Published Saturday June 20 2009
IP Ratings
IP rating stands for 'Ingress Protection'
An IP number is used to classify the environmental protection of
enclosures around electronic equipment.
The first digit relates to foreign bodies such as tools, hands,
fingers and dust. The second digit related to liquids.
First Digit - Foreign Bodies
0 - No protection 1 - Protected against solid objects greater
than 50mm2. (eg hands) 2 - Protected against solid objects up to
12mm2. (eg fingers) 3 - Protected against solid objects greater
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Posted in: Home Improvement
Published Tuesday June 09 2009
Bathrooms are a particularly dangerous part of the home. It's a
dangerous place for falls and injuries to occur. Common bathroom
accidents include scalds, fainting from heat, falls on slippery
floors, and head injuries from falling against bathroom
fixtures. It is important to install devices designed to prevent
accidents -- such as grab bars, bath mats, and bath rails.
Here are some tips to help you improve safety in your bathroom:
1. Bathroom doors locked from the inside can delay important
me...
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Posted in: Home and Family
Published Tuesday June 02 2009
A bathroom floor Plan remodel project can be a daunting task
--not generally a task for the do-it-yourselfer. There are some
amenities that you see in the bathrooms for multi-million dollar
homes that can be incorporated into your master bath for between
$400 and $8,000. One of the easiest jobs to tackle is the
lighting. The recessed bathroom lighting is so popular with
contractors will cause shadows over your bathroom vanity unless
you have some additional light source.
Remodel a bathroom floo...
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Posted in: Home Improvement
Published Tuesday June 02 2009
Getting a bathroom remodeled used to be difficult, but thanks to new materials and techniques it has become easier than it was in the past. A Mercer Island bath remodel company can show you what can be done with the bathroom that you've got to make it a great space. Bathrooms are a necessity, but not everyone thinks that much about them. They keep them clean and they use them and that's about it. Bathrooms can be beautiful and relaxing spaces, however, if they're laid out right and the space in ...
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Posted in: Home Improvement
Published Tuesday May 26 2009
Are you tired of the way your bathroom looks? Don't feel bad, a
lot of folks are in the same boat. The bathroom is one room in
the home that can look drab and run down very easily. And what
if you don't have an unlimited budget to make changes in the
fixtures and plumbing? Well take heart, there is lots that you
can do for very little money that will totally and radically
improve the decor of your bathroom.
One of the biggest problems with bathrooms is their tendency to
get cluttered. You know, ...
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Posted in: Home Improvement
Published Tuesday May 19 2009
Are you redesigning your bathrooms? If yes, then replace them with bathroom tiles. These tiles are available in various colors and designs that can render spell-bounding beauty to your bathroom walls and floorings. Hence, their versatility can be utilized to create a mesmerizing look for your bathrooms. The given below tiling ideas will help you in designing your bathrooms. You can use a uniform color for designing the floors and walls of the bathroom. You can also use a tile border to add pat...
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Posted in: Home Improvement
Published Tuesday May 19 2009
If you're building or remodeling your home, the bathroom is one
space you can't afford to overlook. Bearing in mind how much
time you spend in this room, you absolutely want that space to
be at ease, useful and good-looking as possible. This bathroom
remodeling section has articles on design fundamentals that go
into a bathroom decor.
After your bathroom remodeling has been finished by a qualify
contractor, here are some quick tips to give your bath a
distinctive look. Add a simple detail, such ...
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Posted in: Home Improvement
Published Tuesday May 05 2009
When designing a bathroom it can be difficult if you do not know where to begin. It can be a challenge when you keep looking at the sink, tub, and toilet, knowing that you can move them very easily. The biggest change that can happen in your bathroom design is your bathroom vanity. It will make the contrast that you want without taking out the permanent fixtures.
When anyone walks into a bathroom, the vanity is noticed first because it is by the doorway. They also look at your bathroom vanity c...
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Posted in: Home Improvement
Published Monday April 27 2009
When redecorating your house you probably already have a clue on how much you are looking at spending on supplies to make your guests happy. This is a reason that we all wonder about such cost and what we can eliminate without anyone noticing. There are a few people that feel that the bathroom needs the minimal such as a sink, toilet, and a tub. Sure you can cut out the bathroom vanity and put a pedestal sink in instead. When designing your restroom you need to cover everyone's needs...
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Posted in: Home Improvement
Published Monday April 27 2009
So you have been thinking about decorating your bathroom for a while now or you have just started thinking about it well let me tell you now one of the best ways forward in your quest to make your bathroom look as good as possible is to user bathroom tiles to get the effect you want and the great look and feel you may have in mind.Bathroom tiles are a great way to keep your bathroom looking good and keeping clean at the same time, there is such a big range of tiles out there that you should not ...
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Posted in: Home Improvement