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		<title>Make Your Bathroom Handicap Safe 101</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Make Your Bathroom Handicap Safe 101 If you or a loved one is wheelchair bound you want to ensure that he or she is able to be as independent as possible. In addition to making sure your home has wide enough hallways and that there are multiple fire exits on the ground floor you also [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Make Your Bathroom Handicap Safe 101</p>
<p>If you or a loved one is wheelchair bound you want to ensure that he or she is able to be as independent as possible. In addition to making sure your home has wide enough hallways and that there are multiple fire exits on the ground floor you also need to outfit your bathroom properly.</p>
<p>The bathroom is the most dangerous room in the house because the floor gets wet easily and often making it much more probably for someone to slip. These rooms are often small so you need to make sure a wheelchair has room to navigate in around and out.</p>
<p>Most people have heard about <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.simplybathtubs.com/walkinbathtubs/" target="_self" title="handicap tubs">handicap tubs</a>; these bathtubs are the perfect addition for your home. Also known as walkin tubs these bathtubs have a door that opens inward so that you do not need someone to help you lift yourself up and over the edge. There is also a convenient seat inside that allows you to enjoy a bath without having to lower yourself all the way to the bottom of the tub. Therefore it is much safer because you do not risk slipping when you get into the tub nor hurting yourself when you are sitting down inside it. The watertight door also ensures that water does not run out onto the bathroom floor and these walk in baths will fit in the space allotted for a standard bathtub size.</p>
<p>Another great installment is that of grab bars by the bathtub and the toilet. It will allow someone full independence in the bathroom because they do not need someone to help lift them up. In addition to the grab bars consider putting in an antislip grip on not just the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.simplybathtubs.com/bathtubs/" target="_self" title="bathtub">bathtub</a> floor but also the floor of the entire bathroom. It does not change the look of your bathroom at all but it does make the room much safer.</p>
<p>One more possible change is to have a pullup sink unit. Unlike the traditional bathroom vanity that has cabinets and drawers beneath the sinks this unit will only have the sinks and a countertop at waist level. The open space beneath the sink allows you to pull up to the sink easily with your wheelchair and wash your hands extremely easily.</p>
<p>Gain more independence today and outfit your bathroom with a <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.simplybathtubs.com/" target="_self" title="walk in tub">walk in tub</a>!</p>
<p>About the writer:&nbsp;&nbsp;Just another creative writer talking about anything and everything under the sun!</p>

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		<title>Learn About Whole-house Water Treatment Systems</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:46:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn About Whole-house Water Treatment Systems Wholehouse water treatment systems may be the right option for your family. It really depends on which home water treatment system you choose. Some of course are better than others. For many years the reverse osmosis wholehouse water treatment systems came highly recommended. But the popularity of the filtration [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Learn About Whole-house Water Treatment Systems</p>
<p>Wholehouse water treatment systems may be the right option for your family. It really depends on which home water treatment system you choose. Some of course are better than others.</p>
<p>For many years the reverse osmosis wholehouse water treatment systems came highly recommended. But the popularity of the filtration device has waned as the types of contaminants we are faced with have changed. </p>
<p>There are over 2000 different toxic chemicals in surface and groundwater. Many of them are known to cause cancer. Some are just suspected to. Others are merely a contributing factor. A reverse osmosis home water treatment system will remove exactly NONE of them.</p>
<p>Wholehouse water treatment systems were designed to remove minerals and organic compounds such as arsenic that are naturally occurring in water supplies. They were designed long before anyone realized that traces of chemicals that we use everyday would eventually end up in the water and become a health problem.</p>
<p>It was not initially designed as a home water treatment system but for use by industries and large scale treatment facilities as a purification step to be combined with granulated carbon and disinfection. You see it is only one step in a complete purification process and if you are serviced by a public facility that step has probably already been performed.</p>
