http://www.articledashboard.com/Category/Home-Improvement/199 Home Improvement articles from Article Dashboard Rss Follow Up Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:46:40 -0500 Bathroom Taps are a necessity for every bathroom and with the choice now available to consumers they no longer have to be a dull purchase. Previously, taps were taps and the focus was on the vitreous china that you bought with the brand name being the major selling point, though in the current economic climate this appears to have been reversed. Consumers are now seeing taps as a fashionable addition to their bathroom and as such are spending more focus and money on these than that of their sanitary ware, simply because the brand name of your toilet and bath is no longer seen as the most important element of you buying a new bathroom http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Bathroom-Taps--the-New-Designer-Accessory/954161 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Bathroom-Taps--the-New-Designer-Accessory/954161 Not everyone is lucky enough to live in a home with central air built in, but what many people are turning to are Mitsubishi air conditioners. Here's a look at how you can save money and stay cool. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Mitsubishi-Air-Conditioners---How-to-Stay-Cool-While-Saving-Money/954155 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Mitsubishi-Air-Conditioners---How-to-Stay-Cool-While-Saving-Money/954155 Shower trays come in an array of shapes and sizes and provide the foundation to any shower enclosure. Shapes include square, rectangular, pentagonal, quadrants and offset quadrants with sizes ranging from 760mm x 760mm upwards and 800mm quadrants upwards with a 55mm radius. Shower trays can be used as part of a full enclosure with either a pivot door or sliding door or be used in conjunction with a walk in shower enclosure, should space permit. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/The-Evolution-of-Shower-Trays/954154 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/The-Evolution-of-Shower-Trays/954154 spinned_article... http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Diverse-Materials-Used-In-Balustrade-And-Handrails/954152 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Diverse-Materials-Used-In-Balustrade-And-Handrails/954152 Others prefer looks, while some need practicality in their family kitchen -- and what more could be more practical than having a stainless steel sink in this part of your home. There are plenty of sinks in the market and each has its own unique quality to add to both looks and use in your modern kitchen; but among the selections, stainless steel sink stands out in the crowd with these benefits. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Benefits-To-Having-A-Stainless-Steel-Sink-In-Your-Family-Kitchen/953646 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Benefits-To-Having-A-Stainless-Steel-Sink-In-Your-Family-Kitchen/953646 Many options are available to a gardener looking for a solution to the water needs of their lawns and plants. Some do have better uses in certain situation while others respond better in other cases. From sprinkler to drip system, learn the plus and down of various watering systems available to gardeners and hobbyist. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Garden-Watering-Systems/952792 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Garden-Watering-Systems/952792 Do you ever wonder how to remove mold in your bathroom? Do you know that you may not even need to hire professional mold removal contractor to do this job for you? All you need is these easy cleaning tips to help you get the job done. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Tips-for-Easy-Bathroom-Mold-Removal/952776 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Tips-for-Easy-Bathroom-Mold-Removal/952776 Drain-Water Heat Recovery (DWHR) systems allow you to recycle and reuse the heat of your shower drain-water. Basically, the two-part, non-storage DWHR units transfer the heat of the drain water (inner pipe) to fresh water supply (outer copper coils) to preheat the water for your water heater. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Harness-the-Energy-of-Your-Shower-Drain-Water/952277 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Harness-the-Energy-of-Your-Shower-Drain-Water/952277 LED technology is now available in LED replacement exit lights, so make the change from incandescent, fluorescent / compact fluorescent lighting (CFL) exit signs to LED exit signs. LED exit lamps are not only more much energy-efficient and money-saving, they also offer inherent safety and emergency features and functionalities that traditional exit signs cannot match. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/LED-Replacement-Exit-Lights-Save-Energy---Money/952274 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/LED-Replacement-Exit-Lights-Save-Energy---Money/952274 Nowadays, thousands of people possess a ground swimming pool. A pool will deliver a lot of enjoyment for you and your family. From above ground pools to in ground pools, a swimming pool cover is definitely a must have. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Types-Of-Ground--Swimming-Pool-Covers/952241 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Types-Of-Ground--Swimming-Pool-Covers/952241 If you have been considering replacing a kitchen or bathroom floor, you may have looked into vinyl or linoleum floors and may well have been met with a jumble of contradicting and confusing data on the details of these flooring options. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Linoleum-and-Vinyl--Deciphering-the-Difference/952195 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Linoleum-and-Vinyl--Deciphering-the-Difference/952195 Direct Gas-Fired Heating Systems may be built in a number of configurations. They may be curb mounted as horizontal rooftop systems with down or horizontal discharge or in a vertical configuration for mounting on a pad outside of a building, with air ducted to the interior. They may also be located inside a building, suspended from hangers or mounted on support steel. Various manufacturers can supply any physical configuration required. