DIY Home Decoration
Archive for February, 2010
Improving Curb Appeal With Tile roofing For Your Home
Feb 22nd
If you’re looking for ways to improve your roof and boost the value of your home, you may want to take a look at tile.
Contractors say adding a tile roof is one of the most cost-effective construction projects available. The stylish roofs can endure some of nature’s toughest elements (such as wind, hail, rain and fire) and roof tiles usually carry a slightly longer warranty than other roofing surfaces. An added benefit: Tile roofs are an environmentally friendly building choice. Here’s a closer look:
Cost Benefits
Tile has a life cycle of 50 to 100 years, depending on the tile, making it an economical choice for many homeowners. Additionally, tile roofs reduce direct heat transfer. As a result, a tile roof can lower air-conditioning costs in hotter climates and produce more constant temperatures in colder regions. In addition to cutting heating costs, the constant temperature reduces the odds of ice accumulation on the roof.
Styles
Tile roofing offers a number of architectural style choices and they come in a variety of colors and shapes that can help set your home apart. For instance, concrete and clay tile roofs are as unique as the homes they’re installed on and they’re available in finishes and styles designed to accentuate a home’s look.
Warranties
Tile roof warranties are often transferable and backed by well-known, reputable companies. That’s one reason experts say a tile roof’s higher installation cost, when spread over the full life of the roof, is actually an investment that will increase the value of a home when it is sold or resold.
Weight
A common misconception is that roof tile is too heavy for many structures. Most modern buildings are strong enough to support the weight of a tile roof. Most older structures can handle the weight of standard tile, provided all previous roofing materials are removed first. Moreover, many roof tile manufacturers now offer lightweight tile, which is particularly suitable for reroofing projects.
Durability
Tile has been Europe and Asia’s first roofing choice for centuries, with many tile-roofed structures requiring little or no maintenance. Tile’s durability has been clearly demonstrated by how well it has withstood the test of time, weather and natural disasters.
New Types Of Tile
Today, homeowners can find new types of stronger, more energy-efficient tile roofs. Some new tile is even Class A fire-rated and able to withstand high winds, hail and earthquakes better than any other roofing material.
Hydroponics Gardening – How to Grow Flowers and Plants with Minimal Effort
Feb 14th
Did you know that you can still grow your own beautiful
flowers and vegetables, without having to spend many hours
every week looking after your garden?
One of the biggest problems many gardeners face is never
having enough time to maintain their garden. There’s always
weeds to remove, insects and other pests to take care of,
and steps to take to prevent plants becoming diseased. Even
watering the garden each day can be very time consuming,
unless there’s an automatic sprinkler system in place.
If you want a garden but only have limited time to look
after it, hydroponics is a great option. Hydroponics
gardening has many time-saving advantages over conventional
gardening methods.
Some of these advantages are:
1. No weeding required.
With hydroponics gardening, the plants are grown in a
solution of nutrients dissolved in water instead of soil.
You don’t have to worry about weeds sprouting amongst your
plants, because soil isn’t used.
2. Fewer problems with pests and diseases.
When growing hydroponically, you have less of the typical
problems with pests such as slugs, snails and caterpillars
attacking your plants.
Although the nutrient solution of your hydroponic garden
will have to be changed regularly, this only takes a
fraction of the time compared to conventional gardening
maintenance – eg. greenhouse gardening, where soil has to be
replaced between crops to prevent disease.
3. You don’t need to spend time watering your plants.
Plants grown in a hydroponic garden have an unlimited supply
of water. You never need to be concerned that your plants
are getting too much or too little water.
4. Say goodbye to digging your garden.
Preparation of a conventional garden involves loosening the
soil to add oxygen for the plant’s roots to extract. Once again, as soil isn’t used with hydroponics, this means
one less time consuming job for you to do.
Plants grown hydroponically extract oxygen from the nutrient
solution via their roots. The oxygen can quite quickly be used
up, so it’s important that it’s replaced. The way
it’s replaced depends on which system is used. The most
common hydroponic system is the passive system, which uses
an aquarium bubbler to put oxygen back into the solution.
Plants can be grown rapidly without all the concerns of
regular gardening. Although a hydroponics system can take
some time to set up, you’ll find it’s well worth the
effort.
Hydroponic Light Systems at Your Home
Feb 7th
A hydroponic light system is capable of replacing sun light in any enclosed area. With sufficient light, you can convert any room, home or garage area into a fully blooming budding garden for your plants. It is one of the most economical ways of providing light for indoor gardens.
Before your purchase, consider the amount of area to be covered, color spectrum of light needed and light intensity for the plants. Take a look at the different lighting system, components and accessories available with us.
