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Making the most of your self storage rental

January 20, 2015 in 23, self storage rental, Storage Direct by Dan | Permalink

Being able to make the most of your self storage rental has a lot to do with how you organize it. Being able to take full potential of your storage unit depends on also what you are planning to use it for. If it is going to be a short term deal for you or a long-term deal may depend on how you choose to organize your storage unit today. When looking for a storage unit you need to consider the amount of space that comes in the storage unit to see if it is going to be the right size for you. Storage units are all about size and depending on the size depends on how much you paid. There’s no need to pay for extra space that you may not need so making sure that you have the right space will save you money. A self storage unit can help you to keep the item safe and protected from outside elements and from harm coming to your items. They can be a great way to keep your items protected more so than even your home.

A storage unit has the ability to keep your items in a safe place while keeping them under lock and key and security. When it comes to your self storage unit and make sure that you have one that is comfortable that you trust to keep your item secured. Once you have figured out the size and where you want to store your items organizing your items then become very important. Whenever you put items into a storage unit you want to be. Sure that you label everything you can. You may even want to consider drawing at a map of where you’re putting each item so that when time comes you need to ask is been you know where to look. This is especially important if you’re deciding to be a very crowded storage person. You can choose to be able to put a lot of items in because a lot of times you can stack up to the ceiling with a storage unit. If you use proper organization you can use a method like this to get the most out of your space and pay the least amount you can per month.

In order to do this organization is a key factor. Being able for you to have the most space usable organization with even a map and properly late going all your items will help you distort right. Another thing you need to consider is that the items that you were using to stack with are able to stack when you feel boxes and packaging make sure you feel the box is completely full so that when you stack up on them they don’t crunch down. Having empty boxes can be unsafe; you need to be able to stack the best you can when you want to really take advantage of your storage unit. By being able to have full boxes allows you to stacks to your fullest and stack your items to the top. Using larger and heavier items on the bottom and going up to the most lightest in the smallest on the top will help you to get it in there just ride. Be sure that you are stacking it so you do not have to worry about it falling over and being a hazardous way to stack your items. This kid leave you damaging your items or even hurting somebody. This is not your back yard shed it’s a professional storage unit like Storage Direct. Take advantage of your best options with your self storage unit and you will be able to make it uniquely yours. While taking advantage of money saving options to using the least amount of square face and the most amount of the upper space.

How to build self-storage units?

January 12, 2015 in 23, storage units by Emma | Permalink

Nowadays, self storage business is very popular among the people living in small houses and face difficulty in saving their important products. These services are not only provided to the households, but a number of people belonging to the business sector also go for the self storage services. So in such the market requirements, if you want to build a self-storage in to do a business, then it will give you a huge profit. The management of the self storage house should be kept strict so that you can get positive reviews from the customers and enhance your business.

In order to start the business of self storage, it is very important to get the land and finalize the build of the storage. Due to the limited resources available in the market, it is very important to have your own land for the business; otherwise the rent of the storage will be so high to disturb your budget. Once you own your land, now it is the time to build your storage. Here are some important points that should be kept in mind by the storage providers:

Decide the squares and the area of the storage after decides the type of storage you want to have. If your land is located in the form of slope then it will be the best thing for you. You can build the basement of the storage purpose.
It is very important that your storage units should be accessed by the public easily. It will minimize the expenses to market the project.
Make multiple stories of the building but be careful that they storey should be enough strong. In order to save the storage units from the temperature, it is very important to make the storey less than four. It will avoid the risk.
In order to build the storage unit, it is very important that your building should have parking facility for the people.

The owners of the storage units usually prefer single story buildings because of multiple reasons. These reasons involve the low cost of the construction, the visibility of the customers, the strength of the company and many others. But now, the owners of the construction buildings have decided to change their single story storage units into multiple storage rental units. There are also several reasons behind that.

The multiple storey buildings allow you to save more goods and products as compared to the single story building. Thus you can earn more revenue and ultimately more profit.
The multiple storey building satisfies your customers because of providing authentic and accurate services.
The rates and the standards can be maintained with the help of multiple story storage units.
You can get more space to store the product and ultimately you can easily locate that product too.

At the end, no matter single storey or multiple story building you build for your storage units the important thing is that you get your business going successfully and get a much higher revenue as a result.

Why vinyl albums changed the face of the music world

December 30, 2014 in 23 by Caroline Yates | Permalink

The use of the record as an analogue music holding device has been around since the early 20th century. Indeed, the 1920s and 1930s saw and uptick in the use of records for recording music and record players for playing that music back, and though the technology was really quite remarkable at the time, there are of course always advancements to be made to make a process and a concept better for the world. This is what vinyl did for the record business: it made the entire production and sound processes easier, more efficient, and frankly just better. The improvement that the industry witnessed with the advent of the vinyl album cannot be understated, and it is important to grasp the history of the record before vinyl came into play in order to understand just how big an accomplishment this alteration was.

Early disc recording speeds were all dictated by the materials that the records were made out of. Indeed, because the materials dictated the recording speeds, the music that was created for the album was in turn dictated. This meant that the songs you heard were a direct result of the format’s advantages and disadvantages, as musicians knew that the songs they wrote would have to fit on one side of a record. The earliest records to become popular were the 78 rpm records, which were made from a variety of materials, though the primary material was a hard rubber. In the late 1890s a shellac-based compound was first introduced into the production process and soon became the material of choice. While there are certainly differences in the base materials used and other components, the combination was usually a third shellac, two thirds “mineral filler”, some fibers to add strength, carbon for the black coloring, and a little bit of lubricant to keep the album running. While “flexible” or “unbreakable” albums were introduced around 1904, the issue with these 78 rpm records was still that they could play no more than three minutes per side of recorded music. This was a significant drawback to the material, though at the time it was the only thing available so folks hardly knew what they were missing out on. The 78 was 12 inches in diameter, so when artists and symphonies recorded their music, they were usually sold in sets in order to accommodate the length of the music as well as the capacity of the record.

