The first people to have showers were the ancient Greeks. Thanks to their sewerage and aqueduct systems, running water was effectively pumped into and out of communal shower rooms. Yup! “Communal”. Everyone had the right and privilege to bathe in these communal showers. Oh what a difference it would have made if there were shower curtains during that time! Everyone could have had their share of privacy.

1. Shower Curtain Guides: There are different types of showers based on materials. There are synthetic shower curtains which are made of vinyl, nylon, polyester and the likes. This type of shower curtain is the most affordable. There are also shower curtains made of cotton, linen and hemp. While both textile and hemp shower curtains are costlier, hemp is better as it resists the growth of fungi and bacteria. On this website are discussions about the different types of curtain rods too. (www.overstock.com)

2. 562 Shower Curtains: Renovating a bathroom is not cheap! It takes time, money and effort to spruce up a bathroom as re-tiling and re-painting are laborious! A smart, easy and cheap way to revamp the looks of your old bathroom is to splurge on matching or complementing bathroom accessories such as shower curtains, bathroom rugs, scented candles, and appliqués on glass windows, flower arrangements or even adding a small shelf for books. Your only limitation is your imagination. There are more than 500 shower curtain options on this site. (www.houzz.com)

3. Shower Curtains: Narrow down your selection for shower curtain by ticking off your preferred color, material, pattern, brand and price. Target sure makes it easy for online shoppers to purchase shower curtains from their website. Another point is the fact that shower curtains offered on this website are very affordable.(www.target.com)

4. EBay in Shower Curtains: There are more than 14,000 listings under shower curtains at EBay. The fun part (aside from the thousands and thousands of shower curtain choices) is that you can be from any part of the world and EBay will deliver your item. From ruffled fabric shower curtains to simple vinyl curtain, the choices are very extensive. (www.ebay.com)

5. Fabric Shower Curtains: Sure, I can always opt for a colorful vinyl shower curtain for less than $10 but, I must agree that a fabric shower curtain is classier and more stylish. If it all depends on me, I will naturally go for a fabric shower curtain, never mind if I seriously have to watch that I don’t splash on the shower curtain as I take a shower or bath. I can always install a shower liner. (www.bedandbathandandbeyond.com)

6. 100% Waterproof Fabric Shower Curtains: I got tired of looking at my old bathroom so I decided to spruce it up a bit by opting for a new shower curtain, window curtain and matching rugs. I did not want a vinyl or nylon shower curtains for mildew love to grow on them. I do not want a fabric shower curtain for I would be compelled to shower only once a week for fear of soaking-up the fabric shower. A water-repellant, mold and mildew-resistant shower curtain was the perfect answer! (www.bedbathstore.com)

7. IKEA Shower Curtains: No matter how cheap or expensive your shower curtain is, the fact remains that there are two sides – one to keep the water where you want it and the other side enhances the design element of the bathroom. IKEA offers simple vinyl shower curtains that are very affordable, at less than $4.00! You can even cut the shower curtain to the desired length. (www.ikea.com)

8. Shower Curtains: There are over 700 shower curtains offered on this site. You can tick off your preferred color (or colors), materials, brand and price range to make it easier for you to choose. There are shower curtains with monkey, under the sea, animals, flowers, squares and polka dot, plains and other print designs. (www.walmart.com)

9. Shower Rods: No matter how “wonderful” your shower curtain is, all is futile if you can’t hand your shower curtain properly. You need to have the right kind of rod and hook to set a shower curtain. Sometimes, a double rod is needed should you opt for a shower liner. A liner is necessary more so if your shower curtain is fabric. (www.bedbathandbeyond.com)

10. Shower Curtain Rings: You now have a nice shower curtain complete with a shower rod. Now, how can you hang your shower curtain without shower curtain rings? Make sure the holes in the shower curtains matches the hooks or rings that you buy for the shower curtain. (www.bedandbathandbeyond.com)

So what type of festival would I organise if I had the chance to do so?

