14
May
2006
This is just a simple courtesy reminder that you need to replace your smoke detector batteries on a regular interval.
I change mine twice a year. I replace them the first time I have to turn the air conditioner on for the first time, then again when I have to turn the heater on for the first time.
You might want to use a calendar to remind you…New Years and the beginning of summer. Whatever helps you remember, but don’t forget!
Most smoke detectors use 9-volt batteries, so make sure you have a few on hand.
Posted: Bathroom, Bedroom, Children, Interior, Safety
11
May
2006
Tankless water heaters are a new type of water heater for your home. Instead of having an upright water heater that heats water and holds warm water, tankless water heaters heat the water when you need it, instead of heating it all the time.
Tankless water heaters are great because heating water costs money. If you have to heat your water less, you will pay less in energy. The other benefit of tankless water heaters is that while you are showering, doing laundry and doing dishes, you won’t run out of hot water.
Inside the lines of a tankless water heater, the water is heated, not by a flame in a large vat of water. This means you can have hot water quick than you could with just a normal hot water heater.
Next time you are looking to replace you standard hot water heater, take a look at tankless water heaters!
Posted: Bathroom, Heating, Kitchen, Laundry
23
April
2006
Many people can afford to spend a lot on interior decor, but are choosing not to. These people don’t have thousand dollar antiques, but prefer the custom look of handmade and yard sale type decorations.
There are many places to get great buys on interior decorations that include yard sales, flea markets, auctions, and even estate sales.
One of the biggest aspects of interior design and bargain hunting is to know what you want before you go shopping. You don’t have to know the exact item, but you should know the style. Or you should be able to see the design coming together with the item you are considering purchasing.
Keep those tips in mind while going on a bargain hunting interior decoration shopping trip.
Posted: Bathroom, Bedroom, Decorating, Design, Furnishings, Interior, Kitchen
