Is Your Office Furniture An Employee Retention Strategy?

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by Nardiah Dougherty-20105

Is your office furniture an employee retention strategy? Office furniture used to be boringly functional – mission brown desks matched with dull black fabric chairs. But office furniture has been undergoing a quiet revolution in the past few years. Businesses keen to attract and retain the best staff have been looking to refurbishing their offices to bring in new designs, colours and patterns.
"Smart employers know that a large component of employee productivity is the work environment in which they work. Attractive and functional office furniture is part of boosting productivity" said Nardiah Dougherty from Furniture Systems.
"If you provide employees with office furniture that is dated, does not have adequate storage and is cumbersome then you are not doing yourself any favours in the human resources department. Many Generation X and Y employees pay close attention to the office environment in which they work."

"Some of my tips for ensuring your office furniture is helping you retain your employees are to ensure you have adequate attractive spaces created for both informal and formal meetings. With the increase in open-plan offices to reduce costs, you need sleek modern designs that are modular and easy to configure"said Nardiah.
"You also need to look beyond the traditional boring blue or grey cubicles. Colours and fabrics that are bright and cheerful will help maintain the energy of your employees during the day. Don't be afraid to use colour in your office furniture. Quirky or fun designs for your chairs or tables add a bit of spice to break-out areas and encourage creativity."

"Lighting is another area to consider to boost employee productivity, with our negative ion generating desk lamp proving quite popular in some offices."
So if you are looking for a way to attract and retain good employees, perhaps it is time to retire your old office furniture and upgrade to more modern designs.

Is your office furniture office furniture an employee retention strategy? Office furniture used to be boringly functional – mission brown desks matched with dull black fabric chairs.

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How To Make Mexican Paper Flowers

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by Erich Simko

Learning how to make Mexican paper flowers such as those that you see in some of the stores around town or on some of the television shows on the T.V. is not as hard as you might think. Although after I was involved in a devastating car accident a while ago, and had been bed ridden for many months with no transportation, I thought that learning to make these and other paper flowers might be something difficult for me because of no prior interest. I began looking for alternative activities to get involved in (besides watching television!) and I eventually discovered how interesting and gratifying making Mexican paper flowers can be.

Making Mexican paper flowers gave me an outlet of how to express myself through creativity. Not only is it an inexpensive hobby, but it also is very relaxing and when you finally have a finished product it is exceptionally rewarding. I thought that it would only be an activity I would perform during my recuperation period, but I was wrong. Making these Mexican paper flowers has now become one of my favorite pass times.

There are only a few items that are needed to make a Mexican paper flower. Tissue paper or crepe paper, pipe cleaner, twisty wire tie, scissors, ruler, coloring markers, perfume, and an imagination. Most of these items can be found in your kitchen cabinets, tool drawer or at the local store. Then once you have all of the needed items and hardware for making those Mexican paper flowers the fun begins.

Here is your first lesson learning how to make Mexican paper flowers:

1) First, you want to make the leaves, so you cut a pile of 6 to 10 pieces of paper 10 inches wides, and 14-20 inches long.

2) Next, you want to make approximately 1 inch folds in the layers (accordion style).

3) Then you need to tie the middle or the accordion with a twisty wire tie. Then you get to use your creative mind and trim all the edges with your scissors.

4) Then, start at the outside of the flower and start to bend each piece of tissue paper in half (be very gentle with this step).

5) The last step is use the pipe cleaner for the stem of your festive Mexican paper flower and as a special additive you can also spray that Mexican paper flower with perfume to make it perfect.

A situation arose in my own life where friends of my family commented on how original and gorgeous the Mexican flowers I made were. This made me feel extremely good inside. I then began to explain how easy and inexpensive it was to do and the enjoyment I felt while doing it. Later that year, my family and I were at their house and sure enough they had a vase full of Mexican paper flowers displayed in the middle of their dining room table.

Once you actually design and create a Mexican paper flower you will see how much fun and relaxing it is. It can become quite an addiction because you always think of different shapes, colors, or sizes to make the flowers depending on the mood your in that day.

Even if making Mexican paper flowers is not your preferred style, making other types of flower crafts such as paper flowers or origami flowers might be. Discover what countless other people have who have enriched their lives creating beautiful paper flowers either for a living, as a regular hobby or even just as a skill in their arsenal to expand their minds. Don't delay and get started making beautiful and gratifying paper flowers today!

