In any workspace, particularly desk workspace, lighting is always an issue. From the standard lamp at your home office to the fluorescent overhead lighting in your work room, having the correct light fixtures can have a huge effect in your productivity and comfort.
In a home workspace, just like in most home based workers, things are simple. Since rooms normally have one light, lighting costs are not much to worry too much about. At a corporate office, however, things are quite different. It's good to know that there are better options.
Practical tips about DIY, home improvement, home maintenance and repairs, gardening and other how-to tips here for the taking.
19.1.11
How to Avoid And Remove Wine Hangover
This may sound very bad but, good news, there are several things you can do so that you ca get rid of a wine hangover. Here are some suggestions:
Not to instill fear, but this is just to show you the real scenario of a hangover that you may eventually face the day after overindulging in your favorite wine.
This may sound very bad but, good news, there are several things you can do so that you ca get rid of a wine hangover. Here are some suggestions:
a) Drink lots of water
Lots of water is the key to remove the wine hangover. Drink plenty of water because alcohol tends to dehydrate the body. This is the primary reason why many people end up taking lots of liquids either in the form of plain water, lemon juice, coffee and black tea without needing to urinate even once. If you want to keep yourself from drinking too much wine, it would be best to drink a glass of water for every glass of wine you intend to drink. Although wine is a source of water, but the presence of alcohol tends to create adverse effects on the body. Therefore, it is necessary to keep your body hydrated with water.
b) Take a binge
An hour before drinking wine, eat your something or at least some snacks to avoid having an empty stomach to welcome the wine. This will keep you from overindulging and the eventual hangover. The meal or snack you will eat should have bread or pasta.
c) No prescription drugs
Do not via take prescription drugs with your wine. Doing such will only damage your body. If you are under medication, either you drink less or don’t drink at all it this is what the doctor prescribes. Drink less if you really want to save money.
d) Milk
You may drink a glass of milk before taking the wine as long as you are not lactose intolerant. The milk will provide a protective layer to your stomach and it will help you absorb the intoxicant in the wine.
e) Avoid salt
Be aware that salt tends to hasten the process of dehydration. This is a fair warning for margarita and tequila drinkers.
f) Aspirin
An aspirin will help eliminate headache. Avoid taking paracetamol or ibuprofen as a hangover headache remedy. These drugs usually have harmful effects on the body particularly after the ingestion of wine.
g) Avoid dark drinks
If you combine red wine with whiskey, expect a hangover in the morning. Whiskey is better mixed with soda or water. Avoid combining it with cola and tonic.
Hangover is caused by excessive wine intake. If you don’t like hangovers, learn to control yourself. Follow the tips mentioned above and you can avoid getting the terrible feeling that usually comes the morning after a wine party.
Thinking about pairing up your favorite meal with the perfect wine this dinner? It sounds like an excellent idea but, what if you overindulge? At that moment you may not mind, but you have the consequence of a hangover you have to face upon waking up next morning. You wouldn't want to spend the rest of the morning with a terrible headache and a painful stomach.
Not to instill fear, but this is just to show you the real scenario of a hangover that you may eventually face the day after overindulging in your favorite wine.
This may sound very bad but, good news, there are several things you can do so that you ca get rid of a wine hangover. Here are some suggestions:
a) Drink lots of water
Lots of water is the key to remove the wine hangover. Drink plenty of water because alcohol tends to dehydrate the body. This is the primary reason why many people end up taking lots of liquids either in the form of plain water, lemon juice, coffee and black tea without needing to urinate even once. If you want to keep yourself from drinking too much wine, it would be best to drink a glass of water for every glass of wine you intend to drink. Although wine is a source of water, but the presence of alcohol tends to create adverse effects on the body. Therefore, it is necessary to keep your body hydrated with water.
b) Take a binge
An hour before drinking wine, eat your something or at least some snacks to avoid having an empty stomach to welcome the wine. This will keep you from overindulging and the eventual hangover. The meal or snack you will eat should have bread or pasta.
c) No prescription drugs
Do not via take prescription drugs with your wine. Doing such will only damage your body. If you are under medication, either you drink less or don’t drink at all it this is what the doctor prescribes. Drink less if you really want to save money.
d) Milk
You may drink a glass of milk before taking the wine as long as you are not lactose intolerant. The milk will provide a protective layer to your stomach and it will help you absorb the intoxicant in the wine.
e) Avoid salt
Be aware that salt tends to hasten the process of dehydration. This is a fair warning for margarita and tequila drinkers.
f) Aspirin
An aspirin will help eliminate headache. Avoid taking paracetamol or ibuprofen as a hangover headache remedy. These drugs usually have harmful effects on the body particularly after the ingestion of wine.
g) Avoid dark drinks
If you combine red wine with whiskey, expect a hangover in the morning. Whiskey is better mixed with soda or water. Avoid combining it with cola and tonic.
