Jul
2019

What To Do With Your Hot Tub Water

categories: Home Services

best hot tubs in Denver require routine maintenance

As the wellness segment grows and more and more people who have a garden opt for buying their own hot tub, it is essential to be aware of the importance of properly treating the water.

The main objective of water treatment is to maintain the safety conditions for the users and to ensure their comfort when using the hot tub. Here are some benefits you get if you always have clean water:

  • Keeping water free from bacteria and algae
  • Ensuring users enjoy a safe, non-toxic environment
  • Preventing unpleasant water odor
  • Enhancing the life span of the tub`s equipment, fittings and pipes
  • Preventing lime scale deposits on hot tubs, filters and tubing

Water analysis

Measuring the hardness, alkalinity or the content of metals of the water in your hot tub is important, because you can determine the type of chemicals used and the correct quantities, according to the parameters obtained. Water quality is also influenced by external factors such as ambient temperature, number of users or its location; all these elements must be taken into account when treating the water in your hot tub.

pH

A very important aspect in treating the water is the pH. The disinfectant will react to maximum capacity only if the pH of the water is neutral. According to people who sell the best hot tubs, PH adjustment is the first procedure to be performed before the disinfectant and other chemicals are administered. A pH that is too alkaline or too acidic affects not only the action of other chemicals but may cause irritation of the eyes and skin, corrode the tub`s accessories or allow limestone deposits through the tubing.

Disinfection of water

In essence, disinfection of water is the destruction of the microorganisms in it – viruses, bacteria, algae and fungi. Adding disinfectant water treatments to the appropriate amounts will initiate the cleaning process as quickly as possible, thus reducing the risk of illness (otitis, dermatological diseases etc.). This process can be done with various chlorine-based products, active oxygen (granular / liquid), bromine, UV treatment, ozone, ionization. It is recommended to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method with a specialist.

Ideal values ​​for water parameters in a hot tub

  • pH: 7.2 – 7.4 (maximum 7.8)
  • Free chlorine (CL f): 0.5 – 3 mg / l
  • Chlorine combined: maximum 0,5
  • Alkalinity: 80-120 mg / l CaCO3 (maximum 180)
  • Hardness: 5 – 10 pH
  • Cyanuric acid (CYS): ideally 30-50 ppm (maximum 100)

The tracking of important parameters for water quality can be done with various colormetric, photometric or electrostatic analysis kits, easy and fast to use.

Why does your hot tub require increased attention when it comes to water treatment?

  • The volume of water is very small, which means instability
  • The temperature of the water is high, which means that the watched values ​​will often change
  • Heated water consumes a larger amount of chemicals in a short time
  • There are often several users in a smaller volume of water and each one brings contaminants

Irrespective of the method of treatment chosen, the water check must be performed often. The water should be refreshed and, depending on the results of the analysis, the hot tub will be emptied, washed and disinfected as often as necessary.

Wind River Spas
2940 S Galapago St,
Englewood, CO 80110
(303) 789-2656


Mar
2019

How to Find Great Deals on Superior Quality Modern Furniture

categories: Interior Design

Finding good deals on furniture is something that not many people know how to do, and when it comes to modern furniture, you’ll find you have to narrow down your search even more. Fortunately, there are a few great methods to use to make sure the offers you find are the best deals in town, as well as the most advantageous deals that apply to online purchases.

Decide Whether to Buy Online or Not

Not everyone enjoys buying furniture online. You have to order it and pay shipping costs, and when it comes down to delivering it and climbing it up the stairs, the delivery people might bail out and let you do all the work. Of course, there are ways to ensure this never happens, but you have to pay a lot more for that, or know the online store you’re using is 100% trustworthy.

If you don’t want to go into all that, it might be best to stick to local stores. In that case, your options might be narrowed down, but you will have full, fast access to the furniture items you want to buy. Moreover, by checking local stores after the holidays or buying outside the season for certain types of furniture (for example, purchasing patio furniture during the wintertime), you can get an excellent deal on most of the modern furniture items you’re looking at.