<p>One of the primary targets for a home water treatment system is chlorine and the gases created by it when it is used to kill algae and bacteria. Nearly every facility in the world uses chlorine at some point in its purification process even though there are known health risks associated with its use.</p>
<p>When consumed it kills the &#8220;flora&#8221; that inhabits the stomach and bowels causing digestive disorders. If you shower in it your skin will be dry and your hair will be dull and brittle. </p>
<p>In a hot shower it becomes airborne and triggers asthma attacks. It also irritates other respiratory conditions. Its initial use was as a poisonous gas in early chemical warfare. A soldier discovered that it could be used to &#8220;clean&#8221; water. </p>
<p>In order for wholehouse water treatment systems to remove chlorine they must contain carbon granules. They should also have a prefilter to remove tiny sediments. They don&#8217;t have to be expensive or large and bulky. They barely affect your water pressure but they can help protect your family&#8217;s health and safety.</p>
<p>The best home water treatment system costs less than a thousand dollars and pennies a day to operate. It does not require electricity or back flushing because no wastewater is created. The main filter lasts for three years and the sediment filters for three months. </p>
<p>If you don&#8217;t want to worry about when it&#8217;s time to replace the filters there is one company that will sign you up for an automatic shipment plan. So the filters arrive at your door just in time to replace them. </p>
<p>Often it is more economical to purchase wholehouse water treatment systems than it is to buy different units for the various faucets and showers in your home. Hopefully this info will help you find the right solution for your family.</p>
<p>About the writer:nbsp;nbsp;Laurel Tevolitz is a dedicated researcher of critical issues that affect health and wellbeing. Visit her water purification blog now at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.safewaterpurifier.com"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.safewaterpurifier.com">http://www.safewaterpurifier.com</a></a><br />to discover which water purification system she recommends after extensive research.</p>

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		<title>Key Considerations For Your Bathroom Remodeling Project</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Key Considerations For Your Bathroom Remodeling Project Bathroom remodeling is one among the most popular projects undertaken by New York City homeowners. Because of the hectic life that these people have to go through to keep up with the big city living fresh changes are always welcome. Bathroom remodeling is a great way to inject [...]


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<p>Bathroom remodeling is one among the most popular projects undertaken by New York City homeowners. Because of the hectic life that these people have to go through to keep up with the big city living fresh changes are always welcome. Bathroom remodeling is a great way to inject a good amount of luxurious change that not only will enhance your way of living by maximizing comfort and functionality to start and end the day but will also add more value to your home. Wherever you may be in New York or elsewhere this type of home improvement project would surely prove to be an excellent investment that you and your family can enjoy to the fullest.</p>
<p>When youve finally decided to go on and do remodel your bathroom it is fairly easy to get carried away by excitement and make a mess out of the project by rushing things. Taking the project one phase at a time in careful planning would surely avoid future home improvement hassles not to mention a busted budget. To make a success out of achieving your dream bathroom you have to take care and give ample focus on several key considerations for your bathroom remodeling project.</p>
<p>The Design</p>
<p>Do not implement a theme that makes you wonder if you have stepped into another dimension after stepping into the bathroom. Of course you can get creative but try to limit things within the overall theme of the house or the bedroom with which the bathroom is connected to. No matter how elaborate and elegant you were able to do your Victorian bath it would still seem unfit if your house is built in ranchstyle.</p>
<p>The Layout</p>
<p>This factor can greatly affect the overall functionality of your bathroom remodeling result. A good layout answers to both your needs and wants making the area as useful as it is indulgent. Your layout should be able to maximize the use of the available space to make moving around easy specially if you have issues with limited space. A great solution to your space problem is integrating innovative storage ideas and playing with elements that amplify space like lighting colors and surfaces.</p>
