Saturday, August 28, 2010

2307 S. Ola Vista, San Clemente, CA

For more information about this property, please contact First Team Real Estate at 866-938-5812. See all our videos at www.youtube.com Company MLS ID S603829 www.firstteam.com site Spanish Gorgeous custom 4 BR 4 bath 2 storey stucco structure with design features curved staircase entrance. Interior upgrades include beautiful walnut floor with wrought iron railings, the 10-foot coffered ceiling and vaulted ceilings. polished plaster walls, custom stained solid wood doors, moreBalconies. Spacious living / family room off kitchen with gourmet island kitchen, stainless steel Dacor stove, alder wood cabinets, granite and Silestone quartz counter-care slate backsplash, stainless steel built-in device 48 'refrigerator and warming drawer. Master suite with luxury bathroom are decorated with granite and tile and its designer. slate covered stairs leads to a spectacular rooftop terrace to enjoy the sea view and incredible hills. ManicuredCourtyard with colorful flowerbeds and potted plants manifold is ideal for small family gatherings.

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Family Paradise

www.tourfactory.com One of the most prestigious in Plano, exemplary schools, near parks, trails, great neighborhood. Hardwood floors, granite, media room, game room, upgraded trim package, wrought iron railings, furniture, cabinets quality.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Pavilion Wood - Make the Most of Your Garden

A wooden gazebo is a delightful refuge independent interest and comfort to any garden adds. It is usually open on all sides with a round or octagonal. There are many different styles and decorations to make it an interesting ornamental focal point for your garden. Some have gates and railings to enclose the hand in the field. there are shadows and makes a cozy sitting area for enjoying nature, or one meal al fresco.

If your garden has a beautiful view,A wooden pavilion is not just sight, but give a place to sit and enjoy it. Although there is no view from the garden pavilion provides a place to enjoy the natural functions of your garden. Columns can be very simple art with a roof and floor with a rustic or carved decorative lattice or on the edges or pillars. Built-in desks are another function as possible, with cushions and weather resistant can be very handy.

A wooden pavilion in yourGarden will add a new dimension to the fun. You can leave your home and take advantage of the outdoors, extending the area for guests. The pavilion adds beauty as well as covered space for guests to enjoy the evening. Add a romantic touch to weddings and photographs, and a special atmosphere for a birthday party. This is a perfect place for a private tea party.

Wood is by far the most important material for garden sheds. Cedar is the most commonly usedBut with the treated wood may look colorful and beautifully painted. Wood can be a bit 'more expensive than other materials, but it will take years. If you plan to do-it-yourself, make sure you start with the law foundation stone, wood or concrete, depending on the terrain where they should be placed. If the foundation is not right, the pavilion will move with the changing nature of the ground and not fall over.

There are kits for making wooden cones, which reduce significantlyCosts and can be a fun project in the summer. One advantage of a kit is that every piece is pre-cut the right amount. It 's still possible to build a challenge, but do not worry the plan or material. A set is a good way to maximize your garden with a luxury without paying too high prices.

A wooden gazebo in the garden will increase the value of your home. With table and chairs can make your living space as another room for meals to expand reading, listening,Music and entertainment. Offers one-stop, depth and definition to any style of landscaping.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

CNC Foam Cutter Overview

A CNC Foam cutter is a machine that cuts blocks of foam into a variety of different shapes and sizes through the use of a computer that fully automates the process. This sometimes is referred to as a hot wire foam cutter because a hot wire is used to make the cut in a block of foam.

Usually the wire is made from stainless steel, nichrome and the wire can be very thick. The wire is heated using a process called electrical resistance which means it gets hot enough (around 200 degrees centigrade) to vaporize the foam before the wire makes contact with it. This process creates a smoother cut and produces a variety of shapes and sizes.

Depending on the length of the wire, the process will cut a shallow or deep cut. The wires have to be held in the machine under a very tight tension to keep the wire from sagging when making the cut. On many CNC foam cutting machines this wire is held vertically so that it doesn't create the problem with sagging.

These shapes are cut by the cutting wire that is attached to the machine. They will cut either polystyrene or polyurethane blocks. The types of foam that a CNC foam cutter can cut include anything that is thermofusible and expanded. What this basically means is that the foam has to be able to melt at one of the lower temperatures. Some of them include:

- Polystyrene -- these are blocks of balls that are expanded.
- Polystyrene -- this is extruded foam and comes in a variety of colors that include green, pink, purple or gray and these are usually plates that are smooth.
- Polymethacrylimide -- a very expensive material and it is rigid foam with a low density.
- Polypropylene -- which is flexible and expanded and can be a solution to protection from shock.
- Polyethylene -- these are foams that are tear resistant and flexible.