On the other hand, if you decided to purchase your furniture online, you have a lot more options and a better opportunity to score a great bargain on modern furniture. You will, however, have to be smart about your choices. While buying during a different season might work, you might not always find the furniture items in question on stock. However, there are still special deals and coupons you can use to land an excellent bargain from time to time.

Make Your Purchases Based on Material Types

One great way to score a good bargain is to buy your furniture based on the material that it’s made from. Most modern furniture can be found in metal or glass, and traditional furniture is usually made from wood – although there are also many modern furniture items that use wood.

metal coffee table

The smart thing to do is focus on furniture items that are almost always made from a certain material (for example, metal), and learn all about them. For example, you will probably find that a metal coffee table will be sturdy, unique, and long lasting. Once you did your research, and you know all about the various styles, prices and potential problems associated with the type of furniture and the material in question, you can assess your situation in a better way, and spot the best modern furniture at a discount.

Find Cheaper and More Unique Modern Furniture

Modern furniture doesn’t have to be as sophisticated and expensive as it sounds. In fact, in some cases it’s quite minimal and inexpensive. A good example is choosing the wine barrel style, which – although won’t provide you with the all-time cheapest discounts – is a lot more affordable than other types of modern furniture.

You’ll find there are many other options to choose from, as long as you play your cards right. To make sure you get a great deal, however, always aim for the more practical choice first, and avoid flimsy furniture items that you might have to repair or replace quite soon after you bought them.


Mar
2019

Exterior Lighting Trends That Are the Most Popular and Energy-Efficient

categories: uncategorized

Exterior Lighting Trends

Exterior lighting fixtures have become extremely varied as an ever-increasing number of providers have taken it upon themselves to design new and improved lighting solutions that are designed to be both efficient and fashionable. The newest trends associated with exterior lighting have to do with brand new, upgraded and unique fixtures that are designed not only to look good, but also to be far more functional and efficient than the fixtures of yesterday.

 

Solar Powered Lighting

 

Solar energy is by far one of the most popular types of sustainable energy sources currently available on the market. As a result, many manufacturers of lights and lighting fixtures have chosen solar power to be the main provider of energy for their most sustainable exterior lighting fixtures.

 

The idea is simple: a solar powered lighting fixture is designed to use solar energy in order to power a battery during the day, when the light isn’t in use. As a result, the rechargeable battery it uses can then give off energy all night, so it can power the light until dawn.

 

These types of systems can vary a great deal, and in some cases, they are designed to blend in with and improve on existing solar energy generators and solar arrays. Their most important advantage is that they can provide you with exterior lighting for free, and in most cases, their LED lights are bright enough to light up your entire garden and grounds with relative ease.

 

Smart Lighting Solutions

 

Technology is creeping into every corner of our lives, and it would be a real pity if lighting fixture designers and manufacturers didn’t take advantage of it when it comes to providing us with the coolest and most impressive lighting fixtures and devices designed for external use.

 

Exterior fixtures today can be fitted with modules that make them worthy of the most cutting edge smart houses by any of the a skilled Westminster electrician in your area. They can be adapted for remote control, whether you want to dim the lights, change the colors or even alter the direction, softness and partial intensity of the light given off by a certain lighting fixture.

 

Basically, smart lighting solutions offer total control over the light itself, and they can even be designed to connect to your mobile phone and follow automated schedules for turning on and off your lights or altering their intensity depending on the time of day. As a result, you can even deter thieves and burglars from attacking your home when you’re away for a few days, since the altering lights will give them the message that you’re still at home.

 

Lighting Fixtures That Blend with the Environment

 

Finally, one of the most fashionable types of exterior lighting fixtures are those that blend in with the surrounding environment. The colors, designs and shapes of the fixtures can be adapted and customized depending on what your garden and exterior items look like. As a result, it’s easy to highlight any area of your home or garden.

 

Moreover, some fixtures use mirrors and transparent elements to achieve the same goal, often even creating illusions and artistic appearances that will make your home look even more special.