Now you should definitely not have to go to the end of the Earth to find more info about How to Make Mexican Paper Flowers & other kinds of paper flowers. No doubt you could also benefit from visual aid. Erich invites you to visit his free site with images, instructions, videos and more plus this other web site on How to Make Origami Flowers which is his #1 recommended resource.

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Great Looking Kitchen Window Boxes

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by Vikram kuamr

Just like cooking food, the kitchen sometimes needs to be modified. Food tastes even better when you add a little more spice and reduce a little on salt. The kitchen too needs some redesigning to fit in your requirements. Transforming your cozy kitchen into something even cozier can make it function in such a way where you can cook delicious dishes. The kitchen is probably the only place in the house where most plans, conversations, and even bickering take place. It has witnessed the rise and fall of relationships. It has been thrashed by flying plates and pounded by knives. Now it is time to take a good look at it. And the window boxes by the window sink can need repainting.

When your kitchen has seen better days, it is time to bring together some elements to make it into a place where you can have fun cooking up yummy dishes. Planning to rebuild your kitchen can be daunting, and there's the cost to consider. Even if you have to do it yourself, you still have to go through some process for your desire to come out perfect. You need to sit down and draft up a design. Take time because a good time table can play a major role in the success of your kitchen remodeling project.

After you have drawn a sketch of how you want your kitchen to turn into, the next stage is taking measurements. In case you need to hire a professional, you just have to know the correct measurements and dimensions of your kitchen. You start either measuring the walls, corner to corner, from trim edge to rim edge, from floor to windowsill and more. The window boxes by the window should also fit in to your new design. Painting window boxes can add color to the window. Then you need to double check all the measurements you have done. Otherwise there will be a mess with misfits. The last call will be for your favorite merchant for an appointment with their qualified person in the kitchen design department. Hand them the measurements and your list of priorities.

When the qualified persons have gotten your list leave the redesigning with them and wait and hope for the results. But in the event that you are trying to save on cost and you decided to do it yourself be ready for a tough job ahead. Think about how much you can do, the necessary tools, the bankroll and how much time you can spare for the project. Remodeling your kitchen can cook up a lot of your time. It is no laughing matter the effort you have to exert to come up with your wish list which includes the window boxes by the sink. The empty window boxes need to be filled up.

If you do it yourself, you will need some help from friends and other helpers. But can they fit in their time to help you? Going ahead head on without the right preparation can crash you down with great impact. So plan well. In doing it yourself, you can expect when the project is done there is that enormous feeling of being proud of yourself. Self-satisfaction is second to none. Financially and emotionally, your gains are great. Your kitchen remodeling project is something you will cherish. Your window boxes are in bloom and the empty window boxes are filled what more can you ask for.

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Shyness in Children

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by Arthor Pens

What is shyness?

Liz wanted to enter the mess hall. All the other kids were already seated in groups, munching their lunch, chatting happily. Liz was afraid that people would look at her, so she hung outside, trying to muster the courage to enter. But her heart raced inside her rib cage, her palms sweated and she felt a warm blush cover her face. So she left.

Shyness during childhood years.

Shy children like Liz suffer from 'approach avoidance conflict. It means that they do want to approach others, but at the same time, are too afraid to do so. As a result, the shy child may have bad approach skills, lower social skills and feel that everything they say is dull or stupid. Hence, shy children may have low results in tests that require face-to-face interactions, and may be perceived as less intelligent than they are due to their fear of talking. Thus, a vicious cycle may begin that only enhances the low-self esteem of the shy child. During later childhood and adolescence shyness becomes increasingly associated with loneliness, depression, social anxiety, and low self-worth.

The shy ones may feel tiny in relation to others, or wish to disappear all together.

Mitch's switching into objects in "The Two Tuba Switch" is a way to stretch shyness a bit to make a point.

Shyness - nature or nurture? Both.

Shyness runs in families. About one fifth of the babies are born with a tendency for shyness.

Shyness may be caused by any single or repeated incidents that makes us feel uncomfortable or unworthy (new day in preschool /school, peer mockery, bullying, etc).

Modern age factors.

Increased crime which forces children off the streets, smaller families, increasing use of computers, video games, and TV as a form of non-human means for fun and play. These changes which may also be a convenient for a shy person may also enhance his shyness.

How to improve matters in a nutshell?

Parents must be supportive of their child's temperament helping them feel better about themselves. At the same time, they must not be over protective by helping the child engage in successful social activity. Mutual activities such as reading together Children's educational books about shy children and how they cope is another good way.

