6-12 months based on the sort of leather and the surround... (read more)
Author: Shovon Joarder
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387. The Aswf Retro Series Automotive Window Film Evokes A Glorious Past
October 19, 2018
There’s a lot that one might expect from a Window Film for the car, including good looks, durability and technological sophistication – and if there’s a brand to which one can turn and expect the highest standard of such window film, it has to be American Standard Window Film (ASWF). Classic window film that is absolutely worth the hype The headline benefit of the Retro range of automotive window film is that it celebrates the nostalgic style of the past, while incorporating the perfect advancements for today. In short, it’s an ideal solution for application to classic cars. ... (read more)
Author: Smith Lara
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388. The Retail-Ready Packaging And Handling Products Of The Self Pak Brand
October 19, 2018
It’s difficult to know where to start with any assessment of the offerings of Self Pak here at Simpson Packaging, including not only the sheer breadth and depth of its product range, but also the various other perks of choosing the brand over its rivals supplying the self-storage industry.
Self Pak is quite simply the range from which to purchase when your organisation requires the highest standard of retail-ready packaging and handling products, as can be so instrumental in boosting margins with additional sales.
From removal and storage kits and storage cartons to display systems... (read more)
Author: Smith Lara
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389. Living inside-out!
October 16, 2018
International design and innovation office, Carlo Ratti Associatti (CRA) uses a Ficus tree as the fulcrum of a progressive residential design in Parma, Northern Italy
As the first step of CRA’s 2017 winning master plan for Mutti, a tomato company, which calls for a closer integration between nature and the built environment, the designers present a project that disrupts conventional demarcations between rooms and floors; offering instead a stepped-plan that breaks away from a stereotyped typology.
The under-renovation farmhouse stands with its program organised around a 10-metre-hig... (read more)
Author: Team IAnD
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390. Do Something for Yourself, Organize Your Closet
October 15, 2018
Odds are, when you first moved into your house you were thrilled with all the closet space you seemed to have, but now that you have lived there for a while, do you wonder if you really had all the space you first thought you did? Can you still see the floor in your closet, or do you have to spend some time tossing clothes, shoes, books, and purses aside to find it? The old adage is true, the more space you find in your home, the more stuff you think you have to buy to put into it! This is doubly true when it comes to your closet space.
For many people, their closet not only holds their c... (read more)
Author: Marc Deschamps
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391. Be Notify In Your Sump Pump Alarm
October 15, 2018
A sump pump Is Usually not Thought of as a helpful Equipment of the house unless it's an urgent situation of climbing water amount in your household. If your home can be found at a contaminated water degree region or some flood-prone zone afterward, obviously, you're quite attentive to the usefulness of an septic tank in your cellar. Nevertheless, when in regards with an water and emergency amount starts soaring in a rate, then you definitely will need upkeep along with special outside aid. For this critical minute, you necessitate a sump pump alarm in your cellar which may notify you until it... (read more)
Author: Mark Well
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392. When colour rules!
October 12, 2018
ANSA Interiors chisels a four-storey (6000 sq. ft.) structure in a posh pocket of South Delhi, into a home that embraces grandeur, contemporary spirit and attention to detail. The designers use the language of colour to build a narrative in each area. While the base palette is beige and brown/grey across the home – a neutral envelope; each space has one accent colour that signifies its identity. For instance, the living and dining room rely on the green upholstery of a couple of dining-table chairs and the green cushion covers of the sofa to impart character to the open-plan. In a similar ... (read more)
Author: Team IAnD
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393. Get to Be Aware of the Function Of Knowledgeable Electricians
October 12, 2018
Are you currently Facing any issues that are electric ? The electric issues will be the inseparable sections of the own lives because we have been dependent upon the electric devices like the lighting and motors, fans, etc.. & men and women attempt to prevent without getting understanding of the techniques to correct the issues, using the aid of this company. Are you really of those? And any accidents, passing in occasions can be caused by that. To the interest of keeping cash, this hazard must perhaps not be studied.
Today Are you really currently at risk? There was certainly a electric ... (read more)
Author: Mark Well
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394. Maximising the micro!