Jan
2019

Tips for Finding A Great Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinet Company

categories: Home Improvement

A new kitchen or bath, especially one that is custom-made to match your exact tastes, is no small investment, so you need to do everything you can to make sure that your investment is safe, that the important components, such as your cabinets will be of the right size, executed perfectly and that the materials used for making them will stand the test of time. If you carry out a quick online research, you will surely find that there are lots of great kitchen and bathroom cabinet companies around you and you will also find that each of them claims to offer the best services. While it might be true and all the cabinet companies in your area might be the very best, you still need some criteria to use for picking one kitchen and bath cabinet and bathroom vanities Denver company for your project. Here are a few tips to help you.

Ask Around Among Your Friends and Family

Word of mouth is the best source of information, especially when it comes to identifying trustworthy service providers. Ask everyone you know whether they used a cabinet company in the past and find out all you can about the companies used by your friends.

Do Some Research On Your Own

Check the companies recommended to you by friends, on consumer feedback sites and forums – you will be amazed to see how much information people are willing to share about a company they have worked with. Check the website operated by the cabinet maker company as well – the appearance and the quality of the site, the information published on it are all very revealing about the quality of the company’s services. Pay special attention to the company’s portfolio – look for projects that are similar to the project that you have in mind.

You also need a company that you can trust – after all, you want to hire them for doing work for your home and probably in your home, too. Online resources are the best way to find out about how reliable a company is, so do you best to get the information you need.

bathroom vanities Denver design

Get into Touch with at least Three Companies and Get Quotes

Contacting the companies that you consider to be potential candidates for your job will reveal an important aspect of the services you are evaluating: the quality of their customer support services. You need a cabinet company that is experienced, reliable and has an extensive portfolio, but also a company that responds to your calls or emails quickly.

When you talk to the company’s representative, try to be as specific as possible about your cabinet project and your requirements. Invite the company’s representative – possibly, a craftsman, who can help you with ideas and design solutions and is also knowledgeable enough to be able to give you a relatively accurate cost estimate (do not expect the quote to be accurate down to the last cent, unexpected things happen all the time, so the best to make sure you don’t run out of money halfway through the project is to allocate some 10-15% of the entire budget for unexpected events). Compare the quotes you receive from the cabinet companies in terms of material price and quality, workmanship fees and completion deadlines and after you make your final choice, make sure that you include all the details of the collaboration into a contract as well.


Jun
2018

How to Buy an Engagement Ring – Design-related and Practical Factors

categories: Weddings

Planning for the perfect time, the perfect setting and the perfect token of love for the perfect proposal is never easy – while the timing and the selection of the location will be entirely on your shoulders, here is a bit of help with how to buy an engagement ring.

If you are not experienced in buying jewelry, the engagement rings Denver shops that you find either in your city’s shopping street or online might seem like labyrinths ornamented with sparkling gems and bands, one more spectacular than the other. Here are a few factors to bear in mind when browsing engagement rings Denver jewelry stores to make sure your lady will love the piece you offer her and you will not go bankrupt.

Set a Realistic Budget

Engagement rings can cost anything from a few bucks to millions of dollars, so make sure that the budget you assign for the purchase will not put you into financial difficulties – there is nothing romantic in getting deep into debt and your lady surely knows that the ring is just a symbol and she doesn’t expect you to take out a loan just to buy her a ring.

Think About Your Lady’s Style

The best engagement ring is not the most expensive one that you can find, but a piece that reflects your lady’s personal preferences and her style. If her general style is simple, pick a ring that is simple and stylish, one that features geometrical shapes, such as an Art Deco ring or one single sparkling stone of a special cut.

Pick the metal for the band with your lady’s style in mind as well. Platinum is the most durable of all the band metals, but it can easily become dull, while gold is softer, but shinier. Silver being even softer than gold, it is not used for engagement rings, but its color is trend-setting – right now, the trendiest rings are made from white gold and platinum to make them look like silver.

diamond engagement ring

Picking the Stone

If you choose a diamond to sparkle in the center of the ring, pay attention to the 4C’s of diamonds: carat weight, cut, color and clarity. Out of the 4C’s, only the cut is provided artificially, by the cutter – the term refers to the number of facets cut into the stone to create the perfect sparkle and it is therefore the most important parameter of them all.