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Air-Temperature-Control-with-Industrial-Air-Handling-Units/952035 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Air-Temperature-Control-with-Industrial-Air-Handling-Units/952035 Area rugs can make or break the charm of an office or home. A well-chosen round rug can pull all the design elements together and create a more streamlined look http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Beautify-Floor-D-cor-with-Area-Rugs/951742 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Beautify-Floor-D-cor-with-Area-Rugs/951742 There are quite a number of reasons why more and more houses are making use of natural lighting. First, students learn more quickly when studying with natural light. Second, natural light enchances the overall health of plants, animals, and your family, since sunlight can provide a source of vitamins A and D. These are just a few examples of those great alternatives to electricity. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/The-Use-of-Natural-Light-in-Your-Home---A-Great-Alternative-to-Electricity/951720 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/The-Use-of-Natural-Light-in-Your-Home---A-Great-Alternative-to-Electricity/951720 Fire the most tragic thing for an individual. Despite of the fact that fire has both positive and negative effect on an individual, it certainly gives a tragic turn to a life. Suppose a house gets burnt, then not only the house but its surroundings as well as the material around the surrounding will also get burnt by which a person will have to face many losses at a time and what then if a person gets burnt? http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Fire-Risk-Assessment---an-Important-Measure/951634 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Fire-Risk-Assessment---an-Important-Measure/951634 A fire marshal; better understood as a fire investigator is the one who must explore, determine and document the origin of fire. He is an official who is required to establish the human actions behind the setting of catastrophic fire, finally bringing the authoritative testimony to the bench and win the place of arson. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Dealing-with-fire--Fire-Marshal/951633 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Dealing-with-fire--Fire-Marshal/951633 If the carpet has tough ground-in dirt deposits or grease stains, its best to opt for carpet steam cleaners, which use hot water for cleaning. With temperatures of up to 210º F, these carpet cleaners penetrate carpet fibers to remove the most deeply ingrained stains. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Can-Carpet-Cleaners-Be-Environmentally-Friendly-/951519 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Can-Carpet-Cleaners-Be-Environmentally-Friendly-/951519 There are countless ways to make cleaning Eco friendly. Laundry is one of the biggest polluters so should be tackled first. Here are ten steps towards greener cleaner laundry. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/10-Steps-to-Make-Laundry-Cleaning-Eco-Friendly/951507 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/10-Steps-to-Make-Laundry-Cleaning-Eco-Friendly/951507 With the current economic situation the way it is people are looking for ways to cut their monthly outgoings in whatever way possible. Reducing energy bills in your home could be a good place to start. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Start-at-home-and-create-a-greener-environment/951413 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Start-at-home-and-create-a-greener-environment/951413 The rain chain has quite the interesting history. To live a greener lifestyle, people are collecting their rainwater with a copper rain chain and using it to water their flowers. Although the Japanese were using the water accumulated from rain chains for more extensive uses, the concept has never left us. There is no doubt that the Japanese creators of rain chains picked up on this very fact. You can just sit and listen to the rain run through your rain chain. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/History-of-Rain-Chains/951406 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/History-of-Rain-Chains/951406 There are a few differences between brand new vanities that have antique designs and authentic antique vanities. Many beautiful vanities have been crafted by manufacturers to look very old world. They come in cherry, oak, and whitewash finishes that reflect the materials of times gone by. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Antique-Bathroom-Vanity---Authentic-or-Faux-/951293 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Antique-Bathroom-Vanity---Authentic-or-Faux-/951293 With the major work out of the way, you can consider the other elements that are part of the decor. For example, the vanity mirror should maintain the style you've chosen for the room. The faucets should also complement your design theme. In addition, bathroom mainstays like the vanity lighting, towel rack, toilet paper holder, and tissue box holder can further enhance the room's style. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Great-Guest-Bathroom-Decor/951292 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Great-Guest-Bathroom-Decor/951292 An electric home stair lift is an ideal solution for accessing the various floors of your home. The electric home stair lift system comes with swivel seat locks. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Electric-Home-Stair-Lift/951287 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Electric-Home-Stair-Lift/951287 Building a modern house involves lot of efforts, hard work and money! http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/FamousDecor---Buy-Home-Improvement-Goods-At-Feasible-Cost/951281 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/FamousDecor---Buy-Home-Improvement-Goods-At-Feasible-Cost/951281 As now we are living in a modern world, we are always like to do each and every thing in a fast and an easy way. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Modern-Bathroom-Improvements/951274 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Modern-Bathroom-Improvements/951274