<p>If in the layout you decide to rearrange several features such as the toilet sink and tub; the plumbing might need some rerouting. Discuss this with your hired bathroom remodeling contractor. </p>
<p>Maintenance</p>
<p>We all love to feel luxurious in our bathrooms and take advantage of every bit of comfort that it offers but most of us are not very fond of cleaning it. For your bathroom remodeling result to require less maintenance choose fixtures and surfaces that are resistant to mold stains and even water marks. Acquiring such bathroom features will not only make cleaning less frequent but less tedious as well. </p>
<p>When shopping for features and fixtures to add to your bathroom remodeling project instead of looking at the price tag see beyond it and go for high quality products. Also take note that in products the highest of quality does not necessarily follow the most expensive ones. Research is vital in making a success out of this task. The quality and durability of the products that you will be availing will help prevent recurrent repair and replacement. </p>
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<p>About the writer:&nbsp;&nbsp;Eugene Makeev has been in the home improvement industry for a while. His skills and expertise which have been polished through time are now used to help New York home owners avoid the common pitfalls in home improvements by matching their needs with the right prescreened <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.craftsmennetwork.com/">Contractor New York</a>. For more Home Improvement information Visit <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.craftsmennetwork.com/idea.html">Bathroom Remodeling NYC</a>.</p>

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		<title>Keep Your Bathroom Dry 5 Great Remodeling Tips</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keep Your Bathroom Dry 5 Great Remodeling Tips Did you know that excess moisture is the leading cause of decay in bathrooms? And even worse most bathroom moisture issues will go undetected for years until its too late and menacing mold develops or structural damage occurs. The following is a list of five steps you [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Keep Your Bathroom Dry 5 Great Remodeling Tips<br />
Did you know that excess moisture is the leading cause of decay in bathrooms? And even worse most bathroom moisture issues will go undetected for years until its too late and menacing mold develops or structural damage occurs. The following is a list of five steps you can implement in your new bathroom plans to ensure that moisture will not be a problem.</p>
<p> 1 Tubs and showers should be located on interior walls <br /> The idea is to make certain that you are not running supply and drain lines in an exterior wall where they are subject to extreme temperature variations. These fluctuations can produce moisture in the wall around the areas where the plumbing is located and should be avoided in your <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cadkitchenplans.com/">bathroom plans</a> if at all possible.</p>
<p> 2 Proper ventilation is a must <br /> If you are planning your dream bath design with a whirlpool tub or a steam shower you must not forget that these luxury items can create enormous amounts of steam in the bathroom. You should look for a high capacity super quiet bath fan and dont be afraid to spend more for a high quality unit. Make certain that the new fan is ducted through an exterior wall by the shortest path possible. Most of all run the fan. If you have luxury items such as a whirlpool or steam shower turn the fan on while taking a bath or steam. Afterwards close the door and leave the fan on for a minimum of 30 additional minutes.</p>
<p> 3 Toilet sweat&#8230; dont sweat it <br /> Condensation on toilet tanks is common during the summer months when the water temperature inside the tank can be 20 to 30 degrees cooler than the air temperature. Air conditioning is the best way to eliminate this problem. Alternatively you could consider using a toilet insulation kit or installing an antisweat valve which operates by adding just enough warm water to the tank to keep the temperature differential to a minimum.</p>
<p> 4 Looks vs. leaks <br /> If your <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cadkitchenplans.com/">bathroom plans</a> include a large and costly master bath remodel its not likely that you will consider using anything other than tile for your shower. If your goals and means are more modest then you might consider using a one piece shower unit. By design these units are seamlessly constructed and when properly installed will provide the ultimate protection against leaking. Of course tile applications look nicer but each grout line is an opportunity for water to penetrate.</p>