Hangover is caused by excessive wine intake. If you don’t like hangovers, learn to control yourself. Follow the tips mentioned above and you can avoid getting the terrible feeling that usually comes the morning after a wine party.
How to Install New Bathroom Faucets
If you prefer to save money, make your bathroom look better, and be able to pride yourself in the fact that you made it yourself, then set out a home improvement project. Things can be a little scary but with the right tools and information, you’ll soon get on your way. You will have the self-confidence to do it yourself and know that you’ve done a good job.
The first step to get started with your new faucet project is obtaining the information to do the job. You ought to consult the web and/or educational books to make certain that you have all that you need to make this project happen.
When you have all your information collected and feel ready to take on your home improvement project, you need to take a look at all the different faucet companies for the best quality for the money you are amenable to spend. You will want to buy a faucet that is durable, as well as, blending in with your existing bathroom accessories.
You now have the perfect faucet bought. It's sitting in its box waiting for its new place on your bathroom vanity. You need to be sure that you have the right tools in hand. This would include:
Bathroom caulk and caulk gun
New flexible faucet supply tubes
A basin cock wrench or pipe wrench
Philips-head screwdriver
Flat-head screwdriver
Slip-joint and adjustable pliers
Adjustable wrench
Thread sealer
The following step in this action would be to take out the old faucet. To do this, you'll need to close off your water supply either below the sink or at the primary water-supply valve. The hot and cold water supply tubes needs to be loosened. At the faucet stem, loosen and take out the compression nut with a basin cock wrench or pipe wrench. To remove the faucet now, all that you have to do is remove the nut holding up the faucet to the sink. The faucet should lift away.
You'll need to wrap up your faucet stems with a thread sealer. Prior to inserting the faucet stems into the right holes, install the rubber gasket to the base of the faucet. No need to worry if your faucet didn't go with a rubber gasket. A bead of caulk should do the trick. When you have the faucet in place, you can now thread the washer, nut, and mounting nut onto the faucet tailpiece. Tighten up these nuts by hand.
You can now attach your water supply tubes to the faucet stems. Be sure that you put on thread sealer to the shut off valve threads. Tighten up the coupling nuts to the supply stems but be careful not to over-tighten the nuts. Now, reconnect the hot and cold water supply stems.
You're now ready to cleanse the supply tubes to your new faucet. Remove the aerator from the faucet an turn on the water. Check for leaks while the water is running. If there are none, close off the water and put back the aerator.
You can now sit back and enjoy your new bathroom faucet. Take pride in the fact that you just installed it yourself.
The first step to get started with your new faucet project is obtaining the information to do the job. You ought to consult the web and/or educational books to make certain that you have all that you need to make this project happen.
When you have all your information collected and feel ready to take on your home improvement project, you need to take a look at all the different faucet companies for the best quality for the money you are amenable to spend. You will want to buy a faucet that is durable, as well as, blending in with your existing bathroom accessories.
You now have the perfect faucet bought. It's sitting in its box waiting for its new place on your bathroom vanity. You need to be sure that you have the right tools in hand. This would include:
Bathroom caulk and caulk gun
New flexible faucet supply tubes
A basin cock wrench or pipe wrench
Philips-head screwdriver
Flat-head screwdriver
Slip-joint and adjustable pliers
Adjustable wrench
Thread sealer
The following step in this action would be to take out the old faucet. To do this, you'll need to close off your water supply either below the sink or at the primary water-supply valve. The hot and cold water supply tubes needs to be loosened. At the faucet stem, loosen and take out the compression nut with a basin cock wrench or pipe wrench. To remove the faucet now, all that you have to do is remove the nut holding up the faucet to the sink. The faucet should lift away.
