Green, Chemical-Free Pest Control: Quick and Safe.
Pest Control has finally evolved into an industry that quickly and effectively eradicates pests in your home without exposing its other living inhabitants to harmful and dangerous chemicals with a system called ThermaPureHeat offered by a company called Expediant in NY, CT, NJ, PA and MA
ThermaPureHeat is a completely chemical-free new process called Structural Pasteurization that utilizes clean, pure heat to kill mold and bug infestations of any size without harming pets, plants or people.
Used effectively in difficult infestations such as bed bugs, it leaves no residues or smell behind. The treated areas can be safely occupied right after the treatment by anyone, including pets and small children.
The process is also scalable: it can be applied to a whole house, to a single floor or even a single area or room and the concept is very simple. Giant heaters — 500,000 bpu each — blast hot air into the house until it reaches the desired temperature. Different infestations require different heat settings but the treatment will kill the mold or bug infestation, with the added bonus of killing many harmful bacteria and viruses as well.
Here’s a Discovery Channel Video about the process:
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Master Bedroom Design
Too often, designing and decorating the master bedroom falls to the back burner. It is generally a room out of the way, not in plain view of guests, so the kitchen, living room, and main bathroom tend to get more attention. But remember that your bedroom is your sanctuary. Kids and teens decorate their bedrooms with posters and accessories of what they admire, enjoy and adore. So should you. What are your favorite colors? What do you like to do? How do you relax? Incorporating your pastimes and pleasures into the look of the master bedroom will give you peace of mind when you start your day, end your day, or retreat midday.
Are you a reader? Then invest in a lounge/reading area with thought-provoking artwork and ample lighting. Eye experts generally agree that two reading lamps of at least 175-200 watts are best to avoid strain. If this seems too bright for a bedroom, consider installing a series of wall sconces behind a comfortable chair and ottoman, which will give you a lot of light and style. Get lots of pillows. Maybe your reading area is a cozy nook—think about installing built-in bookshelves. Does landscape art move you, or something modern and geometric? It’s best for the eyes not to read lying down, but if you prefer reading in bed, think about installing a padded headboard.
Monitoring HVAC Zones: Thermostats and Dampers
A HVAC zone refers to a precise area of a building that is heated, cooled, or ventilated by a HVAC system. Zones may be specific rooms or whole floors of a home. Commercially, a zone may be one office, a section of offices, or a story of a building. Today’s residential homes are generally built with three to five HVAC zones. Each zone has its own thermostat to monitor different areas for desired temperature and comfort level. Most homes are fitted with standard dial thermostats that may compromise energy consumption. However, there are specialized “smart” alternatives for the modern homeowner.
Digital Thermostats
Simply put, digital thermometers have buttons instead of a dial for controlling HVAC zones. Many have the option of presetting temperature, with “home” and “away” buttons, and timers. These are called “digital programmable thermostats.”
Tips for Purchasing Energy-Efficient Windows
Purchasing replacement windows will put money back into your pocket if you choose to replace your old existing windows with new energy-efficient windows. You will especially notice a difference during the hot summer months and cold winter months.
It’s important to remember your current location and the design and layout of your home. This plays a major role on the style and selection of energy-efficient windows you select for your home.
A family living in the northern region will need different windows than a family living in the southern region. The environment and climate conditions are entirely different, and windows will need to serve each purpose.
The windows you select should be purchased by the design of your home. The direction and size of the windows are more important than one would think.
In hot or heat dominated regions, windows facing south should be heavily glazed. This is done to make efficient use of solar heat during the cold and bitter winter months. The windows should also possess a solar heat gain co-efficient of more than .6 but a U-factor of less than .35 to assure heat transfer is reduced during the hot and humid summer months.
Turning a Basement into a Gameroom
When it comes to transforming your basement into a gameroom, the possibilities are truly endless. After enlisting the help of a basement finishing contractor, the fun begins. Do you want a theme room, like your favorite sport, a casino lounge, or pub decor? To be wise, it is best to avoid a cluster of posters, street signs, and beer logos. You don’t want your final, finished space to look like an adolescent bedroom. Even if you do not want a single theme, a gameroom should be well put together and organized, with a professional design.
For lighting, consider touch lamps, clap machines, and hanging florescent fixtures over any game tables. You might want to invest in pub lamps or lava lights. For game rooms with a bar, look for lights that advertise your favorite drink or pub fare. Vintage and antique machines are available if you are willing to pay extra. Or if you’re thinking beach bar, buy some Tiki lamps and rattan bar stools. You want to be strategic with the lighting in your basement gameroom. Games like pool and ping-pong need a fairly bright light. Arcade machines will light themselves. Dim or colored bulbs will be great on top of the bar, or in a fixture above a poker table.