The big changes came with the availability of new materials to make the LP records we know and love today. Indeed, it is sometimes referred to as the microgroove era, but there were two things that changed the way records were released and paved the way for the record album to come into existence. First, records could be made out of vinyl rather than shellac. This made it easier to cut smaller grooves in the material, thus giving more space and more time for music per side. These two interacting features truly changed the arc of the record business, and vinyl albums changed the way popular artists made music.

Don’t take the easy way out; pack your storage unit efficiently

December 7, 2014 in 23, storage units by Caroline Yates | Permalink

It can be easy, after a long day of packing up boxes and loading them into a moving truck and putting them into a storage unit, to take the easy way out. Perhaps you start off well when packing up your boxes, but eventually you get to a point and you just do not want to be bothered anymore. It can be so tempting in these moments to just toss things into boxes rather than methodically set them up in the best ways possible. Instead of allowing yourself to give in to that temptation, always consider the high road in self storage packing and pack your storage unit thoughtfully, no matter how exhausted you might be! indeed, the key to an effective self storage unit packing and moving experience all lies in how you first begin to pack up your boxes. If you make it easy on you future self by being thoughtful and careful from the outset, you will find that it is much easier to get through the packing experience because everything will be ordered. Here are a few tips for taking the high road when packing up your storage units in order to yield the best long term results:

Start with making a list of packing supplies and box types that you will need. This should happen very early on in the process, perhaps as soon as you decide to rent a self storage unit. Having plenty of packing materials and many boxes will help you pack your things in a way that protects them in the long term rather than causes them to get damaged. We all have that tendency to make things work in smaller spaces than we should just because we don’t want to go out to get more boxes, but this will end up causing you headaches in the long run.
Always have plenty of bubble tape, furniture covers, pallets, and wrapping paper to begin with. Again, this will ensure that your packing process is a good one and will keep you from just packing things without considering the damage that might be done to these items.
Pack heavy items in smaller boxes. While you might be tempted to pack a big box of books, this simply will not do as it will end up leaving you with very heavy boxes full of items that you can barely carry. Instead, pack heavy items in small boxes, such as books and dishes. Try not to pack anything to amount to more than twenty pounds within the box.
Clean all your clothing, drapes, and bedding before packing them into a wardrobe box or a large box for clothes and materials. Cleaning them ahead of time will keep them in better shape over the long haul, as they won’t have dust and grime eating away at them during their time in the mini self storage rental unit.
Always keep this mindset in mind when packing your unit: the goal is to keep things fresh and in good condition until you unpack the unit. All your packing decisions should be thus motivated!

Use essential oils to help relieve symptoms of PMS.

December 3, 2014 in 23, essential oils by Beth | Permalink

Did you know that essential oils can help you manage various ailments that women experience? They can even help with pregnancy and labor pains! They help with PMS, cramps, and endometriosis.

How can essential oils help you combat PMS?

As many women know, there are many different effects that come from pre-menstrual syndrome. On one hand it happens 12 times a year so we should be prepared for the symptoms and yet for some reason, we see to have the same struggle every single month! Fortunately for us, we can use essential oils as a way to lesson some of the symptoms that come from our natural cycles. Essential oils can actually help combat even mood swings, bloating (thank goodness!), fatigue and even your change in appetite. Here are a few ideas that Plant Therapy have conjured up for you. For those of you who don’t know, Plant Therapy is an on-line essential oils store as well as an incredible resource for anything you need to know about essential oils. Here are some of their concoctions:

“Calm” – this blend is intended to be used as an inhaler. (You can purchase inhaler tubes from Plant Therapy.) All you need is 2 drops of neroli, 4 drops of orange and 2 drops of vanilla. Voila! You will get your mind relaxed in no time.
“Energize Me” – this is a blend that you will actually put in the oil diffuser of your choosing. You can buy one on-line at Plant Therapy. Add 4 drops of lemon, 2 drops of basil and 1 drop of spearmint. This will give you a boost of energy!
“Ban the Bloat” – this blend is intended to be used for massage purposes. All you need is 2 ounces of a carrier oil then add 4 drops of geranium, 6 drops of juniper berry (my personal favorite) and massage them into the abdomen. This blend will help reduce bloating by reliving water retention.
You can also sniff some grapefruit essential oil to help get rid of those pesky cravings.

How can essential oils help you relieve menstrual cramps?

No matter how often we feel cramps, we never like it very much. Here are some great ways to help alleviate some of the traditional and uncomfortable cramps we get every single month.

For pain relief: use Plant Therapy’s syngery “Pain-Aid” (which contains peppermint, clove bud, laurel leaf, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, Roman chamomile, juniper and thyme) in one ounce of a carrier oil and apply to abdomen.
For abdominal massage: use 6 drops of lavender and 6 drops of rose absolute to 1 ounce of a carrier lotion and massage into abdomen to reduce pressure, cramping and pain.

Can essential oils really help me with my endometriosis?

Absolutely it can. Without going into great detail about what endometriosis does to your body, note that it causes great pain in the uterus. You can reduce the pain in the following way:

Hip massage or warm bath: in 3 ounces of carrier lotion add 20 drops of clary sage, 10 drops of rose, 4 drops of Roman Chamomile, 20 drops of geranium and 16 drops of lavender.
Massage your hips and lower back with this lotion.

