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Summer is Coming - How to Cool Down with Ceiling Fans
Source: AccuWeather
According to AccuWeather Expert Long-Range Forecaster Paul
Pastelok, “periods of
warmer-than-normal temperatures will come and go during the course of the
summer.”
In
moderately hot climates an air conditioner can be avoided altogether just by
installing a ceiling fan.
Ceiling fans are effective because they circulate air
in the room and create moving air; moving air removes heat from the home and
creates a wind chill effect on the body. The br
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4th Jun 2015
Interior Home Lighting Tips
Lighting is an important aspect of
any home’s interior design. A well-lit home will not only make it easier for
the inhabitants to
see, but will also
allow the beauty of the home to
be seen
more clearly by all that enter. Why spend time and money decorating the home if
no one can truly take it all in? Don’t underestimate the power of your home
lighting. There are several ways that homeowners and lighting professionals can
come together and create customized lighting that will be
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2nd Jun 2015
Picture Perfect Painting
When painting a masterpiece, there are several things to
consider. First and foremost is having a concept, idea or image in mind
for the piece. Second only to that is choosing the right paint for the
job. The four basic types of paint used in crafting fine art are oils,
acrylics, watercolors and pastels. In order to do the best painting
possible, the artist will want to set up
art lights that work best with
the type of paint being used.
Oil Painting
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31st May 2015
Lighting up the Sistine Chapel
How does one go about lighting something as historically valuable
as the Sistine Chapel? Last October, the Vatican worked with lighting experts
from OSRAM to develop the ultimate lighting solution. They utilized LED
lighting technology to achieve a revolutionary system to illuminate the frescos
of the Sistine Chapel. Lighting the artwork by Michelangelo, Botticelli and
Perugino requires the utmost attention, and multiple factors must be considered
to achieve truly divine illumination.
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27th May 2015
The Most Famous Pianos in the World
First invented in 1700, the piano has only gained
popularity since its creation.It is currently
the most popular instrument in the world with over 20 million players coming from
the U.S. alone.Now, let’s take a look
at some of the most well-known pianos that have iconic famous movie sets and
have been played by some of the most popular musicians.
John Lennon’s Steinway Model Z
This seemingly ordinary piano was built by Steinway
and Sons and rose to stardom after
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26th May 2015