<p> 5 Design a dryer wall <br /> On exterior walls the location of the vapor barrier can play a big roll in determining how much moisture is trapped in the bathroom. This issue is relatively simple to address in a bathroom remodel. The determining factor in proper vapor barrier placement is climate as moisture typically moves in the direction from warmer areas to colder areas. Your geographic location will determine proper vapor barrier placement. In Michigan we have a heating climate dictating that vapor barrier is placed on the interior of wood wall and ceiling framing while permeable exterior sheeting is used to allow for any vapor that does get into the wall to escape. In a cooling climate the opposite may be true. Check with a local building expert to design the best system for your location.</p>
<p> By applying these five tips when remodeling of your bathroom you can help fight the effects of moisture and have a great looking and functioning bathroom for many years to come.</p>
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		<title>Jacuzzi Hot Tubs The Story Behind The Concept</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jacuzzi Hot Tubs The Story Behind The Concept Many of us are more than familiar with a hot tub or Jacuzzi and may have even experienced its mind body and soul calming effects but how many among us really know the relationship between the two? Well if weve referred to the brand Cellophane as those [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jacuzzi Hot Tubs The Story Behind The Concept</p>
<p>Many of us are more than familiar with a hot tub or Jacuzzi and may have even experienced its mind body and soul calming effects but how many among us really know the relationship between the two? Well if weve referred to the brand Cellophane as those fine transparent wrapping sheets all these years many of us are doing the same for Jacuzzi hot tubs. In the USA a Jacuzzi is referred to as a Spa whereas in the United Kingdom Jacuzzis are commonly known as Hot Tubs. The fact is that Jacuzzis and hot tubs are indeed closely associated and over time they are now popularly referred to as Jacuzzi hot tubs. Given below is the short Jacuzzi story behind the concept of the Jacuzzi hot tub.</p>
<p>In 1968 Roy Jacuzzi patented the bubblecausing Venturi water jet system invented by him. This is perhaps the reason why so many people have misunderstood or misinterpreted the word Jacuzzi. People wrongly equate the bubbling effect created by the Venturi jet system with Jacuzzis as they witness the same effect in any standard hot tub today. Since then the Venturi jet system that Roy Jacuzzi invented has been incorporated in most Jacuzzi <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.spadepot.com/" target="_blank">hot tub</a> although the original system has undergone a few technological advancements. The visibly pleasing bubbles that you see in any of todays Jacuzzi hot tubs are caused by the Venturi jet system that primarily forces air into the water flow under pressure. Most of the modern Jacuzzis are equipped with an air control unit that permits users to adjust the air to water ratio and pressure to get the desired bubble effect.</p>
<p>As records affirm the Jacuzzis invented a portable hydrotherapy pump during the 1900s to give relief to a family member who was suffering from arthritis. The pump they created was simple in concept with the only objective being to enhance water pressure via a little jet massager. The marketing of the very first Jacuzzi hot tubs began during the 1960s when management of the family business was taken over by Roy Jacuzzi. The Jacuzzi hot tub that Roy Jacuzzi sold also incorporated the Venturi jet system that was pioneered by him. However in 1976 the original Jacuzzi patent expired creating a substantial opportunity for expansion of the Jacuzzi hot tub market in the US. This was attributed to the fact that most manufacturers of Jacuzzi hot tubs and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.spadepot.com/shop/SpaCoversC45.aspx" target="_blank">hot tub cover</a> could then incorporate the Venturi jet system in their Jacuzzis.</p>
<p>Thanks to the pioneering efforts of the Jacuzzi brothers Roy Jacuzzi in particular millions of people are enjoying the fruits of his Venturi jet invention today. So popular are Jacuzzi hot tubs that virtually every reputed hotel resort cruise ship health club gymnasium or fitness center are equipped with one. Although Jacuzzi hot tubs are generally perceived as the hot tubs of jetsetters and celebrities the fact is that cheaper less sophisticated models are now within reach of people with the resources to buy them. Whether you can afford one or not relaxing in a Jacuzzi hot tub is an experience not to be missed.</p>
<p>About the writer:&nbsp;&nbsp;Hot Tubs Installation Expert</p>

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		<title>Is Tap Water Good For You?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is Tap Water Good For You? Is tap water good for you? Hmmm&#8230;that&#8217;s a good question. Are tap water purifiers necessary in homes that are serviced by public suppliers? That&#8217;s another good question. Below you will see the answers and the reasons for them. Is tap water good for you to drink when it has [...]


