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		<title>Your Bathroom’s Focal Point</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:41:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alif</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bathroom Vanities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[centerpiece of your bathroom]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most important rooms that you have in your home is the bathroom, largely since it is used so much and is a room that you rely on for your health, cleanliness and overall appearance. You should not neglect your bathroom when you redecorate or upgrade your home and are wish to select [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most important rooms that you have in your home is the bathroom, largely since it is used so much and is a room that you rely on for your health, cleanliness and overall appearance. You should not neglect your bathroom when you redecorate or upgrade your home and are wish to select a unifying theme of decor or overall look and feel for your home. You use the bathroom to give your appearance cleanliness and freshness, so the theme that you choose also can use this theme to create a visual appearance complementary to cleanliness and freshness, which comes from the use of water. The focal point or centerpiece of your bathroom is its vanity because of the function and closeness to the mirror. This is where you spend the most time doing detailed shaving or makeup. When you choose the vanity it is important to complement that same feeling of freshness. You should be able to proudly show off your well-decorated bathrooms to visitors.</p>
<p>There are some things that you need to know before you select <a href="http://www.homeandstone.com/shop/bathroom-vanities.cfm" target="_blank">Bathroom Vanities</a>. The materials that are used to make it and the way that they are fabricated, as shown by the overall quality of workmanship, should be the very best. If you select cheaper Bathroom Vanities that are made from poorer quality materials the vanity will not likely stand up to the high heat and humidity assaults that are commonly found in bathrooms. Materials of that type will quickly deteriorate, delaminate, and may even internally rot, and the vanity will look shabby and worn out much sooner than it should. Water will often seep under the surface finishes, laminates or paints and this typically causes blistering and delaminating. The metal parts may be iron or steel based, and despite fancy plating, can become rusty and show serious corrosion in a relatively short time. Stainless steel and brass are the best materials for metal parts and are a mark of good design and workmanship. Try to ascertain that all materials are water-resistant and can handle long-term exposure to water and high humidity. When you shop at <a href="http://www.homeandstone.com/shop/bathroom-vanities.cfm" target="_blank">Bathroom Vanities</a> you can be sure that the quality and workmanship are of the highest caliber.</p>
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		<title>Custom closets Richmond</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:31:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alif</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Almost in every house, there are certainly closet in their house. Closet has an important role, because we usually save all kinds of things there. From the start the usual goods until the goods are very important from us. But as we see, almost all the closet that we can see, the design is almost [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Almost in every house, there are certainly closet in their house. Closet has an important role, because we usually save all kinds of things there. From the start the usual goods until the goods are very important from us. But as we see, almost all the closet that we can see, the design is almost the same and sometimes we are tired of seeing the design.</p>
<p>Maybe you want to have a closet that has a unique design and in accordance with our desires. Of course not easy to achieve these expectations, but it is not impossible. We can make it happen and have a closet with a unique design. You can use the internet for it; one site that might help you is closetfactoryva.com. Through these sites you can have your closet with custom design, because the designers that they have will help you. If you live in Richmond, you can visit their showroom or factory that they have to see <a href="http://www.closetfactoryva.com/" target="_blank">custom closets Richmond</a>, or perhaps to simply consult on the design closet to your liking.</p>
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		<title>Trust Elite Pools To Build Swimming Pool At Your Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:22:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alif</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have a private swimming pool at your house would be very exciting. You can swim anytime you want and enjoy the fresh water with your family. To build a great swimming pool, you should trust the project to a reputable company. When it comes to inground swimming pool, it is only elite pools that has [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have a private swimming pool at your house would be very exciting. You can swim anytime you want and enjoy the fresh water with your family. To build a great swimming pool, you should trust the project to a reputable company.</p>
