Unless you live in a cave or under a rock you know how huge the home security business is. The reason is simple. Most homeowners are lazy enough that 60 % of all home burglaries occur through open doors or windows. Police officials will tell you that fully 90% of all home burglaries can be prevented. Home security devices are very effective tools to help beef up home security. There's an wide assortment of tools to choose from like home security...more
The household fireplace gets quite a workout. Its where romances are sparked. Where families gather on cold nights to warm their hands and hearts. Its where Santa emerges triumphant after squeezing his plus-size tush down our blackened chimneys. And its where hundreds of dollars in heating costs go up in smoke each year. Seriously.You see, the fireplace, which was once the central heater of the early American home, is actually causing our modern...more
More and more, everyday individuals like you and me want to use better ways to make renewable energy. When you consider the growing costs of fossil fuels, alternative energy is quickly becoming a reasonable option. The Do-It-Yourself energy movement has quickly become one of the best and easiest ways to save money and help the environment. Making solar panels could not be any easier. Not to mention that it's cost effective and fun.There are numerous ways to make a solar panel, none of which is very hard. Depending on the type of materials you use, your solar panel should cost about 200 dollars. You have a choice of many types of materials when you make homemade solar panels. Your first major cost will be to buy the solar cells. Recently on Ebay a search showed tabbed solar cells for about $1.80 each and untabbed solar cells for about $1.10 each. Plywood might be your cheapest material to purchase, and you may even have some lying around the side yard already. However, rather than plywood, I would suggest using a sheet of white or black plexiglass. It's lighter, much nicer looking, and will last longer. You can most likely find the size you need at your local hardware store or it...more
Its a classic sight gag in the Tom and Jerry/Ren and Stimpy genre of cat and mouse cartons. The cat chases the mouse. The mouse runs into its hole. Cate plunges his paw into muse hole. Fumbles around for mouse. Cat inadvertently grabs a live electrical wire and lights up like a Christmas tree. Gales of laughter fill the room. A singed cat slinks...more
Power your mind for psychometry first by learning which hand is more susceptible to receiving psychic energy from your token objects. Psychometry is a psychic talent that allows you to see an item's history which includes who touched it, where it has been, etc. You may start by seeing the briefest of flashes, but with exercises to build your...more
What should one do next to ascend to the quality lifestyle we all see on television programmes such as 'Grand Designs' and ' Escape to the Country', if you need some guidance on Home Improvement this is the hit-list.I will show you with the following five steps a sure-fire method with top industry tips and advice:1.ExtensionI would recommend an extension or conservatory project as a first move. For a conservatory I would recommend on large glazing companies offering the best value for money, quality and assurance. For an extension project I would hire a recommended builder or architect with a works portfolio best suited to the style of the project in hand.2.Loft ConversionLoft conversion and space is a must these days where the project allows. I would again first try to find recommended local builder although carpenters' as well as specialist local companies may be the best people to carry out this work, ensuring the best quality workmanship and price. If there is no opportunity for a Velux style window, I would seriously consider whether the project was worthwhile in place of another type of Home Improvement. It may create an extra room if selling was the main...more
People are continuing to make changes in order to become more environmentally friendly now days. One of the most important ways to do that is to make sure that all your home accessories are eco-friendly. Area rugs are home accessories that can be...more
Toronto, Canada GAO Tek Inc. (www.GAOTek.com) recommends its handheld signal level meter which covers a broad range of test measurements. It supports C/N measurement, voltmeter functions, spectrum analysis, auto test and data logging. This compact...more
Of course, there are now cheaper ways of keeping a home warm than using a fireplace but, despite that, the popularity of them has never waned. Far from it actually, they just keep getting more and more popular.So, what is it that makes fireplaces so...more
Solar energy kits for home power production make DIY solar panels easy to build and free to use. Discover how to create solar power from home and what the benefits of going solar are.Many people ask themselves; do homemade solar panels work very...more
I learned a long time ago from owning a restaurant that it just wasn't possible to be there 24/7/365. When I wasn't there I was always thinking about what was going on back at the business. Maybe it was a little paranoid but the food biz is just like...more
By the time the economy has hit rock bottom, people are racking their brains to find ways to crunch their money and make their dollar stretch. A great way to do this is to cut electricity costs by building a small solar panel to help power your...more