Friday, January 22, 2016

Locking Sliding Doors

Sliding Door Lock Options

Privacy and Security with Sliding Door Locks. (Photo Credits)

Sliding doors usually are great sace savers for most homes. No space should be allotted for opening and closing doors. Space is maximized.

There are a lot of ways to ensure security and privacy when using sliding doors in the home. There is the built in locks, and there are some that a homeowner can just simply install.

Real Sliding Hardware for instance featured this Teardrop lock for sliding doors.

"Our Teardrop privacy lock for sliding barn doors is designed for interior applications where privacy is desired. Especially suited for bedrooms or bathrooms, it can be unlocked in an emergency with a credit card. Mounted to the door or the jamb, our privacy lock will fit most applications"

Check out the photos here.

Pin Locks

A homeowner also has the option of using pin locks on sliding doors to reinforce the built-in locks of the sliding door. Mr. Rogers Neighborhood Buzz shared this tip.

"According to a post by Naples Daily News, installing a pin lock is the best way to secure your sliding patio door. It is also the recommended approach to securing sliding doors made by the National Crime Prevention Council and other crime prevention authorities. A pin lock works by preventing the door from being lifted off its track, as well as preventing it from sliding open. These locks can be affordably purchased at any local hardware store and are easily installed using a drill and a screwdriver. You can do the installation yourself or hire a trusted handyman, taking special care with the drilling step."

Check out the whole article here.

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The same website also shared an emergency fix for a broken built in sliding door lock – at least before the locksmith arrives to permanently solve the problem.

"A broken sliding glass door lock may sound complicated to fix, but all you really need is a replacement lock and 10 minutes of time to fix it. "

Read the guide here.

What have you done to reinforce your sliding glass door locks?

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Happy String Lights

Decorate with String Lights

Decorate happily with string lights. (Photo Credits)

String lights can provide a happy feel to a home or commercial establishment all year round. Although string lights are more popular during the holidays, string lights can be used anytime of the year, in any part of the home.

Buzz Feed life for instance shared almost twenty ways on how to use string lights to up the coziness level of a dwelling place – or even a sleeping area for dormitories or other bed spaces. Electricians

"Spotlights are expensive, but string lights can give a similar effect for a fraction of the cost… Another trick: Forgo a pendant light or chandelier over the dining table and just go full-on string lights."

Read the rest of the tips here.

Just Breath Taking

Earthporn meantime shared a breath taking photo of an old tree that gives off the illusion of being adorned with string lights. Builders and Contractors

"Vitor Schietti relies on a very unique process to create his strikingly perfect long-exposure photos. The Brazilian photographer utilizes fireworks and long-exposure photography to capture beautiful strings of lights literally dripping down from the trees. He calls his one of a kind work, "Impermanent Sculptures.""

Check out the photographs here.

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Fans of Doctor Who may however want these string lights in their homes, as featured over at Laughing Squid.

"Think Geek has created a clever set of Doctor Who themed Weeping Angel string lights that humorously blink repeatedly at one another."

Take a look at the picture here.

Have you ever considered decorating your home with string lights all year round?

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(858) 480-6559

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Locking Sliding Doors

Sliding Door Lock Options

Privacy and Security with Sliding Door Locks. (Photo Credits)

Sliding doors usually are great sace savers for most homes. No space should be allotted for opening and closing doors. Space is maximized.

There are a lot of ways to ensure security and privacy when using sliding doors in the home. There is the built in locks, and there are some that a homeowner can just simply install.

Real Sliding Hardware for instance featured this Teardrop lock for sliding doors.

“Our Teardrop privacy lock for sliding barn doors is designed for interior applications where privacy is desired. Especially suited for bedrooms or bathrooms, it can be unlocked in an emergency with a credit card. Mounted to the door or the jamb, our privacy lock will fit most applications”

Check out the photos here.

Pin Locks

A homeowner also has the option of using pin locks on sliding doors to reinforce the built-in locks of the sliding door. Mr. Rogers Neighborhood Buzz shared this tip.

“According to a post by Naples Daily News, installing a pin lock is the best way to secure your sliding patio door. It is also the recommended approach to securing sliding doors made by the National Crime Prevention Council and other crime prevention authorities. A pin lock works by preventing the door from being lifted off its track, as well as preventing it from sliding open. These locks can be affordably purchased at any local hardware store and are easily installed using a drill and a screwdriver. You can do the installation yourself or hire a trusted handyman, taking special care with the drilling step.”

