Solar powered ovens, water pumps and lanterns are helping to transform the lives and the environment of a refugee camp in northern Kenya. The water pumps allow more irrigation so the displaced people can grow their own vegetables, the lanterns allow students to study at night, and the ovens mean fewer trees are needed for firewood to cook the evening meal. Duration: 02:18
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Facts About Licensed Plumbers
We only notice the importance of plumbing in our lives when something goes wrong with the house's plumbing system. This could be water or gas leaks and hard to flush toilet bowls. When things such as these happen, we either fix and repair the problem or hire a professional plumber if the problem seems too complicated.
Just like in any other places, Victoria too implements guidelines, policies and permit for the plumber to become licensed. The licensed Victoria Plumber should also follow the standard operating procedures so that clients are assured of excellent and standardized service from them. When a plumbing work in Victoria is at 0 and above (inclusive of appliances, parts and labor), a compliance certificate issued only by the licensed plumber is required to be furnished to the client whom the work was done for. This certificate is the means by which the plumber ascertains and certifies that the plumbing job is legislative requirements compliant.
Before being granted a license, the plumber needs to possess necessary qualifications, broad experience and prearranged insurance. To acknowledge and protect the welfare of such plumbers who gave their best to meet such requirements, the state only allows professional and licensed plumber to legally work on plumbing tasks. Penalties are even charged for illegal plumbing act reported to the Plumbing Industry Commission.
If you are a licensed plumber in Victoria, you may perform tasks which fall under any classification of plumbing for which you are licensed to do and issue the compliance certificate for that plumbing work. Eight classes of Plumbing work are so defined:
Irrigation (non-agricultural) Fire Protection mechanical Services Drainage Roofing Sanitary Gas fitting Water Supply
Since only licensed plumbers are legally allowed to perform plumbing work in Victoria, they need to carry at all times especially when they are working, a photo identification card to attest their accreditation and license, and to ensure to the consumer that they are indeed fit for the plumbing job.
Some people really take advantage over those consumers who are not fully aware of the policies and regulations in plumbing or those who focus only of fixing their plumbing dilemmas by hiring whoever plumber is available or seems the best, budget wise. There are many instances when instead of saving money, the consumer spends even more due to some disregarded factors. For a guaranteed plumbing work and prevent costly problems along the way, the consumer should only hire a registered and licensed plumber.
This qualification and accreditation of the plumber may be proven through a photo ID which also shows the expiration of the plumber's license. The photo will help the consumer identify if the person to which the license is issued to is really the plumber he or she has hired. The license ID is also of help to the consumer in a manner of showing what area of plumbing the plumber is licensed to perform, this is shown at the back of the card. Three written and printed quotes must also be required by the consumer. The compliance certificate must also be given to the consumer for a plumbing task that requires it.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
New Eco-Friendly Villa Development in Tenerife
Overview
This stunning ECO-FRIENDLY property would not normally be found on the island, the developer takes a very keen interest in sustainable construction which he is promoting here in Tenerife and the design is therefore very futuristic but also charming. It has a very Scandinavian feel with a wealth of timber used in the construction.
The property itself is a magnificent piece of contemporary design and construction with its unusual shape and the use of laminated timber beams which enabled the formation of large spaces and panoramic balconies with decked terraces.
No expense has been spared in the development of this 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom Villa with an infinity pool. Imagine being in the pool and looking over the edge down towards the sea and across to the Island of Gomera. The views from this property are amazing, 180 degrees looking over the coast from Marzul through San Juan, Alcala, Playa Arena and on through to the mountains with views of Mount Teide.
The Villa has been constructed to a standard far in excess of the current and future building standards on the Canary Islands with great attention to detail and high standards of workmanship.
For Golfers, the new Abama 18 hole golf course is just down the hill and the renowned Adeje 27 hole golf course is only a short drive away. There is also a new golf course planned at Hoya Grande.
This dream villa would make a delightful residence or holiday home and with excellent letting potential as one of the most luxurious Villas on the Island it is an opportunity not to be missed.
The Accommodation
The Villa sits on a plot of 840 square meters on the edge of a hill village and boasts a 48 cubic meter heated swimming pool and double garage.
Outside there are a number of planters constructed around the terrace, with blue ceramic copings containing mature plants and trees.
Ground Floor:
The covered double glazed entrance doors lead into the entrance hall. The whole ground floor, staircase and both bathrooms are finished in extremely high quality large porcelain tiles.
The staircase is finished with highly polished stainless steel handrails and balustrades. There is also under stair storage.
The large entrance hall (which also leads to the rear door, pool and terrace) features exposed timber beams and central pillar.
There is a large Utility/laundry room containing kitchen cupboards, worktop, washing machine, and solar hot water cylinder.
The Guest suite has an on-suite bathroom and double glazed patio doors leading to the terrace and pool.
The fourth bedroom has double-glazed patio doors leading to the terrace.
There is an additional bathroom for bedroom four and as changing room for pool guests.
There is even an outside kitchen behind louvered doors for the terrace and the pool with kitchen units, worktop sink and drinks fridge, ideal for BBQ's
First Floor:
The staircase leads from the main entrance hall to a large open plan with high ceilings and large picture windows, patio doors leading to a 44 sq.m. decked terrace with highly polished stainless steel handrail & balustrades. The decked terrace is the perfect place to admire the 180-degree views.
In the lounge one wall is dedicated as an entertainment wall with a 42 inch flat screen TV above an electric fire that also looks like a flat screen TV all built into a fireplace that houses all your entertainment facilities i.e. DVD, Sky box and your music center.
The open plan custom kitchen is made from solid Birch with black granite worktops. Top quality appliances include a freestanding island with ceramic hob, double oven and stainless steel extraction unit. There is also an integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher.
The master bedroom suite has an en-suite bathroom containing hydro massage bath, separate shower cubical, toilet, bidet and wall hung basin. The floor and walls are finished in large high quality porcelain tiles.
The second bedroom also has an on-suite bathroom with high quality porcelain tiles.
There is also a separate guest toilet.
Other than the two on-suite bathrooms the first floor is finished in solid hardwood parquet flooring in Birch.
Other Features:
The construction incorporates very high levels of insulation, both thermal and acoustic. This ensures the Villa stays cooler on the inside on the warmest days and warmer on the inside on cooler days. All windows and doors are a new stainless steel aluminum finish with double glazing using blue safety glass.
The Villa comes complete with all internal and external light fittings and two automatic irrigation systems in the gardens.
Other features include automatic lighting control, intercom entry phones to floors, automatic electric garage gates, solar panels for hot water heating, heat pump for the swimming pool and an abundance of electrical outlets
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