Sunday, January 31, 2010

oil tank

If you have previously used oil as a fuel source in your home or are still using it today, then you will probably have an oil tank located near to your property. For those that have discontinued using oil as their heat source at home, or indeed have upgraded the tank, disposing of the old tank correctly has to be the primary concern.

Leaving an old oil tank laying around, or one that is not in use, can potentially be a hazard but not many people are actually aware of this.

Phalaenopsis orchids

How to cut your orchids to promote flowering

Phalaenopsis orchids, also known as moth orchids, are among the most popular orchids in the world and thousands of Phalaenopsis orchids are produced each year for the flower market. The genus contains a large number of hybrids and cultivars as well as 60 scientifically described species. Phalaenopsis orchids are native to Asia and the northernmost parts of Australia.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

having a heater

For most people having a heater that will work at the flick of a switch is very important when the cold winter months kick in. Although there are various heaters which do this job, there are some which have advantages over the others. It used to be that stand alone gas or electric heaters were the heaters of choice for most people but nowadays many people prefer oil heaters.

patio heaters

Even though the nights are getting even darker and the weather is getting colder, we are still attempting to get the most out of the outdoors. Fortunately, a brand new set of patio heatershave been released that will allow you to get the most out of the outdoors.

A UK based heating company, Chillchase, has just released a brand new range of 3 patio heaters.

In Need Of Shed Plans?

In Need Of Shed Plans? A Short Outline On What To Look For Bolts,gaskets,Nuts,General

A quick overview of several of the stuff you must reflect about before you choose what to build. Storage shed type, the style of base to make, what kind of wood to employ? What size will you build?

Friday, January 29, 2010

Reduce the amount on heating oil

There are many ways which you can look to reduce the amount you spend on heating oil during the cold winter months. There are a lot of affordable ways in which you can reduce your heating bills. Reducing your heating costs can be quite cheap if you use substitutes such as electric blankets, oil filled space heaters and even curtains.

bamboo kitchen accessories

OK, so the Bamboo PC it was a gimmick. The laptop launched at the Hanover computer fair last March, with a laminated bamboo casing around a pretty conventional computer won't make a dent in the rising tide of plastics sold around the world.

Even though these bamboo PCs won't save the environment, they did prove how versatile bamboo really is.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

accumulate a lot of property

It doesn't take much time at all to accumulate a lot of property.You must be sure to stay as organized as possible to make the most of your self-storage space.The first thing on your to-do list is to choose a storage unit which is within your budget. The cost of the storage unit will be determined by how much space you need, which in turn corresponds to much stuff you have.Make a list of everything you'll be storing, and decide on how much space you'll need for it all, and how you are going to distribute it.

Place your heavier boxes on the bottom of stacks and the fragile items on top; leave items you will access frequently near the front.Check into the company before commiting; red flags include problems like break-ins, flooding, or other situations that could endanger your property.Any quality facility should have security features like a perimeter fence, a keypad-access gate, cameras, and enough lighting.In some cases, you will want to select a storage facility with units that are equipped with temperature controls, especially if you are storing photos.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

whiskey glasses

A large number of people suffer from the magpie syndrome, whereby they collect hundreds of pieces of glassware, which all end up in the back of some cupboard or attic. However, whenever somebody comes round to visit, they pull out the same old set of wine glasses or whiskey glasses that they always use. You might think that this hording of glassware is a waste of space, but the recent discovery of some gems in peoples houses seem to be proving otherwise.

central heating fuel

Although nearly everybody uses gas as their central heating fuel, many are totally unaware that oil can be used as an alternative. Oil is mainly used as an alternative to gas in areas where homes cannot access the gas lines. And this is not as rare an occurrence as the typical townie or city dweller would think.

Oil filled radiators

Oil filled radiators are a great source of heat in the home; however it is important that they are used safely. To avoid any accidents from happening, precautions have to be taken. By following these preventative methods, you can greatly reduce any hazards which could result in injuries.

cheap heating oil

Many homes today use oil as a heat source. But with these homes utilising oil for their heat source also means they will need somewhere to store this oil, and this just happens to be in large oil storage tanks which are found outside but pretty close to the house; meaning it also poses a high fire hazard. It is very important that you are vigilant and that you check for leaks on a regular basis.

Monday, January 18, 2010

Hunter Cuckoo Clock

Hunter's Cuckoo Clocks are usually wound once every 8 days (once a week). This makes an 8 day cuckoo clock very convenient for the person on the go. Usually, the Hunter cuckoo clock is also known as a deerhead clock and the box is square in shape. Primarily, the clock is themed on hunting.

Hunter's Cuckoo clocks are hand crafted and no two clocks are the same. However, the basic styling of the Hunter cuckoo clock is more or less the same and most manufacturers try to bring in the traditional mood in their features.


Sunday, January 17, 2010

Cuckoo Clock Movement


The cuckoo clock has two kinds of mechanical movements: one-day (30-hour) and eight-day movements. Usually the melody sounds only at full hours in eight-day clocks and both at full hours and half hours in one-day clocks.

Today's cuckoo clocks are almost always weight driven, though a very few are spring driven. The weights are made of cast iron in a pine cone shape and the "cuckoo" sound is created by two tiny pipes in the clock, with bellows attached to their tops. In recent years, quartz battery-powered cuckoo clocks have been available. These do not have cuckoo bellows and are practical, efficient, and saves lot of time.

More Information about Cuckoo Clock Movement.

Friday, January 15, 2010

Chalet Cuckoo Clock




The Chalet style originated at the end of the nineteenth century in Switzerland. These clocks were highly valued as Swiss souvenirs at the time and have been a familiar attribute in many households throughout the years.

There are currently three basic styles of the chalet cuckoo clock, according to the different traditional houses depicted: Black Forest chalet, Swiss chalet and finally the Bavarian chalet. These clocks commonly include a Swiss music box, containing many different melodies. Along with the common projecting cuckoo bird, this style of clock may also display other types of animated figurines.