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  • Your house trusts Advanced Direct Security

    Your house trusts Advanced Direct Security

    Professional protection

    All people on the Earth needs the safety and though they only stay at home, they should make sure that they have a safe home. There are a lot of ways you can make your house protected, for example install security system in your home can be really good idea. There are a lot of security companies which offers the security service for your dwelling, but us interests really worthy ADT Security Systems.

    My choice — Advanced Direct Security

    Let me outline Advanced Direct Security or ADT. This system of security protects more than 5 million families and homes in the USA. The trading companies, US government buildings, supermarkets, shopping centres, the underground and airports also rely on ADT Systems for their security. Add those numbers to their 130+ years in the dream business, exceptional customer service, and their advanced high-quality equipment, and you will scrutinize why ADT is America’s №1 home security provider.

    Security System

    My proved choice!

    The advantages of Advanced Direct Security systems are multiple levels of home alarm, low monthly monitoring costs, rapid response on triggering the alarm and most significantly the easy to use option. With ADT Security you get wireless keypads, high decibel sirens, pet sensitive motion detector and yard sign and window decals which help in effective monitoring system. These reasons are more than enough to support my choosing this security system.

    Home Security System

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  • Tree Felling 101 for the Lavish Property Owner

    Tree Felling 101 for the Lavish Property Owner
    The luxury villa

    It doesn't matter how big your house is (even if it's the size of this one), how much it costs or even how much you are worth — the same rules for tree felling apply to everyone.

    We're not just talking about the mechanics of lining up a cut and making sure it doesn't drop into your 24ft luxury swimming pool either, there is more to removing a tree than meets the eye.

    The above will not make pleasant reading for a lot of property owners, who will have been looking for an excuse to fell a cumbersome tree on their land for years. Yes, they can add privacy, but they can also prevent development whether this is in relation to your garden or the house itself.

    Therefore, if you are looking to rid your land of a troublesome tree, read on. The following checklist has been put together for any UK homeowner out there, but it's very likely that the same rules apply for most countries.

    Rule #1 — Are you even allowed to fell the tree?

    First and foremost, it’s all about legalities. You might own the most exclusive plot in town, but that doesn’t mean to say that you can do whatever you please with the tree. The UK has thousands of Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and this means that permission has to be sought before you do anything that will drastically change the tree. The fact that this even includes pruning will tell you that most of the time, the thought of felling one is absolutely out of the question.

    This is an occasion where bending the rules is pretty much unthinkable as well. It’s an offence to fell, or even do any work for that matter, on a tree protected by a TPO. Therefore, it doesn’t matter where you live, it’s generally not worth the aggravation and you’ll have to live with the tree for the foreseeable future (i.e., forever).

    Rule #2 — Is it going to cause half your house to fall down?

    In felling a tree, you also want to ensure that you don't fell your house. This might sound a bit over the top, but it really isn't. Additionally, we're not talking about the risks of the tree crushing your great big roof lights (although that's an obvious concern, as well).

    Instead, we’re referring to the perils of subsidence. It’s an insurer’s worst nightmare and a lot of the time it’s related purely to the actions of the homeowner. Remove a tree anywhere near your home and you’ve just allowed an enormous amount of water, which the tree was previously using, to re-enter the soil and subsequently swell it. This can cause a whole host of problems and in the worst situations, it’s not been uncommon for houses to have to be rebuilt.

    Rule #3 — Who will manage the whole process?

    Once upon a time the only option would have been to take advantage of a professional tree felling service, as it simply wasn’t possible to source the specialist equipment on a domestic level. However, there are now numerous companies offering arborist clothing and machinery and this means that the DIY approach is entirely doable.

    Whether you fancy getting your hands dirty is up to you. It will work out significantly cheaper to take this approach, although you’ll also have to factor in all of the calculations that are necessary when felling trees. On this note we should also remind readers that if you do get a calculation wrong, there’s every chance that one side of your house could be completely flattened. Therefore, make sure you read the appropriate literature before whipping out your chainsaw.