Click here to browse through our hydroponic light systems or call us toll free at 1-877-774-9376
Sunlight Supply Light System
Sunlight Supply provides flexible systems and high quality light products, in addition to a complete solution for horticultural lighting needs.
Light Movers
Light movers are designed to utilize higher light intensity by increasing the light coverage area. They are cost-effective and they come in linear and circular types to allow all plants to get a uniform amount of light exposure.
Fluorescent Fixtures
These high output compact fluorescent fixtures are used to contain the electric components of your hydroponic lighting system.
In-line Integrated Timer
The timer can be used with Sun System I and VI ballasts that have the voltage selector switch and a detachable power cord.
20 amp rating
pull up triggers for easy setting of ON/OFF timer
8 feet grounded power cord included with the pack
Sun Lift Light Suspension System
The Sun Lift is a reflector suspension system has a tension adjustable light hanger and is very easy to use.
Once set, the tension mechanism keeps the hood in one place
The support strings pull out and retract easily
One pair of Sun lifts a support up to 22 lbs.
Light Meter
A digital light meter is useful for accurate measurement of light received by plants. It is portable and easy-to-use.
Reflectors & Options
Reflectors help you make the most of the light from your grow-lamp by increasing light intensity and optimizing the amount of light to your plants. We have a variety of reflectors, specifically designed for horticultural use in indoor surroundings.
Mylar
With a 98% reflective property, Mylar effectively reflects light back to your plants. You can use 1 mil thickness when you are covering surfaces that are light in color. To cover darker walls and surfaces, 2 mil thickness is recommended.
Bulbs
Find a wide range of bulbs like high pressure sodium bulbs, agro bulbs, metal and super halide bulbs, fluorescent bulbs, spectrum bulbs, HPS-MH conversion bulbs, MH-HPS Spectrum bulbs and enhanced spectrum MH bulbs.
Light Hanger
The Light Hanger makes it easy for gardeners to raise and lower their lights to give plants appropriate light coverage. You just need to mount the unit with its hardware, attach the light and pull the cords to move the light up and down.
A hydroponic light system is capable of replacing sun light in any enclosed area. With sufficient light, you can convert any room, home or garage area into a fully blooming budding garden for your plants. It is one of the most economical ways of providing light for indoor gardens. Before your purchase, consider the amount of area to be covered, color spectrum of light needed and light intensity for the plants. Take a look at the different lighting system, components and accessories available with us.Click here to browse through our hydroponic light systems or call us toll free at 1-877-774-9376 Sunlight Supply Light SystemSunlight Supply provides flexible systems and high quality light products, in addition to a complete solution for horticultural lighting needs. Light MoversLight movers are designed to utilize higher light intensity by increasing the light coverage area. They are cost-effective and they come in linear and circular types to allow all plants to get a uniform amount of light exposure. Fluorescent FixturesThese high output compact fluorescent fixtures are used to contain the electric components of your hydroponic lighting system. In-line Integrated TimerThe timer can be used with Sun System I and VI ballasts that have the voltage selector switch and a detachable power cord. 20 amp rating pull up triggers for easy setting of ON/OFF timer 8 feet grounded power cord included with the pack Sun Lift Light Suspension SystemThe Sun Lift is a reflector suspension system has a tension adjustable light hanger and is very easy to use. Once set, the tension mechanism keeps the hood in one place The support strings pull out and retract easily One pair of Sun lifts a support up to 22 lbs. Light MeterA digital light meter is useful for accurate measurement of light received by plants. It is portable and easy-to-use hydroponic light systems. Reflectors & OptionsReflectors help you make the most of the light from your grow-lamp by increasing light intensity and optimizing the amount of light to your plants. We have a variety of reflectors, specifically designed for horticultural use in indoor surroundings. Mylar With a 98% reflective property, Mylar effectively reflects light back to your plants. You can use 1 mil thickness when you are covering surfaces that are light in color. To cover darker walls and surfaces, 2 mil thickness is recommended. BulbsFind a wide range of bulbs like high pressure sodium bulbs, agro bulbs, metal and super halide bulbs, fluorescent bulbs, spectrum bulbs, HPS-MH conversion bulbs, MH-HPS Spectrum bulbs and enhanced spectrum MH bulbs. Light HangerThe Light Hanger makes it easy for gardeners to raise and lower their lights to give plants appropriate light coverage. You just need to mount the unit with its hardware, attach the light and pull the cords to move the light up and down. Jack Chain ?14 Per FootJack chains are used for hanging light fixtures. Please call us on our toll free number at (1-877-774-9376)77HYDRO for hydroponic light systems availability and shipping quote.