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What Does YOUR VOICE Sound Like To Others?
November 4, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Over the years I’ve been privileged enough to have sat in master classes with Chris Beatty.
While he kinda looks goofy with this exercise, it is an intriguing test acheter viagra to understand how others hear what you actually sound like.
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2017’s Furniture Trends
November 2, 2017 By Leave a Comment
10 Keys to a Well-Functioning House
October 31, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Sure, looks are important. But practical matters like layout, storage and lighting directly affect your comfort
The design of a house can have a profound effect on how we feel, but we often attribute this to aesthetics. In fact, it’s about so much more. Good design should enhance our experience of a space, and the way a room looks is almost the icing on the cake. Here are 10 key tips for achieving a comfortable, well-thought-out home.
The Future of Smart Homes
October 29, 2017 By Leave a Comment
The Future of Smart Homes
Smart phones, smart watches and smart hubs, but what about smart homes? Smart Technology has given us new ways of doing things and this is soon to be extended and introduced into our homes in more ways than expected. Smart thermostats and app controlled appliances have already entered the marketplace but there’s a lot more of that to come.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
With rapid advancements in technology such as AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Machine Learning you can expect your kitchen to be dominated by smart appliances and your bathroom to know everything about you.
But it’s not only new technology that’s a driving factor towards smart homes, environmental awareness is also driving companies to create devices that are energy efficient and create a positive impact on the environment.
At the Lighting Superstore, we’ve looked at how all this could change your home, welcome to your future home of tomorrow.
Read more at https://www.thelightingsuperstore.co.uk/blog/post/the-future-of-smart-homes#Zcb3wQuGOYEV05wI.99
Repairing Willie Nelson’s Trigger
October 27, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Willie Nelson’s guitar, “Trigger,” is in for repairs at Erlewine Guitars in Austin, Texas. Mark Erlewine shares a close-up look at the famous hole in the top. Mark’s been Trigger’s caretaker for ages, and he gives us the inside scoop on Trigger’s history.
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12 Little Accidents at Home and How to Fix Them
October 25, 2017 By Leave a Comment
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Your home suffers a lot of wear and tear each day. It’s normal to see hints of damage here and there – but wouldn’t it be nicer without them. What can you do to clear up after a minor domestic catastrophe?
Whether it’s damage that comes from repeated use, or a one-off accident that’s left a mark, little flaws around the home can detract from all your good intentions. Everything seems nicely decorated, and then your eyes drift to a horrible scratch or a stain in the carpet. It can be difficult to know how to fix these problems without making them worse.
Well, every blemish needs its own solution – but the solutions are out there. Did you know that petroleum jelly is ideal for getting rid of mug rings on tables? It’s just one of many surprising household uses this weird substance has!
Bigger disasters, like spilling wax on your carpet, can be dealt with using easy-to-find tools. With wax, the best thing to do is to cover the spillage with kitchen paper, and heat it up with a hairdryer. Once the towel is saturated with wax, replace it with it with a fresh one and do it again. Keep trying until the wax is all gone – it shouldn’t take long.
You never know where the next bit of damage is going to appear. We’ve put together a new infographic, with easy instructions on how to deal with a number of common mishaps around the home.
It might sometimes feel like your house has a life of its own. With these handy tips, you’ll be ready to give it a little tender loving care whenever required.
Why “Good Vibrations” is a pop masterpiece
October 23, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Musicians and music enthusiasts call The Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations” one of the greatest songs ever written. What makes it so good? Take a look at this analysis.
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Can You Hear the Difference Between a Cheap and Expensive Violin?
October 21, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Why are some violins so expensive? Rob Landes went to Peter Prier and Sons in Salt Lake City, where he put to the test a violin he purchased on Amazon for $62, and an antique Italian violin for $285,000.
The first song he plays is Hallelujah, and the second is AC/DC “Thunderstruck”.
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How cohousing can make us happier (and live longer)
October 19, 2017 By Leave a Comment
For most of us, gone are the days of family living on the same block or the entire neighborhood gathering in one person’s yard, day in and day out.
Instead, we plug ourselves into devices and vent online about how lonely we are.
Architect Grace Kim explains how she tackled the problem of modern isolation with cohousing, private dwellings with shared public spaces.
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