<p>When it comes to inground swimming pool, it is only <a href="http://www.elitepools.com/" target="_blank">elite pools</a> that has great expertise. This company is the specialist in installing <a href="http://www.elitepools.com/" target="_blank">inground pool</a> for both commercial and residential use. They have achieved A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and according to the Aqua Magazine they are a great company that uses “graduate level” pool building technique. Besides offering service in inground pool installation, this contractor is also offering you with some other services such as spas, landscaping, and more. When hiring them as your pool contractor, they will always serve you well since customer satisfaction is their main goal. They will always listen to the design that you wish and create a <a href="http://www.elitepools.com/" target="_blank">swimming pool</a> that meets your taste. To support their service, this company also owns a blog where they can help the customers get their service.</p>
<p>Now, this is the right time to build your new pool. You have found a company to handle the project and you just need to contact them now. Please click Elitepools.com if you need further information about them.</p>
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		<title>Nice Bathroom for More Pleasing Bathing</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:26:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alif</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you going to build a new home? If so, it is a must for you to think about all of the parts perfectly then prepare them for a most beautiful home. One of the most important parts is the bathroom. Despite it is just a small part of home that is used for little [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you going to build a new home? If so, it is a must for you to<br />
think about all of the parts perfectly then prepare them for a most<br />
beautiful home. One of the most important parts is the bathroom.<br />
Despite it is just a small part of home that is used for little times<br />
only; having a nice bathroom is certainly pleasing for more qualified<br />
bathing time.</p>
<p>Something that has to be thought well about <a href="http://www.bellabathrooms.co.uk/" target="_blank">Bathroom<br />
Suites</a> is the brands. It is not only about prestige but also about<br />
how it can give you a nice atmosphere in bathroom and also about the<br />
durability. A well known brand is certainly because of the quality of<br />
the products. In Bellabathrooms co uk; you can get the qualified<br />
products for your bathroom building. You can find <a href="http://www.bellabathrooms.co.uk/shower_enclosures.html" target="_blank">Shower Enclosures</a> in kinds of beautiful designs<br />
and lower prices in this online store. It will certainly create a nice<br />
atmosphere in your bathroom.</p>
<p>Anything you need to complete the whole things for bathroom and create<br />
a nice bathroom; you can get them all here; bathroom cabinet, mirror,<br />
toilet and basin, bathtub, shower and also the <a href="http://www.bellabathrooms.co.uk/shower_trays.html" target="_blank">Shower Trays</a>. They are available completely in<br />
kinds of type and sizes. Bathing time will be more pleasing with such<br />
a beautiful bathroom; so just create it with qualified products found<br />
here.</p>
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		<title>How to Create Natural Scents for Your Bath or Shower</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:35:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alif</dc:creator>
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<p>Some people love to take long, luxurious baths. Others can&#8217;t wake up without a shower in the morning. Whichever you prefer, hydrotherapy, in the form of a bath or shower, is something almost everyone enjoys. There&#8217;s nothing better for waking us up in the morning than a nice, hot shower. And there&#8217;s nothing better for relaxing our bodies and soothing our minds into restful sleep than a bath before we go to bed. It lowers our body temperature and prepares us for sleep, naturally.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Scented Bath Salts</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
When I want to relax, I take a bath with these bath salts. I&#8217;ve been making them since the 70&#8242;s when I sold them at craft fairs. Now I make them for my own enjoyment. They&#8217;re so simple to make and leave your skin soft and silky. Kids love to watch them color the bath water and they&#8217;re not irritating like commercial kids&#8217; bath products  can be.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Ingredients:</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
2 Cups Sea Salt, Kosher Salt or Rock Salt<br />&#13;<br />