October 11, 2018
Trust the architects at CaSA to take an irregular floor plan and turn it into a practical yet contemporary and cosy home…
Located on the top floor in the upscale Sant Antoni neighbourhood of Barcelona is a micro apartment redone by Colombo and Serboli Architecture. An empty, irregular floor plan cut strongly by diagonal contour lines transforms into what the designers call, “the perfect home for a young professional Italian woman.” With the onus on natural light and ventilation and ample storage facility, the wider area that overlooks the street, with the two balcony windows facing sout... (read more)
Author: Team IAnD
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395. The Range Of Rugs Available Today Is Amazing
October 08, 2018
Rugs add such a finish to a room. Even if a room is fully carpeted, adding a rug creates a different feel and marks out the room’s aesthetic and gives it a wholly finished feel.
It used to be that rugs were an expensive addition to a room because of the materials they were made of and the amount of time it took to create one. Nowadays there are more designs and materials available and so you can add different touches to a room with the rug.
Modern rugs
What we mean when we say modern rugs could mean anything. If you do a search for modern rugs in Melbourne you can come up with a... (read more)
Author: Edmund Brunetti
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396. Why and When You May Call the Furniture Disposal NYC Service
October 06, 2018
As you can donate your furniture in different states, also, you do have an assortment of choices available to you if you're seeking to specifically donate furniture in Florida. By donating your old furniture, though you would essentially be giving your furniture away at no cost, not only will you earn somebody else's day, but you may also gain the advantages of a tax break. The furniture that you aspire to donate should have maintained a level of functionality and be in good condition.
If you're attempting to knock out old furniture in front of a huge play, then you've got to hope moving ... (read more)
Author: Shovon Joarder
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397. Is this the start of a new phenomena in adaptive reuse?
October 05, 2018
JA Architects make a modern intervention in Rottredam’s century-old Stok building, setting a precedent for a fresh approach to reducing the carbon footprint…
The Maassilo is an iconic monument of the Dutch industrial past in the harbor of Rotterdam. Since its construction by Ar. J.P. Stok in 1906, and the several interventions, closure and its reopening in 2004, the building houses a large event space with a 5000-capacity, a seven-floors co-working space called the Creative Factory and has just been given its ultimate transformation - a new sustainable roof that connects the entire buildi... (read more)
Author: Team IAnD
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398. Gate Automation Safety Edge Guide
October 05, 2018
Safety edges are used as the last line of defence in Gate Automation safety. If all other methods have failed and a moving gate hits a person or object, a safety edge at the point of contact should stop the gates and reverse them for three seconds.The obvious implication here is that other safety methods should be applied to try and prevent anyone, or anything being hit by a moving gate in the first place. But if contact is unavoidable, safety edges will do the same job as a 24V dc system with obstacle detection. What Types Of Safety Edge Are Available? There are two main types of sa... (read more)
Author: Smith Lara
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399. Which Of Our Window Films Are Best For Reducing Glare And Heat?
October 05, 2018
The minimisation of heat and glare is one of the most popular reasons for end-users and specifiers alike to enquire to us about Window Film, and we have many options in our range of solar control film that will enable your organisation to achieve the right results at no cost to aesthetics.
Reflective film that excels, whether applied inside or outside
Such options include our internally applied reflective film, for instance, which can make a dramatic difference to the level of solar heat and glare that the occupants of your buildings experience. There are also many variants of this... (read more)
Author: Smith Lara
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400. From Bubble Wrap And Foam Rolls To Corner And Edge Protection, We Give You The Finest Protective Pa
October 05, 2018
We’ve never really done ‘standard’ here at Simpson Packaging, and this is certainly evident when you take a closer look at our complete selection of protective packaging materials. It might be bubble wrap that you need, or instead foam rolls or corners or any of the vast range of other invaluable and innovative protective options that we offer through our online store.
Bubble wrap, for example, is available from us to cater to all of the conceivable applications of this evergreen material. It’s lightweight, well-priced and available in all manner of specialised forms from us, such as fla... (read more)
Author: Smith Lara
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