Thinking Vertically
I've often wondered why we describe houses and other buildings in terms of square footage. Though we live in a three-dimensional world, when it comes to real estate, only length and width seem relevant. What happened to height, the 3rd dimension? The question becomes more meaningful (and personal), because I'm a six-footer and a professional organizer.One of my greatest challenges as an organizer, is changing the way clients think about and use s-p-a-c-e. We seem to have a big disconnect. Everything we own is three dimensional, yet when it comes to placement and storage, the person on the street thinks in terms of floor space - two dimensions.
Look around the average home and it's obvious that outside of the kitchen, most of our things are stored from the floor up. For example:
- A 19" TV roughly measures 19" wide, 17" high, and 18" deep. It's fair to say that most people we meet automatically put their TVs on a stand, or dresser, which pretty much makes the space above the TV useless. Who mounts TVs on the wall? Hospitals, who discovered long ago that mounting a TV on the wall frees up the precious space below.
- Shelving units ? There is no question that shelving units are great for organizing books, CDs, and other of life's necessities. Assuming that space is valuable and at a premium, why do so many of us use bookcases or floor-standing shelving units (which usually stand 5'-6'high) in the garage, carport, or shed? Knowing that some things, such as mowers, bikes, etc.
have to, or are likely to take up floor space, wouldn't ceiling mounted, hanging shelves be a wiser choice?
Thinking Vertically
I've often wondered why we describe houses and other buildings in terms of square footage. Though we live in a three-dimensional world, when it comes to real estate, only length and width seem relevant. What happened to height, the 3rd dimension? The question becomes more meaningful (and personal), because I'm a six-footer and a professional organizer.One of my greatest challenges as an organizer, is changing the way clients think about and use s-p-a-c-e. We seem to have a big disconnect. Everything we own is three dimensional, yet when it comes to placement and storage, the person on the street thinks in terms of floor space - two dimensions.
Look around the average home and it's obvious that outside of the kitchen, most of our things are stored from the floor up. For example:
- A 19" TV roughly measures 19" wide, 17" high, and 18" deep. It's fair to say that most people we meet automatically put their TVs on a stand, or dresser, which pretty much makes the space above...
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How Do Plasma Televisions Work?
Plasma TVs have been one of the most popular home entertainment solutions on the market for several years.
They offer outstanding resolution and a quality picture and are usually capable of displaying HDTV signals, allowing you to watch all of your favourite HDTV programs.
Compared to rear projection TVs, plasma technology offers some of the best viewing angles- no need to fight over the best seat anymore- and offer uniform screen brightness.
But how does plasma technology work?
It's pretty simple.
Some form of inert gas- say Xenon, for example, is inserted between two plates, which are held together, between which are over two million pixels, capable of producing a mind-boggling array of colors.
The gas is then energized by a charge which turns it into a viscous substance, creating an ultraviolet light, which allows each pixel to display the appropriate color.
Unlike rear-projection TVs, each pixel in a plasma display...
How Do Plasma Televisions Work?
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Home Safety Tips: Arm Yourself Against The Threat Of A Break-In
(NC)?In 1999, Statistics Canada reported that there were approximately 92,485 break and enters reported to police, however, some of these crimes remained unreported. Property crime losses ranged from little or nothing of value to materials costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.Unfortunately, burglars can do much more than steal your possessions. They can commit rape, robbery, and assault if they are surprised by someone coming home or pick a home that is occupied."If you have been a victim of a burglary, chances are that you will be vulnerable to a burglary a second time," explained Patrice De Luca, V.P. of Marketing and Business Development for Protectron Security Systems. "The burglar will know how easy it was the first time they targeted your home.
This experience will forever change your life. However, for a small amount of time and money you can make your home more secure and reduce your chances of being a victim."According to De Luca, many burglars will spend no longer...
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Best LCD TVs
Buying an LCD TV is more of an art than a purchase. Originally LCD TVs were available in only smaller sizes, but now they are available in sizes as big as 50 inches. Whether big or small screen, LCD TVs suffer from certain flaws: they have lower contrast ratios, slower refresh rates and narrow viewing angles. Despite that, if certain precautions are taken, you could end up with the best LCD TV in the market.
Currently Sony, LG, Samsung, Panasonic, Philips, Sharp are the bigger brands in the LCD TV market. Even computer monitor manufacturers like Dell and Gateway have made a foray into the LCD TV market.
But a big brand name does not ensure that the TV is the best. Even reputed companies purchase monitors and other parts from other countries to save on costs. This affects the overall quality of the TV. It is essential to check out the TV while it is in the showroom before buying.
One thing to consider is the aspect ratio. Some widescreen LCD TVs boast...
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Denver Truckers to Meet Akron Wingfoots in 2005 SEAMCO NABL Desert Challenge Cup June 17-19 at Home Courts in Henderson, Nevada
June 7, 2005 -- Home Courts in Henderson, Nebada will be the site when the Denver and Akron Wingfoots again meet. The Truckers defeated the Wingfoots 2 games to 1 in the SEAMCO NABL Portland Challenge Cup back in January, 2 games to 1. From that tournament, Denver forward Antoine Whelchel (Murray St) went on to play FIBA pro ball in Peru and forward Emile Sheperd (Seattle Pacific) went to the pros in Mexico while Wingfoots guard Will Brown (Texas &M Kingsville) went to the pros in Mexico, power forward Deon David (Chadron St.) went to the pros in the Dominican Republic, swingman Jamal Thomas (Angelo St) went pro in Poland, and center Heath Bailey (Angelo St) went pro in China. Both teams will again feature outstanding recent college stars looking to get FIBA pro jobs overseas.
Both the Denver Truckers and the Akron Wingfoots are historic mens elite club basketball teams.The games will be played at Henderson Home Courts, a 100,000 square foot athletic facility located in Henderson,...
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