There are many other ways the essential oils can help relieve pain and discomfort from PMS.

Five signs you are ready to start applying for CEO jobs.

December 2, 2014 in 23, A23, corporate careers by lincoln Deffenbaugh | Permalink

One of the most difficult aspects of climbing the corporate ladder is determining when and if you’re ready to move up the next rung. It can be hard to know which types of jobs you’re qualified for and which you aren’t. This is perhaps the most important aspect of climbing the corporate ladder: knowing the exact time when you are ready so you can make the jump as quickly as possible. The downside of just applying for every job that comes up is failing over and over and losing your confidence. To be fair, there are many life lessons and character that can be gained from failing at things consistently, but for many people it simply destroys their confidence and makes it difficult for them to get jobs that they should get easily. With this all in mind, would you know when you are ready to start applying for CEO jobs? Would you know when you’re qualified and have a substantial chance at nailing one of these highly coveted positions? As you can see, it can be incredibly difficult to know whether or not you are ready for such a position. To help you determine, here are five signs that should indicate that you are indeed ready.

1. Constant promotion. If you have been promoted at every job you have ever held, it’s probably a sign that you are an incredible asset. If you have been promoted from one position to another that is several higher, it is a great sign that you are capable of being the head of a business.

2. Positive reviews consistently. For most jobs, employees go through a series of reviews once or more a year. At these review sessions, people hear about things that they are doing well and things that they should change for the coming year. If you already hold a fairly high position, and all you are hearing are positive things, you might want to consider beginning a corporate careers search tailored to CEO positions around the country.

3. You never feel challenged. This is a constant complaint from people that are very talented. They feel like nothing they do is really challenging them; rather, they feel like they are simply going through the motions each day. While it is certainly a great feeling to be completely competent at your job, the feelings that come with being challenged are far greater. If this is how you feel, even while doing a high-powered job, then becoming a CEO might be just the challenge you are looking for.

4. Recommended. This is fairly obvious, but if other people around the company are telling you about CEO opportunities within the industry and saying that you should apply, then go for it. At the end of the day, you really have nothing to lose. You might as well give it a shot.

5. You’re qualified. This is the most important piece. Read through some job postings for CEO positions. If you have the necessary education, years of experience, training, certifications, etc. for a majority of the positions, then it is time to start applying and see what you get.

4 Most Common Self-Storage Scams That You Should Watch For

November 27, 2014 in 23 by Emi | Permalink

The need for an extra storage space for your belongings is a very common problem for every American family. The need to move old furniture or house ware to make space for newer ones is an inescapable fact in the conquest for a more comfortable living condition. The increasing demand for this extra space has propelled the self storage industry to great heights in the last 40 years. In the US alone, there are around 59 500 storage facilities which accounts to almost 70 percent of all storage facilities in the whole world. Additionally, almost 4,000 facilities is being put up every year in order to cope with the increasing demands for newer self storage units.

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However, the increase in the usage of self storage rental services also increases the opportunity for unscrupulous facility owners to advance their crooked ideas and take advantage of their renters. The experts in the A-American Self Storage Company advise renters to be very careful in choosing a self storage facility for their valuables. They presented these 4 most common storage rental scams that you should watch out for when dealing with self storage facilities.

Hidden Charges on Fine Prints. One of the most important things when doing business with self storage facilities is to check thoroughly the contract. Contract disagreement comprises 65%-70% of reported scams in the self storage industry. The most common scenario in a contract scam is the inclusion of hidden charges. The charges can range from lock rentals, late fees, utility surcharges, additional security, and many more. These charges maybe valid but the facility never made it known to renters at the time of contract agreement.

Experts in the A-American Self Storage Company urge every renter to scrutinize every detail in the contract and ask for clarifications to the facility operators if there are vague inclusions on the contract.

Security and Cleanliness Lapses. All storage businesses feature the safety and cleanliness of their storage facilities as their main strong point apart from other businesses within the industry. However, there have been a lot of reports concerning the lapses in the security protocols and the cleanliness of some self storage facilities.

There have been a lot of incidents where small animals such as rats and rodents are able to find their way to storage units and led to infestation. Damage furniture and appliances due to leaking roofs is also a very common complaint in the storage industry sector. Lastly, unguarded buildings and broken surveillance systems have been a very common issue in the management of self storage facilities.

Theft Cases. There have been claims that self storage operators, either through direct involvement or negligence, have been associated with theft of contents of a storage unit. This is likely to happen since storage operators hold the master keys for all the padlocks of the storage units in the facility. This is why it is very important for renters to use their own padlocks in order to secure their storage unit. A regular visit on the storage unit is also recommended to make sure that the unit is not compromised and to check for the condition of your belongings.

Selling Stuff to Auction Buyers. Last but not the least, is the forceful default of a renter leading to storage operators opening the rented storage unit and auctioning the contents to auction buyers. A default is covered in the contract and is valid if certain conditions are met. However, there are a number of reports on storage operators making them inaccessible to receive payment leading to the default in the rented storage unit of a customer. To avoid this type of problem, renters should make sure that payment is made regularly on the rented storage unit.

The two main things to consider before you buy new window treatments

September 16, 2014 in 23, window covering, window treatments by Shauna | Permalink

Does your home feel too dark and need a serious kick of light or are you more concerned about the huge glare on your television every time you want to watch day time television? The amount of light that comes into your home is something that can be relatively important depending on your daily habits and needs but when it comes to choosing what kind of window coverings will best suit your needs, many people end up not giving it enough thought and consideration. In hopes to help change that even just a little bit, here are the two most important questions you need to ask yourself in order to determine the perfect window coverings for every room of your home.

