The Cell Phone Versus Home Phone Debate

On October 31, 2008, in Home Misc, by artgib

Ten or fifteen years ago, a cell phone looked like a thick walkie-talkie with an antenna as thick as your little finger. You’d see them on the ears of glamorous actors pacing down the streets of New York, in movies depicting corporate big city life. It took a few years for them to make their [...]

 

Water Damage Trends and Historical Origins

On October 31, 2008, in Home Improvement, by alphanetcs

Until recently, floor coverings were usually wool, very expensive, and may or may not have had a fitted felt pad underneath to support them. Most had a backing of some kind, usually jute, and were tacked over a wood floor or concrete slab. When saturated by flooding, they were rolled-up and removed to a “cleaning [...]

 

How to Hang Decorative Mirrors

On October 31, 2008, in Home Misc, by juliaritz

Decorative mirrors serve many purposes: two of which are to add character to a room and give the illusion of greater size. To achieve these objectives calls for knowing how to hang mirrors properly. Not only can a properly hung mirror add depth to a room, but it is also great as a piece of [...]

 

Solar How To: How Solar Power Works on a Small Scale

On October 31, 2008, in Home Misc, by Burtonimus

Solar power isn’t a newly created idea to help reduce CO2 emissions. The first solar power research began in the early 1950s. In the 1970s, President Carter started promoting a renewable energy source. The 1980s and 1990s saw several breakthroughs in solar energy production. Some predict that half of the world’s households will rely in [...]

 

External Doors: What Does Yours Say About You?

On October 31, 2008, in Home Misc, by dominicdonaldson

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. However how many of us browse the shelves of a good local bookshop and skip past the titles with uninspiring covers? Similar can be said for the front doors to our homes. First impressions are everything. The external door sets the tone for the rest [...]

 

Berber Carpet Cleaning – Tips for the Proper Care of Berber Carpet

On October 31, 2008, in Home Misc, by thornton53

Carpet is the most practical, fashionable and versatile flooring choice and it accounts for more than half of all flooring purchases made each year. In fact, carpet has outsold every other type of floor covering for many years. It is the foundation for decorating any room and because it is available in so many textures [...]

 

The Importance of Location in a Santa Cruz Real Estate Purchase

On October 31, 2008, in Real Estate, by sebfrey

Location, location, location! If you have spent any time in the real estate field, you have heard this little phrase repeated over and over. But when you are shopping in Santa Cruz, this really does not matter, does it? After all, you are shopping for property in one of the most popular areas of the [...]

 

Questions to Ask Before You Buy a House in Santa Cruz

On October 31, 2008, in Home Misc, by sebfrey

So you think you would like to live in Santa Cruz? If so, you are not alone. This is one of the most popular areas in central California. Beautiful beaches and close proximity to larger California cities make this a popular place to live. Before you start shopping for property in Santa Cruz, however, you [...]

 

Buying a Ceiling Fan-What to Look For in a Ceiling Fan

On October 31, 2008, in Accessories, by costas785

More and more people add style and functionality to their homes by installing ceiling fans. Certain stylish ceiling fans can really make a room look good. There many ceiling fan manufacturers and just like everything else, ceiling fans can be purchased online. If you are not really sure what ceiling fan you would like to [...]

 

How To Remove And Prevent Water Damage

On October 31, 2008, in Home Misc, by aydancorkern

There isn’t a lot that you can say or do once you find mold damage, but there are several things that you can do to help prevent it from forming. For example, if you find water that has been left standing because of maybe a leaking water pipe, you will need to clean it up [...]

 
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