I really like the idea of candy mold event? We could have a competition for the weirdest candy mold on show and, well, lots of eating. I just looked up to see if candy festivals exist anywhere in the world and I can see one in Budapest and one in California, so it looks like I have been beaten to the idea. Still, mine will be better.

What about an eyeglasses repair festival? I realise that this might be a kind of boring day out for anyone who doesn’t wear eyeglasses or who doesn’t need them repaired. However, if yours are currently broken I bet that you would be tempted to go along for a couple of hours.

What on Earth would a refinishing cabinets festival be all about? To be fair, even that potato fair I was at a couple of years ago beginds to appear kind of exciting when compared to this kind of thing.

Now a road marking paint festival would be a lot more fun than the last one I mentioned, wouldn’t it be? Who could resist the chance to splash some paint on the road along with thousands of other revellers? If this kind of event hasn’t yet been tried then I will definitely give it a go. A quick look on Google tells me that there are, perhaps unsurprisingly, no such festivals organised anywhere on the planet yet.

For a start, I think that access to cheap furniture stores is a basic human right. When I lived in the UK I took the availability of self assembly wardrobes and stero units for granted. Now I have to pay a lot more for stuff which a craftsman has spent hours shaping and varnishing. It might sound good but it is a lot more expensive.

The taxi drivers would be better off asking for the local authorities to install a free portable ice maker in their vehicles. I would be only too happy to pay a few more cents if I could slip an ice cube down my shirt in the middle of summer. The drivers here don’t seem to have grasped the concept of air conditioning and always rolll down the windows while putting on the air up full, which just doesn’t work at all.

While we are also on the subject of local taxi drivers, I wouldn’t mind them all being forced to install a retro car stereo which played decent music from yesteryear. I am fed up with reggaeton and cumbia on every single journey. I would gladly block the city’s road if I thought that I could hear a bit of Neil Young or Jose Luis Perales in the taxis from now on.

Now I think about it, I have never seen a taxi here with a sunroof. Is the fight for sunroof installation worth the hassle? I am not really sure what the benefits of these contraptions are but if the fight to get them leads me to sitting on a picket line singing militant songs all day long then I am happy to find out.

The beauty of a house’s interior design is set-off by correct lighting. Designers and homeowners alike know that lighting does make a huge difference not only in the look but also in the ambiance of a home. One way of directly or indirectly lighting a room in the house is with the use of contemporary floor lamps. A lamp will not light-up a room but will add warmth, coziness and point of interest.

1. How to Buy a Floor Lamp: It takes more than choosing a style when buying a floor lamp. It matters what the floor lamp will illuminate, where it would be located, its size, color, style and so on. What direction would you like the lamp to “shine”- downwards, upwards or both? How bright do you need the lamp to be? The short “how-to” article gives tips on what to consider before buying a floor lamp. (www.wikihow.com)

2. 2,376 Contemporary Floor Lamps: Contemporary design actually refers to what is popular or used in the present time. Therefore it is possible to conclude that what is “contemporary” is eclectic since designs could be borrowed from different design periods. On this website is a wide range of various contemporary floor lamps. The general thrust of the designs leans on simple lines and uncluttered presentations.(www.houzz.com)

3. Contemporary Floor Lamps: There are various possibilities for a floor lamp. Based on type, there are adjustable, arc lamps, torchiere, art glass, art shade and more. Based on finishing, a floor lamp can be brass, bronze, chrome, brushed steel, wood, pewter and so on. The possibilities for color are extensive – pink, red, blue, natural and more. Choosing a floor lamp from this site is a breeze. Just tick off the style, color, finish, price range and brand. (www.lampsplus.com)

4. Contemporary Floor Lamps: There are more than 300 contemporary floor lamps on this website and they are not exactly cheap. There are floor lamps that cost more than $4,000 and there are lamps worth $500 and less. The designers of the various floor lamps are Pablo Pardo, Ernesto Gismondi, Philippe Starck and more. Finishes are in nickel, chrome, bronze, titanium, copper, mahogany and more. (www.lumens.com)

