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Ultimate Guide To Door Chime And Doorbells
Gilmat Door Design, 2017-11-14 14:07:27.The door chime and doorbells now are all standard in any modern home—they even make their way to become an indispensable part. The door chime sound is the one that announces the arrival of your guests, alerting you to the presence of family and friends… or even the mailman delivering a package you ordered online days before. Before electricity, no door chime alert was heard, only the sound coming from the door knockers. Today, we will provide a brief guideline to doorbells and chimes for you.In general, the door chime and doorbell systems fall into 2 major types: wired and wireless. Wired doorbell buttons are connected physically to the chime unit, as wireless systems are connected through a radio signal. The wired doorbells are designed considering a simple electrical circuit. This system begins with a transformer which steps down any standard home voltage to a lower one, such as 12v or 10v. The button is wired to a transformer which connects to a chime in turn. As the button is pushed, the circuit is completed, followed with an electricity bringing the chimes to life.There are several variations when it comes to the wired door chime system. They also include the use of a second button homeowners can use for a back door. The second button is typically separately wired from the doorbell transformer to the chime. Therefore, there is a different sound to play as the button is pushed. This two button doorbell system allows you to know which door is used by your visitor.You can purchase the hardwired doorbell contractor kits or builder kits, which are sold with all the pieces required for the door chime and doorbell installation. Even though the setup is not a complicated one, you will still need to run the wires from your external doors to the doorbell transformer, and then from the transformer to the chime. During installation of a new doorbell where wiring doesn’t present, a wireless system can make a good choice. With no wire to run, you will only need to mount the buttons and the chime unit.There are simple features to distinguish the various kinds of doorbells available. Usually, you’ll start from the many styles of door chime units and buttons, including some push-buttons that are lit to make it easier when your guests need to find the button in the dark. Next is to decide which system you will need—one or two buttons—and then choose the sounds to make.
What You Need To Know Before Upgrading To LED Pool Lights
Gilmat Pools, 2017-09-21 16:26:00.The LED pool lights are indeed a truly interesting addition to complement your outdoor area. With LED lights, you can experience a whole different living experience with the spectacular LED pool lights color changing for more appealing outdoor space even though it gets dark outside. Even so, before you decide to upgrade to LED pool lights color splash from traditional halogen lights, it’s better for you to know these important things first.While the LED lights can be as bright as, or even brighter than, halogen, there are many factors taking into consideration. However, remember that number of LEDs doesn’t mean a brighter light. It’s because you just cannot compare the number of LED pool lights or watts or power. The overall brightness will depend on the efficiency of the LEDs themselves—a thing we call luminous efficiency, which measures how the LED uses power efficiently. The more efficient the LED is, the higher the luminous efficiency. This means a 15 watt LED light can have the same brightness as a 30 watt one of the lights are twice as efficient.The glowing effect produced by LED pool lights is due to how the lights are spread rather than focused like a torch beam, which is what halogen lights produce. And with different beam angles available for the LED lights, you can thus customize the overall lighting effect to complement your outdoor swimming pool area. From a wide beam angle that can spread the light from 150 to 180 degrees perfect to light a large area, you can also decide to highlight a feature item with a narrow beam angled light.While it’s true that there are formulas to find out the number of LED pool lights required, it’s not usually as simple as that, though. In general, you must consider the size and shape of your pool, followed by pool surface, color of the light, purpose of the light, and output of the light. In the end, though, a level of expertise is always required when planning for pool lighting. Therefore, it’s best to leave the job to the professionals.With LED pool lights required to be sealed to keep the water from getting in, usually they are sealed with an O-ring or rubber gasket. Today’s LEDs, though, are now filled with a resin to seal and cover the electronics inside totally. Even so, resin-filled LED lights are not serviceable—you must replace the entire fitting if something goes wrong with it.
