Sunday, May 24, 2015

Omega J8005 Nutrition Center Single-Gear household Masticating Juicer, Chrome and Black Review

The Omega J8005 Nutrition Center is a slow speed, or masticating juicer. It processes at a reduced speed of 80 rpm, while most other juices operate at 1.650-15,000rpm. This preserves the enzymes and increases shelf life of the juice.

Auto-pulp ejection makes continuous juicing and maximum extraction possible. This machine can be used for many other processes such as making soy milk, grinding nut butter and making baby food. It also extrudes pasta and grinds coffee.

Omega J8005 Nutrition Center Single-Gear household Masticating Juicer, Chrome and Black Specs

* Low speed juicing at 80rpm Preserves enzymes that increase juice stability
* Dual stage juice processing for hard and soft produce and wheatgrass
* Can make soy milk, grind nut butter and make baby food
* Auto pulp ejection for continuous juicing
* Extrudes pasta and grinds coffee

What's Hot About the Omega J8005 Nutrition Center Single-Gear household Masticating Juicer, Chrome and Black

The Omega J8005 Nutrition Center features low speed juicing which prevents oxidation and protects enzymes in the juice making it last longer in the refrigerator. Dual stage processing system handles all types of produce including leafy greens and wheatgrass.

Other  uses such as making nut butter, baby food, soy milk, extruding pasta, grinding coffee and processing herbs and spices makes the Omega J8005 Nutrition Center a multiuse appliance worth considering. Very easy to take apart and clean.

Why It's Not So Hot

The only slight complaint from consumers was that the Omega J8005 Nutrition Center was made of indestructible lexan or other plastic and not metal. They said it did not affect performance and some buyers owned their juicers for ten years or more.

Who is the Omega J8005 Nutrition Center Single-Gear household Masticating Juicer, Chrome and Black Perfect For?

The Omega J8005 Nutrition Center is a juicer for serious juicers who will use the machine everyday. Ease of cleaning and juicing and the fact that the juicer lasts so long makes this a great buy.

(You can read actual buyer comments and reviews here)
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Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Getting Set Up With Your Hand and Power Tools

When you first begin to undertake DIY home projects you need to set up your initial tool kit.  It will have a combination of hand tools that are essential, along with a few basic power tools to make the work that little bit easier and faster.

Hand and power tools are created to get the job done and make life easier.

You need them for around the house, for repairing things and for the cars you drive too.

It doesn’t matter if you’re the type of person who works regularly with tools in a professional capacity or if you an around the house fixer, you’re going to have a need for the right tools.

The best time to stock your toolbox is before you discover a need for a tool that you don’t have.

There are your basic tools such as screwdrivers, socket sets, wrenches and pliers and then there are your hand and power tools.

Power tools increase productivity and can make a job go a lot faster and with much less sweat equity.

Trying to get a screw to go through a steel door goes a lot smoother using a cordless power screwdriver than it does using a hand held one.

You can get tool kits already combined for you, even buy them online and get them delivered to your door!

Black & Decker BDCD2204KIT 20-Volt MAX Lithium-Ion 4-Tool Combo Kit


Drills, Power Tools and More

Drills, power tools and more can cut down on the time you spend working and give you more time to relax. Drills can bore holes in some of the toughest materials known to man or it can quickly put a screw in place when it’s used in place of a regular screwdriver.

You can find these tools in either electric or battery charged. Most people prefer the battery charged due to the convenience of being able to use the drill anywhere they need to.

The downside of course, is if you forget to charge the tool before a job, you can run out of juice and you’ll be stuck waiting for the recharge. Not only are they good for driving in screws but in removing them as well by their reverse action.

The drill bits will vary in size and the drill itself can range in size from lightweight to fairly heavy. Try out the drill you’re thinking of buying before you take it home so that you’ll get the one that won’t strain your hand and wrist.

Depending on what you plan to use the tool for, look for the longest lasting battery life that you can find.

Drills, power tools and more are meant to make life easier, not harder but choosing the wrong model can not only be a waste of time and money but can leave you frustrated as well when it fails to perform as you expect it should.

