One of the more interesting ideas to debut at CES this year was a tech-infused bed. You can not only set the firmness of one side of the mattress, you can track sleeping patterns via sensors built into the bed. The bed even has a feature that elevates your partner’s head by six inches if he or she snores. All of this gadgetry makes for an intriguing proof of concept, but you don’t need fancy electronics to sleep better. White Noise White or...
Managing the safety of the workers and staff in a manufacturing plant requires excellent attention to detail, and a team orientated attitude. Everyone should know the safety procedures, and be prepared to react in the event of an emergency. Putting those safety procedures into action, and enforcing policies that keep the plant safe should be an important step for management. Workplace safety lowers workers compensation claims, keeps staff...
Purchasing a new door or replacing an existing door is a task that requires you to make a lot of choices. Along with determining the style, color and material of your door, you also need to be aware of your hardware options. This includes choosing from several different types of door hinges, which are used to connect the door and let it open and shut. There are some of the most common types of door hinges that are used in home doors: Barrel...
Most people are not aware of the dangers that reside in one’s home, and which can affect their health. While some of these are easy to get rid of, others require more persistence in order to make your home a safer place. That said, here are 4 things to look out for in order keep your family safe behind closed doors: #1: Mold, fungus and rot Caused by spores, you can find them between tiles in the bathroom, behind walls and water sources at...
When it comes to bedding, there is no end to the options at hand. You can buy bedding sets or elect to put together your own combination. To keep it simple and matching, most people go with the former option. However, many people often have to deal with deciding between designer bedding and something more affordable. The benefits of purchasing designer bedding are obvious. More often than not, you simply get a superior product. This means the...
Now that winter’s here, most of us are settling for a lot of time spent in layers, traffic and indoors where it’s nice and warm. However, there’s a brand new way to stay warm that more and more people are learning about. In fact, you may have already experienced it. Underfloor heating is the creative new way to stay warm during winter’s cold blast. It works just as it sounds, by heating the floor beneath your feet. Imagine seeing...
When you think about it, your floor has some of the fewest options for renovating. You can either make it wood, ceramic, marble, carpet, etc. and that’s it. Walls get far more options by comparison. A wall can be one color or another or it can be a combination. It can be wallpapered. You can elect to hang up any number of pictures or decorations and if there are windows in the wall, there’s even more to be done. But floors do have one method...
No one wants a drafty home. Having small air leak usually means that you have to use your heater and air conditioner more often than you would like because your home gets too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter. Not only does this make your home uncomfortable, but it can lead to a significant increase in your energy costs. Most people recognize that windows can be a major cause of air leaks that lead to a drafty home. But homeowners...
On average, we spend eight hours a night in our beds. Of course, sometimes the quick nap is called for which gives us a reason to add a few more hours to the counter. The point is our beds are important, especially how comfortable they are. While a good mattress is important and the right pillow is essential, don’t forget your sheets. They’re just as important. Keep reading to find out what to look for in yours. Sheets may seem simple, but...
For those of us living in cold climates, it’s hard to imagine where we’d be without our beloved central heating. In the future, though, it’s easy to imagine most homeowners will be saying the same about electric floor heating. The technology is decades old, but more and more you’re starting to see it in new homes. Fortunately, you don’t need a new home or a huge budget to enjoy the pleasures of a heated tile floor. Read on to find out...