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<p>Is tap water good for you? Hmmm&#8230;that&#8217;s a good question. Are tap water purifiers necessary in homes that are serviced by public suppliers? That&#8217;s another good question. Below you will see the answers and the reasons for them.</p>
<p>Is tap water good for you to drink when it has been chlorinated?</p>
<p>On the one hand chlorination kills bacteria that cause a wide range of waterborne illnesses. On the other chlorine is bad for the digestive system and chlorination causes the release of other chemicals that increase your risk of cancer.</p>
<p>So tap water purifiers are necessary in homes where facilities use chlorine but any publicly treated supply will contain disinfection byproducts because every public treatment facility must disinfect.</p>
<p>Tap water purifiers must contain special filtering media to remove those disinfection byproducts. Simple granular carbon filters will trap chlorine on the surface of the granules but other resins are needed to trap chlorination and other disinfection byproducts.</p>
<p>Numerous research studies conducted over the last few years and published in respected journals have shown that the cancerrisk is a real threat. Exposure to those chemicals primarily THMs doubles the individual&#8217;s risk of bladder cancer and increases the risk of colorectal cancer by at least 40. That brings up another question.</p>
<p>Is tap water good for you to bathe or shower in? It is not. Research studies have shown that THM exposure occurs in the shower because the chemicals can be absorbed through the skin and they become airborne along with the steam so we inhale them.</p>
<p>There are only a couple of effective tap water purifiers for shower heads. Most of them reduce the chlorine content by about 50 but do nothing to reduce THMs.</p>
<p>The purification methods that are available for home use include reverse osmosis granular carbon filters carbon/resin blocks sub micron filtration ion exchange and distillation. Distillation and reverse osmosis reduce mineral content but have no effect on chemical contaminants.</p>
<p>Granular carbon as I mentioned above reduces chlorine but carbon/resin blocks trap chlorine THMs and other cancer causing chemicals such as benzene alachlor Atrazine and TCE. Sub micron filtration removes cysts and ion exchange removes lead. All of these steps may be combined in a single unit that is still affordable.</p>
<p>Is tap water good for you drink and shower in if you have the right purification method in your home? Yes. It is good for you and much better for the environment than buying case after case of bottled.</p>
<p>Tap water purifiers are also a more economical solution since buying bottled solely for drinking purposes will cost a family of four over a thousand dollars per year. Besides you cannot use bottled for showering and if you want your food coffee and even your koolaid to taste better you need to filter that water too.</p>
<p>There are a number of other questions that I could add to further clarify; is tap water good for you but at least you have an idea of what&#8217;s really in your glass.</p>
<p>About the writer:nbsp;nbsp;Derek Reeve runs an informational website that provides details of the best <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.aquawatersite.com"> water purifiers.</a> If you&#8217;re serious about improving the quality of water you use visit <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.aquawatersite.com"> water purification systems for home </a> to find the most effective efficient and affordable products available.</p>

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		<title>Install Exquisite Bathroom Tiles And Remodel Your Bathrooms</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Install Exquisite Bathroom Tiles And Remodel Your Bathrooms A good bathroom tiles can enhance your bathroom decor. Therefore if your bathroom looks dreary then its the time to revamp your bathroom with the latest colors and designs. An exceptionally good design can add all the more life to your bathrooms. Hence you must follow some [...]


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<p>A good bathroom tiles can enhance your bathroom decor. Therefore if your bathroom looks dreary then its the time to revamp your bathroom with the latest colors and designs. An exceptionally good design can add all the more life to your bathrooms. Hence you must follow some guidelines while selecting the most unique tiles for your bathroom. </p>
<p> If you are looking forward to a good design high durability and easy installation then you can purchase glass porcelain or ceramic tiles. These tiles are mostly suitable for people who have small children&#8217;s and elders at their homes. These tiles are less slippery; hence there is no fear of falling down due to slippery bathroom floorings. Moreover you should avoid installing natural stones because they are unsuitable for the moisture laden environment of the bathroom. </p>
<p> You can also play with various shapes and sizes in order to construct a unique design for your bathroom. If you have a small bathroom then you should use light colors like white sky blue cream etc for your bathroom decor. You should make sure that use big <strong>bathroom tiles</strong> for the flooring so that the floor can withstand high foot traffic. You can also use various textures and construct a beautiful background for the shower and washbasin. </p>
<p> So use your resources judiciously and construct a dream bathroom that adds on to the beauty of your home. However don&#8217;t overdo with the colors and textures because once the design is installed then it will be a crucial part of your home decor for a long time. Hence its advisable that one must appoint a professional help for designing and installing the bathroom tiles. </p>