Check out the whole article here.

You may also want to read:

The same website also shared an emergency fix for a broken built in sliding door lock – at least before the locksmith arrives to permanently solve the problem.

“A broken sliding glass door lock may sound complicated to fix, but all you really need is a replacement lock and 10 minutes of time to fix it. “

Read the guide here.

What have you done to reinforce your sliding glass door locks?

http://sg.24hrlocksmithsingapore.com/stories-filmed-by-security-cameras/

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Happy String Lights

Decorate with String Lights

Decorate happily with string lights. (Photo Credits)

“Spotlights are expensive, but string lights can give a similar effect for a fraction of the cost… Another trick: Forgo a pendant light or chandelier over the dining table and just go full-on string lights.”

Read the rest of the tips here.

Just Breath Taking

Earthporn meantime shared a breath taking photo of an old tree that gives off the illusion of being adorned with string lights. Builders and Contractors

“Vitor Schietti relies on a very unique process to create his strikingly perfect long-exposure photos. The Brazilian photographer utilizes fireworks and long-exposure photography to capture beautiful strings of lights literally dripping down from the trees. He calls his one of a kind work, “Impermanent Sculptures.””

Check out the photographs here.

Related Electrical Repair Services

Fans of Doctor Who may however want these string lights in their homes, as featured over at Laughing Squid.

“Think Geek has created a clever set of Doctor Who themed Weeping Angel string lights that humorously blink repeatedly at one another.”

Take a look at the picture here.

Have you ever considered decorating your home with string lights all year round?

http://www.gforceelectric.com/the-future-of-universal-remote-controls/

Gforce Green Electric Solutions
2920 McGraw St San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 480-6559

Gforce Electric Repair San Diego

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Thursday, January 21, 2016

Friday Faves: Beautiful Bedrooms and Organizing DIYs

Happy weekend! …almost! We're back again with our Friday favorites — the best things we've seen/found/remembered this week that we want to share with you! Be sure to link up your favorite projects at the link party, too!

Favorite space to inspire me to do *something* in our master bedroom: This lovely master bedroom makeover by Brian and Kaylor (from the link party). Love the different elements and how they come together so nicely!

Favorite geeky chic kids room: This Star Wars themed nursery featured on Apartment Therapy — all the theme without being over the top!

Favorite fun kids bed: This tent-shaped bed at Hello Bowsers — the whole room is gorgeous, and the bed is a trundle and a DIY job at that. Amazing!

Favorite nearly-free organizing idea: These easy (and cheap!) DIY clip on desk organizers from Brit + Co. Inexpensive clips + recycled containers = pretty darn brilliant.

Favorite "make one for me and one for mom" gift idea: These easy "faux" photo canvases from Designer Trapped in Lawyer's Body — cheap and easy, plus a "why didn't I think of that" trick for making them look like real photo canvases!

Favorite white kitchen (of the week ;): Christina Applegate's white kitchen makeover featured on House Beautiful. Yeah, I could live there and be pretty darn happy. Still drooling over the banquette!

Newest favorite reason to love Chip and Joanna (you know, from Fixer Upper? — this beautiful video. Just watch.

The Gathering Testimony: Joanna Gaines from Antioch Community Church on Vimeo.

Newest favorite cabinet color: Cobalt blue (Benjamin Moore's Champion Cobalt, to be exact), featured in this slideshow by House Beautiful. All the other colors are beautiful, too (and see this post here for more ideas) but this blue just makes me happy!

Favorite built-it organizing idea: This great toy organizer with both shelves and bins over at Rogue Engineer. And wouldn't it be nice to pare back the toys until ALL the toys fit on the 2 shelves and in the 2 bins? #Iwillkeepdreaming

Favorite "faux" front furniture: This tall beautiful number, a faux printer's cabinet by Pneumatic Addict Furniture. It's also a great place to store blankets (see more ideas here) and so many things — games, craft supplies, even appliances if you need more pantry space. Beautiful!

Favorite ceiling: This gorgeous vaulted wood ceiling makes me swoon as does the room… and home… photographed by Thistlewood Farms. You'll kick yourself if you don't, so just go check out the rest of it!