Parents must never ever, let their own childhood memories and frustrations interfere and get in the way! Love your children for what they are.

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Common Stair Lift Parts And Components That You Should Know

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by M Stone Dupree

Almost identical to a home wheelchair lift, a chair stair lift is similar in the function and the job it performs. Unlike an elevator it is not a very complex machine. Stair lifts are installed in your stairway and typically consists of five main components. These include the track, drive, chair, controls, and power systems. Each has an important role in delivering you or your loved one from floor to floor.

Track
The track is what the lift moves up and down on. The simplest and least expensive designs are straight. Tracks are available for a curved stairs and tend to be more expensive.

Drive
The drive is what transfers the movement of the motor to move the chair lifting or lowering you to your destination. The most popular today is rack and pinion drives. Cable or screw drives are older technology and may be available as well.

Chair
In order to make the trip you've got to have a place to sit. Chairs on a stair lift may swivel so you can safely get on at either landing. The two types that swivel will turn 90 or 180 degrees. On some models the track may be long enough that a swiveling chair may not be needed. All chairs will include a footrest but a powered folding footrest may also be an option.

Controls
You need some type of control to make your lift move. Many use a hand held wired remote. Wireless remotes are becoming more popular and depending on your situation may be more appropriate for your use.

Power
Your stairlift will require electricity to make the trip up or down the track. There are three types of power sources. The most popular and least complicated is a battery pack located in the chair/motor assembly. The batteries are charged from a charging station located at either end of the track which are plugged into the nearest AC outlet.

The other two types consist of a tethered cord that moves along with the chair/motor assembly. One type has batteries but is constantly charged. The other type relies solely on the AC power. The downfall to either of these is the tethered cable. It is constantly winding and unwinding and can eventually fail causing problems and requiring repair service.

Although each manufacturers stair-lift vary slightly you will find that they have these common features. Each will have their own design requirements for each style of staircase. Each will have literature or phone numbers available discussing what options are available to you and what dimensions are required in your stairway.

Stone Dupree has been active in repairing and maintaining medical devices in the hospital and clinical environment for nearly twenty years. He loves to share tips from his experiences with others through his websites. Visit http://www.stairliftinfo.info to learn more about straight stair lifts and other lifts for the home. You'll find many tips and advice on finding and purchasing a stair lift for your home.

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How To Shop For Low Home Mortgage Interest Rates

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by Zul Wafiy

Your home mortgage rate loan can bring a serious impact towards the cost of your total home loan. Throughout the borrowing period, you as homeowner must expect to settle a significant amount of money to the lending company as the interest for the loan. Well, eventually, this is the most dominant aspect of doing business as the lending company. However, a home mortgage interest rate does not have to be much excessive in order for the lending institution to profit.

You will find when you are qualify for a home mortgage loan you can lock into one of the option of low mortgage interest rates the company offered. You may decide you want a lower monthly payment and take out a 30 year mortgage with a great interest rate, or you may want to go with higher payments on a 15 or 20 year loan. Even with low mortgage interest rates most of your monthly payment will go to pay the interest on the loan, and a small amount will be applied to the principal that you borrowed.

One of the factors to prequalify for a home mortgage loan is look at your credit rating or credit history. Should your record is clean than you have nothing to worry about, however if you have any charge-offs, or bills that go through to collection and officially reported to the credit bureau, than you have no choice that you need to clean that mishap first before try applying for a loan.

Other important key factor that could give chance to get low mortgage interest rates is by keep ready with a sizable down payment. One of the way is to save money each month is by automatically deducted an amount of money from your paycheck into a dedicated savings account. A 20 percent payment is a decent enough for down payment. With this money, the lender will use them to secure the loan with insurance, for any chance that you may meet hard times and default on your loan settlement. By offering the down payment you won't have to purchase extra insurance for the purpose of guaranteeing the loan.


If buying a home at mortgage rates today is something you want to do, it may be to your advantage to take a little time and prepare. By doing your homework ahead of time while you are house shopping, you can also be shopping for the best and lowest mortgage package that you can qualify for. Go on line and check the different lending companies' websites and check their rates of interest.

