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30 Tie Organizer (model 1314w) by Organize-It-All (Chrome/Black)

Rating: List Price: $12.59 Sale Price: $9.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping

Product Description

About Organize It All Chrome Wall-Mounted Tie Organizer: Keep your neck ties and scarves tidy and organized with this wall mounted tie rack! This tie organizer mounts easily to the closet wall or under a shelf to neatly store neck ties, scarves and belts! Simply affix the rod, and then hang ties and scarves from the removable hangers. When its time to get ready for work, youll find your accessories easy to reach and easy to put away! The chrome bar provides ample space in between ties, preventing wrinkling. Hardware included. Holds 30 ties. Sorry extra hangers not available. Extends approximately 2.75 inches from wall. Pick one up today, and let the organization begin! Features: Color: Chrome Size: 2.75 H x 15.5 L x 2.25 from bar to wall The perfect way to organize! Durable tie rack construction!

Details

• Mounts easily to the closet wall or under a shelf to neatly store neck ties, scarves and belts!
• Extends approximately 2.75 inches from wall
• The perfect way to organize. Durable tie rack construction.
• Holds up to 30 ties.
• You will receive (1) Wall Mounted Tie Organizer in Chrome.

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World Map (Vintage Style) Art Poster Print - 24x36 Poster Print, 36x24 Collections Poster Print, 36x24

Rating: List Price: $6.99 Sale Price: $0.01 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Product Description

Decorate your home or office with high quality posters. World Map (Vintage Style) Art Poster Print - 24x36 Poster Print, 36x24 is that perfect piece that matches your style, interests, and budget.

Details

• Poster Title: World Map (Vintage Style) Art Poster Print - 24x36 Poster Print, 36x24
• Size: 36 x 24 inches

Technorati Tags: (Vintage, 24x36, 36x24, Collections, Poster, Print, Style), World

Atlantic 96635642 Remote Caddy

Rating: List Price: $9.99 Sale Price: $9.59 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping

Product Description

Remote Control Caddy

Details

• Organize Table Clutter
• Holds Four Remotes, a Newspaper and Magazines
• Designed to Fit Over Most Couch, Recliner and Chair Arms
• Elastic Band Secures a Newspaper or Magazines
• Retainer Rod Secures Caddy Position

Technorati Tags: 96635642, Atlantic, Caddy, Remote

Rick Chapo
1615
12:30:13

Using the power of the sun is becoming increasingly attractive from an economic and environmental aspect. If you’re going solar, you need to know the components.
Solar Components
While generally considered electric platforms, solar systems definitely have unique components. Here’s some of the jargon you are going to need to be familiar with before buying.
1. Photovoltaic Cell ?This is the key piece of any solar platform. Known as a PV cell, it is typically a small cell containing a silicon substance under glass. When the sun hits the cell, the silicon undergoes an electrical reaction that creates a charge. The charge is collected by small wires. Depending on the nature of the cell, each should produce roughly half a volt.
2. Solar Panel ?A collection of solar cells joined as a unit in a frame. A single panel typically is insufficient to produce enough energy to power anything of significance in your home.
3. Solar System ?Also known as a photovoltaic system, a solar system is an interconnected set of solar panels. This is what you see on the roofs of home or other areas around homes and buildings. A solar system converts enough sunlight into electricity to provide most or all of the power required by a home.
4. Orientation ?Before installing a panel system, one has to give some thought regarding where to put it. The sun tracks across a structure in a particular way. To maximize the energy production, the panels have to be oriented to receive the maximum amount of sunlight. This, of course, results in the maximum amount of electricity.
5. Direct Current ?A type of electricity that flows in only one direction. Solar cells produce direct current electricity.
6. Alternating Current ?Electricity that flows in both directions. AC power is used by utilities and in practically all appliances and machines in a home.
7. Inverter ?A key component in a solar panel system. The inverter converts the direct current produced by the solar panels into AC power that can be used in the home or fed back into a utility power grid system.
Obviously, there are a wide variety of systems for converting sunlight into power. Making yourself familiar with the above components is a good place to start.

