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| Eco Paints | Posted in Interior | By Earth Balance Interiors | Published: 21st Jan, 2008 | Viewed 2118 times
 | Interior design paint choices can be difficult. This article will look at each type of eco and natural paint, giving you the low down on each so that you can make an informed decision. Some paints and finishes claim to be natural, organic or non-toxic. As with all claims of eco-friendliness, be careful when choosing finishes as there are currently no legal requirements for manufacturers regarding toxic chemical content. |
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| Interior eco finishes vs. synthetics | Posted in Interior | By Earth Balance Interiors | Published: 14th Dec, 2007 | Viewed 1063 times
| In the latest article from Earth Balance Interiors, Nicola compares interior eco finishes to traditional indoor finishes, looking at the health and other issues. |
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| Eco design & interior design | Posted in Interior | By Earth Balance Interiors | Published: 7th Dec, 2007 | Viewed 1211 times
| Does ‘going green’ in the world of eco design mean that you have to go all or nothing?
The answer is no, simply do as much as you can with the facilities that you have. The highest level of eco design to achieve would be to build your own green home that is carbon neutral through design, build and occupancy. This is not for everyone, so instead you could adapt your home and lifestyle to suit a more eco-friendly outlook. |
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| Beam Vacuum's Golden Birthday Treat | Posted in Interior | By Beam Vacuums | Published: 3rd Sep, 2007 | Viewed 1332 times
 | As part of Beam Central Vacuum Systems’ 50th birthday celebrations, one lucky visitor to the Self Build Extend & Renovate Show Punchestown who is building or renovating their home, will have the opportunity to win a limited edition Golden Beam central vacuum system. |
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| Heating You Home | Posted in Energy | By Murphy Heating | Published: 30th Jul, 2007 | Viewed 2797 times
 | So you have decided to build your dream home add the all wanted extension or embarked upon a renovation, but are confused with how to heat it, one could not blame you with the many heating and appliance options available on Today’s market. One could almost write a book on how to do so and has been done in the past so here are some helpful information and tips to help you make that all important decision. |
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| Heat Recovery Ventilation- A Breath of Fresh Air! | Posted in Energy | By Renew iT Energy Solutions | Published: 2nd Jul, 2007 | Viewed 2321 times
 | Most of us are aware that one of the first steps in increasing the thermal efficiency of our home is to insulate, insulate, and then insulate! In this process, many of us are putting increasing emphasis on ‘sealing’ our homes to prevent heat loss. Having done this, we then need to ventilate so we put a hole in our wall or window. Doesn’t make sense, does it? |
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| Wood Pellet Heating- Good Idea/Bad Idea? | Posted in Energy | By Renew iT Energy Solutions | Published: 22nd Jun, 2007 | Viewed 1761 times
| This time last year wood pellet heating systems were being hailed at the best thing since sliced bread- an answer to both our environmental conscience and the insanity of our heating bills. One year on, there is a much most reserved approach to wood pellet heating- and this can only be a good thing. |
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| It’s Raining OIL! - Solar Water Heating Systems | Posted in Energy | By Renew iT Energy Solutions | Published: 13th Jun, 2007 | Viewed 1406 times
| Now that the sun is finally shining, many of us are starting to think about installing solar collectors to gather this “free” energy. If it was raining oil we would all have buckets on our roof and unbelievably, one square metre on your roof receives the equivalent of more than 100 litres of oil in free solar energy per year- so grab those buckets! |
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| The Secret to a Healthy Home - Central vacuum cleaning system | Posted in Interior | By | Published: 24th May, 2007 | Viewed 1496 times
| It’s a secret many building developers already know, and one most people only become aware of once they start building or renovating their dream home.
What makes this secret remarkable is that, once installed, it makes a home healthier to live in, quicker and easier to clean, and enhances the value of your property.
What is the secret? A Beam central vacuum cleaning system. More and more people throughout Ireland are installing a Beam central vacuum system for the improved indoor air quality and the dramatic reduction in allergy symptoms – especially in children – that it brings. |
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