With the CNC Foam cutter you can form a more prism like or tapered shape in the block of foam. A hot-wire that is under a high tension to cut the foam. There are stepper motors that provide the precision and accuracy for the work and there are components called races that control the stiffness of tension of the wire.

Some CNC foam cutters also offer different attachments like a lathe and this allows the machine to use either preformed or stretched wire. Also the machine is able to cut a variety of shapes including spirals or blocks of ornamental structure like balusters for stairways or planters.

There are a variety of uses for foam cutters that include making signage, model airplanes, protyping, lost foam cutting and more. The CNC Foam cutter is a flexible machine and is only limited by the imagination.

Although many people prefer to purchase a CNC foam cutter there are also plans on the Internet that show how to make them inexpensively for hobbyists and others who are interested in working with foam.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Tropical Oasis in West Houston

www.tourfactory.com For more information, contact: MARTIN CARD 281-599-6501 KELLER WILLIAMS SIGNATURE Tropical Oasis in West Houston! This one's got it all in an extremely versatile floorplan. Six bedrooms (2 are downstairs)! Don't need 6? Then you've got 5 plus a media room! Don't need 5? Then you've got 4 and a media room plus formal living room, and you still have a study. Huge master bedroom has awesome water views! Home backs to lake and fronts to greenbelt. Tile roof, double leaded glass front doors, wrought iron stairway balusters, tile & granite entry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, covered patio, 8x16 covered balcony, private boat dock and more, all in a waterfront guard-gated community.

Monday, August 2, 2010

3 Things to Consider When Buying Garden Furniture

I made a fatal mistake last week when I told my wife that I had been researching dining sets for my BBQ website. First of all she wanted to know exactly what I meant my a dining set and once I'd explained that I was referring to tables and chairs it was at that point that the tirade of questions such as "why don't we get some new furniture" started. For those of you men that have read "When Mars And Venus Collide" by Dr John Gray you will know how to interpret this inquisition in a manner that does not describe it as nagging, but at the end of the day we all know that it's going to end in a new set of dining furniture and a dent in the credit card!

So if you end up in the position that I find myself in then you are going to have to start the research to ensure that you buy the right set for you and to that end I thought that I would share some of my findings and save you some bother.

What Do I Need To Think About When Buying New Furniture?

If you are anything like me then the last thing you want to be doing is spending time looking after the furniture once it is outside or bringing it inside every time it rains. To be honest I could not do the latter anyway because I would not have the space so when it comes down to it, the single most important factor to consider is the construction material and relate that to the climate in which you live.

1. Construction Materials

This area can be broken down into three main materials, metal, wood and wicker. In the metal category there is Aluminum - Lightweight, doesn't rust and is pretty much indestructible, an all year round choice provided you don't live in an area susceptible to wind! Aluminum can also be cleaned by most household cleaning materials. The other metal option is Wrought Iron - Again an all year round choice. It's heavier in weight and also rust proof provided that the powder coating isn't chipped. Very robust and easily cleaned with soapy water, but do not use abrasives as this will scratch the powder coating.

When it comes to wood then it's really a choice of the type of wood. The best regarded are Pine, Cedar or Teak with teak coming out tops. This is the wood used for decks on yachts so you know it's going to be pretty hard wearing. The reason that you are looking at these particular woods is to ensure that your furniture does not warp as a result of being exposed to the sun and the rain. Wood is weather proof if treated properly so it does need regular treatment but maybe only once a year.

Wicker is the final option and this is supremely comfy but it's not as weather resistant as metal and todays wicker is really a plastic coated onto an aluminum frame. If it is comfort that you are after then go this route but you may have to accept renewing your patio dining set a little more often.

2. Size

You want the size to be in keeping with the amount of space you have available. If you're blessed with lots of space then maybe this is not such a big deal but if you are space constricted then you might want to consider a bistro style patio set.

Consider how you are going to use your furniture. Do you entertain regularly or is this patio dining set just for the family barbecue? Most sets come as five pieces (table plus four chairs) which is OK for the family but if you want the option to spread out then consider conversion sets because these will give you greater flexibility.

3. Mosaic

Mosaic table tops really do look great but these surfaces do need special care and attention. The grout around the tiles can crack in extremes of temperature so this type of furniture really does need to be housed indoors if you are expecting freezing temperatures.

Anyway, I have now take everything into consideration and if you'll excuse me I will now get on line and keep my wife happy with a new set of patio furniture and then I will light the BBQ!