    Rule #4 — What happens next?

    No, this final rule isn’t like the famous part of ‘A Question of Sport’, but rather what is going to happen to the felled tree now? The answer to the above issue might have already covered it, as some companies will dispose of the tree for you.

    However, if they don’t, you have a giant piece of lumbar in your back garden. Unless you need wood for your stove, it’s a nuisance to say the least. Moving it in one go is probably out of the question, while even sawing it up into tiny pieces will be too much for some. Unfortunately, it’s something else that has to be covered and this is exactly why, no matter what type of house you reside in, tree felling is never a simple topic and there is a boatload of planning required before even considering it.

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  • The Glazing Conundrum for Conversion Enthusiasts

    The Glazing Conundrum for Conversion Enthusiasts
    The Glazing

    Another recent post on this site highlights that 'old is the new new' and in some regards, this article follows a similar theme. While a lot of Brits are head over heels in love with the whole contemporary theme, many also appreciate completely upgrading a building that is on the verge of extinction.

    The idea of combining a rustic exterior with completely stylish and futuristic internal features is an approach that a lot of people are starting to follow. Unfortunately, along with that old outer shell arrive a whole host of legal issues. Heritage and conservation are two of the primary concerns and for anyone who decides to get their hands dirty in one of these projects, they'll most probably have to satisfy English Heritage as well as all of the other standard statutory requirements.

    One of the most frustrating areas of such a project is the glazing. One might assume that the simple nature of windows means that they surely can't be at the centre of too many problems. However, this is seldom the case with listed properties and the general requirement is to leave the existing glazing and frames in place.

    Naturally, this causes a whole host of problems. Firstly, the old style single glazing is extremely inefficient, prompting umpteen thermal difficulties that will drive your heating bills up considerably. This also relates to all of the condensation problems that can occur and due to the cold surface, it's not uncommon for the glazing to be lined with that unflattering moisture while the frames have to be regularly treated with chemicals to rid them of all of the black mould. Then, there are the other aesthetic issues and while some property owners might want to retain some 'original' features - windows rarely fall into this category.

    Therefore, staying ‘original’ is certainly very difficult in relation to the windows. Fortunately, like pretty much everything in the construction industry, technology has come to the rescue. Here, we’ll take a look at some of the ways in which it’s possible to negotiate the heritage problems that surround original glazing.

    Secondary Glazing

    Over the years this is a solution that has become more and more popular, even if some would argue that it detracts from the quality of the interior.

    The main problem that the authorities have when it comes to historic windows is their appearance from the outside. The last thing they want is for historic buildings to be donning brand new white PVC windows - it just doesn't look right, and this is something that even the most stringent building owner would struggle to disagree with.

    Therefore, secondary glazing is an immediate solution. As the name indicates, this revolves another pane of glass being installed, but with the original staying in exactly the same place. This means that there is usually a significant gap between the two panes and there's no doubt that in some cases, it can look somewhat bizarre. Still, it generally satisfies English Heritage and from a thermal perspective, the extra pane of glass will work wonders. We may as well add that those dreaded condensation stains around the windows will be a thing of the past as well, as this new pane will not be coming into contact with any cold air.

    Slimlite

    An even more recent method has been derived from a company called Slimlite. The fact that Grand Designs have endorsed this glazing in some of their featured projects speaks volumes about its success.

    In this case, the original glazing is actually removed - although the frames stay in place. Then, exceptionally thin glass, which performs as well as your standard double-glazing, is inserted into the empty frames. The end result is that the windows have the original frames, with glass that looks identical to the material that was there previously.

    It's an ingenious method and can again solve all of the problems that were discussed in the early portions of this article.

    Eco Ease

    The final option we'll look at falls right in between the above two. In some regards, the Eco Ease concept can be described as secondary glazing as it technically results in another pane of 'glass' being installed. However, there's no significant cavity, with this 'glass' actually arriving in sticker form.