Haan FS20 Plus Steam Cleaning Floor Sanitizer with Deluxe Sanitizing Tray

Rating: List Price: $99.99 Sale Price: $79.00 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping

Product Description

The HAAN Model FS20-Plus Steam Cleaning Floor Sanitizer is a lightweight, ergonomically-designed dynamo that harnesses the awesome power of steam. It easily cleans and sanitizes any sealed hard surface floor – without chemicals –. In less than 3 minutes, you’ll have continuous steam at a temperature of 212 F, ready to kill dust mites, germs and bacteria – including e. coli and salmonella – virtually on contact. The HAAN Floor Sanitizer uses nothing but tap water and emits 20 minutes of steam without a refill, so you can clean all of your hard floors in one quick session. Patented super-absorbent, multilayer Ultra-Microfiber™ cleaning pads are engineered to reduce friction and dry floors instantly. A hook and loop system provides an easy, touchless attachment and the durable design means they can be machine washed and reused time and time again. Weighing less than 4 lbs with a full tank of water, the HAAN Floor Sanitizer is engineered to outperform nearly every steamer in any class. Using superior quality materials and stringent manufacturing practices, HAAN sets the standard for durability and performance in steam cleaning.For sanitizing carpets, upholstered furniture and bedding, the Deluxe Sanitizing Tray clips onto the FS-20. To kill bacteria, germs and dust mites, simply glide the sanitizer across the surface. Included with Every Model FS20-Plus Floor Sanitizer: • 2 Reusable Multilayer Ultra-Microfiber Pads • 1 Heavy-duty Resting Pad • 1 Fill Cup • User Manual & Warranty Card

Details

• Chemical-free steam cleaner for all sealed hard-floor surfaces--uses regular tap water
• Plus version comes with sanitizing tray attachment for refreshing carpeted areas
• Heats up in less than 3 minutes; produces up to 20 minutes of steam per refill
• Includes 2 super-absorbent, multilayer Ultra-Microfiber cleaning pads that are washable and reusable
• Measures 50-1/2 by 11-1/2 by 7-1/2 inches (HxWxD) fully extended and weighs 3.15 pounds; backed by 1-year warranty

Technorati Tags: Cleaning, Deluxe, Floor, FS20, Haan, Plus, Sanitizer, Sanitizing, Steam, Tray, with

Winsome Wood End Table/Night Stand with Door and Shelf, Black

Rating: List Price: $59.99 Sale Price: $38.51 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping

Product Description

This solid wood shaker style nightstand with drawer is perfect for any room's decor.Constructed of solid hardwoods, this natural nightstand adds a warm touch to any room.Natural finish goes great with any decor.Easy Assembly.

Details

• Shaker-style end table/night stand offers simple, sturdy elegance
• Crafted of solid beechwood with brushed metal door pull; wood nailhead accents
• Oversized top with open shelf and roomy storage cabinet; delicately tapered legs
• Some assembly required; measures 19 inches wide by 15 inches deep by 25 inches high
• Available in Black or Natural finish

