1) Choosing the right spotlight model : MR16, GU10, PAR20 etc... a) GU5.3 (also called MR16) are small spotlights with 2 pins (pin spacing is 5mm) and have a typical diameter of 50.0 mm or 1.95", the power source is 12Volt DC or AC low ...
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One of the greatest dilemmas preventing widespread use of LEDs in a home setting is their looks. Some 360 degree beam angle LED bulbs look as though they have giant metal claws or fins ensnaring them, which wouldn't be such a hardship ...
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Yellow says a lot about your home.It says you are chirpy,perhaps,or that you like bananas.It says you are as bright as a daffodil and as busy as a bee.But,then,if you get it wrong,it also says'lurid'70s-era sex dungeon'. ...
Tags: Yellow Work, Energy-Efficient Lighting, Theme, Furnishing
Run out of batteries?Just spray-paint some new ones.Researchers have created five sprayable paints that form a lithium-ion battery when layered together,letting you store energy on walls,tiles or even your favourite mug. Regular batteries ...
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From the monolithic attractions of Stone Henge to the first fleeting sparks of man's red fire,since time immemorial stone has been at the centre of what we do.But you needn't strap a flint to a stick and start javelining it around the local ...
Tags: interior decor, Cochrane Design, BIID, Bathroom Design, Stone
Homeowners are spending up to 86 Euros a year on overcharging mobiles and powering televisions on standby,according to an investigation into UK energy consumption by the Energy Saving Trust(EST). The research,on behalf of the EST and in ...
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On the same day that it released a Bluetooth Low Energy module,Murata announced that it has joined a European configurable radio research programme. The 20.0x13x2.4mm module,called LBCA2ZZVZE,includes a chip antenna and all the Bluetooth ...
Tags: Murata, Low Power Radio, Bluetooth Low Energy module, Texas, IMEC
There's that old adage about sometimes having to spend a penny to save a penny and it certainly rings true where LED lighting is concerned. Without question fitting LED bathroom lights will cost you a little bit more than if you installed ...
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US demand for cabinets is forecast to rise 8.2 percent annually to $15.3 billion in 2016. Growth will be driven by a rebound in housing completions from a depressed 2011 base. Although housing completions will remain below the level reached ...
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You would have thought, of all the rooms in the house, the bathroom was the least susceptible to the whims of design trends. But think again: as well as needing tiles, a sturdy sink and somewhere to keep their cotton buds, homeowners are ...
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With their streamlined appearance and satisfying glow, it's easy to see why recessed downlights have become a popular lighting solution for new-build houses - and why many people are choosing to install this type of lighting in their ...
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Cereal giant Kellogg has switched the 'K girl' in a red swimsuit in its latest Special K television advert in the UK for what it claims are "real women". Kellogg has said it is using plus-sized women in its advertising for the first time ...
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What is a cabinet ? Cabinets are the storage places and they create functional space throughout the office and home. They are elegant indoor solutions that provide neat spaces inside one's room. Wooden Cabinets Wood oozes out the ...
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Minimalism is Yoko Ono stood in a white room being artistic;it's chrome handles on pale wooden cupboards;it's men in frameless glasses wearing polo-necked jumpers. And,according to Dulux colour and design manager Rebecca Thompson,it's ...
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If you're renovating your bathroom chances are some brand new tiles will be featuring in the design somewhere,whether inside your shower cubicle or forming a backsplash above your sink. Tiles are very functional in the bathroom,since ...
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