When it comes to color, you will be surprised to see how many options you have. The most expensive stones are colorless because the complete lack of colors in the stone indicates purity, but light yellow diamonds on the other end of the clarity scale are becoming increasingly popular these days.

Sapphires are also popular gems for engagement rings and they are much cheaper than diamonds. Pick a stone that is of a single, vivid blue color, without any purple, yellow or red reflections and imperfections that would blur its clarity. Emerald, marquis and brilliant cuts are the most popular cuts for sapphires, so try to stay in that range.

Ruby, aquamarine, opal and pearl also make attractive centerpieces for engagement rings – they are not nearly as expensive diamonds, but their extraordinary beauty will surely make your lady happy, so make sure you have a look at these alternatives to widen your engagement ring Denver options.


Jun
2018

Deciding on the Best Type of Vacuum to Buy – How to Establish Your Priorities

categories: My Blog

vacuum cleaning

The best type of Broomfield vacuum to buy is different for every situation and for every household. Modern vacuum cleaners come in so many types and sizes, they are so varied in terms of functionality that choosing the best one for you can, indeed, seem like a daunting task, so here are a few aspects to consider when selecting your new appliance.

Floor Type

If you have bare floors made from wood, laminate, stone, cork, bamboo or other material, you need an appliance that delivers medium suction power, but comes with lots of different attachments. The most important attachment to look for is the bare-floor brush, which not only improves the efficiency of the cleaning process, but it also guarantees that your precious and expensive bare floor does not get scratched. The requirement to have a bare-floor brush will determine the type of the appliance as well – most upright vacuums don’t have a large set of accessories, so your best choice will probably be a canister-type unit.

If your floors are covered in wall-to-wall carpets, you will need a unit that delivers strong suction, but you don’t have to worry about scratching your floor, so you can choose a unit that does not have so many attachments. Upright cleaners are perfect for carpet floors, especially the great, modern ones that include dirt sensors to guarantee that all the impurities are removed from your carpet.

The third most common type of vacuum cleaners is the stick-type vacuum. A stick vacuum is practically a lighter and smaller version of the upright vacuum – it is not as powerful as an upright, but it comes with the benefit that it can be maneuvered with one hand and it is the best choice for homes that have lots of hard to reach corners, such as large closets. Stick vacuums are suitable for cleaning moderately soiled floors of any kind.

Bagged or Bagless

Both bagged and bagless vacuum cleaners provide efficient cleaning, but there are a few differences between them that you should know about:

  • Bagged vacuums use removable bags made from special material, such as special paper or textile, to contain the dust collected by the vacuum during the cleaning process. Some appliances come with disposable bags that you remove and toss into the garbage bin when they are full, while others use permanent bags that you need to remove from the machine, then you have to empty it, clean it, then you place it back into the appliance;
  • Bagless units have a large canister usually made from transparent plastic that contains the collected dust and grime. The see-through walls of the easy-to-access container allow you to determine when it needs to be emptied.

Bagged units are the best choice if someone in your household suffers from allergies or from asthma, while bagless types work best for people who are environment-conscious and try to limit the waste they generate or for those who just don’t want to have to deal with dusty bags.

As you see, the best type of vacuum to buy is one that meets your requirements, so try to evaluate your priorities first and go shopping only afterward.


May
2018

The Advantages of Your Child Being in Band

categories: Music

teenagers with musical instruments

Youth bands, whether organized by schools, churches or by the band members, are great ways to socialize and to make friendships based on the passion for music shared by the band members that last for a lifetime. Playing in a band combines the benefits of learning and playing a musical instrument with the great cognitive and personal development benefits that come with being a member of a group – here are the advantages your child can enjoy by joining a group of peers to play music.