<p> Nowadays you can purchase <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tilesporcelain.co.uk"><strong>bathroom tiles</strong></a> from various online portals that provide you with wide range of colors and textures. So log on to an online portal that sells bathroom tiles and purchase the best design for your bathroom decor.</p>
<p>About the writer:nbsp;nbsp;Jason Colling is a renowned writer who has written articles on various interior designing techniques related to floor decor. His articles focus on various uses of porcelain tiles <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tilesporcelain.co.uk"><b> bathroom tiles</b></a> kitchen tiles and adhesives.</p>

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<p>Creating your dream luxury bathroom requires correct planning and bathroom accessories. The secret to building your perfect designer bathroom lies in attention to details. A luxury bathroom needs a good design and skillful hands to be brought into reality. That means the key to success lies in the process itself. So when you are in the market for choosing the right bathroom design firm to work with pay more attention to the process. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bathroomitems.co.uk/" target="_self">Bathroom accessories</a> can make or break a bathroom&#8217;s decor. Bathroom accessories come in many styles. Bathroom accessories come in many colors. The careful shopper will take time to choose both the right style and the right color.</p>
<p>Are you finding a new design for your bathroom? If you want your bathroom to be comfortable it should be equipped with modern accessories. Bathroom is one of the important rooms in your home. The most important elements you can add to your bathroom are tub shower stall sink and commode. You cannot imagine a bathroom without accessories. Today people are using bathroom not only for cleaning themselves but also to get rid of all day stress. It is very important that all your accessories should match with the design of your bathroom.</p>
<p>The benefit to bathroom accessories is that you do not have to spend a fortune to turn your bathroom into a beautiful creation. With the right type of accessories you could take a drab or outdated bathroom and dramatically change the way it looks as well as functions. To design a bathroom using new <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bathroomitems.co.uk/" target="_self">bathroom accessories</a> all you need is a little imagination.</p>
<p>As a part of the bathroom accessories you should also consider your fixtures and hardware. Even something as simple as the hinges on the bathroom vanity can make a difference in the overall look of the room. As you shop around for bathroom accessories you will find many different options such as decorative jars shelving lighting candleholders and the list goes on. Most importantly have fun when you decorate your bathroom choosing the things that you like but also work well with the overall color and theme of the room.</p>
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		<title>How To Unclog A Toilet Without Calling A Plumber</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How To Unclog A Toilet Without Calling A Plumber</p>
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<p>How to unclog a toilet is one of the most common plumbing problems searched for on Google. The good news is that anyone can learn how to unclog a toilet without calling a plumber.</p>
<p> Article Body:</p>
<p> Toilets are one of the things those of us in modern society tend to take for granted until they don&#8217;t work. Since most of us have eliminated the outhouse as an option no pun intended when our toilets don&#8217;t work things can get ugly in a hurry. The good news is that unclogging a clogged toilet is something anyone can learn to do.</p>
<p> There are a lot of different shapes and styles of toilets but with a few exceptions they all work about the same. Water is released from the tank many commercial toilets use a special valve instead of a tank into the bowl to flush the waste into your drainage piping. Basically pretty simple right?</p>
<p> The two main problems that happen with toilets are the toilet running the water not shutting off after flushing and the toilet bowl plugged not draining or stopped up. While a running toilet wastes water and can be annoying if you have a toilet bowl plugged it&#8217;s a little more urgent. On a scale of 1 to 10 maybe a 12! In fact one Google search term study calls most people&#8217;s 1 plumbing problem a plugged toilet.</p>
<p> Anyone can learn how to unclog a toilet. It just takes a little patience and the right tools. The first thing you need to fix a plugged toilet is a toilet plunger. These are a little different from a sink plunger which looks like a rubber bowl on a stick. </p>
<p> A toilet plunger is designed specifically to direct the force into the waste outlet of the plugged toilet bowl. The business end of a toilet plunger looks sort of like a ball with an opening to fit into the waste outlet of the toilet. One type that is very effective has an accordion like design and is all plastic including the handle. </p>
<p> The way a toilet plunger works is by filling up with water and then pushing that water through the stopped up drain. When unclogging a clogged toilet the idea is to plunge up and down a couple of times so the plunger fills with water and then jam the open end sometimes called a force cone into the waste outlet in the plugged toilet and start plunging. You may have to pump the plunger up and down several times to clear the blockage.</p>