Technorati Tags: Black, Door, Shelf, Stand, Table/Night, Winsome, with, Wood

Gil Strachan
897

Furnace flues and chimneys are often neglected. Many homeowners presume that the utility company or their fuel supplier is monitoring them, and don’t realise this isn’t necessarily true until something goes wrong. As a result, bird’s nests and other debris sometimes cause soot and gases to drift back into the house, causing a potentially dangerous situation.
All types of chimneys should have regular, professional inspection and maintenance. Most chimney sweeps service all kinds of flues, not just masonry chimneys or those attached to wood-burning appliances.
The build-up of soot and creosote on flue walls can loosen and fall over time, aided by moisture in the exhaust gases, sometimes filling the clean-out cavity and blocking the flue. Corrosive elements in these gases can affect both metal and masonry chimneys.
Moisture can enter uncapped chimneys, or through cracked concrete tops and even through the bricks. Excessive condensation from gases within can also cause problems. Lower exhaust temperatures from newer gas furnaces (excepting high-efficiency models, which typically use plastic exhaust vents) call for smaller flue sizes (3 to 4 inches) to ensure water vapours are expelled before they cool and condense inside the flue. In the past, some furnaces have been vented into unlined masonry chimneys, which can cause inefficient drafting and deterioration from water damage. The white deposits which you may have seen on masonry chimneys are known as “effluorescence”, and are minerals salts left on the surface after water surfaces and evaporates.
In the interest preservation and safe, efficient operation, venting selection and installation is extremely important. The pipe connecting the furnace to the chimney should be as short as possible, with as few elbows as possible. It is important that metal chimneys erected on the exterior of houses be insulated, and of an approved type for outdoor use.
A professional chimney sweep can check your flue for proper draft, which is often affected by the “tightness” of the house, especially if recently fitted with newer doors and windows. Chimneys which are still in reasonably good condition can be repaired, lined, and water-proofed. Improperly sized, rusted or otherwise damaged metal flues/liners should be replaced immediately.

Household Essentials 6032 Christmas Tree Bag with Green Trim

Rating: List Price: $16.99 Sale Price: $8.99 Availability: Usually ships in 4-5 business days

Product Description

This christmas tree bag from Whitney Design measures 30-inch in diameter and 60-inch in height. It is made from a strong polyethylene tarp material. The bag is translucent white with a green trim and has a zippered closure. Item #6032.

Details

• Strong durable tear proof material
• Zippered closure
• Easy to clean
• Designed for storing synthetic Christmas trees
• Measures 30-Inch diameter by 60-inch high

Technorati Tags: 6032, Christmas, Essentials, Green, Household, Tree, Trim, with

Jakob Jelling
645

Flood insurance is not included in basic home owner’s insurance!
Interestingly enough, one of the worst natural disasters that could possibly affect your home is not included under most normal home owner’s insurance policies. As a result, flood insurance is one of the most important pieces of extra insurance that you could possibly get for your home. If you are worried that you might possibly live within range of some sort of flooding, then you should make sure that you get flood insurance as soon as possible. It doesn’t matter if you have never had any floods during your time living where you are – it’s always possible to have too much rainfall and for the flooding to reach record levels.
Of course, however, if you live high on a hill, then you will probably not need much flood insurance – but you should be careful of other problems that can come with living on a hill, including the possibility of mudslides.
In any case, flood insurance is generally not included with most regular home owner’s insurance. This is possibly because most homes are not located in regions or areas that flood. Since it only takes one flood to ruin a home, however, you should probably try to get some flood insurance.
Keep in mind that depending on where you live and what kind of a home you have, your rates for flood insurance can vary wildly. Areas that are likely to have floods will generally have higher rates due to the fact that it is more likely that the insurance company will have to pay out. If you live in a location where floods are unlikely, but still possible, you will probably be able to get lower rates for your flood insurance. Another factor that will affect how much your insurance is involves the quality and condition of your home. If your home is worth a lot of money, then you will pay more for insurance than you would if it would be relatively cheap to replace.
Even if it is unlikely that your home will flood, you should still think about getting flood insurance. In some cases, you can ad it to the home owner’s insurance that you already have. In other cases, however, it might be better for you to go to a different insurance company that offers cheap flood insurance. You can find flood insurance companies by checking online.

Sawyer Premium Permethrin Clothing Insect Repellent Trigger Spray, 24-Ounce

Rating: List Price: $17.99 Sale Price: $12.09 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping

Product Description

This 24 oz Trigger Spray Sawyer Permethrin Clothing Insect Repellent is perfect for any outdoor enthusiast or traveller who wants the highest level of protection. When applied to clothing the Permethrin binds to the fabric eliminating the risk of over-exposure to the skin.

Details

• Odorless lotion
• As effective as 100% DEET
• Does not harm fabrics and finishes
• Lasts up to 6 weeks or up to 6 washings
• 24 ounce capacity treats up to 4 complete outfits

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