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•Natural light why it is best
There is nothing like natural light, particularly sunlight. It makes us feel good because it stimulates particular areas of the brain where certain chemicals and hormones are released. Here in the United Kingdom many people suffer from seasonal affective disorder or SAD which is caused by the reduction of those particular hormones and chemicals in the brain. This is caused by reduced daylight hours during the winter months and symptoms peak during December, January and February. These...
•Green Packaging Packaging Solutions
The green trend is continuing to grow, especially at a time when studies and news reports keep coming out about the harmful effects of injecting factory and farm-raised animals with hormones, of pesticides that have seeped into our fruits and vegetables, of the different chemical ingredients in our household cleaning supplies, etc.
We see how using all of these different ingredients that hurt the environment in the different products that we ingest and are exposed to is having a very...
•Planning Your Office
Planning an office requires a good deal of consideration as a well laid out practical office is going to be more inviting and productive than one which is just thrown together without much thought. Firstly, you must look at the shape of the room and how you can best make use of the space. If you are planning several workstations, think carefully about how many you can realistically place. Do not make the mistake of cramming 6 in when there is only really enough space for 4. Cramped...
•The importance of energy saving and how skylights can help
There are many ways in which we can save energy in our homes and offices, from something as simple as switching lights and televisions off to insulating cavity walls and the loft. Measures such as draught proofing, having proper insulation on your hot water tank and installing double glazing can save you a lot of money in the long term. Did you know that by replacing a 10 year old fridge freezer with a new A rated one, you can save around £45 per year. In the United Kingdom alone, the...
•Garden Rooms Can Change Your Life
A garden room can make a huge difference to your life, whether you want it for work or leisure purposes. Care must be taken when choosing a site for your garden room as you want it to be in the best possible position and be as unobtrusive as possible. The rooms can be used all year round and require little in the way of maintenance, so are a worth while investment.
An office at home can be a real boon for the hard working executive who wants to work from home. They can focus more on their...
•What to consider when creating a home office
If you work from home, chances are you either work in a spare bedroom or the dining room. However, when you decide to plan a proper home office you do need to take a few things into account. Firstly, how much space you have and this will dictate what and how much furniture and equipment you can have without being cramped. Secondly, will you be hosting meetings with clients or business associates in your home office? And, thirdly, your office is your professional work space and it needs to...
•SAD Seasonal affective disorder The Facts
In the northern hemisphere, from the onset of Autumn or Fall, the days begin to shorten and the sun is weaker. From around mid October until mid March the amount of natural daylight is limited due to the Earth's position in relation to the sun. Many people who live more than 30 degrees north of the equator are affected by seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or so called 'winter blues' and it can be very debilitating.
The symptoms of SAD include lethargy, depression, food cravings, over...
•Thinking About a Home Office
? If you are planning to work from home and need a home office, there are a number of things you need to think about. Which room are you going to use and is going to be suitable for your needs? Will you be able to bring clients or business associates into your home office or will you need to meet elsewhere?
Plan how much storage you will need, think about where you will store your paperwork, office sundries and such like. Fitted furniture has the benefit of fitting perfectly into its...
•What The Good Home Office Should Have
When planning your home office it is a good idea to measure the room and make a plan on paper so that you can see what space you have and what furniture you can put where. Some office rooms are an odd shape or are quite small, so getting the right elements in your office can be difficult. There will be items such as a computer desk or station, storage cupboards and shelves that will be 'must haves' and it is important that your computer desk is of sufficient size to actually work from. If...
•Choosing the Right Office Tables and Chairs
Getting the right chairs and tables for your office is really important: not only will you and your colleagues spend a lot of time using them, but they also send out important signals to other people about your company. So, what are some of the issues you should consider to make sure you choose the right office tables and chairs?
Budget
One of the most important things to consider is your budget. You need to know in advance how much money you have to spend so you can find tables and chairs...
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