The Cognitive Benefits of Learning and Playing Music

Learning an instrument and enjoying the process comes with enormous, long-lasting benefits for any child:

  • Concentration and discipline – children who learn music have to concentrate on their practice for extended amounts of time and they also need to practice regularly to develop the necessary skills. The process teaches children to stay focused even when they need to do repetitive activities, such as playing the same few notes over and over again until they get them right and they also learn how important it is to practice regularly, even when they don’t feel like it at all;
  • Relaxation – playing music is known to reduce stress levels and it lowers blood pressure and heart rate as well;
  • Creativity – bands that play their own music use the creative contribution of each member to achieve the best results and playing cover music or the notes written by someone else is not an activity that lacks creativity either;
  • Improved hand-to-eye coordination – playing music develops motor skills the same way as sports do;
  • Improved memory – music can be played from sheets, but most musicians learn to memorize the notes after practicing them a few times and then they play from memory. The process is beneficial not only for your child’s auditive memory, but for their memory in general – children who play music are known to have better memory when it comes to learning school subjects as well.

The Social Benefits of Being in a Band

Joining a band is an excellent way to make friends, to become a member of a cohesive group and to overcome the embarrassment that many children feel when they have to be around others. Taking part in the music lessons Denver professionals offer, and/or playing in a band promotes the development of communication skills and teaches your child about the importance of teamwork as well – the issues that arise while the band is practicing and performing need to be solved together, in a cooperative and flexible manner and your child will learn a lot from the process.

Bands usually want to go on stage as well, so playing music in a band will inevitably teach your child how to cope with the attention of others directed towards him or her. The process is beneficial for your child’s self-confidence as well – many children experience embarrassment when they first step on the stage to perform, but if they have success, the embarrassment disappears and the performers become more self-confident both on the stage and in everyday life.


Jan
2018

What Makes a Hickory Smoked Ham One of the Best Choices on the Market?

categories: Food

sliced hickory hamWhile competing brands like honey baked also provide excellent ham, what makes a hickory smoked ham stand out are the unique flavor choices, convenient ordering process and healthy ham products that the supplier has to offer. Whether you have a catering business, and would like to order for a large party of guests, or you’re interested in just a couple of smoked hams for the holiday, hickory smoked hams will arrive on time and in perfect condition.

The Main Advantages of a Hickory Smoked Ham

The following are only a few of the advantages you gain from ordering a hickory smoked ham:

  • The main thing you’ll notice about a hickory smoked ham is that the taste is incredible. They are prepared with an extremely elaborate process and a secret recipe for preparing and glazing your favorite hams. Their flavors are rich and diverse, and they never fail to impress regarding the details.
  • The glazes are very amazing. What makes a hickory smoked ham really special is the glazing process which delivers one of the most delicious honey glazed or salted caramel glazed ham you’ve ever had.
  • Hickory hams are fully cooked and ready to serve, whether you want them warm or cold. Most are spiral sliced for your convenience, and they’re also among the most tender and delicious hams you can get on the market today.

Health and Nutrition Facts

Let’s face it, spiral sliced hams are delicious, but they’re not typically very healthy. The biggest problem is the content of fat and sodium. However, with some hickory hams you get a little more of an advantage when it comes to preserving your health and avoiding the nasty long term effects associated with consuming large quantities of sodium-rich ham.

Hams are known to contain even more than 1,500 mg per 100 grams of ham. A serving of 56 grams of Hickory ham only contains about 630 mg of sodium, which means the total content for a 100 gram serving is about 1125 mg – well below the average value.

When it comes to its fat content, your favorite hickory smoked ham will only have about 15% calories derived fat, out of which only 3% comes from saturated fat. Considering that most hams have a more than 22% fat content, hickory smoked products are surprisingly lean.


Nov
2017

Useful Tips for Choosing the Best Office Cubicles for Your Corporate Space

categories: Business

Selecting a high quality set of office cubicles is not as easy as it sounds. Even though you only have the task to make notes of what your office needs and look for matching offers that fit your budget, the diverse range of office cubicles on the market and the different types of cubicles you can get for your money might present you with many additional challenges.

 

Practical Recommendations for Buying Cubicles

 

Office cubicles practically define the private work areas that your employees will use. As a result, the space they take up has to be a proper balance between fitting the maximum amount of space you have available for your office space and the minimum amount of usable space that your employees will be comfortable with.