Chrome-plated brass hardware could start to disintegrate after time so you may want to change that as well. A bucket must be placed below the drain to hold excess water still in the drain. A new stopper may go with your new faucet. If this is the case, you may wish to change that also. This will afford you a uniform look on your new design.
You'll need to wrap up your faucet stems with a thread sealer. Prior to inserting the faucet stems into the right holes, install the rubber gasket to the base of the faucet. No need to worry if your faucet didn't go with a rubber gasket. A bead of caulk should do the trick. When you have the faucet in place, you can now thread the washer, nut, and mounting nut onto the faucet tailpiece. Tighten up these nuts by hand.
You can now attach your water supply tubes to the faucet stems. Be sure that you put on thread sealer to the shut off valve threads. Tighten up the coupling nuts to the supply stems but be careful not to over-tighten the nuts. Now, reconnect the hot and cold water supply stems.
You're now ready to cleanse the supply tubes to your new faucet. Remove the aerator from the faucet an turn on the water. Check for leaks while the water is running. If there are none, close off the water and put back the aerator.
You can now sit back and enjoy your new bathroom faucet. Take pride in the fact that you just installed it yourself.
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17.1.11
Recycling Idea: How to Make Candles Using Old Crayons
You can make candles from old crayons. If you have kids at home, worn down crayons that don't get used anymore are probably abundant. Don't throw them out yet. You can use these crayons to make candles. This is another great recycling idea, too. Most children would love the idea of making candles with you and delight in knowing that their old crayons were used to create them. Candles out of crayons could also be a nice gift idea.
Read more: How to Make Candles Using Old Crayons
11.1.11
How To Choose The Best Snowmobile For Yourself
People who are just beginning with their love of snowmobiles may not have any idea what to look for when they're trying to choose the right snowmobile to meet their needs. With the high cost of brand new snowmobiles and the uncertainness of used ones, purchasing a snowmobile can be a daunting venture. With a little bit of inquiry and some buying tips, a brand new snowmobiler can be surefooted in making a snowmobile purchase.
Read more: How To Choose The Best Snowmobile For Yourself
Read more: How To Choose The Best Snowmobile For Yourself
7.1.11
How to Operate a Snowmobile
Observing the basic steps is essential for first-time and first time snowmobilers to successfully practice this playful winter sport. Like always, safety is the first issue to be dealt with prior to operating any machinery. But higher up the safety precautions, recognizing how to turn and lean into a turn is important for operating any snowmobile safely. Once learned, it will most likely be a winter interest that will be enjoyed for many more frigid seasons to come.
Read more: How to Operate a Snowmobile
Read more: How to Operate a Snowmobile
4.1.11
How to Get a Snowmobile Out of a Rut
A snowmobile ride can be spoilt by a snowmobile that gets lodged in the deep of the snow. If you're snowmobiling solo, this can cause a good deal of distress because of the weight of the machines. The slickness of the snow and the cold weather condition do not help in helping you in getting your sled out of the rut that it is stuck in. There are a few ways to prevent a stuck snowmobile from wrecking your awesome winter pleasure trip, though. Abiding by a few precautions and tips will help you delight more snowmobiling time rather than spending valuable hours just by trying to get your machine out of a rut.
Read more: How to Get a Snowmobile Out of a Rut
Read more: How to Get a Snowmobile Out of a Rut
2.1.11
Bamboo Blinds for Window Treatments
More and more individuals are searching for ways have products made of organic and natural materials, even in decorating their home interiors. For this reason, bamboo blinds are becoming popular. These items are not only natural, but also durable and beautiful. Various sizes and styles of this form of window treatment is available in many stores and home depot outlets. Once you start your search, you will realize why bamboo blinds are becoming popular.
Read more: Bamboo Blinds for Window Treatments
Read more: Bamboo Blinds for Window Treatments
How to Organize a Walk In Closet
Do you remember the excitement you felt when you first had your walk in closet and marveled at the vastness of the space it offered? Has it turned into a messy place now with a lot of stuff in it that it takes you so long to find what you are looking for? It is a common knowledge that the more space we have, the more items we will gather to fill it up.
