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Choosing the Right Home Insulations

May 21, 2012 By: Jocelyn Iyog Category: Home Improvement

Insulation is the key to a cozy and warm winter. An un-insulated home loses heat very rapidly to the cold surroundings since heat flows naturally from a warmer area to a cooler area. In winter, all heated surfaces of the living space will lose heat to the exterior and other nearby unheated spaces (attics, basements and non-living areas). Thus, choosing the right insulation should be a priority among homeowners when preparing for the arrival of winter. Without insulation, a lot of energy is expended in maintaining the home’s temperature at a bearable level. Insulation refers to any material that resists the movement of heat from a hot area to a cold area.
There are basically two categories of insulators:
(i) Insulators that prevent air flow—air movement is an excellent conduit for dispersion of heat through convection and conduction. Still air, however, is a very poor conductor of heat and eliminates convection altogether. Insulators such as batts, blankets, loose-fills and low-density foams trap air between the wall and the insulation material. Certain types of foams exude special gases that increase the resistance to heat flow.
(ii) Reflective insulation—this prevents heat loss by reducing the amount of heat that travels by radiation.
Comparison of insulating materials is made on the basis of the R-Value. This is a measure of the thermal resistance of the material. The higher the R-value, the greater the effectiveness of the material at preserving heat. The type of insulation depends on the nature of the area that you wish to insulate. For example, blankets would not work well in filling the open cavities of the wall of a new house. Instead, fiberglass fibers can be sprayed or foam insulation applied. For foundations, rigid reflective boards may be more suitable. Other reflective systems are suitable for the roof or other areas where there is a risk of downward flow of heat. CLICK HERE to find out more!

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Natural Beauty Regiment

May 19, 2012 By: Jocelyn Iyog Category: Beauty, Tips & how to’s

Everybody wants to be beautiful. But beauty always has a price. The most evident price is what you pay at the salon or the products you buy. There is however a more costly payment that does not appear until years later. It is the impact on health. Traditional beauty products are almost always loaded with men-made chemicals that have long-term effects when used regularly. Men-made chemicals, though they can be effective, are usually harsher on the body. The result is accelerated ageing, loss in skin tone, wrinkles…etc. Some people develop a hypersensitivity to these products so that they no longer can use normal cosmetics. A natural beauty regimen is softer and gives the body the relaxing respite that makes it more beautiful. Here are some essential components of a natural beauty regimen:

Aromatherapy
While it can be used for many other purposes, aromatherapy is also used for beautification. With aromatherapy, the skin is kept clear, the body becomes smoother, and the hair is encouraged to flourish. Essential oils can be used to treat wrinkles, pimples, cellulite, and dry skin. Some essential oils that are commonly used are lavender, tea tree, and sandalwood.

Natural Shampoos
Exposure of the hair to the chemicals contained in shampoo contributes to hair loss in the long run. It is It is therefore imperative to look for natural shampoos without any addition of chemicals.

 

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Update your Decor with Special Lighting

May 16, 2012 By: Jocelyn Iyog Category: Home Improvement

by : Jocelyn Iyog

One of the least expensive ways you can give a room a whole new look is to change the room’s lighting. This can mean anything from swapping out a dated looking chandelier for something new and different, to putting a new lampshade on an old lamp. There are so many options for lighting, you could spend all day browsing lighting websites or dreaming about a new way to light your existing rooms.

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An option that people don’t think of often enough is “up lighting.” This simply means light that is directed upward rather than being directed downward (like a lamp with a lampshade), or omnidirectional (like ceiling light fixtures). These often look like “cans” of light that you set onto the floor or on a shelf to direct the light upward, giving the room a more indirect “wash” of light than traditional fixtures. If you have small children in the house you must place these very carefully, because they do get hot.

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Task lighting under cabinets and on bookshelves can range from the simple “hockey puck” stick-on lights to adjustable track lighting. Using mirrors strategically to reflect light is another way to “wash” a room in light. A mirror opposite a window can be just the thing to maximize the natural lighting in a room. Light is a very important player in the decorating and design game – it can be almost as room-changing as rearranging the furniture.

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Keeping the Hair Healthy

May 14, 2012 By: Jocelyn Iyog Category: Tips & how to’s

Women’s hair is more likely important to their look than men. Although both men and women needs healthy hair but for men a simple haircut makes them look tidy while for women their hairstyle reflects their personality. Some women like to have long hair and others like short. Others feel fashionable if they follow the latest trend like putting colors, head bands and other hair accessories.
In health it is said that combing your hair one hundred times a day will makes it healthy. Other treatments such as hot oil rebond and hair conditioning can be applied to the hair to make them look healthy and beautiful. There are many beauty saloons that offer these kinds of services to their valued costumers however these can also be done at home.
Keeping your hair healthy is not only through hair treatment. Even without this treatment your hair can be healthy and manageable if you clean them properly and with caution. Using shampoo everyday is not harmful to hair as long as the shampoo is mild and for daily use. Avoid using soap to your hair. Dry hair is maybe due to too much exposure to the sun or too much use of hair solutions.
The hair is the window of your total health. Unhealthy hair means unhealthy body. A healthy person in general always has a glowing hair. Eat well balance diet, it will nourished your hair and will keep it glowing. Cleanliness and desirable health habits can greatly affect the growth of one’s hair.

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London Fashion

May 12, 2012 By: Jocelyn Iyog Category: Beauty, Women’s Fashion

by: Jocelyn Iyog

Everyone thinks of Paris as the fashion capital of the world, and perhaps it is. After all, that is where the legendary Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Yves St. Laurent, and Cristobal Balenciaga made their amazing creations. And one of the first things people notice when walking around Paris is how magnificently well dressed everyone is. The Parisian rule of thumb is to buy fewer, higher quality items that last for years, and it’s a good strategy.
But frankly Paris can be intimidating to women who think outside the shoebox. These women should visit London.
London has an edgier, funkier vibe than Paris, and Londoners manage to make things work that you’d never imagine, like a sequined swing top over ripped vintage jeans and rubber rain boots. For those of us who love fashion but don’t have the budget for a lot of new clothing, Nothing Hill is a fantastic neighborhood to shop in London. It’s full of thrift shops that sell some fabulous, one-of-a-kind garments, and the environment is the opposite of intimidating.
Londoners are very accepting of real personal style, even if it defies convention. For people who really “own” their look, London is a great place to go, not just for the great shopping, but for the great “catwalks” that double as city pavements.funky-fashion

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