First of all, you need to decide on what level of light control you want. Generally the two main options are either black out window treatments or light filtering window treatment. The two are fairly self explanatory I think. Black out window treatments are used in order to completely block out any light that might enter your home. This is particularly useful in the bedroom or any room where you might want to watch a movie in complete darkness. The best kinds of window coverings to obtain this goal is either thick blinds or specifically blackout shades that are both thick and do not have any gaps that would let light in.

If you would rather have the possibility for some light to get in the room you might be happier with light filtering shades. These kinds of window coverings still allow for some natural light but still protect your privacy by making it so that people can not look into your windows. This kind of window covering is best fitted for something like a kitchen or dining room. The kinds of window coverings that are generally used for light filtering are light, thinner blinds that are possibly opaque or transparent or blinds that have thicker gaps between the panels.

The second big question that you can ask yourself to figure out what kind of window coverings will work best for your needs is to figure out if you want operable slats in your window coverings or not. This is really something that most people never consider but it is in fact one of the more important deciding factors in the right choice for window coverings. It is important because if you have something like cellar shades, it allows a full view inside your home while the window covering is raised. If you live on a busy street or are particularly concerned with your privacy this might be something that does not work well for you. While it does not bother a lot of people if someone can see inside their house from the street, other people will feel a lot better with something like wooden blinds that still allow some light in but obstruct the view inside the house. Depending on how much privacy you want there are loads of options along the scale so you can find something that works best for you.

For Residents of Orange County, Mahaffey Electrical Services is the Best Company to Call for Electrical Help.

September 14, 2014 in 23, electrician by Ben | Permalink

It may seem like there is an endless list of contractors and other specialist that you need to keep track of, when you own a home or any other building. Still, you have no choice but to keep up with everything, in terms of maintenance, and there are other times, when you just plain want to change something. For that reason, it is highly important that you are aware of the right people to call, for each specific type of work you need done. In the case of electrical work, needless to say, you would need to hire an electrician. That being said, all electrical service companies are not the same, and you need to be sure you are dealing with one that is reliable. For residents of Orange County, Mahaffey Electrical Services is the best company to call for electrical help. They are located in Newport Beach, but they offer service throughout Orange County.

Needless to say, almost everything that goes on in your home, requires electricity, in some way. For that reason, it is of the utmost importance that you properly maintain all of the electrical equipment in your home or other building. That being said, there is little you can do yourself, so you need to mainly be vigilant about calling an electrician, when there is a problem. In fact, even if you suspect that your old wiring or some other electrical component of your home is not functioning quite properly, you should consider replacing or repairing it. By getting this sort of maintenance out of the way early, you are less likely to have a more serious problem, down the line. So, whether it is a residential electrician or a commercial one, that you need, you should call them before the problem becomes more serious.

Sometimes electrical service is a necessity, while other times people call them just to have some renovations done. In either case, Mahaffey Electrical Services truly is the right company to call. They employ only the most qualified and skilled electricians, and all of their service personnel know what they are doing, when it comes to electrical services. So, whether you need to install recessed lighting or you need to completely rewire your home, Mahaffey can help. In terms of aesthetics, their services are unbeatable. They are especially adept at concealing wires, using a technique called, as you could guess, concealed wiring.

Because of the nature of electricity, insofar as it is both necessary for basic functions and highly dangerous, in some ways, there are times when emergency electrical service is necessary. If electricity is causing serious issues or there is some other severe problem that is directly related to your electrical wiring or some other electrical aspect of your home, you need to call an emergency electrician, as soon as possible. They are amiable twenty-four hours a day, and they are trained to respond, in a timely manner. Hopefully, you will not need the services of an emergency electrician, but it is vital that you know the right number to call.

You Can Track Current Occurrences of Disease Around the World Using Healthmap

August 31, 2014 in 23, disease awareness, HealthMap by Chelsie | Permalink

With the recent ebola virus outbreaks in Western Africa, the world seems to be on an even higher alert than usual. At least every year there is some sort of pandemic scare across the globe: avian flu, H1N1, SARS, West Nile virus, etc. Those viruses have definitely created problems and caused a lot of deaths, but public health officials seem to be approaching this most recent outbreak with far more caution and it definitely has the rest of the world rattled.

There is currently no vaccine, effective treatment, or cure for the ebola virus and it can spread rapidly when undetected. The only thing preventing such a quick spread is that the virus is not contagious through the air; it can only be transferred through bodily fluids. Yet doctors, nurses, humanitarian workers, aides, and public health reporters are still becoming infected at rapid rates. If you are concerned with the recent ebola outbreak but feel like you can’t get an accurate account of what’s going on, there are websites that you can view that specialize in disease and virus surveillance in real time. Resources like Healthmap, an interactive online tool that updates disease occurrence, can give hourly updates on the situations central to outbreaks. It is updated by a team of health researchers, epidemiologists, field supervisors, and doctors who compile statistics and associated reports from hundreds of sources. Even on-the-ground interviews with public health officials are taken into account when publishing statistics onto Healthmap.

With disease mapping websites you can feel more informed about the many outbreak situations going on in the world right now. You can also find information on food borne illnesses due to food contamination, water boiling notices, pine beetle infestations, animal sicknesses, and any other public health issues that could affect you.

Websites such as Healthmap are incredibly useful for travel. If you are about to enter a country or region that you are unfamiliar with, Healthmap can be used to track local occurrences of diseases and viruses by their specific locations. With this information you can avoid certain places if you happen to be more susceptible to illness or if you are traveling with children. You can also use such information for school assignments, work reports, and public reporting if you happen to work at a public health department yourself. The compilation of information that is reported on Healthmap and similar websites is also used for statistical analysis and future projections. Aside from the interactive map, you can view these reports online as well as download the mobile application that sends alerts if an outbreak is occurring in your area.