Exemplary DIY Rustic Dining Table Made Of Reclaimed Wood
Gilmat Interior, 2017-09-20 13:23:46.The Earth Day is coming and it is the time for you to think about reusing, repurposing or recycling some old materials to create some new stuff. One of the inspiring stuff is rustic dining table. Indeed, commonly, this sort of table is the result of some DIY projects. There are some exemplary projects to share here to give you some ideas of building your own table than purchasing one.One of the examples of the DIY dining table is the pedestal table. It has round table top which is made of reclaimed wood. The leg is also made of wood. Without finishing, the rustic look is well presented. The natural pattern of the wood improves the aesthetic look. Although it is a simple rounded table, it looks stunning to work with modern white chairs. This dining furniture set is suitable to complete the neutral dining room.Another simple DIY dining table is made from oak beams. The beams are cut and structured to be a sleek rectangular table top. Then, it is supported with four legs. To make this simple table look more impressive, it is collaborated with a DIY bench and fabric upholstered banquette. Glossy finishing is applied for the table and the bench so that they are suitable to work for a modern dining room with wooden flooring and white room painting.For a bolder and more stylish dining table in rustic style design, this unique table will be the right inspiration. The table top is structured from some small wooden planks. Then, it works with hairpin legs made of steel. The wood tone and the black legs represent an impressive look. Moreover, the edge of the table top is completed with some beads adding a traditional touch. The more interesting idea is the DIY wooden bottle rack that is set to the hairpin legs. What a nice design.The combination of wood and steel always presents an interesting look. Another example of this combination is the Douglas Fir reclaimed table. It is built with solid wood top and wood legs with black painted steel diagonal lines on the legs. Lighter wood is for the top and darker wood is for the legs. Not only applied for the table, this concept design is also applied for the bench. Completing this rustic dining table, there are four wooden chairs and a single bench. For the decoration, vase with flowers added on the table is perfect.
Everything You Have To Know About LED Ceiling Lights
Gilmat Interior, 2017-09-19 13:55:34.The LED ceiling lights are getting more and more popular to use due to their advantages. The LEDs are known for their usability and versatility as the bulbs can produce lights both in white and colors. If you are planning to use LEDs in your home, either as LED ceiling lights for kitchen or LED recessed ceiling lights, you may need to know the pros and cons of this light bulb option first before making your final decision. Today, we will share some important things you need to know first.Some of the LEDs are known for their very low power, making them perfect to use as illuminated signs and power buttons. There are also LEDs that have enough power to provide lighting for areas with white lights. Compared to CFLs and incandescent bulbs, the LED ceiling lights, in general, are more durable, versatile, and efficient for various lighting needs at home.The LED ceiling lights can create more efficient and direct illumination considering how the LEDs produce light. The LEDs send light in certain directions, while CFLs and incandescent lights produce both light and heat in every direction. Therefore, if you use incandescent lights or CFLs recessed light fixtures, it is most likely for you to lose as much as 50 percent of the light within the light fixture without shining out to generate illumination. Apart from that, the diodes that are present in LED lighting can create efficient light without producing any heat. Keep in mind that CFL light bulbs generate UV light from the electric current that moves through the tube.The LED light bulbs are also more durable in general. Compared to incandescent bulbs and CFLs, the LED ceiling lights tend to not to break under normal use. The LEDs also benefit you from their long life span, which can reach over than 60,000 hours—while the similar incandescent light bulbs can only last 1,000 hours. One LED bulb generates the same wattage as 60 incandescent bulbs, and with much more inexpensive price to compare.Even so, it does not mean there is no any potential issue regarding the use of LED ceiling lights. Over time, lighting LEDs with a poor design may start flickering, changes in color, becoming dim, and even providing uneven illumination. However, the solution is pretty simple and you can prevent those from occurring: Always choose LED bulbs with Energy Star rating.
Sofa Covers; Update Your Sofa Expressions In Minutes
Gilmat Living Room, 2017-09-20 22:00:47.After years or even months, you may feel bored with your sofa expression. Its colors or patterns can be unexpressive anymore. It can be caused the color of the sofa that is not timeless. If you are now feeling the same, then you are better not to think to replace the current sofa with the newer one. It will cost you more. There is an easier way to update your sofa with fresher look and even stylish new look. It is by dressing your sofa with sofa covers. These covers give you more advantages.This cover will work as a protector. Your sofa will be protected as it is dressed with these covers. Dust, dirt, splashes or drops of food and drink will not stain your original sofa’s upholstery. So, it will be indeed well protected. Your sofa will be always in new, fresh and stylish just like you buy it at the first time. Sofa covers are the smart idea to protect your sofa as well as enhance the look of the sofa as you have a wide selection out there.If you look at the collection of sofa covers online, you have so many options. You can find the covers with any designs, patterns and colors you like most. Even, you will not only find sofa covers but also covers for the throw pillow. The covers of the throw pillow are usually in same designs with the covers for sofa. It is to complete the expression so they can enhance the sofa appearance as well as for the room interior design.You may need to see the pictures of ready made sofa covers to see the wide selection offered to you to pick to create a new look for your sofa. You can instantly refresh your sofa expression with these sofa covers. Without doubt, these covers will always make your sofa looks new, fresh and stylish. Furthermore if you have some collections so you can change the covers whenever you want.For example, you pick these sofa covers with seasonal themes. Then, you will change the cover with certain theme based on the season that is coming. It will be more wonderful as your room interior will be always in fresh and wonderful with the seasonal covers. You can find the covers with any designs, patterns and colors you like most. Just look at the huge collections here. You can definitely find the best covers.
