There is nothing more trying than a new animal you are confused about how to appropriately care for. Whether caring for Betta fish, dogs, cats, reptiles or any other animal, they all have in common a few lessons you need to learn to hope to be a flourishing pet owner: What living conditions does it favor/need? What should I give to it? What size portions do I want to I give to it? What might make my pet sick? How can I avoid the...more
Countertops serve to be as a source of pride and luxury to many. They are a fashion item that will adore their new home. Owning an expensive countertop for their kitchen is a dream for many women. There are laminate countertops that serve to be a cheaper alternative with a finish that almost equalizes that of an expensive countertop. Quartz for instance is one of the most expensive materials that are used as a countertop in many luxury kitchens....more
If you have a fireplace, how about converting it to an ethanol burner? Even if you have a firepit outdoors, you can use ethanol as your source of heat.There has been a drive in recent years to find more environmentally friendly fuels and ones available from sustainable sources, and the talk has eventually come around to the amount of pollution we create when we burn wood in our fireplaces or in our outdoor fireplaces or fire pits. What an idea! Ethanol is certainly a better alternative than natural gas, electricity, or propane for your fireplace. Gas logs and electric fireplaces have become increasingly popular in recent years for obvious reasons. People love their fireplaces and don't want to give them up, but they want to shift away from the burning of wood.In the first place, a wood fire is dirty. It's almost impossible to avoid a mess around the fireplace that has to be cleaned up every time we use it, not to mention all the smoke and soot. We are told that it's wise to have it cleaned every year before we use it. If we clean it ourselves, we look like a chimney sweep with soot from top to toe, and that stuff is hard to wash away. On the other hand, if we hire a chimney sweep,...more
Style is such a personal subject in homes, what we drive, what we wear and what we listen to, the same has to be said of the furniture we choose. Furniture is not only functional for most of us but has to have aesthetic values also, in order to really be enjoyed and appreciated. Nowadays, with the value of the environment being...more
How much will a windmill generator cost for my home electric requirements? This is often the most important question asked when we consider building a windmill generator for our homes. Most of us are aware of the tremendous energy benefits of a windmill generator but how much do they cost?Well, I have some advice for you.....Do not enlist...more
We would all like free energy right? Well, I have a major interest in the DIY solar power market and solar photovoltaic panels and I would like to share something with you.Many people can go into the solar market a little gung ho and inevitably, mistakes happen. A little excitement and anticipation overcomes them!Let me tell you this......Without suitable guidance you are highly likely to fail I dont want that to happen to you.If you are very serious about reaping the great benefits of solar photovoltaic panels for your home, you need to know where to start and how to carry out the work correctly.Fact:Without the adequate help, support or guidance, the chances of you giving up and losing motivation are high. The first sign of problems without any help will be a show stopper!Make sure you dont make the biggest mistake that many people have already.What is this mistake :Not purchasing good quality manual first!Without a well researched, high quality build guide to follow, how would you know what you are doing believe it or not, some people dont do this!Sure you can pick up tips and ideas from the internet but you require a quality guide which will take you by the hand and virtually...more
It is very often the case that all of the talk about house solar panels is purely about the environmental benefits and going green at home. Rarely do we hear about the financial benefits of installing solar roof panels.So what are the benefits to...more
Now who wouldnt relish the idea of not having to pay for electricity at home? Of course none of us want electric bills to pay each month but there is no way around it or is there?The idea of going off the grid implies we do not have to rely on the...more
Okay so we think we know all we need to know about solar power panels. Most serious and dedicated do-it-yourself home energy enthusiasts have no doubt considered solar roof panels at one time or another but how many have not acted upon their...more
Is it a fact that we could all do with more money? Well, your electric bill is one area where you can really make a huge difference and heres how.There are literally many millions of people the world over who are looking to source renewable, green...more
I think most of us have a pretty good idea about what an electric windmill is and what it is used for both at home and commercially. They truly are a great green energy provider and they are massively popular.I am a big believer in the electric...more
Is there really a way of making money online from home ?If you believe all the hype from countless "Business Opportunity" sites, then making money online is dead easy. Not only that but it's quick too! What's more you don't actually have to do any...more