 Check out some of the online DIY powertool kits here:

 

Black & Decker BDCDMT1206KITC Matrix 6 Tool Combo Kit with Case

You can also see a selection of top sellers on Amazon, read the customer reviews, order online often cheaper than buying at retail stores, and you even get it home delivered - what a great time saver!

power tools combo kits

You’ll find that with some tools, there’s a big difference in cost even between brands. What you have to do is look at the reputation of the tool. If you’re always replacing it, you’re better off purchasing the tool that stands for quality.

Hand and power tools aren’t just something that you want to have around, they’re tools you must have to keep up with life’s little breakdowns.
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Friday, July 4, 2014

How To Use Seasonal Affective Disorder Lights Safely And Effectively

 Its Winter here now where I live, and it is bitterly cold, wet and overcast.  The whole world seems very grey and gloomy which makes it easy to fall prey to the SAD syndrome if you are not prepared with the right equipment and lights around your home to combat this form of depression.

If you didn't already know that there are special SAD lights and lamps that help everyone stay happy and balanced through even the darkest of winters, you need to check this out.

Although seasonal affective disorder lights are generally considered safe and effective to use, there are a few important points you need to bear in mind before you use them. Here’s a quick guide to how to prepare for their use, and the risks involved in using them.

Preparing To Use An SAD Lamp

The useful thing about light therapy boxes is that they are widely available from a number of different retailers. They can be purchased at relatively low cost, and are generally easy to use. You can purchase and use a light box without guidance from a doctor, though you may want to speak to a medical professional who will let you know if they have any specific recommendations or concerns.

Light therapy is best started early in fall, while conditions are still mild. Sufferers of SAD will often find that symptoms get worse as the winter progresses, so early use of light boxes can help to combat this, leaving better moods and higher energy levels. Some people do get Seasonal Affective Disorder during the summer months, especially when the weather is rainy or cloudy. In this case it’s important to use the light box when you feel is right for you.

In order to make sure that light therapy is as effective as possible, there are a few factors to consider:

* Timing: Most people find that light boxes produce better results when used earlier in the morning. Avoid using them later at night, as this may affect your sleep. Daily use is recommended, as the effects of light therapy often wear off.

* Duration: Seasonal Affective Disorder lights can be used for different lengths of time, depending on your own specific symptoms. Manufacturers of light boxes will generally recommend how long you should use them for. This will usually be a period between 30 minutes and a few hours, depending on the intensity of the light you are using.

*Intensity: Different light boxes have different intensities, and their brightness is measured in lux. It’s recommended that you use a product with at least 2,500 lux, though as high as 10,000 can be useful and will usually require 30 minute sessions.

Here are some of the most populat SAD lights that you can see online and get delivered to your door:





How To Get The Most From Your Light Box

In order to get the very best results from light therapy, you’ll need to make sure that you make time in your routine to do it every day. If you miss out certain days, or give up, then you’re not going to feel all of the benefits. The good news is that you don’t just have to sit there when the light is shining. You can carry on with your daily routine, as long as you stay nearby to the light box to get the full effect.

The Risks Involved

Seasonal Affective Disorder lights can produce some side effects, which are usually mild and fade quickly. These include:
* Eyestrain,
* Headache,
* Nausea,
* Dry mouth,
* Sleep problems.

If side effects don’t disappear then it’s important to seek medical advice, or try reducing the time you use the light box, start taking breaks and using them at different times of the day.

Seasonal Affective Disorder lights are generally very easy to use, and work quickly and effectively as long as you use them for long enough. The risks are very slim, but speak with your doctor if you’re concerned about how a light box could affect you.

You don't have to be depressed and sad all winter long... just plug into one of these great lighting systems and enjoy a natural way to beat depression!

- Helene Malmsio
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Saturday, January 25, 2014

What Kind of Furniture Should a Green Patio Have?



If you're trying to build a green patio, one of the main things to attention to is your furniture. Your furniture should look great, have strong functionality and be green - all at the same time.

==> What Should You Look for in Patio Furniture in General?

To start with, all patio furniture needs to be weather resistant. You can't have wood that'll crack in the heat or the cold. You can't have materials that'll expand or shrink too much when it gets wet. You can't have materials that'll rot.