5. Floor Lamps: Materials for floor lamps can be metal, plastic, ceramic, glass, wood or porcelain. The finish can be in crystal, nickel, pewter or bronze. Shades are in blue, white, black, brown, gold, orange and more. Special features are 3-way switch lamp, with dimmer, adjustable height to name a few. The price range of floor lamps sold on this site is $42 to $2,230. (www.allmodern.com)

6. Floor Lamps: IKEA brand floor lamps are highly affordable. The designs run on simple lines, with some in single metal stand and then there are those that reflect Japanese Zen design. Some of the floor lamps offered by IKEA are “tall” at 6 feet. These floor lamps are stylish yet very affordable. (www.ikea.com)

7. Contemporary Floor Lamps: The floor lamps offered on this website carry the brands Adesso, Kenroy, Kichler Lighting, Lite Source, Nova and Sonneman. The thrust of most of the floor lamps on this website is to save energy thus there are more than 100 energy efficient floor lamps offered here. (www.arcadianhome.com)

8. Floor Lamps: Target offers very functional, stylish and affordable floor lamps. There are floor lamps pegged at only $17! It is easy enough to narrow down the choices. Simply tick-off color preference, height of the lamp, material, price range and brand. Target also offers a 2-year replacement plan for items pegged between $50 to $99. (www.target.com)

9. Floor Lamps: There is a line that separates a regular floor lamp from an artistic floor lamp. The floor lamps presented on this site are pieces of artworks masking as floor lamps! I love the Tress Grande Floor Lamp! It is made of composite material on lacquered fiberglass base. This floor lamp looks like a web of resin and threads that serve as diffuser and décor. At $2, 653 apiece, I can only admire it online! (www.ylighting.com)

10. Floor Lamps: Amazon has a whole range of floor lamps sold on site. These lamps are classified as torch lamps, arc lamps, swing lamps, tree lamps and pharmacy lamps. There are floor lamps pegged at less than $15 and there are floor lamps that are priced a little over $100. Bottom line? The floor lamps sold at Amazon are very cheap! (www.amazon.com)

You could start by putting up some beer mirrors. I always have more of an appetite in the pub, so if I can fool myself into thinking that I am there then I can eat a lot more. The only thing I would need to do is buy lots of bags of crisps and peanuts, as that it all that my local offers. These probably aren’t the healthiest snacks in the world but they make me remember some good times in the pub.

Can the best steak knives come in handy if you don’t like steak? I am not a big meat eater but I like the feel of a big, sturdy steak knife in my hands. Could I eat my tofu surprise with one of these bad boys? I think the quality of cutlery you use makes a big difference to the enjoyment you get from your meals.

I could go fishing to get some food. Hold on though, our scaly friends are among my most hated foods. I would really like to be able to eat them but I just can’t stand the look or smell of them. If you could go fishing for ravioli or lasagne it would be much appealing to me. Can you imagine hooking a lovely plate of pasta and then weighing it and getting your picture taken holding it up? I believe that it how they fish in Italy.

Maybe I could use a centrifugal blower to make more interesting desserts. I have no idea how one of these things work but my flans and cheesecakes are sure to come out better after a bit of centrifugal blowing around the place.Desserts are things I never neglect so eat, so I won’t need to work too hard to enjoy myself no matter what machines I use.

Wouldn’t it be great to be a Montreal paintball instructor. I have always wanted to live in Canada and while firing paint at people isn’t a life long ambition of mine it does sound like fun. Can you imagine phoning and sighing that you need to work overtime, before running over and splatting a few more people as it starts to get dark?

I wouldn’t mind serving tea at a Mad Hatters Tea Party. I guess that it would get a bit racuous in there but it would be a lot more fun than working in a cafe or restaurant. While we are it I could branch out and make some more money by running tea parties for chimps as well. I could become known as the person who isn’t afraid to serve tea any person or beast, which would look excellent on my CV.

