The What and the How

Abandoned shipping containers were once used to construct cabins when living off the grid.   These days shipping containers are used to construct houses because it is cheaper, durable and reduces our carbon footprint on the planet. In this blog I am attempting to discuss the various benefits of constructing your home with shipping containers Eco-Friendly: The biggest advantage of building your house with a shipping container is that it is environment friendly. If you are conscious about your carbon footprint on the planet then consider using shipping containers to build your home. A shipping container is made from three thousand five kilograms of steel and every year hundreds of thousands of shipping containers are abandoned. So by choosing a shipping container to build your house you are reusing 3500 kilos of steel that would otherwise accumulate in a shipyard. With one shipping container you could construct a four hundred square feet of your house. Hence with thr...

Marble is a natural stone that offers a lot of benefits to home owners.   Marble adds elegance to the kitchen and also adds a certain degree of brightness to kitchens and bathrooms that do not get enough light. Here are some reasons why you should opt for marble when installing a kitchen countertop. Heat Resistance: Marble always stays cool and below room temperature as it is not a big conductor of heat. This makes it the ideal material for a kitchen countertop. Marble is not as heat resistant as quartz or granite but a marble countertop will not be damaged when a hot pan is placed on it. It will not catch fire or melt. This makes a marble kitchen countertop ideal for baking. However, the finish on the marble could be damaged when a hot pan is placed on the countertop.   Elegance: Marble adds elegance to the kitchen and is available in a wonderful display of colors.   The soft nature of marble makes it ideal to fabricate it into any shape. With marble...

Water treatment refers to different processes that are used to improve the quality of water. Water resources all over the world are contaminated with garbage and other pollutants and become unfit for consumption. Therefore water treatment is necessary to improve the quality of water and to avoid the spread of water borne diseases. The different types of water treatment processes are: ·               Coagulation o r Flocculation ·        Filtration ·        Sedimentation ·        Distillation ·        Fluoridation ·        pH Correction Coagulation or Flocculation: In this process of water treatment liquid aluminium sulfate is added to the water. When liquid aluminium sulfate is added to the water, impurities of dirt particles in the water start to stick together. As the di...

It has long been established that office furniture could either enhance or mar an employees’ productivity. Various researches have concluded that the right office furniture could boost an employees’ productivity to up to 11%. This productivity boost is certain to make a huge impact on the company’s turnover. So, investing in the right furniture would go a long way in making your office not only conducive for work but a place where your employees could feel comfortable and give it their all. Here are a few pointers to consider when choosing furniture for your office .  Know your Space: The first step to find the right furniture is to assess how much room you have. Measuring your space would give you a clear idea of the kind of furniture that would fit in, so you can plan out your furniture placement. The key is to strike a balance between the space that would be occupied by the furniture and the remaining free space. You do not want to clutter your office with over size...

Many organizations have experimented with improving the ambiance of their offices to increase employee productivity. One such means of redesigning the interiors of an office to reap the benefits of increased employee productivity is by installing glass partitions. Studies have proven that offices with glass partitions experience better employee productivity when compared to offices with open floors. This is because glass partitions give employees privacy while allowing more light into the room. Here are some of the other benefits of installing glass partitions in offices and homes. Improved Energy Efficiency:   Glass partitions allow maximum natural light inside the office and therefore reduce the company’s dependency on lights.  Thereby reducing energy consumption and saving on electricity bills.  Reducing the use of energy also enables to reduce the carbon footprint of the organization. Productivity:   Glass partitions reduce noise pollution ...

Kitchen counter tops are made from a variety of materials. Choosing a kitchen counter top made from granite has its advantages. Besides adding value to your house granite counter tops do not get scratched easily and are resistant to germs. These factors make them ideal for a home kitchen.  Here are some of the advantages of buying a granite kitchen counter top. Durability: Granite is a hard stone and will not scratch or bend easily and is highly durable.  Granite is a perfect material for kitchen counter tops because placing hot items or sharp items on the surface will not damage the surface of the counter top. Adds Value to your House: Granite counter tops do not depreciate in value and would give your kitchen an elegant and high end look and therefore would add value to your house. The color of the granite would never fade and the natural pattern on the granite would continue to give your kitchen an elegant look for many years to come. Granite is availabl...

Fire sprinkler systems are an essential safety mechanism in every building. A fire sprinkler system could keep fires under control until the fire fighting brigade arrives thereby reducing the damage done to property. Fire sprinkler systems also help fire fighters put out fires more quickly and efficiently.  Fire sprinkler systems have smoke and gas detection systems and also have control valves that supply water when smoke or gas is detected and shuts down after the fire is controlled. The four most commonly used types of fire sprinkler systems are pre-action, dry pipe, wet pipe and deluge. Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler Systems: The use of fire sprinkler systems is a double edged sword it could save property from being damaged by fire but could also cause damage to property with water.  A pre action fire sprinkler system helps minimize the damage caused to property when the fire sprinkler system is activated and water is released.  if a fire breaks out in a roo...

Did you know that research has proven that 66% of customers could recall the brand on promotional merchandise they had received in the past 12 months? Corporate gifts or advertising gifts have become a vital part of any marketing campaign. It has become a popular practice because it is the simplest means to bond with your clients or customers. Promotional merchandise is products such as pens, mugs or any product that is used in an office or home on a daily basis. These products create a brand impression in the minds of the people who use them. Any organization with the ambition to grow needs an advertising campaign and promotional merchandise is a great way to move your campaign into the homes and offices of prospective clients or customers. Promotional merchandise help an organization improve their brand awareness, improve sales and it also yields a better return on investment. Promotional Merchandise Creates Brand Loyalty: Research states that 79% of customers who re...

The garage door is an element that could beautify the exterior of your home but it is also an opening into your house and hence choosing a garage door needs to be done with care. Here are some of the different types of the most commonly used garage doors and their pros and cons. Roller Shutters: The roller shutters is one of the most common types of garage doors. The door rolls up directly into a box on top of the entrance of the garage. This type of garage door offers more width and height when open and allows more room for storage. Roller shutter doors are also motor-operated. Whether the panels of the shutters are manufactured with steel or aluminium, it offers smooth functionality. Roller doors require little maintenance because of the steel frame and are long lasting. Roller shutters would also keep your garage free from the extreme temperature outside. Retractable Garage Doors: Retractable garage doors could easily be converted into remote controlled doors. ...