Posts by Phillip Eggers
Keeping Horses Cool and Comfortable
Enclosed Stalls Can Be Kept Cool How do you keep horses cool in hot weather? Like most animals, horses become stressed and uncomfortable when they get too hot. In fact, a fully-grown horse working hard in very hot conditions can lose up to four gallons of sweat an hour! A horse at rest won’t lose…
Read MoreStylish Horse Barn Cooling Option
Horse Barns Need Cooling Horses are stylish animals. They have curves and easy-flowing lines in all the right places, displaying strength, power and agility in a stylish, sleek body of pleasing proportions. It’s surely only right then that these beautiful animals should relax, eat and sleep in stylish surroundings. The horse stable should be more…
Read MoreHome Decor Trends for 2017 – Copper & Galvanized Kitchens
Copper & Galvanized Kitchens One of the more exciting and interesting home decor trends for 2017 is the use of mixed metals, especially in the kitchen. We are all familiar with stainless steel in the kitchen, predominantly in the sink, and perhaps also carving knives, as well as general cutlery, but we can go much…
Read MoreThe Strength of Aluminum
Strength of Aluminum When we compare aluminum to steel, we will always consider steel to be the stronger metal. It is, generally speaking, but some aluminum alloys can be stronger than steel, and aluminum being less dense than steel, they are lighter too. The density of aluminum is about one third that of steel, which…
Read MoreWindmill ceiling fan… How it can help circulate the air so not too hot during the winter months
Most people think that winter is a time when the ceiling fan gets a rest. After all, it’s usually cold outside, and cold inside too, so there’s no point in using a fan to get even colder, is there? Well, no, but your ceiling fan can be used to help circulate the warm air coming…
Read MoreUsing Metals in Your Home Decor
When we think of home decor, we usually think in terms of fabrics and wood, with perhaps some plastics too. We don’t normally include metals in our home decor planning, but there is really no reason not to. Metals, if carefully and tastefully chosen, can add significantly to your home design, transforming it from the…
Read MorePurchasing a Ceiling Fan
You should purchase the most energy efficient ceiling fan you can. There are three main factors that determine the energy efficiency of a fan. The first is the quality of the fan and how it is constructed. Look for a robust unit made from strong materials. The second factor is how much air the fan…
Read MoreWindmill History
The historical windmill design gave flexibility because the windmill can be turned to catch the most wind depending on the direction it is blowing. The blades were constructed by hand and placed at just the right angle to catch the most wind. Windmills have changed little over the last hundred years. In fact, one…
Read MoreCeiling Fan
Ceiling Fan Curious on how to cool your home with windmill ceiling fans? In a nutshell, a ceiling fan circulates the air in a room, causing a gentle breeze that creates a “wind chill”effect. This helps to keep you cool on a hot day. If you are sweating slightly, and most people do on a…
Read MoreWhat exactly is Rustic Design?
Rustic Design Rustic is a kind of going back to nature design. It emphasizes natural features that bring out the beauty, while keeping an overall natural rugged feel. A century or so ago, rustic was all the rage. Well, not really, but the early pioneers had to make do with styles and designs that were…
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