Bathroom Designs On A Budget
Posted by densus64 on Wednesday, July 27, 2011
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Divine Kitchens
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When the owner of this fabulous kitchen begun her renovation, the only thing she wanted was a double oven. (She must not read a lot of design blogs!) But after sitting down with Mariette Barsoum, the owner of Divine Kitchens out of Boston, and Heidi Marika-Perez, Divine's interior designer, she realized she actually wanted a lot more! She craved a spacious room with a modern vibe, infused with bold color. She also wanted to be able to display her collection of original Fiestaware from her grandmother and her many brightly colored Le Creuset pots. To complement them, Perez selected an custom-colored aqua concrete for the large island and watery blue glass tiles for the backsplash. I love how it stretches to the ceiling! Read the article in Design New England and see lots more images here!
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Make Home Cool Without AC
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Comfort, coolness of the house as a residence is hope for all the family. It is not impossible to create a cool house without Air Conditioning (AC). More power-efficient and environmentally friendly. Check out some tricks here.Indonesia's tropical climate that tends to heat, especially in urban areas, making air conditioning a necessity. It seemed impossible to have a home stay cool and comfortable, without his presence.
With growing environmental issues, such as global warming, the use of air conditioning became one of the negative impact. Especially in terms of electrical energy usage. Why not start now we reduce and even eliminate altogether the use of air conditioning.
Here are tips to make the house cool without air conditioning:
Maximize ventilation openings andTo create a comfortable home, cool, as well as healthy, good air circulation flow to be an absolute requirement. Such air circulation which can be obtained by providing openings or adequate ventilation. So that the air flow in and out, balanced.
Minimize entry of the afternoon sunIn the afternoon, when the sun is very hot, try not too much incoming light. Because the afternoon sun can be one factor affecting the increase in temperature of the room. One way, complete with window window shade. Window shade will help reduce the amount of incoming light. So it can minimize the increase in temperature of the room.
Distance ceiling and the floor is quite highDistance ideal ceiling and floor is 2.75 m-4m. There's even some residential raise the ceiling up to 6m, in several rooms. This is due, ceiling height to provide enough space for the velocity and air exchange. In addition, it can also reduce indoor heat, which caused the flow of heat deposition from the attic into the room.
Use roofing materials that reflect the heatThe heat generated from the entry of sunlight, not only from the windows, the roof also. Therefore, select a roofing material that can reflect the heat. Ceramic tile for example. Or you can also add reflective insulation material and heat shock.
Create a pond or park in the area of the house (innercourt)Pool and garden can help reduce the temperature of the room. In order not to make the indoor air becomes humid, try to stay there the sun coming into innercourt. One way to provide enough openings in the roof, for example. Thus there remains a good air exchange, from inside to outside and vice versa.
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Better Health with Green House Concept
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The concept of building a green home and environment demanded by today. With the application of this concept, you can reduce energy waste and results in inhibiting the effects of global warming.
The increasing effects of global warming causing the earth gets hotter and bad for the survival of living beings on planet earth would make me shudder. Actually the process of global warming caused by man-made as well. Many of our daily activities that ultimately contribute even "hot" on the earth.
Humans in many ways ultimately seeks to overcome the effects of global warming. One effort is to create a more residential green (green house) or green (eco-friendly house). Basically, the green house to apply the concept of energy-efficient home, especially a lot of aeration and the use of natural lighting to reduce reliance on the use of air conditioning.
In addition, the concept of green homes, including minimizing the use of natural resources when the process of building a house, choosing environmentally friendly building materials, presence in the home garden, as well as choosing the right energy saving lamps in order to conserve electricity efficiently.
To build shelters of this type also does not require a high cost. Building a green home that appropriate budget quite simply, is only grounded in the roots of good architectural design. When you build a house with skill and a goal, frequently treated and maintained, making the house last longer.
The designs are nice and pretty is a big part of the concept of sustainable homes. The basics on building design and the concept of sustainable homes is, they focus on endurance. If a building is designed properly, it will not be separated from the main residential properties with a green concept itself.
Good design and green building is one and the same entity. That's the proper way to build.
Back to the basic natural ingredients to make a home more green, more healthy, and more energy efficient with lower maintenance costs and reduce development costs. It will cost very little, but can result in significant savings on the source of life at home.
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The increasing effects of global warming causing the earth gets hotter and bad for the survival of living beings on planet earth would make me shudder. Actually the process of global warming caused by man-made as well. Many of our daily activities that ultimately contribute even "hot" on the earth.Humans in many ways ultimately seeks to overcome the effects of global warming. One effort is to create a more residential green (green house) or green (eco-friendly house). Basically, the green house to apply the concept of energy-efficient home, especially a lot of aeration and the use of natural lighting to reduce reliance on the use of air conditioning.
In addition, the concept of green homes, including minimizing the use of natural resources when the process of building a house, choosing environmentally friendly building materials, presence in the home garden, as well as choosing the right energy saving lamps in order to conserve electricity efficiently.
