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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]