A Brief Guide To Door Latch For Your Home Security
Gilmat Door Design, 2017-09-22 16:47:48.The door latch and lock are essential for any home. Good quality door latch hardware will help you ensure that your home has at least basic safety measurement to keep intruders or burglars from entering your living place, causing loss and harm to your properties and family. Even so, there are some times when the door latch parts don’t work properly. Luckily, dealing with door lock that doesn’t latch properly is not a difficult task to do and you can fix the issue right away yourself.When the door latch does not click into position, this usually means the strike plate and the latch are out of alignment. Try solving this problem by tightening the hinge screws, and then loosen its screws and shift it slightly to try adjusting the strike plate. If possible, it is actually easier for you to file a little bit the slots in the strike plate. This way, the strike plate will receive the latch. Shift the position of the strike plate by mortising the jamb, filling part of the old one, and so ahead. Misalignment can also be solved by replacing the existing strike plate with an adjustable type.Stuck door latch happens for many reasons, and most of them are actually easy to fix. When the latch of your door sticks, check if the hinge screws are tight. The latch will bind if the door is misaligned. Besides, check the lock assembly and knob if there is any misalignment or loose screws. Lastly, take a close look at the strike of your door jamb. If it is out of adjustment or blocked, the latch surely will not run in and out freely.For timber door, you can use a lock system named as mortice sashlock. It is a combination of a handle-operated door latch and a mortice lock for you to open and close the door without requiring the use of a key, and then securely lock it with a key as you go out. There are different security levels, with 5 lever as the highest security level perfect for back door or areas where high security is required.There is also a door latch called as nightlatch to use with timber door too. It is suitable to secure external entrance doors, including your front doors. It’s mounted on the inside of your door at shoulder height with a latch mechanism similar to one used on internal doors which keep the door closed.
Pool Decks Tips: Determine The Location And Layout
Gilmat Pools, 2017-09-17 16:17:50.Any pool decks are often a part of the whole backyard area, including the pool itself with other features, such as kitchen, dining and seating area, outdoor fireplace or fire put, and even water feature such as fountain or pond. When you are working on your pool decks designs, the pool area must be a part of the whole outdoor package. With many pool decks pictures you can look up, small chances you will run out of inspiration. Even so, as for today, we will help you with these tips to determine the right layout and location to optimize your outdoor living experience.If you have a large lot, there are more options to choose for where to place the pool and pool decks. You can build the pool away from the house, establishing a separate activity area, with a larger deck surrounding. With larger properties, you can also benefit from the ease and opportunity to go for a freeform design. Natural curves, after all, are more attractive in design as you have a backdrop of landscaping rather than geometrical, rigid shapes.Alternatively, you can opt for pool decks with a concrete surface treatment to complement the natural landscaping. After all, neutral earth tones always work greatly to blend the surface and the surrounding landscape. Consider choosing patterns for concrete to mimic natural materials such as slate, stone, flagstone, etc. Luckily, today’s stamped concrete can makes it highly possible.But it doesn’t mean you have limited options if your pool decks is about to be constructed on your smaller lot. Typical residential lots will require that the pool to be placed closer to the building, or even adjoined. Therefore, the pool can become a part of the structure and architecture of the home. This will require the pool and deck to use more geometric lines, such as an oval or rectangular shaped pool so the pool can become a silhouette of the home.As for the pool decks, they are ideally to complement or match the materials and colors of the home’s exterior. With the close proximity of the home, the pool area is best to harmoniously blend with the structure instead of trying to blend with the landscaping. Use similar materials in color, shape, or texture for your garden edging or nearby walkways or paths to make it easier in incorporating the landscaping with the design of your pool deck.
Toilet Plunger: Solution To Unclog Your Toilet
Gilmat Interior, 2017-09-18 15:53:27.It can be seriously frustrating when your toilet is clogged. Clogged toilet even can become a serious problem as you may need to fix the drain inside and it will cost you more. It is because sometimes the problem is not only on the bowl so when you use toilet plunger to unclog it, it may not work. If you find your clogged toilet plunger not working, it can be caused by the serious problem or the way how you use the plunger. Wrong use and tips to unclog the toile with this plunger is the common problem.So, before you call a plumber, it is good idea to unclog the toilet by yourself. Toilet plunger is one of the best solutions that you can do it yourself. Well, there are other tips to unclog the toilet without this plunger. However, using the plunger rightly can be very easy. You may even not need any budgets to spend. All you need to do is finding the right plunger by the right shape and size. Don’t forget to pick the plunger with comfortable holder as you will hold it for long time until the toilet is unclogged.In the market, you have a wide selection of designs, sizes and shapes of toilet plunger. It is good idea to read the review of each product before purchasing. You may find the plunger that is better designed. It can be even more effective to unclog the toilet with the right plunger design. This plunger may come in traditional design to modern design. Each of them can provide different effectiveness. However, it depends on how you will use the plunger.There are many tips and ideas of how to use toilet plunger. You can follow the instruction. Using plunger to unclog the toilet can create enough suction. This will free the clog. When you can do it rightly, even you can save more times. Commonly, you will use this plunger by pushing it in and out continually until the toilet is unclogged. When you do it, make sure the water in the bowl is enough to cover your plunger. You can watch the toilet plunger video, too.By learning more tips of how to use the plunger rightly, you can solve the problem of clogged toilet by your own hands. If this toilet plunger is not working, then you can find other DIY tips to unclog the toilet such using shampoo and hot water or others. If there is no progress, you can call a professional plumber. Don’t forget to ask him about the right way to use plunger.