    That's right, the material isn't like the standard glass that forms our windows. Instead, this is a product which can be installed via a DIY approach, or in some cases for a team of specialists to measure up and fit the glazing for you.

    The fact that it is detachable will be useful for some households, while it retains impressive thermal and noise properties as well. Unsurprisingly, it arrives at a fraction of the cost - yet still manages to keep the exterior of the windows looking the same.

    A Closing Thought

    It’s clear to see that the problem of balancing glazing with heritage isn’t as severe as it was several years ago. At one point, the cost of fine-tuning original windows made some projects completely unviable from a financial standpoint – especially as this still prompted condensation and poor thermal performance. Therefore, the industry has progressed substantially and if you are contemplating the purchase of a historic building, one of the above solutions should at least ensure that you don’t have any troublesome heritage headaches to experience with the windows.

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  • Appliance Repair, as Saving the Family Budget

    Appliance Repair, as Saving the Family Budget

    Various household appliances

    In our house there is always a lot of work and unfortunately it robs us of a very long time...

    But luckily mankind has invented many useful devices that allow to mechanize labor-intensive work in the home: wash bedclothes, clean an apartments, freezed and thaw a foods, cooled and ventilate a rooms, and many other useful works. These devices can easily help create a comfortable climate in the house and keep clear atmosphere.

    Appliances save time your beautiful half and facilitate the working and living conditions. But, as it's sad, the functional of our irreplaceable assistants lose performance mainly due to the deterioration and destruction of individual parts. And now it's time take care of our friends. Of course the easiest way — to turn to the workshop for repair of household appliances.

    But don't be discouraged! On this site (appliancedoctorny.com) you will find a description of repair for all known models of washing machines, freezers and refrigerators, dishwashers, dryers, and other household appliances.

    Also, on the site a lot of information about the main principles of repair for many home craftsmen... The economical use of household appliances — isn't the last item of expenditure of the home budget.

    Try and everything will succeed! Good luck!

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  • Modern mailboxes for your correspondence

    Modern mailboxes for your correspondence

    Mailbox

    Many consider, that absolutely the Internet can shortly replace all. But, the Internet can and will replace much, but all is far not. As dialogue for the person plays the big role, and direct contact can replace nothing to the person. And it is not important, whether there will be it usual conversation or the letter. Yes, start up we now not so often we write by hand, but nevertheless where it is more pleasant to receive "live" letters, than "electronic". And how we receive letters? Certainly, through a mailboxes. Here about a mail box today conversation also will go.

    Mailboxes today

    Whitehall mailboxesNow there is a possibility to find uncountable set of the given subjects what it is figuratively possible to name post cases. On the Internet there are sites of mail boxes which acquaint the buyer with last novelties in this area. As post cases are mounted how to use mail boxes, where to buy a mailbox — this information is in detail displayed on the Internet on these sites.

    At all there is no for you a problem a repair of mailboxes if it suddenly becomes necessary. As however, for you will not make the big work and to pick up to itself that model of a post case which for you will be the most convenient. Today depending on the purposes and problems you can make the order for a necessary mail box and manufacturing to specialized firm which today it is enough.

    Mailbox postsApartment houses or the big firms can conveniently receive the correspondence, using a mailbox posts. The given mail box is equipped by the big general door, and including has set of the numbered cells with cuts. Distinguish section, individual and street metal boxes the post horizontal. They can be made both in horizontal, and in vertical kinds.

    It is necessary to note separately post cases with fireproof properties (fire-resistant residential mailboxes). This kind of mailboxes uses huge popularity in apartment houses. To crack or get into an armour mail box difficultly enough as the given box is equipped by special protection.

