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Gone are the days when a pail of water and a mop was considered to be vital items in the process of cleaning floors as technology has changed all of this with cleaning equipment that is anything but manual in nature.

If you have experience with cleaning with the aforementioned tools, you would also be aware of how tedious and time consuming the process of getting your floor looking clean can be. All this has changed with a wide variety of floor scrubbers that are available in the market and will suit cheap as well as expensive budgets.

Yet before you decide to buy one of these floor scrubbers (whether Tennant or other notable brands), there are a few questions that you should ask yourself, and so here is a list that you should consider before making a purchase.

#1: What type of floor surfaces will be cleaned well by the floor scrubber that will be picked?

#2: What is the noise level generated by the machine when at work?

#3: If the machine is going to be used over a large surface area and on a daily basis, will the scrubber I pick be able to handle the rough use.

#4: Has the device been designed in such a manner so that it does not cause strain for the operator who uses the machine daily?

#5: Is the machine easily maneuverable so that difficult to reach areas can be cleaned easily?

#6: Are the controls of the machine easy to understand and simple to use with minimal training?

#7: Can I find a ready supply of spares if there is wear and tear of its parts in the future?

Perhaps the only issue that you might have with a 42 ceiling fan or any other type for that matter is the fact that you will have to install the fan yourself or call for an electrician who will then do it for you.

Apart from this, you will have to clean the blades once in a while or check if the screws which attach the ceiling fan blades to the motor housing are tightly in place.

Here are a few reasons as to why it is a good idea to install a ceiling fan in your home:

#1: Lower utility bills

In comparison to air conditioners or heaters, any fan (even a brushed nickel ceiling fan!) only uses energy that a 100 watt bulb uses. You can imagine how much lesser your utility bills will be whether you use it in the summer or winter. Over a year, the amount that you save can amount to a lot even though it might not seem that much at the outset. Of course, money saved is money earned!

#2: Brings temperatures down in summer

Apart from the fact that you can save up to 40 percent on your air conditioning bills, it has been said that using a fan (which creates circulation) and thus, can drop temperatures by eight degrees. Of course, the blades have to circulate the air while moving in the counter-clockwise direction. It is also suggested that if the outside temperature isn’t too hot, then opening the windows would provide better circulation in the room.

#3: Distributes warm air in the room during winter

As a principle, warm air is lighter than cool air. So, during the winter, the warm air stays at the top while the cold air remains at the bottom. If you run the fan clockwise, you will find that this warm recirculates back into the room also reducing the need for a heater to be on at all times.

Bamboo floors are the next best thing when it comes to choosing the right flooring. First of all, the qualities of these floors are simply impeccable. They are hard and durable. Now who wouldn’t want floors that could last a while without any problems? Plus maintaining these bamboo flooring isn’t that hard as well. But of course, that doesn’t mean you should abuse them. Clean them regularly, and have extra planks so that if you want to try out a new cleaning product, try them on the loose planks first.

Strand woven bamboo is a type of bamboo flooring which is the most natural because they have not been stained with any type of coloring material whatsoever. So if what you are looking for is naturally colored bamboo flooring, choose the strand woven one. These floors can withstand a lot of problematic situations. Bring out the pets, kids, cruel high heels, name it. It has a life of a hundred floors both stylish and practical in its own ways.

And have I mentioned that they are eco-friendly as well? Wood can take up to 15 to 20 years to mature while bamboo only takes 3 to 5 years, making them a highly sustainable resource for flooring. Think about the trees and how long it could take to mature only to be cut down and made into floors or other furniture. Bamboo truly is the best alternative to hardwood floors for this reason as well. Have a stylish, practical and environment friendly home using bamboo floors.

Handing over your latest home improvement project to a Los Angeles Contractor can be a risk, especially if you do this in a rushed manner and if it includes a large amount of money. Not many of these contractors are considered to be top quality, and in being able to find the best contractor among the lot that you interview, there are certain rules that you must follow without fail.

Here is a list of tips that you must follow from now on if you want to be able to complete that long overdue task related to Home Improvement Los Angeles:

Tip #1: Always interview more than one contractor and remember to compare estimates provided by them, though costs should not be the main reason why you hire someone.

Tip #2: Hire a contractor based on past experience only. It is mandatory to ask for previous clients and work experience so you can ascertain whether or not the services that they have provided are up to par when it comes to working on your home.

Tip #3: Bankers, material suppliers, and even local business officials can also give you tips to find the best contractor around, especially if the contractor is recommended by them.

Tip #4: Research their background prior to hiring them, and if your state has a licensing board, call them to check if there have been any complaints against them so far. Checking with the Better Business Bureau is also a good idea.

Tip #5: From the list of General Contractors Los Angeles that you have interviewed, always look for one who has your best interests at heart and has a kind and helpful attitude, along with possessing the required knowledge.