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The NewAir ADS-400 Dehumidifier Product Review: Prevent Possible Health Risks

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by Erin Lynn

The NewAir ADS-400 is a small dehumidifier that helps you get rid of excess moisture in your home. This helps create a more comfortable environment in your home. It also helps you protect your furniture and electronic devices from water damage. It works best in small areas like bathrooms, closets or under-sink areas. The capacity for dehumidifying is 12 ounces per day at 86 degrees Fahrenheit and 80 percent relative humidity. The NewAir ADS-400 holds up to 32 ounces of water in its removable water tank so you don't have to empty it very often. It also has a yellow indicator LED light that alerts you when the water tank is full. So you don't have to worry about the water tank overflowing, the dehumidifier also has a automatic shut off feature that shuts the unit off when the tank is full.

This dehumidifier does not use chemical substances to absorb the moisture. It uses a thermo-electric Peltier motor as its cooling element. This technology eliminates the need to use a compressor. This means your dehumidifier is much lighter and very quiet. It is also much more environmentally friendly because of the Peltier technology. It uses a very low amount of energy (only 36 watts of power consumption). You can even use this dehumidifier to remove moisture from your car or truck. It comes complete with a car kit and a 12 volt adaptor.

One of the reasons to use a dehumidifier is to prevent mold from invading your home. Mold can cause a variety of health problems for you and your family. You might come in contact with mold by skin contact, ingestion or inhalation. Some health risks resulting from this exposure are allergic reactions, irritation and invasive disease.

When you have an allergic reaction it means the mold has cause an immune response in your body. You might have symptoms such as a runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, coughing, sneezing and throat irritation. You can even develop more chronic conditions such as sinusitis and asthma.

When fungi degrade substances to obtain nutrition, they produce Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). If you are exposed to high levels of these VOCs, your mucous membrane may become irritated. This can lead to headaches, decreased attention span, difficulty in concentration and dizziness.

A less common health risk associated with mold is invasive disease. Invasive disease does not affect healthy individuals. It is an opportunistic infection that affects people with abnormally functioning immune systems. An example of the kind of person this might affect is an individual with HIV/AIDS or someone who is receiving immunosuppressive drugs such as transplant or chemotherapy patients.

To prevent any of these health risks from affecting you or your family, consider using a dehumidifier to remove the excess moisture from your home. It could prevent a lot of discomfort or possibly a serious infection in the future.

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Crystal Chandeliers – Learning About A Thing Or Two About Crystals

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by Eliza Maledevic Ayson

Shopping for stone chandeliers can be likened to the behave of purchasing a diamond. For that reason, novice shoppers—such as yourself—need to keep in mind that not all crystals are one and the same. Depending on the preference of the company that produces them, crystals may be molded, hand-cut or machine-cut.
Another important abstract to remember is the variable costs of stone chandeliers. The price tags may drastically fluctuate based on the characteristic of the stone you pick out. When shopping for such lighting fixtures, you have to bear in mind that the crystals are usually acquirable in quaternary different qualities.

Swarovski Spectra Crystal
A passion for excellence has undeniably made Swarovski & Co. the top producer of revilement stone the world over. In point of fact, they have presented rise to a new-fangled pick of quality stone used today in numerous stone chandeliers on the market. They have also combined the ingest of sophisticated technology and old-fashioned good in the production of brilliant-looking crystals with precision cuts and exceptional light reflection.

The Swarovski stone is absolutely designed for a stone aficionado who demands quality at a reasonable price. Crystal chandeliers made discover of Swarovski crystals unquestionably function as wonderful centerpieces in some room in the house.

Strass Crystal
Strass Crystals are regarded as the world's most excellent crystals. The same company that creates Swarovski crystals manufactures these exquisite sparklers. In essence, a Strass stone is an optically untainted stone that could be likened to the clearest spring water. It is utterly free from some blemishes or imperfections. In another words, it is unquestionably unequalled in its clarity and luster.
Strass crystals naturally feature razor-sharp edges with a lead substance that is greater than 30 percent. State-of-the-art machines that are designed to attain flawless optical transparency meticulously do the cutting and refining. On top of that, the crystals are normally treated with an imperceptible coating that reduces attraction to detritus and allows for easier maintenance. Plus, each piece also bears the distinctive laser-etched signature, which identifies it as an trusty Strass crystal.

Italian Crystal
Italian—a.k.a. Venetian—crystals are formed kinda than cut. More often than not, you will comprehend rounded edges that resulted from the ingest of the fire polishing method. Although formed crystals are never as sparkling as revilement crystals, they certainly possess a delicate allure and an outstanding value. This variety is, without a doubt, an idyllic budget-priced factor for heavily decked discover stone chandeliers.