I have to confess that I have always been drawn to the highly alluring world of road painting. I could fill up my machine with road marking paint and head off to find unpainted roads. I reckon that I would feel pretty good about doing something worthwhile for society as I did this, and it would be great to see the results of a hard day of line painting.

Or maybe I could dress up as the Swamp Thing. I am not really sure who would pay me to dress up as Swamp Thing but someone somewhere must need me to do it. When I think about  it, there are far more interesting jobs around than I had previously thought. It is just a question of finding the right one at the right time.

1. Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs: CFLs are energy-efficient that is why this type of light bulb is highly recommended for use in homes, business establishments and institutions. If you have not switched to CFLs, drop by this website and learn about everything there is to know about CFLs – from factors to consider when choosing a CFL bulb to knowing the various designs of available CFLs in the market to light output and power consumption. (www.homedepot.com)

2. Light Bulbs: Statistics show that if every American home replaced one traditional light bulb with a CFL with an Energy Star rating, energy savings could amount to $600 million and prevent 9 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions annually! Now that’s a lot of money saved and gas-eliminated from the atmosphere, for such a small thing to do. Download from this site a buying guide when shopping for CFL light bulbs. (www.energystar.gov)

3. Advantages and Disadvantages of Using CFL: Everything has its pros and cons, including compact fluorescent lamps. An advantage of using CFLs is that you save up on energy consumption. CFLs are up to four-five times more efficient than traditional incandescent bulbs. They are also less expensive to operate. A glaring disadvantage of a CFL is that most cannot be sued with dimmer switches. Read up on this topic to know more. (www.about.com)

4. Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs: This website reviews some brands of the best compact fluorescent light bulbs for traditional medium-base light fixtures. Consumers prefer the soft white version as they say this light is pleasant and relaxing. Reviews indicate that consumers do not like bright white or daylight CFL. The most popular brand is the EcoSmart Softwhite Compact CFL bulb. (www.consumersearch.com)

5. Lightbulb Buying Guide: Inefficient bulbs are now being phased-out. In 2012, 100-watt bulbs were phased out because they use too much energy. Though not all CFLs are perfect, they at least use less energy and they do last longer than traditional incandescent bulbs. This website indicates on how to choose the right CFL based on energy rating, color, brightness and cost. (www.consumerreports.org)

6. LED Light Bulbs: Comparison Charts: Oh I know we are discussing CFLs but this website is worth a browse. Presented on this website is a comparative chart between LED, CFL and incandescent bulb. For example, the projected life span of an incandescent bulb is 1,200 hours; CFL is 10,000 hours and LED 50,000. Amazing huh? (www.eartheasy.com)

7. Compact Fluorescents: This website offers a whole range of CFL products. There are CFLs from 2 to 200 watts, colored ones, and standard screw-base bulbs, 2-pin to 4-pin CFLs, dimmable CFLs, decorative CFLs, and floodlights and so on. Oh, and know that there are shatter-proof CFLs now. CFL bulbs come in standard shape, spiral, globe lamps, candelabra and triple tube lamps. (www.1000bulbs.com)

8. Compact Fluorescent Lamps: Osram is a leading brand when it comes to CFL bulbs, though the company also manufactures halogen, LED, fluorescent and incandescent lamps. Under CFL bulbs are consumer products and professional products. Osram Dulux Superstar is the line for consumer CFLs. (www.osram.com)

9. CFL Light Bulbs: This website offers various brands of CFL light bulbs including EcoSmart, Feit Electric, TCP, Phillips, Lithonia Lighting, Maxlite and more. CFL light bulbs are not exactly expensive for a 24-pack CFL kit is less than $100. Check this website for various CFLs offered. (www.homedepot.com)

10. CFL Bulbs: Offered on this website are CFLs brands of GE, Sylvania, Feit Electric and Utilitech. Most of the CFLs sold on this website have a life span of 10,000 hours or 5 years usage, at 3 -hours usage each day. (www.lowes.com)

]]> http://www.bestbuytoday.com/compact-fluorescent-lamp-2/feed/ 0 http://www.bestbuytoday.com/what-new-transport-method-can-we-try/ http://www.bestbuytoday.com/what-new-transport-method-can-we-try/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 18:22:25 +0000 Robert http://www.bestbuytoday.com/?p=8484 Is anyone else as fed up driving their car or using the bus as I am? I was just reading about transport methods which never caught on, like the bizarre monowheel and di Vinci’s clockwork car. So what useless new type of transport method can we come up with now?

