Everyone loves taking a nice hot shower, especially when the weather outside is far from ideal. Most of us, though, dread when the heat dissipates—when we’re just wet and now cold. Fortunately, thanks to modern technology, this doesn’t have to be a reality anymore. Thanks to in floor heating, you can leave your warm shower and continue to your nice warm flower. Thanks to a technology known as Radiant Floor Heating, any floor in the house can be turned into a radiator. That means the carpeted living room, the hardwood floor in your family room, etc. The technology is specifically designed for heat to be transmitted without any surface dust…

Finally the fall is here. It is that time of the year you bring all your potted plants indoors or to under some cover over them. When that happens there are three main areas that you need to monitor for the vitality of plants; moisture, light and temperature. There are plenty of gadgets available in the market for you to monitor these areas. Here’s a reminder what to look for. Moisture: There are no hard rules about watering except paying attention to the plant. Use your judgment. Depends on the type of plant, type of soil in the pot, weather and sun exposure usually contributes how much to water. Check…

Decorative tiles such as a tile medallion and glass mosaics are becoming popular these days as it gives your home a boost in its aesthetic appeal. You can also find suppliers who can accommodate custom made stone floor medallions if you want to incorporate your company’s logo in your office floor. Many homes in the United States use decorative tiles, you will often see them used as a kitchen backsplash and a stairway decoration. Choosing a decorative tile is fairly easy for a new home, so long as you have a clear vision of the theme you would want to follow. However, if you would want to add these details…

In today’s market, you will be able to find a wide variety of designs for an overhead door. These types of garage doors basically occupy less space than sliding garage doors and are set up with an automatic opening and closing door operation. Overhead garage doors are usually made with materials like wood, fiber glass, steel or aluminum. While garage doors made of steel is a very durable and popular choice, they can become dented easily and can be very difficult to repair. Hence, the best and most widely used garage door type is wooden doors. There is definitely a reason why a wooden garage door remains one of the…

Among many FAQs about carpet cleaning, we decided to explore the following: How soon my carpet will dry after cleaning? Drying time could vary depending on the air flow inside the room, humidity, and the type of carpet.  Traditionally it can take somewhere from two hours to 12 hours to dry the carpet.  It may be ok to walk on wet carpet with clean shoes, socks or feet while it is drying but limit traffic on the carpet as much as possible. What kind of cleaning agents should I use to clean carpets? Basic carpet cleaning agents are similar to your laundry detergent.  So, if you have family members that…

Discount bamboo flooring is increasing in popularity for residential installation. It is an economically friendly alternative to traditional hardwood floors because bamboo grass only takes about seven years to re-grow. Other sources for hardwood flooring sources including oak, ash, pine and maple can take decades to re-grow back to its original height when it was cut down. We need to keep as many of these ancient trees untouched as possible to increase the amount of oxygen production in our atmosphere. Using bamboo flooring instead of other types of hardwood flooring is easier on the environment. Buying a bamboo floor at wholesale locations offers an affordable and superior alternative to hardwood…

A beautiful home can be fulfilling and can be a point of pride for just about anyone. This is a reason why people spend thousands of dollars on home improvement projects and following modern trends in home design. The problem with trend riding though is that they die as quickly as they get hot so that means home renovations that runs into the thousands of dollars every couple of year. A way to prevent this is to use timeless designs on your home. You should not fear that your home might look drab or dull because a properly executed classic design can be a sight to behold. One classic design…

In the United States alone, the popularity of a ceramic tile floor heating is increasing each year. It provides better heat flow with fewer costs than a traditional radiator. Floor heat during the winter season is important, it protects us from having flu, colds and other diseases. If you are fairly new to under floor heating, here is a simple guide to help you understand the benefits of choosing this system to replace your old traditional radiator. Under floor heater is installed right next to your floor. The coils give off warmth by heating water to 60 degrees Celsius in its internal pump. Heat is evenly distributed in your floor…

From the Grand Caymans, the Isle of Man to Luxemburg, luxury is always at the top of the list. From the finest materials, workmanship, and designs of master artisans, the rich and famous spare no expense in the quest for top quality luxury living. With the use of hard wood, granite and marble for floors as well as glass crystals and even precious stones for decorations, the wealthy spare no expense in making the most out of their home retreats. While not everyone can afford to live like a king and decorate with diamonds, some items are more affordable, like fine table linens. You don’t need to spend a small…

When you are at home, you want to be as comfortable as comfortable can be– home is where you feel the safest after all. After a long day of working hard, you just want to kick off your shoes and feel the warm embrace of your comfortable couch. This is especially true during winter time. When you get home and out of the cold, the feeling of a warm room is just heaven. There’s only a slight problem though—after a while you decide to stand up and the freezing cold floor sends shivers up your spine. While most homes are equipped with forced air heating to keep up the ambient…