Majestic Wood Polish / Regal Crystal
This type of crystals that are used to adorn stone chandeliers are hand-cut in two distinct stages. The first revilement is carried discover with the ingest of iron, while the second revilement is finished with a sandstone wheel. Every piece is then buffed up on a wooden rotate with limestone dust. These methods are actually centuries old. Also, if you examine each crystal, you will notice fearful residues of the wood-wheel bearing discover the resolute effort of the artisan. This is undeniably a sign of authenticity, which makes each piece of stone a unequalled work of art.

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Chinese Figurines Versus American Figurines

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by Victor Epand

So, you are ready to decorate your home and you are not really sure what you should use. Many people get confused and overwhelmed when it's time to decorate your home with figurines. You may not be sure what you should get for your home and what kind of figurines will look good in the environment that you live in.

Chinese figurines are a very popular type of decoration in a lot of homes. Many people want to add a sense of piece to their home and choose Chinese figurines over the more popular Hallmark or Willow Tree figurines that you may find on the market. Sometimes people will add just a little bit of Chinese decor to their home with a fan or with a painting that they got from the Internet or from other places to get that little bit of calming. Other times they will go full out with Chinese decor and have the entire room inspired by it. Either way will add a touch of class to your home.

If you decide that you are going to not go with the Chinese figurines and want to get a more unique look. You can go with the Hallmark figurines that are very easy to find and get a great looking home with those. It's really up to you when you are looking for your more American inspired figurines. Take a little time and look on the Internet as well as in your local gift shops and flea markets around your area. There is a wide variety of American figurines that you should explore.

When you are trying to decide what kind of figurines that you want to add to your home, you will really have to use your own judgment as well as your own tastes. If you really do like Chinese inspired figurines as well as decor, then go after that for your home. If you would rather have great American art and figures in your home, then do that. It's really up to you and what you want in your home look. Once you choose a theme for your living room, bedroom, or whatever room you want to decorate, it will be easier to decide on the figurines. You are the one that is going to have to live in that environment in the end, so make it a good one and get your favorite figurines for your home.

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Appreciate The Ones You Love The Most

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by Chris Lowrey

Isn't it funny how a stranger can bring out the best in us and yet the people we love the most gets stuck with our bad moods and the behavior that follows?

We tell ourselves it is because we are most comfortable around the ones who know us and love us. We even think it is actually a compliment that we are "ourselves" around our close family and friends and we don't have to pretend to be someone we aren't. But, is that really fair?

Example: We have had a horrible day at the office. We walk in our front door to be greeted by the people we love the most. Instead of sharing what was right about our day, we share with them all of our woes and sorrows. Not only do we babble on negatively, we forget to smile both with our lips and words. We slump into the kitchen and begin the overwhelming task of dinner and laundry. Our kids are rambling on about their adventures of the day, our spouse is filling our ears with their news and yet we hardly hear a word. We have absolutely tuned them out. We just don't have the energy. And yet, when we run to the grocery store to grab the gallon of milk so we can complete our dinner, we smile ever so sweetly and speak wonderfully kind words to the person behind us in line. Why is that?

I guess you can call it human behavior. We tend to trust that the people we love the most will allow us our weaknesses without any permanent damage. We can "be ourselves" around our family, which can mean the good, the bad and the downright ugly.

What if we spent some time focusing on our priorities? When we walk out of the office and anxiously guide ourselves home, let us remember that it is our love ones that deserve our best. Not to imply that we should treat strangers or acquaintances badly, we should just treat our loved ones better. Try finding your balance on your trip home. Maybe you have a favorite song that always lightens your spirit or you need total peace and quiet before you get home so you turn off the radio and open your windows for some fresh air. Or, do you need a few minutes alone right when you step in your door to set straight your priorities? Whatever brings you peace and puts you in an "I am so very blessed" mood, make that a must.

However, at no time should we feel we are becoming robots either. We cannot always be in a good mood. We cannot always hide our frustrations. We cannot always walk around with a smile plastered on our faces. At times we need to relax and just let it all out. But, we mustn't make a habit of it! Make a conscience effort to pick and choose when we relieve ourselves of our negative emotions and the rest of the time, let's show the people that we love the most that we truly appreciate them and let them have the best we have to offer.

Chris Lowrey lives with her husband and children in Madison, Wisconsin. A mother of four sons and two step-children as well as Editor/Author of Family Time Charm, she commits herself to improving the lives of families and children. For more parent articles, free entertaining stories for children and fun activities for the entire family, visit: www.familytimecharm.com

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Are Your Furnace Filter Is Working Fine?