    They provide access of the postman to all sections, and the subscriber only to a personal cell. Such specialized mail boxes in the best way allow to keep the correspondence and relieve of superfluous advertising production. You will receive only that correspondence which refers direct to you. And it is better, if it there will be the pleasant letters handwritten.

    Mailbox installation

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  • Pressure Washers by Karcher

    Pressure Washers by Karcher

    Karcher logo

    Professional jet washers, especially jet washers Karcher, are the irreplaceable harvest equipment which is required at cleaning any premise. The especially actually given statement at cleaning of the huge areas: at the airports, at stations, the exhibition centres — without qualitative jet washers not to manage.

    Besides, washing cars of different marks, including jet washers Kerher, use huge popularity in all existing supermarkets. Electric pressure washers by Karcher — the irreplaceable assistant in daily activity of any shop.

    Cleanliness — health pledge!

    Power washersCleanliness indoors is pledge of the first positive impression of visitors and partners in business. Therefore jet washers have ceased to be simple luxury. Water brooms for any organisation, especially large company with a constant stream of visitors, are industrial necessity. Application of the professional washing helps to facilitate manual skills, and, hence is a creation of attractive appearance and the contribution to development of own business.

    Important point in stable functioning of any large enterprise or commercial structure is qualitative cleaning. Be not surprised, cleanliness — pledge of effective activity, and also external appeal of the company to constant and new clients. One of new and convenient ways of modern cleaning — jet washers Karcher. Pressure washers which are made by this German concern, are issued in wide assortment. Jet washers Karcher can satisfy inquiries of large firms and owners of the big houses.

    Pressure washers

    Jet washers Karcher cope with processing of premises by the area to several thousand metres. Industrial jet washers, despite multifunctionality, are very convenient and simple in circulation.

    Also there are also multipurpose jet washers of a wide spectrum of action. Getting the jet washer, it is necessary to be defined with that, brushes of what width will be necessary for you, what volume of a tank is necessary for effective work, and also to pay attention to power and jet washer weight.

    Jet washers Karcher with ease will consult even with strongly polluted surfaces. These jet washers are attractive not only on quality, but also under the price.

    T-Racer Kärcher T-300

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  • About the mortgage and a loan

    About the mortgage and a loan

    VA home loan

    DepartmentEvery year in our country hypothecary crediting (mortgage) or the loan on the security of the bought real estate uses the increasing popularity.

    The hypothecary credit allows to get habitation already today, and to repay the credit for many years. The hypothecary credit or VA Loan is the long-term money advance which is given out for purchase of the real estate, on the security of this real estate.

    Home Loan it's always favorable

    * Hypothecary crediting brings to nothing degree of inflationary risks.
    * Payment of cost of the real estate, in conformity with mortgage conditions, is carried out not at a time, and in a current of long time that is much more favourable than full payment.
    * The Sums of payments connected with repayment of the hypothecary credit, are fixed at the moment of credit reception.
    * Possibility of registration (residence permit) in the got apartment (house).
    * VA Home Loan — favourable capital investment (at current trends of the market of the price for the real estate grow on the average from 14,5 to 30% a year).
    In America, as well as all over the world, exists two ways of purchase of the real estate on credit: it is the bank mortgage or VA Loan Eligibility. For any bank hypothecary crediting is one of ways of reception of profit.

    MoneyPercent paid by the borrower on the hypothecary credit include profit of bank taking into account the insurance from the every possible risks connected with difficulty of return of the credit. As a result, the apartment got by means of the bank credit, manages to the buyer essentially more expensively initial cost. In many cases — on 50-70%.

    Probably, you agree, that at a choice of the organisation anyhow using your money, the first and main criteria — reliability and conscientiousness. Co-operative movement intensively develops, and now in the market there is wide enough spectrum of offers. Among them — offers to give the housing loan under the tenth shares of percent, the settling promise in apartment in two months, and so forth. It is clear, that such offers caused by the growing competition between housing-memory structures, can be or simple advertising receptions, or (that is much more dangerous) display of frank unconscientiousness.