I would really to incorporate a pillow top mattress into some sort of motorised vehicle. Just think how comfortable it would be. I remember seeing people pushing beds along the street in charity events so maybe all we need to do is stick an engine on a bed. Oh, and a steering wheel. Maybe some brakes would come in handy too

Could modern bar stools come with 4 wheel drive in the future. It seems like a very unsafe way of travelling and I guess that it would be a sporty option for fun loving bachelors rather than a sensible family type of mobile stool. You would know when your husband has reached his mid life crisis because he comes home from the office on one of these.

Woulnd’t jet powered patio furniture be a great thing for the human race? With this marvellous mode of transportation you could eat your breakfast while travelling to work, thereby giving you an extra few minutes in bed.

The problem with most new types of vehicle is the propulsion, isn’t it? This is why I would suggest getting small dog breeders to train their pups to pull along whatever bed, sled, stool or other vehicle we come up with. I have always liked the idea of dog sled racing like the eskimoes do so this would be great fun. Of course, the whole infrastructure of our cities would need to be re-thought. For example, instead of petrol filling stations we would need places where the pooches could take a drink of water and maybe chew on a bone for a few minutes. We’ll need some planning done for the poop issues as well I guess.

First of all, I reckon that it is time to fact facts and do the only sensible thing in the situation. That’s right; it is time to look at great lengths hair extensions. I kind of miss having my fringe fall floppily over my eyes, although I hated it at the time. It just goes to show that you should appreciate whatever you have while you still have it. Even if it just a silly haircut you thought made you look like Rick Astley.

I could go for some new stray cats t-shirt models. Are we talking about the band or the homeless felines here, though? If I am being honest I like both of them so it doesn’t really matter all that much anyway.

I could also go for a tough look now. This is something I have never done in the past but it is never too late to get aggressive, is it? Not that all bikers are aggressive, you understand. However, I think that with a few tough biker t-shirts I would feel a bit more rough and ready. Of course, to complete the image I would really need a motorbike as well.

Finally, once I have sorted out my hair and clothes I need to do something about my face. I don’t mean plastic surgery – although it wouldn’t do any harm. No, I mean using some men grooming products at last. Now my face will be lovely and smooth and my hands will be like a couple of baby’s bottoms. What better way to finish off my new look?

The European Space Agency has said that the amount of space debris orbiting the Earth has reached dangerous levels. I realise that the only sensible explanation is that you all listened to what I had to say and started firing rubbish up into the atmosphere.

The European scientists have come up with some crazy plan to harpoon the floating garbage but I have decided that it is my responsibility to sort it out instead. Let’s see how.

As I am feeling a bit lazy today perhaps we could just sweep the problem under the carpet. WE could put landscaping pictures onto the windows (portholes?) of all spaceships and no one would ever notice the garbage. There might be the odd accident though, so I guess this is just a short term fix.

Could I release insects into space to eat all the rubbish? Anyone who has had gnats in the house knows that they eat up anything you leave lying around. The thought of loads of bugs in space with astronaut outfits on is pretty cool but I think I might be letting my imagination run away with me here.

With a tractor attachment backhoe I could… Well, I am not sure what I could do but I am sure that I could do something to sort out that blooming space debris. Actually, not that I think about it, why has no one ever invented a space tractor?

Perhaps the simplest solution would be to build lot of giant sets of spiral stairs leading up to heaven. I hate that old Led Zeppelin song but I have to admit that it would be whining away in my head as I tried to reach those old smelly socks you fired into orbit last year