The proliferation of Internet cafes around the world has made travel laptops less necessary. Yet, sometimes a person just needs to have their own word processor, DVD player, or favorite photo editing programs on hand. Different travelers emphasize different traits – here are few to consider when purchasing the perfect laptop for traveling. Travel Laptops […]
A-Z Home Design: Recycle Have you ever seen furniture made from cardboard? What about a bench made from stacks of books? While it might sound crazy, it can actually be quite attractive. Whether you are in need of furniture in a pinch, or want to exercise your creativity to make your furniture from recycled items,
Many of us drink soda, both regular and diet. Those of us who diet, have always felt that diet soda was our lifeline because it gave us a low calorie treat that was not detrimental to our weight loss or our health. Lately there has been much controversy over diet sodas and the artificial sweeteners
For once I’m cutting edge. I’m sitting on a ball as I write this, something I’ve been doing for a couple of years when I got tired of folding my body into a chair. At the time, I didn’t realize I was in the vanguard of a trend. But yesterday, I became a confirmed avante-gardist
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Why you should perform the blower door tests? Well there are several reasons. The number one reason for a blower door test is to find out if the room is perfectly airtight or not. Airtightness = fire protection Fire protection includes all measures that prevent the development of a fire and the spread of fire
Wedding season is coming upon us, prom is in the near future, and girls and women everywhere are looking for that perfect pair of shoes. Even the most beautiful pair of heels can be painful and even damage the foot. Foot slippage can cause blisters and callusing. Foot Petals, an Allure Magazine Editor’s Choice Best
This weekend I had the opportunity to go to a big sale on die cut machines and accessories. I, like many, have resisted putting money into these die cut machines. I am old school. I will draw it and cut it out myself. Why spend that kind of money? In talking with many of the
Consumer Guide to Rental Cars Are you planning on taking a road trip? Is your vehicle in the shop being repaired? Either way, or whatever your reason may be, you need a rental car and should know exactly what to expect. I’ve had both great and terrible experiences with rental car companies, but have learned
Have you ever seen any lab video where the scientist analyzes a magnifying glass on one eye while the other naked? I hope your answer is yes because monoculars are common in use in laboratories and many other places. If you are confused about understanding what monoculars are good for, then stay here to guide
Going green is a term you hear quite often. It simply means that the product you are using is good (or at least better than others) for the environment. Today, “going green” is synonymous with so many products; it may be becoming too good to be true. That’s where the term “green washing” comes in.
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