Decorating with Table FountainsWritten by Johann Erickson
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Floor fountains compliment larger spaces than table top fountains. Floor fountains are a perfect choice for foyers, rooms with vaulted ceilings, and enclosed patios. Floor fountains make a statement about a space and those who have decorated it. Choose fountain according to overall look you are trying to achieve in your decor. For example--antique copper and river rocks present a rustic feel while a full-fledged waterfall makes an exotic impression.
Wall water fountains are most dramatic fountains of three. You can mount a wall fountain in a prominent place or build it into a wall. An entire wall can be transformed into a fountain of calm trickling water or a rapidly flowing display. Wall water fountains are often built with aluminum, concrete, river rock, copper, glass, or terra cotta. Features can include planters, light, and mist.
Whether water flows, trickles, and comes down in a solid sheet of reflection, fountains offer versatility needed to create a unique home interior. The practical benefits alone make fountains a worthy addition to your interior design.
Johann Erickson is the owner of Online Discount Mart
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So, now you have measurements and it's time to go shopping. What should you look for to know you're getting quality windows? A top quality double hung replacement window will have tilt-in sashes that allow you to clean outside glass from inside home. All double hung windows have a mechanism that keeps window in open position. The better windows use a state of art mechanism known as a constant force balance coil. All replacement windows will have double glazing, meaning there will be two panes of glass in each sash separated by a 1/2"-5/8" spacer material around edge of unit. A quality window will use an intercept spacer or something called a super spacer. Find out U-Value of window. The lower number, better insulating properties. You want a window with a U-Value under .40. There is a special glass called LowE that will lower that U-Value number. In fact, most quality windows include LowE as standard. Those are main things to ask about when window shopping. On opposite end of quality spectrum, you can buy an economical replacement window that will not have tilt-in feature.The mechanism that holds window open will consist of a block and tackle assembly made up of a spring and string. Another mechanism in lower quality windows is called a spiral tube balance. These lesser grade assemblies are notorious for failing after 5-10 years. The spacer material used on lower quality windows will be aluminum or something called swiggle seal. And many times U-Value of these lower grade windows will be up around .50. The thing to remember is that a window that uses a super spacer more than likely isnt going to use a block and tackle balance system. It would be like buying a new car with leather interior and no power window and door locks. Follow those guidelines and you will have a good idea what quality you are buying. Once you make decision and purchase your windows, it's time to get them home and take out your old windows. Next week I will tell you how to remove old wood windows. John Rocco has been installing replacement windows since 1978 To learn more, visit http://www.vinylwindowsforless.com
John Rocco has been installing replacement windows since 1978 To learn more, visit http://www.vinylwindowsforless.com
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