Now it's your turn! Link up your projects below, and tell me what the favorite thing you've seen this week is in the comments!

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Friday Faves: Beautiful Bedrooms and Organizing DIYs

Happy weekend! …almost! We’re back again with our Friday favorites — the best things we’ve seen/found/remembered this week that we want to share with you! Be sure to link up your favorite projects at the link party, too!

Favorite geeky chic kids room: This Star Wars themed nursery featured on Apartment Therapy — all the theme without being over the top!

Favorite fun kids bed: This tent-shaped bed at Hello Bowsers — the whole room is gorgeous, and the bed is a trundle and a DIY job at that. Amazing!

Favorite nearly-free organizing idea: These easy (and cheap!) DIY clip on desk organizers from Brit + Co. Inexpensive clips + recycled containers = pretty darn brilliant.

Favorite “make one for me and one for mom” gift idea: These easy “faux” photo canvases from Designer Trapped in Lawyer’s Body — cheap and easy, plus a “why didn’t I think of that” trick for making them look like real photo canvases!

Favorite white kitchen (of the week ;): Christina Applegate’s white kitchen makeover featured on House Beautiful. Yeah, I could live there and be pretty darn happy. Still drooling over the banquette!

Newest favorite reason to love Chip and Joanna (you know, from Fixer Upper? — this beautiful video. Just watch.

The Gathering Testimony: Joanna Gaines from Antioch Community Church on Vimeo.

Newest favorite cabinet color: Cobalt blue (Benjamin Moore’s Champion Cobalt, to be exact), featured in this slideshow by House Beautiful. All the other colors are beautiful, too (and see this post here for more ideas) but this blue just makes me happy!

Favorite built-it organizing idea: This great toy organizer with both shelves and bins over at Rogue Engineer. And wouldn’t it be nice to pare back the toys until ALL the toys fit on the 2 shelves and in the 2 bins? #Iwillkeepdreaming

Favorite “faux” front furniture: This tall beautiful number, a faux printer’s cabinet by Pneumatic Addict Furniture. It’s also a great place to store blankets (see more ideas here) and so many things — games, craft supplies, even appliances if you need more pantry space. Beautiful!

Favorite ceiling: This gorgeous vaulted wood ceiling makes me swoon as does the room… and home… photographed by Thistlewood Farms. You’ll kick yourself if you don’t, so just go check out the rest of it!

Now it’s your turn! Link up your projects below, and tell me what the favorite thing you’ve seen this week is in the comments!

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Saturday, January 16, 2016

The future of universal remote controls

The Modern Universal Remote

One for everything. (Photo Credits)

The modern home has as much remote control as the gadgets in it. And when one only has one screen to look at but would need separate controllers for the games, the sounds, the channels, the cable and the like, confusion, even annoyance will set in.
Enter the universal remote control which could just resolve all these dilemmas and more.
Wired.com shared this new universal remote control that is, according to them, could be a promising solution for many households. Builders and Contractors

“the $200 remote is meant to be a single, sensible interface for your house and everything in it. To start, that means streamlining and automating home entertainment. The remote’s makers claim it can control 30,000 products out of the box. That covers all major AV gear made in the last decade, including TVs and sound systems, cable boxes from the likes of Comcast and Time Warner, set top boxes like Apple TV and Roku, and other popular products like Sonos speakers and Phillips Hue light bulbs.”

Check out the remote here.

Ever-Present

Some apps though could turn your phone into a universal remote control as shared by the website Gizmodo. Electricians “Controlling your home theater system used to be easy—you simply told your kid to turn the knob and presto, Honeymooners. But today’s home theater packed with feature-rich TVs, cable boxes, AV receivers, and streaming boxes—and all demanding their own remotes—there’s no way the little guy can keep up. Instead, replace your pile of remotes with an app that does everything they can do and more.”

Check out the apps here.

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Video gaming enthusiasts also have something to smile about as play station came up with a universal remote control as shared in their website. “uses Bluetooth to control PS4 and can also be set up to control up to three additional devices, including a TV, cable box and audio receiver. It also features many of the most important buttons for navigating system menus and entertainment apps on PS4 including the Action buttons (triangle, circle, cross, and square). Like DualShock 4, the remote also features the SHARE, OPTIONS, and PS buttons.”

Look at the remote here.

Do you use a universal remote control in your home?

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