We are all concerned with the recent ebola outbreak, and the world seems to be watching while holding their breath. Projections on treatments and immunizations at this point are at least one year away, so all we can do is protect ourselves and our loved ones with precaution. If you like to receive hourly updates on the situation in West Africa, Healthmap is the perfect resource.

Having a Self Storage Rental Helps Any Situation

August 28, 2014 in 23, self storage rental by Alex Savage | Permalink

When I first had to move out of my apartment, I was getting nervous about what I was going to do next. Unfortunately for me, my roommates all had to move out, and I couldn’t afford the place on my own. Naturally, I had to look for roommates, but I didn’t have a lot of time to find anyone, so I was in a major time squeeze. Even though I tried to get enough people to move in, I couldn’t find three extra people in time, so I had to move out of the apartment as well. Since I took so much time trying to find new roommates, I wasn’t able to find my next apartment in time! I only had a few days to move out of my current apartment, and I knew I wasn’t going to be able to move into a new place on such short notice! Thankfully, I had a great group of friends who were willing to let me crash at their houses for a while, and for that I am eternally grateful. Unfortunately, though, I wasn’t able to store all of my stuff at their houses, so I was out of luck on that front! I had a few loveseats and a lot of dressers for my clothes, not to mention that I had a full queen size bed complete with box springs! I almost got to the point of being too stressed out to move, but my friends reminded me that I could always get a self storage rental! I almost completely forgot about these storage places, and I was very excited to know that they could help me store all of my extra stuff while I was looking for a new place to live.

Thankfully, I was able to borrow a friend’s heavy duty truck to transport all of my material goods, and I was able to safely transport each load to my self storage rental. When I first got to the self storage facility, I was greeted by a friendly customer service representative, and they let me know all of my available options. Since I had a lot of furniture to store, they let me know of all of my options as far as storage unit sizes went. Thankfully, they had some very large storage units, so I would be able to store my loveseats, dressers, and even my bed all in one unit without having things too cramped up, which could cause damage to them! I was also concerned about safety of the materials being stored in my home, but I soon found that their entire facility was proper guarded and maintained with the latest, state of the art security systems, so there was virtually no worry about the safety of my things! In the end, everything was extremely affordable, and their monthly rates didn’t put a dent on my bank account at all. Every service they offered was satisfactory, and the fact that I was able to safely store my home furnishings without any worry was just the cherry on top of the cake!

Chair mats can save your carpet.

August 21, 2014 in 23, glass chair mat, glass floor mat by Jon | Permalink

One of the things that everyone learns while they grow up are the things that they appreciate about their parents and the things that their parents do that make you never want to be like them. The irony is that you ultimately end up a lot like your parents and you get to empathize with them quite a bit. This goes back to my own childhood and the computer room in which I spent many of my formative years, playing video games and being on the computer. When you grow up in an age of AOL and all of the software that was coming out to fit the Gateway 95 computer, you tend to spend a good amount of time in that area. Nevertheless, one of the things that could not be ignored was the fact that the chair mat was depressed into the floor. It had sunk so far into the floor that the question around its effectiveness was impossible to not raise. How is that plastic chair mat supposed to stop the deterioration of the carpet with those gigantic indentations in the mat? It was a pretty ugly sight and my parents were surely aware of the situation, but probably not moved enough to do anything about it.

As a result, as a family, research was done to figure out better solutions. One that appeared as the glass chair mat. A glass chair mat differs from its plastic cousins in that as a hard surface, it does a much better job of protecting the floor underneath it. By allowing the glass chair mat to lay against your carpet or your hard wood floor, there is a much better chance that it would do the job that is was supposed to do in the first place.

With that in mind, it is critical to protect these floors with a chair mat. Period. If you do not, little rocks can adhere to the rolling wheels and this would cause the chair to scratch your floor every time that you need to make a move in the chair. People rely on being able to do this, so if that were to be changed, i.e. if you took that away as a way to say your floor, it would change the course of the future. Probably not, but there is a good chance that not having a glass chair mat would make you and your colleagues less effective at work. All you would have to do then is buy a glass chair mat to protect your floors and help your colleagues by suggesting that they do the same for their home offices and the work offices as well. I am sure that a number of local stores have many of these chair mats available and I would hope that more and more people focus on those instead of the cheap plastic ones, which may or may not actually have a beneficial effect.

Signwire.com Delivered the Perfect Custom Vinyl Banner For Our Comic Book-inspired Baby Shower

August 21, 2014 in 23, custom signs, signwire by Chelsie | Permalink

There were just a few weeks left before the day of the baby shower and I still had so much to do. I was throwing the shower for some friends of mine who were celebrating the arrival of their very first. We have a pretty close group of friends so a bunch of us pitched in for the party. There was a lot of pressure to make the whole event run smoothly because our dear friends meant so much to us. We knew how excited they were to be welcoming a baby to the mix and we also knew they would be great parents. It was going to be a touch road ahead once the baby comes because there would be a lot of adjusting, so before the little bundle got here we wanted to show our friends a great time.

I had a number of jobs to complete for the party plan, and one of them involved the decorations. Our friends are pretty big comic book fans so I thought it would be fun to have some decorations that centered around that. I didn’t want to just get some sort of childish party decorations that wouldn’t even last through the night. They have always done so much for us so I wanted to make the decorations memorable. Finally I decided to spend a little more than I would at the party store and get a custom banner. With this I could put some great graphics and messages on there that would be a big hit, and they could keep the banner to remember the occasion and to use again in the future.