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by Jim Brown1

When it comes to heating and cooling elements within a home, the most frequently asked question happens to be, "In which part is the furnace filter located?" You may find it difficult to locate the filter in times of need, especially when you feel like changing out the filter - either on moving into a brand new home, or even when you have lived in a house for a few years. You know very well that the filter is in there somewhere as there is one for every heating and cooling system in a home. Your inability in finding it might just frustrate you a bit too much.

In all probability, your furnace filter may be located somewhere close to the location of fan. This condition is applicable to all different types of heating furnaces - including gas, oil and electric furnaces - as well as air conditioners. It is surprising that even individuals who working for years in the HVAC industry sometimes find it difficult to locate the tricky hidden filters, but the fact is that they are always there somewhere, for sure!

In order to keep them shielded from view completely, furnace filters are commonly placed behind panels, inside the opening of a duct or even behind some other equipment. Originally, the purpose behind filters was mainly to prevent components form getting damaged in case they got into the fan section of the furnace. For this reason, they can be placed practically anywhere, so long as, to a certain degree, they are upstream of the fan. For the installation of filters, the usual location preference of most manufacturers is generally just in front of the components of the fan.

Quite often, filters are located somewhere within the duct system - at some place that is upstream of the location of the air handler. This location of the furnace filter is common in case of older systems of heating and air conditioning. For actually locating the filter the best way to start is from the location of the air handler, and gradually moving backwards, because the filter can be just about anywhere around there. At times, it may be located at the return air grill opening, or otherwise, right behind the return air grill itself.

After figuring out the duct, which is the furnace return duct, you are well on your way to locate the filter. The return duct is the place at which the grill opening draws air into it. Possibly, the furnace filter will be somewhere close to this opening, most likely, between this opening and the air handler.

In one of the rare cases, there is a possibility that no furnace filter was installed at the time of the original installation of the entire unit. Along with never being installed in the first place, there is also a chance that the filter may have been removed and not replaced. In such a case, it is better to have your furnace officially examined, to ensure complete safety. In the absence of a filter, the airflow in your furnace would definitely be very poor, which can be a cause of concern. Moreover, in this kind of a situation, your heating and cooling equipment can be rendered inefficient to a large extent.

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Landscaping Tips for Water Conservation

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Many people think that landscaping is a great way to preserve water. On the other hand, most critics challenge this fact by saying that landscaping is the number one water consumer. This is because they believe that the more colorful and organized the garden is, it just has to be consuming a larger amount of water.

Over recent times research has shown that landscaping actually only uses up 2.9% of the overall national water consumption and this could be lowered still if people would just stop to consider the limitation of the water supply.

So how are the excesses in water consumption accounted for? According to some experts, the major cause of unnecessary water consumption in landscaping is when it is not used properly and only the people who carry out improper use of the water can be held responsible for this.

Poor landscaping plans and incorrect irrigation systems are just two of the common mistakes made by people using water when landscaping their gardens or yards.

Many experts state that the natural resource of water can supply up to 67% of the total amount of water used in any given year, so taking this into account we are faced with an immense opportunity to preserve water.

The fact remains however, that gardeners and landscapers are a mind to themselves and make their own decisions in choosing what to do, regardless of any guidance supplied by the experts on how best to preserve water when preparing their gardens.

How can we make a difference? Well, the perfect example would be a water sprinkler set on an automatic timer providing the required use of water for a controlled amount of time. If the sprinkler is set to operate during hours of low temperature, immediate evaporation would not occur and the plants would receive more benefits of the water.

Any reasonably experienced landscaper is aware that the life of his plants does not depend entirely on water alone. Pests need to be done away with in order to maintain the gardens landscaped appearance and to keep the plants healthy.

There are many natural ways to destroy pests, such as encouraging pest-eating bugs to live in your yard. These include ladybugs, stink bugs, and assassin bugs. These various bugs eat anything from aphids and potato bugs to mealy bugs and spider mites.

Another way to discourage pests is to alternate the planting of different species of plant. Pests like certain plants, and if a bunch of the plants are grouped together the pests will have a population explosion. By spacing out the plants, fewer pests are attracted and so there are fewer offspring.

People should always keep in mind that it is not necessary to use a large amount of water to maintain a well landscaped garden or backyard. Water conservation and gardening should go hand in hand, concluding that the use of water should be both efficient and controlled.

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