    Home Loan on examples

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  • Bump Key: safety of the lock under the threat

    Bump Key: safety of the lock under the threat

    Bump Key

    Several years ago in the West European mass-media the information asserting has flown, that almost all cylinder locks are not protected from a new technique of not authorised opening of key mechanisms, namely use "Bump Key".

    Gold lockAt once it is necessary to comment, that the above-named method not is the new. According to experts about method Kwikset Bump Key it is known already more than 20 years.

    Set of entrance doors are equipped by locks with usual brass cylinders (sometimes them name larvae). There are some ways to open such lock: to drill, beat out, break out, take advantage of a master key.

    The basic models of the cylinders made by Italian company CISA, possess protection against drilling (an insert from the tempered steel), from a sledge hammer, from not authorised manufacturing of twirls (the number keys made only to bearer Security Card), from a master key (to 8 billion combinations of a key, an interactive mobile element). Additional protection is provided with installation of special protective armour overlays.

    Bump Key Proof — will protect you the lock

    BumpingBumping is a method of longitudinal shock influence on the cylinder lock. Process looks so: the special key (Bump Keys) and a small hammer is required to the malefactor. The burglar inserts into lock Bump Key and starts to tap slightly. Because of vibration the confidential mechanism of the lock can be arranged itself under Bump Key Sets which needs to be turned thus in a keyhole. It is a little patience — and the lock opens...

    Now only specialised expert examination can help to prove to the owner the breaking fact. But whether to warn danger in advance is better?

    CISA has given the worthy answer to this call of the criminal world. First of all it has been proved, that serial cylinder CISA RS3 with an interactive mobile element (patent CISA), does not give in to opening by a method bamping. But as superreliable cylinder RS3 does not belong to the class of cheap cylinders, CISA has set the task to develop a method of protection of other cylinders first of all most popular and claimed — series ASTRAL and AP3. Today CISA has solved this problem, having received the patent for conformity of cylinders RS3, AP3 S and ASTRAL S to European specifications EN 1303: 2005, including on the requirement of protection from bamping.

    Cylinders AP3 S and ASTRAL S have special marks «BKP» (Bump Key Proof). At the expense of what will reach so high level of protection against breakings? We will pay attention, that to the cylinder name letter S — reduction of Italian word Sigillo in the end is added.

    The design of these cylinders includes an insert from six rigid plates from the tempered steel and one flexible plate from stainless steel (for flexibility giving). If your house is reliably protected, it means not only safety of property and nerves, but also care of people close and expensive to you!

    Bump Key Master Lock

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  • Smart House in Seattle, state of Washington

    Smart House in Seattle, state of Washington
    House in Seattle, Australia

    House in Seattle, Washington, USA

    This mansion was designed by Peter Cohan Architect in 2008 and built in Seattle, Washington, USA. The house located in an area with high rainfall, it's formed by two concrete walls and a sloping roof, directing rainwater to three tanks for storage and subsequent use in the home.

    House in Seattle
    House in Seattle, state of Washington
    House in Seattle
    House in Seattle, state of Washington
    House in Seattle
    House in Seattle, state of Washington
    House in Seattle
    House in Seattle, state of Washington
    House in Seattle
    House in Seattle, state of Washington
    House in Seattle
    House in Seattle, state of Washington
    House in Seattle
    Smart House in Seattle, state of Washington, 7 out of 10 [based on 360 votes]

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  • Old is the New New: Making Wood Work for Your Contemporary Pad

    Old is the New New: Making Wood Work for Your Contemporary Pad
    Wood materials

    A decade or so ago it would have been absolutely unheard of to see timber lining the external walls of a modern architect's latest creation. After all, wood was a material that had been replaced many moons ago and was only found on rotting barns... right?