20 Drops Essential Oil</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Add the essential oil to the salt. Spread it out on a cookie sheet covered with tin foil or parchment paper. (Don&#8217;t use paper towels, because they&#8217;ll absorb the scented oil.) When it&#8217;s dry, which may take as long as 24 hours or as little as 3, pour it into a pretty glass jar with a cover. If you like colored bath salts, use a couple of TBSPS of beet juice, or non-toxic food coloring to the salts with the essential oil. You can find non-toxic food coloring at Health Food Stores. To use, just scoop out about a half-cup and add to running water.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Remember, scent is a very personal thing. It&#8217;s wonderful to surround yourself with it in your own home. But it&#8217;s considerate to keep it very light or just not use it in public.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Scented Shower Gel</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Ingredients:<br />&#13;<br />
1 Cup Water<br />&#13;<br />
1 1/2 Cups Liquid Glycerine Soap, Scented (Dr. Bronner&#8217;s or any natural brand)<br />&#13;<br />
2 TBSP Finely Milled Sea Salt<br />&#13;<br />
Natural Food Coloring (optional)</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Add liquid soap to water. Do not add water to liquid soap, because you&#8217;ll have a kitchen full of suds. Stir in salt and coloring, if you want it. If it separates, shake gently before using.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Variations: Use unscented liquid soap and add about 20 drops of essential oil to it. Or add a stick of cinnamon, a tsp of ginger, nutmeg, vanilla, coconut or chocolate extract. Store in a shampoo bottle.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Simple Soothing Milk and Honey Bath</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Ingredients:<br />&#13;<br />
2 Cups of Dry Milk Powder (I use organic)<br />&#13;<br />
2 TBSP of Dried Honey Powder (I use HoneySweet Brand)<br />&#13;<br />
2 Cups of Finely Processed Oats (I use my food processor)<br />&#13;<br />
12-20 drops of essential oil (I use half lavender and half rose)</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Mix milk and honey powder in large bowl. I use a whisk. Add essential oil, mix well and put in a plastic bag or tightly covered jar. Let the powder absorb the oil for at least 24 hours. Add 1/2 cup under the tap while you&#8217;re running your bath. This is a good bath powder for children, although I omit the essential oil for children under 2, just in case it irritates them.</p>
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<p>Bathing is an integral part of human life and it is an activity which is entangled with the very mode of human existence. It is the means by which it is possible for every individual to keep oneself clean and maintain proper hygiene. Bathrooms are separate zones available in every house or apartment which is dedicated to this ritual of bathing and at present all modern bathrooms are provided with the facility of taking a bath with the aid of showers. Showers are the commonest modes used for bathing in the contemporary world and showers are devices through which the water is ejected in the form of a spray to reach the different parts of the body. Showers may contain warm or cold water and taking a bath in a shower is usually accompanied by the usage of soaps, shampoos or shower gels which are used along with water to keep the external part of the body clean and free of infections and ailments.</p>
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<p>It is interesting to note that there are various historical evidences that prove the usage of showers in ancient times. Prominent examples include the murals and vases belonging to the Greek civilizations. It is also necessary to point out that in the contemporary world, the act of bathing in a bathtub has been greatly replaced by the practice of showering as a form of bathing. One of the reasons that have contributed to this may be because modern day apartments always have space crunch and under such conditions the shower is a better and efficient arrangement compared to a bathtub which may occupy larger area. Showers are not only used for bathing and rinsing the body but also for leisure and wellness. Moreover, for the elderly people and also for those who suffer from physical disabilities, showering for bath is an easier option. Showering involves the pouring of water in different parts of the body. This is followed by the usage of various supplements like shower gels and shampoos to remove the dirt and then again shower the body to complete the bathing procedure.</p>
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<p>Showers may be of various kinds. Some showers are attached to the bathtub while free standing showers are very common. Usually, each bathroom has a separate zone dedicated to showers and it is separated from the rest of the bathroom by means of a shower curtain. The shower head contains various nozzles through which the water ours out in the form of a spray in the different parts of the body.</p>
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		<title>So is Tap Water Safe for Bathing and Showering?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:48:42 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Is tap water safe for bathing and showering is an increasingly common question as more of us realize the contamination in our supplies may not only affect us when we drink it. So just how safe is taking a shower these days?</p>
<p>Unfortunately not that safe anymore as we have literally thousands of toxic chemicals in the water like chlorine, weedkiller, lead and prescription drugs with samples of pesticides showing up across the country.</p>