To build shelters of this type also does not require a high cost. Building a green home that appropriate budget quite simply, is only grounded in the roots of good architectural design. When you build a house with skill and a goal, frequently treated and maintained, making the house last longer.
The designs are nice and pretty is a big part of the concept of sustainable homes. The basics on building design and the concept of sustainable homes is, they focus on endurance. If a building is designed properly, it will not be separated from the main residential properties with a green concept itself.
Good design and green building is one and the same entity. That's the proper way to build.
Back to the basic natural ingredients to make a home more green, more healthy, and more energy efficient with lower maintenance costs and reduce development costs. It will cost very little, but can result in significant savings on the source of life at home.
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10 Ways to cool off Home Without AC
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The dry season has come. Many people consider it impossible to make housing more cool without air conditioning or air conditioner (AC). Yet by simply applying the basic principles of environment, occupancy we will be more cool naturally, without having to spend too deep. What can we apply for residential cooling without air conditioning? Here's his explanation.
1. Hot air out, cold air in. The most basic thing you can do to keep cool without air conditioning residential air is not keeping too much sun coming in and making the cool air enter at night. During the daytime, close or open the little window, curtains, or anything that could be used to block the incoming sunlight, especially east and west sides of your home. If you have a patio, you can put up a curtain or barrier so that sun rays do not enter directly into the dwelling.
2. Window Use bright colors or white in the window or accessories so that the sunlight reflected off exit occupancy. You can also use a reflector coating to the windows to reduce the incoming sunlight. At night, leave your dwelling is connected with the outside air if possible without risking the security risk, because it closes the window as an outlet to the atmosphere will restrict air circulation and keep the heat in the dwelling.
3. Use a fan Moving air temperature is lower than the still air. At night place the fan in the window to bring in cool air. Residential ceiling fan can also be used.
4. Change the fan so air-conditioning The trick? Place the tub of ice or cold bottle of water in front of the fan.
5. Find the heat source Another way that must be taken in addition to cool the dwelling is to find the culprit that makes your residential hot. Usually household tools can remove excess heat that makes the room temperature increases without us knowing it. If you exit, turn off all electrical equipment to prevent heat dissipation and continuous expenditure of electric-powered tools are not being used. If you spend more time at home, try to use equipment that produces heat only when the air / weather was not hot-hot.
6. Electric bulb Replace regular light bulb with a conventional fluorescent bulb at a lower temperature is used. Turn off lights when not in use.
7. Humidity Humidity makes residential feel more hot and stuffy. Wash dirty clothes and linen on morning and night hours alone. If the bathroom, laundry room or kitchen has a vent, open vent. Invest with moisture-reducing buying tools
8. Sekatlah attic An attic is well insulated attic ventilation, especially when used, is one of the best ways to expel hot air from the dwelling.
9. Structuring landscape When you arrange residential landscaping, consider also the trees around the dwelling. Do not cut trees that already exist unless it is forced. Planting trees that are sturdy (rooted riding), a soothing wall of ivy outside the house. Avoid the use of rocks that can absorb heat, such as cement and asphalt, which is too close to residential.
10. Create a pond The element of water in a dwelling other than add to the aesthetic, could also be used to give the impression of cool. It would be better if around the pool and grass planted with vegetation that can absorb heat.
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Basic Preparation Before Buying a Home
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Buying a property, especially houses, is often one of the biggest decisions to be made by someone. Therefore, you need to plan it very carefully, so as not to run into disappointment later.Here are some basic things that are important to be prepared before you start looking for property and make your choice.
1. Decide on a budget in advanceIf you are not accustomed to doing property transactions, do not just determine how much the maximum price you want to buy property. But count the cash that you can budget for that transaction. Because, in a property transaction of funds that must be prepared not just price alone. You must be budgeted as well other expenses that arise in connection with the transaction, such as taxes, fees at the notary, and other expenses that arise if you take advantage of funding from the bank (mortgage). Calculate and make the best possible plan for your purchases, especially if you plan to apply for mortgages.
In addition to the above matters, you should also take into account whether you still have a reserve fund for repairs if necessary. Renovations also requires no small cost.
2. Determine your space needsKnowing your needs will greatly save you time in finding a suitable property for you. Everyone has different needs, and each property has different facilities.
3. Specify the location you prioritizeYou also need to specify the location you prioritize, and you do not want. If you want a quiet home near your workplace, the choice would be different if you just want a home that will at once functioned as a place of business.
4. Use the services of a professional property agentA professional property agent can save you a lot of your time, and minimize the risk that you may encounter. Agents will help facilitate all transaction processing, consulting, negotiation, notaries, banks and even credit application (KPR). Do not hesitate to ask about anything related to the process or the property you are purchasing.
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Tricks Clean Odor and Fungus in the Cupboard
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Why can there be odor and mildew in the closet of your home? If it occurred to us then one of the causes is the moist air, air will be humid during the rainy season comes.Therefore the high air humidity are not uncommon could threaten your home furnishings in the house. Cupboard which is always closed for example it would be easier to come moist and smelled of mildew. Well. Here's how to resolve the odor and mildew in the closet in your home:
chalk
Take a few sticks of chalk. Then place it in every corner of your closet. Because lime can help to absorb any water until your closet can be protected from excessive moisture.
