Electricity has been such a fundamental and consistent aspect of our lives that we sometimes overlook its importance. Without electricity, we would be unable to enjoy many of life’s simple pleasures such as internet connectivity, watching the TV or even grab a cold drink from the refrigerator. On a larger scale, critical services such as hospitals would fail and this can be potentially...
A study desk can be the ideal partner for promoting better productivity. An ideal one provides the perfect setting for one to study, work and complete any assigned tasks. With online shopping and doorstep delivery being the norm nowadays, it makes sense for people to get their study desks online. Shopping online allows buyers to browse through plenty of different models without the hassle of...
Rubber flooring is gaining popularity by the day. From the commercial and educational sector to residential applications. In fact, rubber is the standard athletic flooring material all around the world. But why? Well, other than being versatile which makes it usable for multi-function floors, here are its other benefits. 1. It's Durable Rubber is one resilient material, resulting in a...
Going by the doctors' recommendations, you spend about a third of your day sleeping. Whether the 8 hours are blissful or full of turns and tosses depends on your mattress. The reason? Well, a mattress can significantly impact your sleep. As Decker, a Georgia State University's associate professor explains: too much pressure on any given body part minimizes blood flow via the capillaries depriving...
Leaks lead to dampness. Dampness leads to secondary damage to a structure, paint, plaster, wallpaper, and furniture. In addition, unwanted moisture boosts the replication of fungi on surfaces, causing rot and may eventually result in the sick building syndrome. In a more tangible form, household water leaks can waste over 1 trillion gallons annually. An amount equivalent to the annual...
With the current economy, it's vital for every homeowner to maximize on minimizing energy consumption, the ultimate goal being -> owning a zero energy building. Energy efficient windows are a key player in achieving that goal given that heat regulation via windows consumes 25% -30% of residential thermal regulation energy. The downside, an energy saving window can cost you up to $800 when...