The options for banners were pretty impressive at Signwire.com so I knew I picked a good place to find what I needed. They offer custom-made banners for specific occasions but they also have a line of premium banners for common uses, such as a grand opening or blowout sale. The whole line of premium banners covered everything from welcome home events to anniversaries and graduations to sale advertisements. The nice thing about premium banners is that they can be rolled up and stored away for the next sale or big event and the style will never look outdated. As long as you keep them dry, the banners will last for years.

The vinyl banners from signwire.com are versatile and lightweight so they can be mounted easily without pulling down too much. The vinyl is weather resistant but also looks great indoors. I got some strange questions initially when I requested a “Welcome Baby Smith” banner complete with spiderman graphics, but I still got exactly what I wanted in the end. The sign designers wanted to make sure they understood exactly what I was going for before getting started, and I think because they spent that time to work with me the banner was finished flawlessly. In the end the whole comic book baby shower was a success and our friends loved every piece of it. They cherish their spiderman banner and say they will definitely use it when the next baby arrives also.

Indoor Play Centers Make Me Feel Like A Kid Again

August 20, 2014 in 23, indoor play center, kids party place by Chelsie | Permalink

It can be difficult to find new and interesting ideas for your child’s birthday party. At times it can be easier in the summer to find places to go because there are so many outdoor activities going on. However, during the winter months you and the kids can feel all cooped up with nowhere to go. There are two things that I absolutely love to do with the kids in the winter time because it lifts our spirits and gets us as excited as we are in the summer every day. The first is the indoor water park that’s just up the highway from our home. We definitely love to slap on our bathing suits in the middle of January and ride the slides until we’re exhausted. My second favorite thing to do in the winter time is take the family to the indoor amusement park, complete with rides, games, prizes, concessions, and more candy than anyone could ever need. It makes me feel like a kid again and the rest of my family loves it to because we can run around and play as if it were the middle of July.

An indoor children’s amusement park is certainly something that I am glad exists. When my kids have been pretty good and deserve a reward but the weather outside is forcing us to stay in, we put on our snow boots and brave the winter to get to the place that feels like summer all year long. You can definitely walk in if you’d like without making a reservation, or you can plan a party months in advance if you know it’s coming. But indoor amusement parks are not just for birthdays, it’s a perfect spot for a family of four that just wants to have a little bit of fun some evening. If you do want to book a reservation for a birthday ahead of time, you can usually do that online to make things easier.

The rides that are typically available in most of the indoor amusements that I have seen include carousels, air bounce houses, train rides, swing rides, ferris wheels, fun mirrors, teacup rides, whip rides, and more. There are also tons of games and prizes to check out. The whole experience can include food if you want it to, or it can just be a place to ride a few rides after dinner at home.

One perk that I loved about the indoor amusement park closest to us was that they provided free invitations that can be downloaded from their website. This way you don’t have to worry about writing out your own directions or explaining the details of the party because the park has already done it for you. They also had printable thank you cards for after the party.

So the next time you’re feeling cramped up and depressed in the middle of winter, take my advice and join our family in an evening or day or fun that makes it feel like summer.

Lollipop Park

6901 South Peoria Street

Centennial, CO 80112

(303) 761-8700

Glass bongs are very classy.

August 15, 2014 in 23, Blown Glass Gifts, blown glass pipes, vape pens by Jon | Permalink

With the recent legislation legalizing marijuana in Colorado, you would be excused for thinking that they had gone back to high school with the amount of talk this subject is getting. Nevertheless, as it seems, many of the people talking about the subject are industry focused and the noise is probably just because it is new and novel. Since the legalization occurred, most of the talk around town has not been about the pot tourists or anything having to do with the bud itself. In fact, most of the talk is around people buying the stuff and benefitting schools. One of the big pieces of leverage for the backers of the legislation was the fact that taxes on the sale of weed would go to a fund that allows for schools to apply for capital cost improvements and new school construction. Nevertheless, below all of this talk are actually a lot of people that are benefitting from the sale of weed. These are the secondary industries that have popped up in the state.

One of these industries is the manufacturing of blown glass pipes. As a secondary industry, it has obviously benefited well from being able to align itself with an industry that has been so successful over the previous eight months. People are constantly looking to buy weed and occasionally they drop their piece because they are high and this means that they will soon need to buy another one. That is where the glass blowing industry comes into play. They are able to a great job of accommodating individuals’ needs and identifying high quality animals and mythical creatures that they can make the pipes into. It really is a cool industry in that respect. That is not the only secondary industry to benefit. The other is a much newer industry that surrounds the vape pens that are now on the market. Vape pens are a newer technology that heats an oil that can deliver doses of THC instead of making people smoke to get the chemical compound. As a result, many people, and of course the industry, claim that it is much safer to do that than it would be to smoke.

Many people are still wary of this because it has not be evaluated by many scientific communities and the FDA has not commented on it either. That means that it is not regulated, so anyone could really put anything into the compounds that people are smoking. Nevertheless, they have been extremely popular and have been flying off the shelves of Blown Glass Gifts. As one can easily see, the marijuana industry has the ability to strengthen a number of other secondary industries around the state and this is going to be a very good thing for all of the people involved in the industries and for the taxpayers of the state. It is going to make a lot of money for the state and that means that more and more people are going to be able to get the services that they need to be successful.