<p>When you take a 20 minute shower you can absorb more toxins than by drinking 2 liters of unfiltered water as the chlorine is converted into chloroform in the vapour.</p>
<p>The American Journal of Public Health links chlorine to &#8220;significant increases in certain types of cancer, asthma and skin irritations&#8230;&#8221; and stated that &#8220;up to two-thirds of the harmful exposure was due to skin absorption and inhalation of chlorine in shower water&#8221;.</p>
<p>So in answer to the question, is tap water safe for bathing and showering, the honest answer is no.</p>
<p>Removing chlorine and other volatile chemicals with a quality shower filter offers great health benefits, if a whole house filter is too much. As the situation looks likely to get worse, some kind of home filter is fast becoming necessary.</p>
<p>The sad fact that our tap water is not safe for bathing and showering anymore shows just how bad things have become and children are especially vulnerable with studies showing that each year in the US, lead in drinking water contributes to 480,000 cases of learning disorders in children.</p>
<p>Some companies do make high quality shower filters as well as the regular countertop or whole house system to protect all your water. These offer the perfect solution and you will not only feel healthier but notice differences within weeks like softer hair and skin.</p>
<p>With the risk so great and the solution so simple, why take the chance?</p>
<p>Then the question of, is tap water safe for bathing and showering will not affect you as you will have the peace of mind of knowing it is safe and pure.</p>
<p>Visit my website today if you would like to learn more about the types of shower filtration systems that I personally recommend and use.</p>
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<p>There are no two ways about it. That tap water is not safe for drinking, is a known fact now. But is tap water safe for bathing and showering? If you are not drinking the water, can it still cause harm to your health? Let’s find out.</p>
<p><strong>Is tap water safe for bathing and showering?</strong> <br />To know the answer to this question, first let’s quickly go through the contaminants that you can find in tap water.</p>
<p>The biggest contaminant in our water is a chemical added in it to make it safe for drinking! This chemical is <strong>chlorine</strong> and is used as a disinfectant to kill the bacteria in the water. It is pretty effective too while the water lies in the reservoirs of the water company.</p>
<p>But what happens when this water passes through the old, rusted pipes of the distribution network? These pipes are themselves loaded with all kinds of bacteria and other germs and contaminate the water again.</p>
<p>When you shower in this water, you are directly exposed to all these harmful microbes. The heavy metals present in the water do not pose a risk as long as you are just using the water for showering and not drinking it without filtering.</p>
<p>But the chemicals like chlorine are still a threat to your health. These chemicals evaporate while you bath and then you ingest their vapors unknowingly.</p>
<p>Any other chemicals present in the water like pesticides and herbicides can also add to the cocktail of vaporous chemicals that you are inhaling while showering and can cause serious health problems.</p>
<p><strong>So, what’s the solution?</strong> <br />There are two ways you can handle this risk.</p>
<p><strong>One</strong> – You setup a <strong>shower filter</strong> that purifies the water while you bathe. This is a pretty effective and quick to way to purify the water supply in your bathroom. Of course, you would already have a separate water purifier in your kitchen to purify your drinking water too – Doesn’t make sense to bathe in clean water and then turn around and drink contaminated water.</p>
<p><strong>Two</strong> &#8211; Instead of opting for separate filters for your bathroom and kitchen, you opt for a <strong>whole house water filter</strong>. This type of purifier is installed at the point where your house is connected to the water supply, and purifies the water at its entry point only.</p>
<p>The obvious advantage of this setup is – you do not need to buy separate filters for each bathroom and the kitchen. Just one filter to take care of them all is enough.</p>
<p>So, is tap water safe for bathing and showering? No. But you can make it safe by filtering it first. Go now and find out a good filter for your home.</p>
<p>Visit my website today to discover more details you need to know when it comes to choosing water purifiers for your home.</p>
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<p>There are no two ways about it. That tap water is not safe for drinking, is a known fact now. But is tap water safe for bathing and showering? If you are not drinking the water, can it still cause harm to your health? Let’s find out.</p>
<p><strong>Is tap water safe for bathing and showering?</strong> <br />To know the answer to this question, first let’s quickly go through the contaminants that you can find in tap water.</p>
<p>The biggest contaminant in our water is a chemical added in it to make it safe for drinking! This chemical is <strong>chlorine</strong> and is used as a disinfectant to kill the bacteria in the water. It is pretty effective too while the water lies in the reservoirs of the water company.</p>