    Like absolutely everything in construction, materials have the habit of forming a full circle. Timber was once the only material used, before technology allowed bricks and all sorts of other alternatives to replace it. Now, contemporary builders are turning to wood again with many under the impression that it releases an ultra-stylish appearance. Additionally, there is also the matter of sustainability and in a bid to stay on the green side, it goes without saying that timber performs much better than bricks and other products.

    Therefore, wood is in fashion. It might not be found on your latest set of Wimpy houses, but take to any contemporary street and you'll see plenty of it. If you're looking to replicate the effects of the material, read on and find out what considerations need to be made to make the most of timber and create another wood-cladded sensation...

    Which type of wood will you be using?

    This question could be rephrased; 'how much is your budget?'. A lot of the time, you won't have much say in the type of wood that you opt for and money really does talk when it comes to choosing a timber.

    Fortunately, there are plenty of varieties out there that have been deemed suitable to be used on outside walls. One might not be surprised to read that the likes of oak and chestnut are some of the most expensive options, but naturally provide the highest-quality finish. Down the scale we have cedar and larch, which are classed as softwoods but have the durability factor which makes them the market favourites. Then, at the bottom of the ladder we have pine and as well as holding the most basic appearance, this has the uncanny knack of deteriorating the quickest.

    This means there is plenty of food for thought. While you might love the appearance of pine (and trust us, you'll probably be in the minority), you've also got to realise that it will come under a lot of stress and need replacing at shorter intervals than initially more expensive options.

    How will the wood be implemented?

    We don't need to tell you how many advanced cladding techniques there are now available, you just need to take a look around here and see all of the different materials and styles that can now be adopted.

    As such, the world is your oyster when it comes to laying out your timber. It goes without saying that horizontal and vertical layouts are the most common, although don't be fooled into thinking that this is your limit. Some will opt for a diagonal approach, while others will overlap the timbers to create an embezzled effect.

    Another misconception revolves around the size of the material. Even if you're buying the whole lot of timber in fixed sizes, don't be under the impression that you have to stick to them. They can be broken down into smaller pieces, although naturally this will involve increased labour costs for the fixing stage.

    Who will fix the material?

    It would be fair to say that installing a cladded wall is somewhat different to building a brand new one out of bricks. You might think it looks easy - but we'd urge you to stop in your tracks. Wood is a material that can go drastically wrong; it can change shape, become affected by moisture amongst a whole host of other defects.

    This means that during the installation phase, the adequate provisions have to be made. The battens in which the cladding is fixed to can’t be spaced too far apart, as this could result in the timber bending. In other areas, a weatherproof membrane is a necessity, while openings must be left between each element of cladding to allow for any seasonal movement.

    The above paragraph really is the tip of the iceberg and it's not the sort of handbook you want to be taking to your own construction site. If any of the above sounds confusing, it's time to ditch the DIY job and take to the Yellow Pages.

    What is the finished article going to look like?

    And finally, what everyone has been waiting for - what is the cladded timber going to look like by the time it is in use as a fully functioning wall?

    If you happen to have used an expensive hardwood, there's every chance that you'll be looking to keep things as natural as possible and you might not even have to take out your paintbrush to preserve the material.

    However, as soon as the timber gets softer, it might be time to change the approach. Not only will you want to purchase some sort of product to tailor the appearance to your liking, but you'll also probably need a wood stain to protect your wood.

    The preservation of cladding becomes even more important if your property sits in an exposed location, without much natural protection. With regular masonry walls your main worry is penetrating damp, but when it comes to cladding you've also got to work to ensure that you're not regularly tearing down the wall coverings every few years just because the timber wasn't preserved adequately.

    And there we have it - the four considerations whilst putting together your modern wood-cladded dwelling. While it might seem a lot to take in, a lot of homeowners forget that one of the major benefits of cladding is that it can easily be changed. Admittedly, it’s still a relatively big job, but if you do want to freshen things up from time to time and can afford to purchase new timber, it’s undoubtedly possible and can provide a completely different image to your home.

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