Dimplex Symphony Media Langley TV Stand with Electric Fireplace

The Symphony Langley Fireplace is an all-in-one media console provides storage for A/V components, integrated cord management, and a platform for up to a 52″ plasma or LCD display. Clean lines and an espresso finish allow a seamless blend between home electronics and home décor.
Features:

• 26" Medium size self-trimming electric firebox
• Patented, life-like flame effect
• Inner glow logs molded from wood logs for incredible realism
• On-demand heat with thermostat control warms a room or area of up to 400 sq. ft.
• On/off remote control included
• Interior light and flame speed control on firebox
• No combustion means no carbon monoxide and glass stays cool to the touch
• Requires no venting – simply plug into any standard household outlet
• Flame operates with or without heat

Specifications:                           

• 3¢ / hour with flame only
• 8¢ / hour with flame and heat*
• 120 Volts / 1,440 Watts / 4,915 BTU

Manufacturer Details

Dimplex North America Limited is the world leader in electric heating, offering a wide range of residential, commercial and industrial products. The company’s commitment to innovation has fostered outstanding product development and design excellence.

Dimplex North America Limited is a member of the Glen Dimplex Group of companies of Dublin, Ireland. The Glen Dimplex Group employs over 8,500 people worldwide with sales in excess of $3.0 billion.
All products sold by by Cymax Stores are warrantied by their manufacturer against material or construction defects for a limited time after purchase. This warranty information can be found on the product's page on our sites or will be bundled with the product itself when ordered. The time span of the warranty will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer; as the original owner of a new product from Cymax Stores you can expect coverage ranging from months, years, or even lifetime of the product. In case of missing or damaged parts falling within the warranty period, please refer to your warranty documentation. In some cases you may be able to contact the manufacturer directly for expedited service or shipping. 

Biodegradable nursery pots

I'm not one to plug products, but I love the idea of CowPots™. I've just filled up my test set of 12 with potting mix, and am letting it warm up on the heating mat out in the shed overnight.

I'm not sure how warm it will get; the mat's not the one I used last year. Hmm, maybe that one's down in the (still dark) basement?

I'm planning to sow seeds of hardy greens in them for transplant. It's still much too early to think about warm season veggies, but a round of kale, collards, and winter spinach is worth a try.

CowPots™ are made of composted dairy cow manure, after most energy has been converted to methane gas (used to power dairy operations) and the liquids returned to crop fields. It's a sterile, quickly biodegradable, mildly nutrient rich medium for a pot - how cool is that?

I'm SO tired of nursery pots made of non-recyclable PP plastic. Sure, I can reuse them to some degree, but what about all the pots that are thrown away? CowPots™ are similar to peat pots, but decompose more readily apparently, so will be perfect for vegetables. Longer-lasting coir- and paper-based pots may be an alternative for plastic for containerized plants, too.

Black nursery pots, made of HDPE plastic, are recyclable, of course, along with plastic milk jugs, shampoo and vitamin containers, and a variety of other products.

SALA DE COLOR NEGRO ELEGANTE Y CHIC

Nunca pensaría pintar de negro algunas de las paredes de mi sala, pero me ha encantado esta combinación de colores que se ve super elegante. El contraste del color crema y dorado y atrás el fondo negro con el espejo en plata se ve genial.
Desde ya he comprado tela dorada para hacer el cojín, y esa mesita creo que se puede hacer con 4 porcelanatos brillantes. Que les parece?

After the storm

We didn't really get much in the way of snow with the recent winter storm, although surrounding areas did.

In the mountains, up to a foot of snow and ice fell, creating slippery conditions on highways and streets.

This morning, the ice droplets sparkled as the sun started to peak out.

The Eastern hemlocks looked graceful, with their dusting of ice.

And it looks like I need to fill the feeders again!

Guides on Planning an Outdoor Lighting Layout

Outdoor lighting projects such as garden lighting, park, landscape lighting need a serious planing. A successful outdoor lighting plan requires selecting the right fixtures, then placing and wiring them correctly. The first thing before planing an outdoor lighting is Selecting the right design and components, Walk into any home center or garden center this spring and you’re guaranteed to run into a towering display of low-voltage lighting. You’ll find $69 prepackaged sets and $100 individual lights; plastic fixtures and metal ones; lights you can shine down from trees and up from ponds.

Use waterproof pond lights for illuminating pools, fountains and other water features; offset path lights for lighting walkways; cone lights for highlighting both walkways and the surrounding plants; tree-mounted spotlights for simulating moonlight; and flood lights for illuminating trees, buildings and other large elements.

Consider that a Special lights need special effects too, A MOON LIGHT should be installed 15 to 30 ft. high and have one or more branches between it and the ground to simulate moon shadows. Provide at least 24 in. between the light and branches to prevent “hot spots.”

Here are another tips on designing an outdoor lighting plan:

• If your lights come with press-on fittings—the type that bite through the insulation and into the wire to make their connection—cut them off and use the wire connectors shown in Photo 4. 


• The farther a light is from the transformer (and the more lights installed between it and the transformer), the less light it will put out.  


• Always leave a little extra wire as you hook up the lights. This will give you the freedom to move a light after you’ve hooked it up for testing or after you’ve installed it.


• Burying the wires should be your last step. Lay everything out, hook up your lights, test your voltage, and look at your results at night before burying the lines.


• Purchase a transformer with a built-in photocell and timer. Orient the photocell with some western (sunset) orientation so it doesn’t turn lights on too early.

more information: rd.com

Uniflame - 5 Piece Antique Copper Fireset with Shelves

            This 5 Piece Fireset by Uniflame comes equipped with a shovel, a poker, a brush and tongs.                                                                                                The stand features three wire shelves for storing kindling, newspapers, matches or other items you need to have on hand.                                                                                                                         The fireplace tool set is made of wrought iron and has crook handles and an Antique Copper finish.                                                                                                                                                          This tool set measures 30" H and weighs 22 lbs.