<p>But what happens when this water passes through the old, rusted pipes of the distribution network? These pipes are themselves loaded with all kinds of bacteria and other germs and contaminate the water again.</p>
<p>When you shower in this water, you are directly exposed to all these harmful microbes. The heavy metals present in the water do not pose a risk as long as you are just using the water for showering and not drinking it without filtering.</p>
<p>But the chemicals like chlorine are still a threat to your health. These chemicals evaporate while you bath and then you ingest their vapors unknowingly.</p>
<p>Any other chemicals present in the water like pesticides and herbicides can also add to the cocktail of vaporous chemicals that you are inhaling while showering and can cause serious health problems.</p>
<p><strong>So, what’s the solution?</strong> <br />There are two ways you can handle this risk.</p>
<p><strong>One</strong> – You setup a <strong>shower filter</strong> that purifies the water while you bathe. This is a pretty effective and quick to way to purify the water supply in your bathroom. Of course, you would already have a separate water purifier in your kitchen to purify your drinking water too – Doesn’t make sense to bathe in clean water and then turn around and drink contaminated water.</p>
<p><strong>Two</strong> &#8211; Instead of opting for separate filters for your bathroom and kitchen, you opt for a <strong>whole house water filter</strong>. This type of purifier is installed at the point where your house is connected to the water supply, and purifies the water at its entry point only.</p>
<p>The obvious advantage of this setup is – you do not need to buy separate filters for each bathroom and the kitchen. Just one filter to take care of them all is enough.</p>
<p>So, is tap water safe for bathing and showering? No. But you can make it safe by filtering it first. Go now and find out a good filter for your home.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Any TV viewer has seen advertisements for some sort of transdermal patch. Normally that patch contains a medication. The person who wears that patch receives a slow and steady administration of that medication. Yet the TV viewers who are familiar with such ads seldom think to ask this question: &#8220;Is tap water safe for bathing and showering?&#8221;</p>
<p>Few people ask that question, although few people pass-up the chance to enjoy a hot shower. During a hot shower, the pores in the skin allow into the body any chemicals that might hit the skin. If the water from the tap contains any harmful chemicals, then those chemicals can enter the body while some human takes a hot shower.</p>
<p>The above paragraph highlights the reason that every homeowner should ask this question: &#8220;Is tap water safe for bathing and showering?&#8221; After all, even some of the chemicals that are meant to make water safe to drink can damage the body, if they enter the body through the pores of the skin.</p>
<p>Exposure to chlorine, for example, can cause cancer. The time that most humans spend in a bath of shower allows a generous amount of chlorine to enter the body. In fact, the body can get more chlorine through the skin than it can by having chlorinated water sent down the esophagus.</p>
<p>Moreover, chlorine represents only one of the thousands of chemicals that are in the typical sample of tap water. A showerhead or bathtub faucet allows water with at least 2,100 different chemicals into the tub or shower stall, if it has not been equipped with a suitable filter</p>
<p>In addition, a hot shower causes the formation of huge amounts of water vapor. That vapor contains all of the chemicals that are in the water that passes through the faucet or showerhead. If that water contains chemicals that have gone undetected in a municipal treatment plant, then the person who steps from the bath or shower inhales those same chemicals.</p>
<p>When chemicals are inhaled, they pass immediately from the air sac into the blood stream. The inhalation of chemicals poses a greater danger than the drinking of water that contains those same chemicals. That fact illustrates the significance of the question &#8220;Is tap water safe for bathing and showering?&#8221;</p>
<p>This question, &#8220;Is tap water safe for bathing and showering?&#8221; calls attention to a less than obvious reason for purchasing a water filter. Too often, a homeowner simply buys a filter for the kitchen faucet. Too often, a homeowner thinks only about the water that residents and guests are apt to drink. Too few homeowners ever find it necessary to ponder this question: &#8220;Is tap water safe for bathing and showering?&#8221;</p>
<p>Once a homeowner has realized the importance of that question, then that homeowner appreciates the value of a well-designed filter on a showerhead or a bathtub faucet. If a homeowner should chose to purchase such a filter, then that homeowner ought to consider buying an activated carbon filter</p>
<p>When used in combination with ion exchange filtration and micron filtration, the activated carbon filter does the most effective job of removing unwanted chemicals from the water in a home plumbing system. That combination of filters creates water that is both safe to drink, and also safe enough to stream into a shower stall, or to flow into a bath tub.</p>
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