Archive for the 'heating' Category

Smart Glass – Electric Tint

Friday, July 20th, 2007

Picture from takatuka
No matter what you call it it’s cool!
In short, smart glass or electric tint is basically a coating on your glass (glazing if you will) that reacts to an electrical current. When there is no current, the glass is opaque but when you hit the switch it’s perfectly transparent.
Simple!
Why is it […]

Only the Japanese could think of this…

Monday, November 20th, 2006

Although it looks like a stylish seat cushion, it’s actually much more. Yes, this is a USB seat warmer!
Just in time for winter, from a company called Thanko. All you do is plug it into the nearest USB port and you’ve got heat. There’s even an on/off switch and a temperature control, so you don’t […]

Modern & Sexy Wood Pellet Stoves from Italy

Thursday, November 2nd, 2006

A while ago (February I think) I wrote a bit about wood pellet stoves as they are becoming more and more popular in Europe & the USA and so with winter coming (already here actually) I’ve decided to write up a little more on the subject. Hopefully if you haven’t already heard about or seen […]

Wood pellet furnace

Tuesday, February 28th, 2006

So you’ve been considering a wood pellet furnace for your heating needs? This can be a very good choice provided that your particular situation calls for such a solution. The wood pellet furnace can be a very good choice for those living in flats, small or large homes.
Most wood pellet furnaces nowadays have considerably large […]

Underfloor heating

Tuesday, February 28th, 2006

Okay, I’m sure you’ve all heard of underfloor heating. The wonderful feeling of warmth under your feet on a cold winter’s day, no unsightly radiators, no need to add extra humidifiers because of the dry forced air heating… nope, none of that!
Underfloor heating is a fantastic thing and something I personally recommend to any and […]

Modern fireplaces

Tuesday, February 28th, 2006

A fireplace is a wonderful thing to have, not only does it provide certain specific type of warmth it also adds a rather strong visual point of interest to any room. The problem is that most fireplaces are done in antique fashion.
If you’re trying to remodel your home or apartment in a more modern style […]

Hot water radiators

Tuesday, February 28th, 2006

As most people who have lived in prewar homes and downtown apartment complexes can tell you, hot water radiators are probably one of the most comfortable and pleasant heat sources available. The idea is simple, hot water (or steam in some cases) flows through a system of pipes that terminate at a radiator. The heat […]

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