Archive for February 1st, 2010

Importance of Web Hosting Ratings

February 1st, 2010 | Posted in Personal

Yesterday my I introduced to blogging to my board mate Kenneth because he was asking me how to earn extra income aside from his salary. I told him that there are many ways to earn and because he is a programmer I told him to create a blog so that he can promote his profession online as a freelancer. But before making a blogsite I explained to him first the things that he must know. First, I explain that in order to create a website he needs to have a domain name that will serve as his online office. So, he chose kenntrix.info. After that, I told him that we need to purchase a web hosting where we can host his website.

With this, we need to research first where we can apply for a hosting that will pass our little requirements. Number 1 is that the hosting company must support wordpress web hosting or drupal web hosting because we are planning to use this. I checked out webhostingrating.com because I know they have a large list of web hosting websites that offers different types of hosting. And I was right because we found the best from their list.

By the way, webhostingrating.com is a website that provides reviews, ratings and list of different web hosting company. When we talk about web hosting they are the best place to get information because they are always updated with their content. And as for their homepage, this is easy to navigate because all the information that you need are all visible in their homepage. Unlike other website that provide web hosting ratings, they are well aware that they are helping so many webmasters from their content. They are making sure that their visitors are well inform before purchasing hosting plans.

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Finished Basement Walls – Which Ones Survive the Flood

February 1st, 2010 | Posted in Basement Walls

Benjamin Franklin once said that “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Of course, if you’re a homeowner with a basement, you can add one more to the list: flooding.

Are you renovating your basement? Did you consult your plans to Engineering Services provider? If not then better ask first because renovating is also a very sensitive matter especially when the concern part of the house is your basement. Your basement is have the following to be look into before experiencing leakage:

* Pipes
* Washing Machine Hoses
* Water Heaters and Water Storage Tanks
* Sinks
* Tubs and Showers
* Toilets

When this happens, if you’ve remodeled the basement walls with anything that can be ruined by water, you can expect enormous damage and expensive removal and replacement in your future.

So which products should you use when you finish your basement walls? (Hint- it’s not wood wall panels!) Let’s see how a few types measure up to the flood:

Drywall and Stud Basement Refinishing

Verdict: Destroyed by water.

Most contractors recommend tearing out drywall once it’s become wet. Wet drywall will eventually dissolve, releasing hydrogen sulfide, which gives the space the smell of rotten eggs. Additionally, damp drywall and wood will grow mold very quickly, usually within 24 hours.

Even when you can’t see the mold, you can be sure it’s there. Drywall can grow mold on both sides- so even if you clean or remove mold on the visible side, mold spores can still be adding allergens (and potential mycotoxins) as it thrives on the other side. Continue reading »

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