Using a Mirror’s Reflection to Boost the Energy /”Chi” in the Home. Shirley Boonstra-Rollpiller Oct 15, 2009 Oh mirrors, who can resist a peek? They are a part of everyday life, but mirrors are also a very important and powerful Feng Shui remedy. Mirrors can be found in every home, business, restaurant, night club and other public space, even in the car and handbag. They really are part of daily life. Let’s have a closer look at the role of mirrors in Feng Shui. The three basic purposes of mirrors are to reflect, to deflect and to expand. This article will focus on reflection. Anything seen in a mirror is symbolically doubledMirrors reflect, and therefore double,...
By J. A. Young No matter what kind of wood you’ve chosen for your deck or patio, you should protect it with a coat of wood deck sealant. Most exterior wood deck finishes may be chosen according to the look you want to achieve. This article discusses various methods of applying deck finish in order to enhance it decoratively, and also to protect it for seasons to come. Whatever finish you apply, be sure that your wood has been treated with a preservative and water repellant so it will last from season to season. Even redwood and cedar should ideally be treated with water repellant for extra protection. A popular preservative for decking is pentachlorophenol, which is both odorless...
by Alden Smith Touring by motorcycle can be one of the most pleasant experiences of your life. On a motorcycle, you see much more than the average car driver because you are out there in the open. The sights, sounds and smells will be the best memories of your trip. Touring can also get you to places and view points you might otherwise miss. Touring with a bike makes you want to stop and see things along the way. This article focuses on what to consider in terms of not only the motorcycle itself, but in what you need to think about when planning a tour. Let’s Look At The Bike The important things to consider when choosing a bike for touring are these: Reliability Comfort Carrying...
No matter where you live, once pests invade your home or property everyone can agree it becomes a concern. Once you have any suspicion of a pest problem, do not hesitate to deal with it immediately. Pest problems left alone can lead to infestations, property damage, spreading diseases, and more complicating troubles. Your best bet in dealing with the unwanted nuisances is to call an environmentally friendly pest control service immediately after you have any belief there is a problem. Living in Minnesota can mean having to deal with an array of insects and pest. Lets take a look at the common pests in Minnesota, and the benefits of an environmentally friendly pest control service compared...
Hiring a company to do electrical contracting work for your home or business can be a very stressful decision. What if the costs soar half way the job and you can’t afford to continue? This article attempts to provide a good step-by-step guide for choosing the right electrician for the job. Just follow the simple steps below and you will be well on your way. STEP ONE: Get Appropriate Credentials Electrician services companies working in your home must always be licensed and insured in case of problems. Every electrical worker you consider hiring should be bonded, licensed, and insured. They should be willing to let you know their individual state license number. Also, check to see if...
Go Green and Save Money This Year with These Easy Energy Savers!You may be spending more money every month on your electrical bill than you should! As the economy is forcing many of us to cut back on regular luxuries such as AC (which takes up over 50% of the average households energy use) we are looking for ways to cut back our high electricity bill, while sacrificing as little as possible. This article will look at 5 different high energy appliances that add to your high electric bill, and how you can reduce this cost.1. Plugged in computer or laptopMany Americans will leave their computers plugged in or turned on all day which is a huge waist of energy. Depending on your desktop computer...
No matter how much closet storage you have, chances are you could probably always use more space. But while building new closets may not be a practical option, you may be able to use the space you have more efficiently. In this article you will find information about: Planning Closet Storage Building Closet Storage TOOL AND MATERIAL CHECKLIST Steel Tape Measure Carpenter’s Square Saw Blades Hammer 6d & 8d Finish Nails Chalk Line 1×2 Pine 1/4″ Hardboard Closet Rod Sockets Shelf Clips Level Circular Saw Router & Bits Screwdriver Wood Screws 3/4″ ACX Plywood 1/2″ Baltic Birch Plywood Closet Rod Shelf Standards Hollow Wall Anchors PLANNING...
In the summer, many people decide to have yard sales as a way to reduce clutter in their homes and to make a small amount of money from their unwanted items. However, there are many factors that affect the success of a yard sale. In this article, I describe six of the most important factors that determine the success of a yard sale and how an individual having a yard sale can use these to maximize yard sale traffic and profit.Yard Sale Success Factor #1 – LocationLocation, location, location. It’s tough to have a yard sale in a rural area or in an area that is secluded or out of the way. If you advertise primarily through signs at the side of the road, people will need to drive...
Part Three of the Concrete Slab Basics SeriesWith the perfect placement of form boards, comes the perfect placement of concrete. When you pour a concrete slab, it won’t stay in place until it hardens. That’s where form work comes into concrete pouring.In this article I’ll explain what you need for setting forms from an already placed string line. If you don’t know how to place a string line, I suggest reading the previous article in the series.A form is going to be the height and depth of your slab. And that depth is the form. There are two ways to build forms. From plywood rips backed by 2×4 ladders, or by stacking 2×6’s, 2×8’s, 2×10’s...
Bringing a sense of the ocean into the living room will create a relaxing atmosphere that is perfect for family gatherings and friendly afternoon chats. An ocean inspire color palette is perfect for the living room as this is the room that should be most comforting and fun. This ocean inspired color palette features paint colors from Glidden and Behr as well as Valspar for a seaside retreat like palette that is worthy of the walls in your living room.Ocean Inspired Blue Paint Colors: Ocean Voyage from the Valspar interior paint color line is a rich sea blue tone that is perfect for the living room. This paint color is number 5003-8B and it really coordinates well with ocean colors that are of...