The history of Neurotherapy

August 14, 2014 in 23, neurological rehabilitation by Shauna | Permalink

Universities are normally some of the best places for medical research since universities usually get an immensely larger amount of funding than most hospitals or any other medical institution. For decades now it has been universities more than anyone else who is at the forefront of finding new ways to help people feel better for people who are suffering from neurological problems from disorders such as epilepsy, movement disorders, neurosurgery, hearing disorders, multiple sclerosis, headaches or strokes.

Since 1988 when the Colorado Neurological Institute first opened, they have been giving research support to medical professionals involved in and interested in the field of neuroscience.

Colorado Neurological Institute is one of those university programs who is able to do a lot more to help people because of the resources that they are given. The neurological program helps patients every day who suffer from neurological conditions who would probably not have comprehensive medical care without the university, which provides the patients with drugs, surgical treatments, devices and therapies. Many of these benefits that are offered by the Colorado Neurological Institute are not even offered at many other medical facilities.

When people do not have insurance or even the money to cover the co-pay of any neurological work, which, let’s face it, almost none of us do, they go to places like the Colorado Neurological Institute. This is usually the best option for people because even if they are a part of clinical research trials at Colorado Neurological Institute, it is probably the only way that they are going to be able to get any sort of comprehensive care and support.

The twelve-person team at the Colorado Neurological Institute pairs up with distinguished doctors and medical professionals all around Colorado to provide all level of research and practice including research coordination, grant writing and administration, statistical analysis and regulatory compliance. The tools and methods that are found to be particularly useful are then passed on to the corresponding neurological doctors to help them be at the forefront of the best possible medical care that they can give to their patients.

If you are in the Colorado area and have suffered any kind of neurological damage from a stroke, neurointerventional radiology, neurosurgery, a brain or spinal injury, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, Hunting’s Disease, hearing, head pain, Parkinson’s Disease, Humanitarian Us Devices or any other movement disorders or restrictions, you can also be a part of the research and treatment programs at the Colorado Neurological Institute. You can find information online or try to sign up by going and talking to any of the staff at the center. They can talk to you about what kind of trials they have going on at the moment and how any of them might be able to help you get back to your normal self again. They have trails going all of the time and so you should be able to find something fairly quickly and easily that will work to fit your needs and get you back to your old self.

Faux stone panels are much more affordable than traditional masonry construction.

August 14, 2014 in 23, faux brick veneer, faux stone panels by Amanda Friese | Permalink

Traditional masonry construction has been a popular option for residential and commercial construction since the time it was invented. There are many benefits to traditional masonry construction, including great durability and low maintenance requirements when properly installed. Some people say that properly constructed masonry work can make a building last upwards of five hundred years. Talk about return on investment. Additionally, traditional masonry work is typically designed to eliminate the need for frequent maintenance by eliminating the need for painting, staining, or waterproofing, depending on the materials used. The most common materials used for traditional masonry construction these days are brick and concrete. Their has been a recent spike in the demand for traditional masonry work as the preferred style for homes has shifted back to authentic old world craftsmanship. Unfortunately, traditional masonry work is very expensive and does not fit in to the budget of every home and family. The cost of the materials required for traditional masonry work in addition to the cost of labor can be very overwhelming. Not to mention that if you want the project completed correctly, it is going to require a lot of time. If you are attracted to the look and feel of traditional masonry work but have been scared off by the high expense, not to worry. Fortunately there are companies out there who provide faux stone panels as a more budget friendly alternative to masonry construction.

There are many companies out there these days who produce faux stone panels as an alternative to traditional masonry work. One of the leading companies is Genstone. Genstone’s products allow you to incorporate the look and feel of natural stone siding in a way that is cost effective, time efficient, and environmentally friendly. Using molds cast from actual stone or brick, their products are designed and engineered to give the most authentic natural stone look possible using man made materials. Their products come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, colors, and textures in order to meet the style demands of nearly any home or building. Their faux brick veneer and faux stone veneer products not only provide an authentic look, but also exemplify the great durability of traditional masonry work. In addition to being incredible durable, Genstone’s products also require very little maintenance over the years. All of their products are produced with UV-durability so that they will not fade or warp under the pressure of the elements. This means no painting, no staining, and no waterproofing. Genstone is so confident in their products that they offer a twenty five year warranty.

If you still are not convinced about how great Genstone’s products are, check out their website for more information. There you can find pricing information as well as a catalog of all of their products. My personal favorite is the American Brick, which comes in a variety of natural earth tones. On their website you can also find information about installation, shipping, and a photo gallery of successful installations from their past clients.

GenStone Products

1075 South Yukon Street

Lakewood, CO

(720) 962-6655

Pursuing My Passion For Motorcycles Made Me Happy

August 13, 2014 in 23, Honda motorcycles, motorcycles by Carol Vitagliano | Permalink

I love what I do for a living, and I try not to take it for granted. I know there are a lot of people out there who hate their jobs, despise going into work everyday and lose sleep over dreading another day in the futile, rat race of life. I think that’s a terrible way to live, I think that everyone needs to follow their passion and do something that makes them happy, whether it’s profitable or not. Stress is the biggest killer in the world and working jobs that suck, can literally suck the life out of you over the course of a long, boring career. But, you don’t have to let that happen, I personally found at a young age that I loved motorcycles, but it took me a while to learn that I could make a living selling and servicing them instead of the dead-end stuff I’d eventually grown accustomed to. I think about the days I wasted away in a call center, regurgitating the same, disingenuous, stupid apologies to customers on behalf of a company that didn’t care about me. Now, regardless I was learning valuable skills and I was able to make some commission on an occasional sale or two. My father-in-law actually hooked me up with this job, I told him I was handy with a wrench and I had a serious interest in Harley Davidson and Honda motorcycles, the next thing I knew I was telling my boss I was through and was working on and selling bikes the next day.