Because patio furniture is out doors most of the time, it have to be very tough.

In addition, the overall design should match the rest of your patio.

What kinds of green patio furniture match this description?

==> Teak Furniture

Teak is one of the best woods to use for green patio furniture.

First of all, teak doesn't need to be treated. Treating wood is an extremely chemically intensive process which uses energy and produces waste that harms the environment.

Teak is also extremely water resistant and lasts a long time. It's the kind of wood that the government uses in park benches and bus benches. The furniture last just about forever and rarely need to be replaced. Teak is also used in boat construction.

==> Cedar Furniture

Cedar furniture is one of the strongest types of woods out there. It's almost as strong as oak, but doesn't crack. Most woods will crack over time, but cedar just holds strong.

One interesting feature of cedar is that it's cool to the touch, even when the weather is hot. This can add a nice touch of class to the feel of your patio on a warm summer day.

==> 100% Recycled Plastics

Finally, you have plastic materials that are made from 100% recycled plastic. There are a few different types you can choose from.

First, you have the very basic furniture pieces. These will look and feel much like your typical plastic patio furniture, except they're made from recycled material.

You can also get high-end recycled plastic furniture. These items can have a wide variety of different designs, some of them even made to look like wood.

There's a huge selection of different materials and furniture that an eco-conscious person can choose from. From woods to recycled materials, there's furniture to fit just about every patio size and design.

Make sure that when you're ordering wood that you get Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood. Make sure that when you buy 100% recycled plastic materials that you research the company it's produced by first to ensure they're truly a green company. By supporting companies that produce green furniture, you support the green industry as a whole.





I have a heap more tips and ideas for gardening, going green and home decor here in my How to guide website:
http://www.learn-how-to-do-it.com/how-to-do-it-yourself-blog.html   I hope that you will visit and share your tips there too!
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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Home Guide For Using Solar Garden Lights


When you start to use Solar garden light on posts or strings you quickly learn how simple they are to install and use, and how powerful they can be as a night light in your garden.

Solar lights come in many design options to transform your garden into a magical nighttime wonderland.


 Solar garden lights not only dramatically enhance a beautiful garden, but they are quite practical.

They can be used for safety to accentuate driveways, pathways, and steps.

 Whether choosing solar products for your home or business make sure they are made from quality components to assure reliability and longevity for many years of use.

Inquire about the manufacturer and the warranty of your solar garden light.

Solar spot lights are often used to accentuate floral arrangements, garden seating and gates. There are hundreds of models to choose from and each model provides a variation in bulb colors and fixture types to meet your garden design needs.

 The most up-to-date spot lights feature durability with commercial grade silicon solar cells and an energy management center enhanced by next generation LED technology.

 Rugged construction with no moving parts is the hallmark of each floodlight system designed to last for years without any maintenance.

 Ease of installation is balanced with plug and play assembly. Solar spot lights are the latest frontier in designing solar garden light.

When illuminating shrubs and small outdoor landscaping objects heavy duty spot light fixtures use durable ground stakes for easy placement.

You want to choose the highly efficient charging circuitry to enable each light to be powered under cloudy and overcast conditions. It is always good to be prepared for lower levels of sunlight. Each light products a soft spot light equivalent to a 15W light bulb.

 The most revolutionary features for the busy consumer is that there is low maintenance, no light bulbs to change and the electricity is generated from the light of the sun and thus there is no wiring or electric bill required.

Another strong landscaping feature includes solar garden light from small units mounted in the ground to light steps, flowerbeds, decorative tree rings, sidewalks, patios, pools or decks. While there are many varieties on the market, you may have special landscaping needs.

Now you can create your own low cost solar panels with the affordable prices offered for premium crystalline solar cells that would otherwise be discarded as seconds due to blemishes or other imperfections. If you don’t want seconds you can also buy prime solar cells at a higher price.

 The solar cells come with soldering pads for easy interconnection and integration into solar panels. You can make innovative solar garden light designs at around $2 watt from commercial manufacturers. For 10 watts you would order 62 inch squared solar cells.