Simple Pool Deck Design Ideas For Inground And Above Ground Pool
Gilmat Interior, 2017-09-21 13:23:37.Pool deck is one of the trendiest ideas to add to your home outdoor space like in your backyard. Pool in the backyard can make this outdoor space more relaxing. You can feel a pure enjoyment from the pool design you have. In another side, deck in your backyard can make your home more refreshing. You can spend endless hours in the deck just to read books, have a chat with family member or friends and more. So, how it can be when both pool and deck is built then combined together?Indeed, you will have a wonderful backyard design out there. The combination of pool deck will make you complete your relaxation. You can swim then enjoy a sunbathing time. You can just enjoy the freshness of the pool from the deck. However, it is not an easy project to build both of them in the one place at the same time. At least, you will have two choices. They are the pool and deck design that is built for the above ground pool and inground pool.Both of them have different structure. So, the pool deck will be differently planned and built. It is recommended to ask a professional to build pool deck designs for above ground pools as well as for the inground pool. For above ground pool, the deck will be built following the height of the pool. This is where the difficult project will start. You need to build the deck really carefully. Everything should be rightly planned, built, and finished. Then you can find what you are looking for when it is finished.For the pool deck ideas for inground pools, the deck will be built around the pool. It is like free standing deck design. You can build a shade here. So, the pool deck will be more relaxing and refreshing. You will not need to worry about the hot sunlight or rain if you just want to enjoy your time in the deck. This is an excellent idea to add to your inground pool design.However, any designs and ideas of the pool deck that you want to build either for inground or above ground pool: it is recommended to be finished by the expert only. It is more wonderful when the deck is built from wood. It can be more relaxing. Although concrete deck for inground pool is popular, wood deck is still catchy as it has aesthetic values.
What To Consider When Buying Chandelier Ceiling Fan
Gilmat Interior, 2017-09-20 13:42:23.A chandelier ceiling fan kit is still a popular option among homeowners to circulate air and provide fresh air in the room. However, cooling the space isn’t what a chandelier ceiling fan light can do. It can also circulate the air to heat up the room, keeping it warm even during cold days. Even in a room with air conditioner, a ceiling fan can still make a good use as it can prevent the AC from working too hard, therefore helping you reduce the energy cost to expense every month.And to help you get the most out of a chandelier ceiling fan, choosing the right size is an important matter. The size of chandelier ceiling fan combo to choose will depend on the size of the room. You can cue from Energy Star’s recommendation as your guide. For a room measured up to 75 sq.-ft., a ceiling fan that is 29 to 36 inches in diameter will do. For rooms between 76-144 sq.-ft., choose a 36-42 inches fan. If the rooms are between 144 and 225 sq.-ft., ideally the fans are 44 inches in diameter. Larger ceiling fans measured at 50 to 54 inches will work well in larger rooms measured between 225 and 400 sq.-ft.Also mind the height of the ceiling when choosing the right chandelier ceiling fan to install. Ideally, the fan should be installed about 8 feet above the floor. Therefore, always measure the height of the ceiling first to decide the right ceiling fan to install so it can work best for the room. Remember that there are various mounting options. Flush mount fan is suitable for a room with low ceilings, while down-rod mount is perfect to install in a room with at least 8-feet high ceilings.Actually, the look of the blades of chandelier ceiling fan is more of a design feature instead of a matter of utility or efficiency. The pitch of the blades is the one to determine the fan’s ability to move air. Many fans are available with reversible blades so you can reverse them in the future to change their appearance.Lastly, you can also consider the styles and finishes of chandelier ceiling fan when you’re buying. They can help you make sure the ceiling fan can blend seamlessly with the interior style and decor theme of the room. Consider the accessories too. Aside from light kit, ceiling fan also has others such as remote control or pull chain.
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