Sometimes it’s hard to get out of the funk that we’re in, it’s obviously nice to have a helping hand. For me, loading up the dirt bike onto the trailer and hitching it to my truck and going to the mountains is the easiest way for me to snap out of it. It’s hard finding friends at this age who like to ride, maybe it’s a young man’s game but I love hitting the jumps. I’ve stayed in pretty good shape so I’m able to keep up with the youngsters pretty well. We all look the same when we have our helmets on anyway so I don’t think anyone’s taking it too easy on me either way. I knew I had to work tomorrow but I didn’t feel upset about it, I’d honestly rather be out here, but I at least got to deal with motorcycles if I wasn’t able to be out riding them. I wound around the track for the last time as the sun set and took a moment to appreciate my new, happy and inspired direction in life. I wouldn’t ever again allow myself to live life feeling anything other than the way I feel when I’m on my Harley, cruising at 60 miles an hour down the highway on a hot, summer night, loving every breath I take. I wake up everyday feeling good, and not because I know I have Lucky Charms and a fresh gallon of milk in the fridge, but because I have a job that I love and a rewarding career.

There are many benefits to choosing Capital Steel for your next construction project.

August 12, 2014 in 23, Capital Steel, Metal buildings by Amanda Friese | Permalink

Taking on any construction project, big or small, can seem stressful and overwhelming. I am sure that we have all heard those nightmare stories about contractors going way over budget and way over schedule. When working on a tight budget and or schedule, you can not be dealing with lazy or untrustworthy contractors. That is why it is so important to do your research before embarking on a big construction project. When it comes to steel and metal buildings, look no further than Capital Steel. Capital Steel is one of the leading steel and metal building contractors in the country. They have earned a great reputation for professional quality and service all across the country. The greatest thing about Capital Steel is that they give you options to choose how you want to complete your construction project. You have the choice to work directly with Capital Steel Corporate, or you can deal locally with one of their many authorized contractors across the country. Capital Steel sets the standard for the rest of the steel and metal industry and they guarantee satisfaction for all of their clients. They want to work with you to make all of your steel and metal building projects a great success. There are many benefits to choosing Capital Steel for your building needs, whether you choose to go corporate or work with one of over one thousand local authorized contractors across the country.

There are many different types of steel and metal buildings that are provided by Capital Steel. Below is a list of some of the main types of buildings that they produce, although it is no where near comprehensive. If you have a special project or custom building that you have been dreaming of, Capital Steel can work with you to meet your specific needs.

Common Steel Buildings from Capital Steel

1. Aircraft Hangars

Protect your aircraft with one of Capital Steels pre-engineered steel aircraft hangars.

2. Commercial buildings

Capital steel can provide you with a structure for any of your business’ needs. From self-storage to manufacturing to office space, Capital Steel has what your business needs.

3. Government buildings

Capital Steel has been a trusted contractor for government buildings such as firehouses, police stations, and libraries, for many years.

4. Schools

As student populations continue to grow with each passing year, school buildings must be able to accommodate the influx of people. Capital Steel can help with all of your school expansion needs.

Common Metal Buildings from Capital Steel

1. Farming and Agricultural buildings

Capital Steel is a great option for many farming and agricultural needs, such as warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and storage facilities.

2. Gymnasium buildings

Get a sturdy and durable structure with lots of space and room for expansion.

3. Strip-mall

Capital Steel provides excellent products and services for all of your strip-mall needs.

4. Warehouse

There are many different applications and options for warehouse use. Whatever it is that you need, Capital Steel can meet your standards.

For any of your metal and steel building needs, call Capital Steel today.

Healthcare marketing can turn your healthcare business around

August 10, 2014 in 23, healthcare marketing, healthcare website by Dan | Permalink

If you have been lacking in getting patients or clients for your business then being able to have a better comprehensive plan for your Healthcare marketing may be your problem. But being able to have a good marketing presence on the web today’s important part of any business. If you were looking to be able to have good web presence you need to be able to work with healthcare marketing gurus who are experts in being able to provide the right kind of marketing for your business. Being able to have a healthcare website designed it is going to be one that can answer peoples questions when they click on it makes it possible for you to be able to also generate leads for your healthcare industry. For you to be able to be successful today having a good web presence is necessary. Having a comprehensive healthcare website designed it was one the people can go to and answer questions that they may have can be very important for you to be able to have them and upcoming to the doors.

I need to know about your industry and what kind of healthcare needs you can help them with. I’m out of the type of healthcare and by being able to generate more healthcare leads to you will help you to be successful. There are many great ways online in which you can generate leads for your business. But being able to use advertising dollars towards advertising online can be a great way to dedicate dollars for specifying your industry. But being able to use healthcare PPC which is a paper click service plus people to find you and only you pay the amount of money that is needed for people who are looking for you. This way you dedicate your advertising dollars to be able to have people that are looking for you. But being able to use healthcare marketing gurus they can help you with all different sides of your healthcare marketing.

If it is a healthcare website design that you are lacking than being able to use them for this type of service congruent prove your website and how it looks and appears to others. They can also help you with the best ways for you to spend your advertising dollars and being able to use healthcare SEO to be able to have your website being found properly on the web. This in turn will help you to generate many healthcare leads which will allow you to make a turnaround if you are lacking in finding the right meta-patients coming to your doors. But being able to adjust the way that you spend your advertising dollars to make a big difference to your bottom line. But being able to get the right amount of healthcare leads help to generate the right kind of business for you. You can greatly increase the amount of patients that are being seen her clients coming to you but being able to have a good web presence today.

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