Archive for September 2011
Design a Kitchen Layout
September 26, 2011 | 
Author Hi Buddies! Live the life you want, right now!
The busiest part of every house is the kitchen where we prepare delicious food which is hot and healthy. As it is used on the daily basis it has to designed or remodeled on our needs of fixing the appliances, cabinets and work place according our own convenience. Determine the floor space and categorize the kitchen type whether it is L shaped or U shaped or Island or Peninsula kitchen for placing the cabinets and appliances. Efficiently design the work triangle so that you can optimize, prioritize as the work is done mostly in stove, sink and refrigerator. In case of multiple cooks if the kitchen room size is inefficient then design another room for chopping and dicing.
Design a separate pantry if needed for watching television and to have a look at other activities. Make sure for determining the placement and sizes of electrical outlets and plan and fix enough outlets on the basis of your appliances. Look over the proper lighting facilities for the full work areas of the kitchen. Ensure the correct measurements of all your cabinets and appliances and design them on graph paper. Check for architectural, clearance and building code essentials by using the kitchen design software by fulfilling your dream kitchen design.
Overhangs
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When building a new home Inorder to reduce moisture and durability problems overhangs can be fit with alternative design and fire resistant materials which interacts with venting. Taking into account the change in climate overhangs stands eco friendly and saves energy and money. Carbon emissions and energy cost can be reduced by placing low e- coated windows being a simple idea to make your home get cooled or heated easier. It reduces your cooling cost as it provides shade from outdoor through trees and walls and inside shade being less effective due to curtains, blinds or valences.
To stop the indoor solar heat gain most houses uses many overhangs in respect to the height preferences of the windows and roofs. It saves cooling energy cost of 26% in summer and 33% in winter preventing your furniture, carpets and drapes from fading. Not only adding style and color to your home overhangs values best in moderating solar gains acting as a low tech energy saver. Overhangs turns to be most effective in buildings which are south facing designed on your requirements whether fixed, operable or removable and stands fit for your home maintenance.
Posted in Ventilation | 
Tags: eco friendly, fire resistant, home maintenance, moisture and durability, venting | 
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Prevention of Fire in Kitchen, Bathroom and Garage
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Prevention is better than cure. Fire is one risk which occurs due to carelessness and if none of the safety preventions are adopted. With respect to the fire prevention in kitchen at your home ensure the easy accessibility of fire extinguisher in your cooking area and the usage of it. Keep the cooking area clean and free from clutter and don’t remain in kitchen in the full process of cooking. Wearing snug fitting sleeves is the best suit while cooking as it does not catch fire and turn off or unplug the electrical in kitchen when they are not in use. Avoid overloading of electrical outlets and cleaning and greasing appliances cannot catch up fire.
With respect to the fire prevention in bathrooms unplug after usage of curling irons and hot rollers. Have a check in water heaters which is set at 120 degrees Fahrenheit or lower to avoid burns or scalds and ensure the installation of thermostatically controlled shower and faucets. With respect to the fire prevention of garages ensure the storage of newspapers, paints, gasoline and empty boxes away from heaters and outlets. Ensure the safety of gasoline storage cans preventing us from flammable vapors and sparks and it is better to store them outside the house in a shed.
Posted in Home Safety | Tags: easy accessibility, fire prevention, gasoline storage, safety preventions, unplug the electrical | No Comments »
Design your Study Room
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Study area in every home denotes the allocated space for children to complete their daily homework’s, assignments, projects and to study for the preparation for their exams. Hence when designing a study room with the available space and resources see that it is free from any distractions, sound and any work around. Ideally locate the rooms with separate spaces having a large walk-in closet with extra space and which stands quiet and private helping your children to concentrate on only the studies. Do a limited decorations along with splash of colors in the study room which in a way helps encourages them on the quick finishing of their homework’s.
Choose the right work space arrangement with respect to the size and height of the desk and chair preferably foldable with extra space to keep their pencils, pens, rulers, markers, tape, staplers and other office supplies. Fit the right chairs and desk helping your child to rest properly and concentrate on the studies. Place colorful jars and containers in an organized manner to hold paints and other office materials reachable for your children. Allocate drawers, shelves and cupboards with divisions in the study room to keep books, bags and various other supplies. Lighting being the most essential part in the study room chooses whether the light is to be mounted above or on a wall or a traditional desk lamp or a plain wooden lamp base making it sufficient for the children to complete the task.
Posted in Home Designing | Tags: limited decorations, right furniture, separate spaces, splash of colors, Study area | No Comments »
