Why Leave Token-Ring?
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 | Technology
Title: "Why Leave Token-Ring?" Copyright © 2002 Author: Andy Quick Contact Author: mailto:andy@findmyhosting.com. Publishing Guidelines: You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as a link to "FindMyHosting - Web Hosting Search" is included. For the link URL, please use http://www.findmyhosting.com Although preferred, no notification required. Introduction Why Leave Token-Ring? Andy Quick One day I was having a discussion with a telecommun...› Continue reading
Easy Ways to Save Energy Costs In Your Home
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 | Home Improvement
In the last decade, sparked by rising gas prices and energy shortages, there has been a marked increase towards newer methods of generating energy. Solar power, wind power, and hydrogen fuel cells are just a few of the newer technologies that are predicted to come into their own in the next decade. But before you rush out to invest in these newer energy sources, you should first take a look to see how you can save on your existing energy costs. 1. Use energy saving light bulbs. You can now find ...› Continue reading
Eco Home - 5 Ways to Green Your Home
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 | Home Improvement
Everyone is buzzing about going green these days and the home is one of the best places to start. Since we spend so much time within our homes, it just makes sense to start being more eco-friendly there. Here, we'll look at five ways you and your family can start going green with an eco home. 1. Clean green. The majority of commercial cleaners that you find on supermarket shelves are full of toxins and nasty chemicals that may leave your home shiny but can wreak havoc on your lungs and skin, no...› Continue reading
Beautiful Lighting Effects
Monday, June 29th, 2009 | Home Improvement
The balance of light sources in a room can make the difference between boringly plain to wow factor by a flick of a switch. Most homes are built with a central ceiling light fitted in the centre of the room. While these have their place-or so we are led to believe-they can be very boring and dull. If you don't want to add wall lights due to the fuss and expense of having the room rewired, the best options are to choose a really unusual light shade which offers control over the direction of the...› Continue reading
Lighting Up Your Decorating Project With Moroccan Light Fixtures
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 | Home Improvement
Moroccan lighting is one of the most sole ideas for many reasons. Moroccan Decor is normally very hard to find in the US and also very sole because of the different historic, cultural and art influences in Morocco. Moroccan lighting with its gain flag, elaborated algebraic forms, exotic designs, and sole raw resources is the most recognized figure of Moroccan decor. tint lamps, made with stretched goat skin and hand festooned with traditional tint designs, and at period dyed with saffron or pap...› Continue reading
Hydroponic Grow Lights Explained
Monday, June 22nd, 2009 | Home Improvement
So, you have decided to try your hand at growing plants hydroponically (without soil) which can be a great experiment or hobby, but did you know that your choice of light will affect how well your plants grow? Leading online hydroponics experts, Great Stuff Hydroponics, explain... Plants thrive in sunlight, and the more sunlight they receive the better they grow. Because hydroponic plants are cultivated indoors, in a controlled environment, it is important that you give your plants the right kin...› Continue reading
Which light bulb is right for you?
Sunday, June 21st, 2009 | Home Improvement
Up until fairly recently, you did not have to put a great deal of thought into your choice of domestic light bulb, as not only was energy a lot cheaper, but also incandescent bulbs were the only type available. Nowadays, of course, there are all sorts of different bulbs on the market, each with their own set of advantages and disadvantages. There are three main types of bulb technology currently in use domestically - CFLs, LEDs, and incandescents. Here we discuss the pros and cons of each type s...› Continue reading
Installing Lighting Safely In The Bathroom
Friday, June 19th, 2009 | Home Improvement
IP Ratings IP rating stands for 'Ingress Protection' An IP number is used to classify the environmental protection of enclosures around electronic equipment. The first digit relates to foreign bodies such as tools, hands, fingers and dust. The second digit related to liquids. First Digit - Foreign Bodies 0 - No protection 1 - Protected against solid objects greater than 50mm2. (eg hands) 2 - Protected against solid objects up to 12mm2. (eg fingers) 3 - Protected against solid objects greater t...› Continue reading
Making Your Emergency Kit Top Priority in 2009
Thursday, June 18th, 2009 | Home Improvement
Many people dismiss the time honored-tradition of making personal resolutions this time of year. That tradition has gone along the wayside for most - the idea of adding pressure to our hectic lives seems daunting in this day and age. While I am not one to encourage people to make personal resolutions around New Years, I am one who likes to see people make practical changes to the way they act and live in order to improve safety and give a little peace of mind. One of the easiest things families...› Continue reading
Home Lightings
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 | Home Improvement
Homes look complete when decorated with beautiful contemporary lighting. The new designs and techniques of light bulbs available today are far better and superior to what we had earlier. Lighting adds a touch of warmth to your homes and makes you feel cozy and pleasant to live in. There are different types of lightings available to suit different places. To highlight any room or to make it look the way we want, contemporary lighting gives you all. Recessed lighting or Low Level Lighting has a lo...› Continue reading
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