Wipe clean in the given alcohol
How to cope with the fungus on cabinets made from particle board, to clean it is to clean the surface with a clean cloth that had been given alcohol. Then the mushrooms in the closet will disappear and does not smell anymore.
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Making Wood Stay Beautiful and Durability
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Can not be denied the wood is still the main material in a dwelling. So also in the furniture business. Wood is also still a favorite material.
As building materials, wood in a building very much used, both in the structure of walls, floors, ceilings, roof truss, frame, and sometimes used as a pillar in the structure of the houses on stilts.
Maybe our homes will look sturdy and attractive while still new. However, because the properties of wood are easily changed by the influence of weather and easily corrupted by the influence of termite attack, then within the next few years will see the structure of damaged homes. Wood is very susceptible to some circumstances such as weather, animal attacks, and the influence of loading.
That's because the wood is often confronted with the open air and have high humidity. Two conditions can cause rapid damp wood in a long time so the wood will absorb water so it expands allowing the wood to be curved.
To fix this, use polymer coatings such as wood that can last a long time and always look shiny. In addition to weather factors, animal factors can also cause wood display becomes corrupted. Animals that often attack wood are termites, rats, and beetles perengat.
To protect the wood from an animal attack, you can try to give the drug once a year antihama. When using a wood floor, steps to anticipate pest attack by coating the wooden floor with casting before being installed.
In addition to preventive measures, routine maintenance should always be done by cleaning the wood floors. Should do pengepelan floors regularly and immediately cleaned up immediately. Traditional spices such as banana tree bark and tobacco can also help the wood floors or walls of the shiny wood.
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As building materials, wood in a building very much used, both in the structure of walls, floors, ceilings, roof truss, frame, and sometimes used as a pillar in the structure of the houses on stilts.Maybe our homes will look sturdy and attractive while still new. However, because the properties of wood are easily changed by the influence of weather and easily corrupted by the influence of termite attack, then within the next few years will see the structure of damaged homes. Wood is very susceptible to some circumstances such as weather, animal attacks, and the influence of loading.
That's because the wood is often confronted with the open air and have high humidity. Two conditions can cause rapid damp wood in a long time so the wood will absorb water so it expands allowing the wood to be curved.
To fix this, use polymer coatings such as wood that can last a long time and always look shiny. In addition to weather factors, animal factors can also cause wood display becomes corrupted. Animals that often attack wood are termites, rats, and beetles perengat.
To protect the wood from an animal attack, you can try to give the drug once a year antihama. When using a wood floor, steps to anticipate pest attack by coating the wooden floor with casting before being installed.
In addition to preventive measures, routine maintenance should always be done by cleaning the wood floors. Should do pengepelan floors regularly and immediately cleaned up immediately. Traditional spices such as banana tree bark and tobacco can also help the wood floors or walls of the shiny wood.
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Tips to Make Healthy House
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One characteristic of a healthy home is to have air circulation system and good lighting. Air circulation system can be created by using a vent or air vents.
So that air can flow ventilation should be made on both sides of the space (walls). The air will move from a hole in one side to the hole on the other side. The second position is ideally opposite wall, so that more air in indoor air are exchanged with new ones. But if not possible, the vent can be placed on the adjacent wall. At least one wall that is directly related to the wind hole to outer space.
Lighting in the room should be rooted in natural light. So in addition to healthy can also save energy. No need to turn on the lights in the daytime. Natural light into the room to clean the room once warmed the room to avoid moisture. Therefore in every room should be made of glass windows related to outer space. In determining the magnitude and location of windows, be aware of the direction of the sun. Direct sunlight from the west will make the room very hot. Use the canopy to shade windows windows from direct sunlight.
In designing a healthy home, as far as possible every room has windows and vents associated with outer space, as a source of air and natural light. Windows can be opened will help smooth air circulation especially during the day.
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So that air can flow ventilation should be made on both sides of the space (walls). The air will move from a hole in one side to the hole on the other side. The second position is ideally opposite wall, so that more air in indoor air are exchanged with new ones. But if not possible, the vent can be placed on the adjacent wall. At least one wall that is directly related to the wind hole to outer space.Lighting in the room should be rooted in natural light. So in addition to healthy can also save energy. No need to turn on the lights in the daytime. Natural light into the room to clean the room once warmed the room to avoid moisture. Therefore in every room should be made of glass windows related to outer space. In determining the magnitude and location of windows, be aware of the direction of the sun. Direct sunlight from the west will make the room very hot. Use the canopy to shade windows windows from direct sunlight.
In designing a healthy home, as far as possible every room has windows and vents associated with outer space, as a source of air and natural light. Windows can be opened will help smooth air circulation especially during the day.
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Bathroom Designs Pictures II
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Bathroom Designs Ideas II
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Bathroom Designs For Small Bathrooms
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