 They can be interconnected in 12, 24 and 48 volt configurations. Most companies require a minimum order of 100 to 200 pieces for each custom module.

Another option for innovation is the latest flexible photovoltaic technology with monolithically integrated solar cells that are lightweight durable and affordable.

 There are over thirty models of flexible solar panels in the market and custom models available upon request to offer an entirely new dimension to solar garden light design.

You can learn more here about going green in your home, saving water, using alternative power, and using solar energy in your home.... How to Go Green at Home

And if you are really serious about solar power for your home and garden you need to check out my book I published about DIY Solar Power for Homes.... I have solar power in my home and I love it!

Below I will feature some garden products that use solar power, so that you can see for yourself how well this concept works.

And you can buy all of these items right here, online at amazon, and get better prices than in the retail stores while they also deliver it to your door, sometimes for free shipping!





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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Learn How to make Soy Candles from Home

Don't you just love the flickering light of a candle?  I think that most of us do.

Soy candles are popular all over the world and are used for many different occasions and decorations.  

You can buy decorative and scented soy candles from many retail and online stores, and you can also learn how to make soy candles yourself.

There are times when you will want to make candles at home when there is either a Birthday party, Christmas party, Halloween party, Valentines Day or even to light up the bridal reception table.

Making a soy candle is very easy provided you follow the steps below and have the necessary equipment as mentioned on individual step.

Soy Candles - How to make them from home:

Step#1: The first thing to decide is the candle number required. 1 soy votive candle will take about 2 oz of the soybean wax. Once the decision is made, it is important to measure the flakes from soy wax using a digital scale.

Step#2: The next step is melting of wax using a double boiler. This has been proven to be very effective, though it's quite slow compared with other methods like expensive wax melter.  You can also use electric rice cookers to melt your soy wax.

You need to regulate the temperature of the melted wad with an effective thermometer. Monitor the wax melting process fully ensuring the wax flash point is not reached as it results to flames. The wax flash point about 295 degrees and above.

Step#3: When the soy wax would have completely melted with a temperature of 170 degrees, add your preferred color dye gently. Stir the melted soy wax to blend in nicely with the dye, the best tool to use is a wooden spoon. At this point if the soy candle will later be exposed to UV-light, add the UV-inhibitor.

Step#4: This is the stage where fragrance oil is added and before doing this ensure the wax temperature is no hotter than 170 degrees. Soy wax generally retains fragrance better than the paraffin wax so you can use about 1.5 oz candle oil fragrance for 1 pound of soy wax. Once the fragrance oil is added, stir it for about 2 minutes to distribute the oil throughout the wax in the pot.

Step#5: This is a very crucial step that determines the quality of the soy candles. Reduce the wax temperature to about 150 degrees and use a pour pot to fill wax into a mold slightly higher than the room temperature.

Step#6: At this level, the molten candle would have started forming a top layer skin like film, it's the best level to which the wick is inserted if you have not already pre-glued wicks into the container. Hold the wick at the top tip, and push through the layer straight to the bottom part of the mold. Ensure the wick is centered and straight in the mold.

Step#7: This is the point where it may be necessary for you to clear any circles formed in the wax top at the centre of each candle after the previous step of inserting the wick. In order to fix this, wave a flame directly at the candle top in very quick motions.

Decent sized flames are essential so as to fix them perfectly. A propane torch or mini butane torch can be helpful. Be careful not to burn the wick. If you insert wicks that stick to the bottom of the container before you pour the wax, you will not have this problem.

Step#8: This is the final and the most crucial part if you are not creating a container candle, as you have to wait a period of about 5 hours to allow the candle to cool before removing it from the candle mold.

Avoid touching, examining or moving the candle. Once the soy candle is ready, pull it out gently. Let the candles set for a period of 1 to 2 days before burning.

If you followed the steps correctly, then this is the ultimate way to make beautiful soy wax candles. Be proud to teach your family and friends the skill to make them for gifts or for sale. 

You might even enjoy learning how to make soy candles enough that you decided to start a home business making and selling these soy candles for a profit.

 You can learn more here about how to make soy candles:

 I have also published a book that teaches you how to make candles and even make it into a home business



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