17 September 2014

How to overcome fear of air travelling

You are about to travel by plane? Don't let fear ruin your trip. The plane is still the most convenient and fast vehicle. However, air travelling is really safe, many people are frightened, when they have to use this kind of transport. Of course, as every fear and this must be overcome.

Here are a few tips that will help you to stop worrying unnecessarily:

10 September 2014

Make a little gym in your basement

Going to a gym is a great idea, but it is not appropriate for those who are short of time. You have to spend time to travel getting there and also returning home. It can be quite uncomfortable, if you can’t get a shower at the gym. Actually, if you have a basement it’s a perfect place to work out. You don’t need to travel and you can get a shower at your place. So why don’t you think about converting your basement into a small gym. Follow these simple tips:

03 September 2014

Pros and cons of energy saving bulbs

The official name of the energy saving bulbs is compact fluorescent lamps, abbreviated CFL. They were created to replace the incandescent lamps. Promoting energy saving, they became the leader in the market. Even the European government stimulates their use. But are they actually that good? Let’s have a look at their pros and cons.
  • Energy efficiency
This one is the first that comes to everybody’s mind. Energy saving bulbs use only one fifth of those used by an incandescent lamps. The difference comes from the physical principle they are based on. Unlike incandescent lamps, they don’t dissipate heat. This is the main reason that brings efficiency up. Energy saving bulbs are more expensive than regular ones, but the investment is worthy.

21 August 2014

Things to run away from if you are a renter

Finding a suitable place to settle down isn’t easy. Since rental life exists, the renters have been facing the truly difficult task to sift the good tenancy apartments or flats out. Naturally, each tenant has its own preferences, claims and tastes, when it comes to extras, contemporary facilities, luxury interior or necessary facilities. However, there are general things you should seek on mandatory, when you are on a rental view. On the other side, it is recommended for you to be aware of the things to run away if you are a renter. See some of them now and try to avoid them:

06 August 2014

Solar Power – to have or not to have

If you have recently been to Southern England, you must have seen one new tendency in housing there. Almost half of the homes there are covered with the very popular solar panel these days. The great location and the appropriate direction of the sunlight in Southern England make people here rely on the Solar Power technology to provide more eco-friendly and more affordably both – electricity and hot water. So, what do you think – Solar Power – to have or not to have?

30 July 2014

Cleaning all-stars: the best cleaning products of 2014

Finding a decent and good cleaning product these days might sound easy, but, as a matter of fact, it is not. Some of them are too chemical and toxic, while others are green, but do not cope with stubborn stains and nasty grease. On the other side, testing all of them – and they are quite many – till you find the most appropriate one is a waste of time, money and even more. Just imagine how many pieces of furniture or carpets you can lose until you manage to pick up the right product for their maintenance. Because of these uses, we have gathered for you the best cleaning products of 2014. All of them are tested and they are the cleaning all stars you need and look for:

23 July 2014

How to survive the home makeover - tips

It’s frustrating and it’s hard, it’s expensive and it takes a lot of time, it’s dirty and difficult… and if you could you would probably skip it. This is the home makeover. And if it’s a big one, you can get from headache to heart attack till it’s over. Not to put yourself on such extreme challenges you need to do one simple but important thing: plan… and think of the possible breaks.
  • Time and weather planning. Although you make renovation inside, the weather can still reflect it: paint and veneer dry slower, etc. You can’t control the weather but you can control when your remodeling is. Think of where you are and what the ultimate conditions that you can get are. Then do your project according to the estimated time it may take.