Is your walk in closet is filled with items you actually use or has it become a dump site for those items you haven’t figured out a place for yet? Is there a possibility that you don’t have any idea anymore if some kind of creature is already inhabiting your walk in closet? Because a walk in closet is so a lot larger than regular sized closets, you have a lot more options for customizing and modifying it to your liking while having it organized.
Begin by removing everything from your walk in closet then sort through it. This may be the part that is quite a chore, but it is very important if you are serious about getting that space organized. Do away with anything that does not belong in that place. This includes clothes and items that you don’t wear anymore probably because they don’t fit you or they are worn out and outdated plus other items that don’t belong in a walk-in closet. Next classify your items in piles according to how you plan to divide your closet space. Make a list or an inventory of the amount of area you will need for each pile. This will help you decide the types of customized closet equipment that are needed to be installed.
When it comes to customizing your walk in closet, there are limitless possibilities available. Consider adding shelves, shoe racks, clothing rods, cubbies for your accessories, carousels for ties and belts, and hooks for jackets and hats. You may also choose to add a dresser in the walk in closet area.
If you have enough room in your walk in closet, you might want to add a bench or a small chair to help you get dressed. Some people set up an island in the center of their walk in closet. They use the top side as an area to iron and to prepare their clothes for the following day. A full length mirror makes a great and functional addition, too.
Since a walk in closet is very roomy, it may be confusing to figure out the best way to utilize the space available. You could call a professional closet organizer consultant, browse samples in magazines, or use closet organization software to come up with a design that you are satisfied with. The cost of this type of project will vary based on various factors. The factors to take into consideration include the ones who will do the project, the quality of the materials to be uses, and the amount of closet organization materials that will be needed to complete the total project.
For those of you who already have a walk in closet, with careful planning and some investment you can be able to utilize the maximum amount of space you can get from it. Always use only the best quality materials that are sturdy and long-lasting. You will enjoy a custom walk in closet that can stay organized for many years to come. The time and resources you will spend in getting this part of your home organized will be a wise investment. You will save a lot of time daily when you enter that closet to dress up or simply to find some items kept in there.
Copyright © 2011 Athena Goodlight
Is your walk in closet is filled with items you actually use or has it become a dump site for those items you haven’t figured out a place for yet? Is there a possibility that you don’t have any idea anymore if some kind of creature is already inhabiting your walk in closet? Because a walk in closet is so a lot larger than regular sized closets, you have a lot more options for customizing and modifying it to your liking while having it organized.
Begin by removing everything from your walk in closet then sort through it. This may be the part that is quite a chore, but it is very important if you are serious about getting that space organized. Do away with anything that does not belong in that place. This includes clothes and items that you don’t wear anymore probably because they don’t fit you or they are worn out and outdated plus other items that don’t belong in a walk-in closet. Next classify your items in piles according to how you plan to divide your closet space. Make a list or an inventory of the amount of area you will need for each pile. This will help you decide the types of customized closet equipment that are needed to be installed.
When it comes to customizing your walk in closet, there are limitless possibilities available. Consider adding shelves, shoe racks, clothing rods, cubbies for your accessories, carousels for ties and belts, and hooks for jackets and hats. You may also choose to add a dresser in the walk in closet area.
If you have enough room in your walk in closet, you might want to add a bench or a small chair to help you get dressed. Some people set up an island in the center of their walk in closet. They use the top side as an area to iron and to prepare their clothes for the following day. A full length mirror makes a great and functional addition, too.
Since a walk in closet is very roomy, it may be confusing to figure out the best way to utilize the space available. You could call a professional closet organizer consultant, browse samples in magazines, or use closet organization software to come up with a design that you are satisfied with. The cost of this type of project will vary based on various factors. The factors to take into consideration include the ones who will do the project, the quality of the materials to be uses, and the amount of closet organization materials that will be needed to complete the total project.
For those of you who already have a walk in closet, with careful planning and some investment you can be able to utilize the maximum amount of space you can get from it. Always use only the best quality materials that are sturdy and long-lasting. You will enjoy a custom walk in closet that can stay organized for many years to come. The time and resources you will spend in getting this part of your home organized will be a wise investment. You will save a lot of time daily when you enter that closet to dress up or simply to find some items kept in there.
Copyright © 2011 Athena Goodlight
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