 

So, the first step to take is to get your measuring tape and get to work trying to determine exactly how large your office cubicles should be. Do you need 10, 20, or maybe more? How many of your workers can you place outside of cubicles, and what is the minimum number of cubicles that you can consider purchasing. All these details have to be noted, before you can make an informed decision regarding your purchase.

 

Your employees’ comfort is also high on the list of priorities. Cubicles come in many different sizes and shapes, so it stands to reason that some of them will feel more comfortable than others. Consider taking into account the average height and build of your employees, and think of the specific tasks that they will have to perform.

 

Also, whether you can envision how they will work or not, it is essential to also ask them directly what they might be more comfortable with. That way you not only give them a chance to express their wants, but you might also win more respect from them in exchange for your consideration.

 

Privacy Issues

 

While practical aspects are essential, you also have to keep in mind that your employees will require a certain degree of privacy. Now, this isn’t just because you want your workers to feel as comfortable as possible, but also because the data they work with might be sensitive. Aside from the fact that you wouldn’t want everyone who passes through the office to see that data, you also don’t want your employees to make mistakes when they feel stressed and bothered by an overcrowded work environment.

 

So, in buying your cubicles, don’t just think of the comfortable features such as convenient drawers and good quality material, but also remember to ask about features like noise-reduction efficiency and higher walls.

 

Think of Your Budget

 

Finally, make sure you think hard about the budget you’d like to allocate to buying your cubicles. Depending on the specific measurements and construction details, the items you want to buy might be more or less expensive, if you get them new.

 

But if you buy second hand cubicles for the office, you might be able to compensate for any slight durability-related issues with a more convenient cost and better customization options.


Sep
2017

The Joy and Excitement of Attending Fun Cocktails and Canvas Ridgewood Events

categories: Entertainment

The past few years has seen the rise of several companies that have defined the paint and sip industry, including Cocktails and Canvas, Ridgewood experts affirm. If you want to thoroughly enjoy yourself and pick up some painting skills on the way, the exciting events organized by this company will leave you feeling relaxed and happy, while also giving you the opportunity to meet and keep in touch with a lot of interesting and friendly people.

With painting activities, refined drinks and lively conversation being the center spotlight, you can focus more on whichever aspect of the party you feel more comfortable with, and there won’t be a competition between painters, so you can focus your entire energy on having fun.

A Unique Way to Interact

The Cocktails and Canvas Ridgewood events will surprise you with their upbeat atmosphere and the many friendly and excited guests that populate the classroom. Technically, it is an art class, since the goal is to paint a certain type of painting according to a theme chosen in advance. While each guest has the freedom to use their own unique style and create a completely unique painting, the theme will stay the same throughout the event.

A friendly instructor will be available, who will guide beginners through the steps of preparing their paintings and provide them with useful tips and tricks to practice improving their skills. As you grow in skill, over the span of the next few weeks and months, you’ll start enjoying the events even more.

Interacting with other guests is the main purpose of all events. With delicious, refined wine and other beverages that can quench your thirst and help you open up, you can use the topic of art to start exciting conversations, network with other users, open up about yourself, and have fun getting to know your peers.

Have Fun and Be Creative!

At Cocktails and Canvas, Ridgewood partygoers admit, the excitement levels are surprisingly high on most if not all parties. If you want to enjoy yourself, this is definitely the place to do so.

As soon as you arrive, you’ll encounter a lively atmosphere, and your canvas will be ready. People will already be there chatting away and trying out their painting skills, some rather enjoying the actual painting, while others feeling much more at home in the middle of an interesting conversation.

Kids can also have a lot of fun with the child-friendly events and special Cupcakes & Canvas children’s events organized at the company’s well-decorated Ridgewood venue. Here, you and your kids will be inspired to paint original paintings, and you can have a lot of fun bonding with your little ones.

Networking with a Twist

If you’re a business owner, or you want to become an entrepreneur – and most especially if you’re aiming for an industry that’s strongly tied to art and painting – these events are the perfect opportunities to meet new people, share concepts, come up with new business ideas, and find more contacts and referrals for your existing business.

The relaxed atmosphere at Cocktails & Canvas will usually make people a lot more receptive and creative, so you can also expect some of them to pitch in some marvelous ideas that could really help you out.