<p> When you are learning how to unclog a toilet you may need to be fairly aggressive with the plunger. The key is to force the water in the plunger through the waste outlet of the toilet dislodging the blockage in the process. If you don&#8217;t splash a little out of the bowl you probably aren&#8217;t plunging hard enough. Ever wonder why plumbers charge so much?</p>
<p> This will usually be all you need to do to fix a plugged toilet. Sometimes however a plunger just won&#8217;t do the trick. If you&#8217;ve plunged a while with no success you might need to try another approach. It&#8217;s time to pull out the closet auger.</p>
<p> A closet auger is a special tool that can be used to clear an especially stubborn plugged toilet. A closet auger has a short drain cable or snake inside a metal tube that is bent on the end to aim the cable into the waste outlet of a toilet bowl. The cable is just long enough to get through the toilet and is connected to a handle the same length. You can get one of these at your local hardware store for as little as 10. </p>
<p> The way to use a closet auger is to pull the handle all the way out insert the business end into the outlet of the toilet bowl that&#8217;s plugged and crank it down into the bowl making sure the cable goes into the drain. When the bowl drains flush the toilet while you&#8217;re pulling the cable back to help clean the cable. It&#8217;s a good idea to flush some toilet paper through a couple of times before you put your auger away just to be sure.</p>
<p> With the growing focus on water conservation more and more communities are requiring toilets that use less water per flush. In spite of the best efforts of the toilet manufacturers to increase performance this is likely to continue to make our most common plumbing problem a plugged toilet. So you might as well go ahead now and learn how to unclog a toilet yourself. You&#8217;ll be glad you did.</p>
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		<title>How To Find A Pure Water Filter That Really Purifies</title>
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<p><strong>Before you buy pure water filters read this information it could be very important to your familys health.</strong> There are things that a pure water filter should do but might not. Here are some facts.</p>
<p>Through advertising and labeling the consumer can become very confused. There are different degrees of purity. Just because a company claims to provide pure water filters does not mean that the result will be what you need.</p>
<p>People have different needs but lets assume for the purposes of this article that you are looking for a pure water filter and your source is a public supply. What flows through your tap has been through many processes. Disinfection filtration flocculation sand beds and others are used to try to protect the publics safety.</p>
<p>All of these are good and necessary but there are some problems caused by disinfection methods and some problems that just cannot be addressed by the facilities. Nearly all treatment facilities chlorinate. It doesnt taste good and causes digestive problems so you want pure water filters that will remove it.</p>
<p><strong>Disinfection Method Problems</strong></p>
<p>Chlorination and other methods of disinfection create byproducts. Trihalomethanes or THMs are the most dangerous of them. They include a number of compounds that can vaporize along with water and other chemicals.</p>
<p>They are known carcinogens. The levels are monitored and supposedly safe but no one knows for sure. They do know that a large number of new bladder and colorectal cancers are caused each year by exposure to THMs. So you need a pure water filter that removes THMs.</p>
<p>People can debate it all they want but I found this fact very convincing. Several countries that offer public healthcare are doing studies about how much these new cancer cases caused by THM exposure cost the government. If they didnt know for a certainty that THM exposure causes cancer they wouldnt be studying the healthcare costs associated with treating the patients.</p>
<p><strong>Truth in Label?</strong></p>
<p>There are at least three different companies that bear the words pure water filters on their labels or something very similar. They all remove chlorine but only one of them removes THMs.</p>
<p>The PUR pure water filter does not remove THMs or VOCs which are chemical compounds that are known to contaminate the waters around the world. Many of them cause cancer too.</p>
<p>The Ever pure water filters do not remove THMS VOCs or lindane. Its a banned substance throughout the world but at one time it was widely used in agriculture to kill insects. So it is still in the groundwater.</p>
<p>The Aqua pure water filter does not remove MTBE a gasoline additive that seeped into groundwater from leaking tanks and spills and it only certified to remove 95 of the toxic metal lead only 97 of chlorine and only 92 of THMs.</p>
<p>There are other truly pure water filters that stand on their performance data and their reputation among customers rather than advertising on television and in print. They remove all of the things mentioned here and more providing a higher degree of purity than any of the others. For more information see my website. Larry L. Taylor</p>
<p>About the writer:&nbsp;&nbsp;Larry L. Taylor is a dedicated advocate of living a healthy lifestyle and diligent researcher of water purification systems. Visit his site at: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.CleanWaterPure.com">http://www.CleanWaterPure.com</a> to discover which water filtration systems Larry recommends after extensive comparisons. This article may be reprinted on a blog or website if this resource box is included.</p>

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