http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Hans+Dekker Gardening Hans Dekker Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=245430&ca=Gardening Water lilies are one of nature's marvels. All they need to thrive is water and sunlight. There are two types of water lily; hardy and tropical. When hardy water lilies bloom, the flower sits right on top of the water, while the flower of the tropical water lily is on a stem that rises above the wate... Gardening Hans Dekker Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=246982&ca=Gardening A Successful Garden in not a matter of luck or years of experience and hard work. Simply start by applying these seven keys to success. Then build on them by experimenting reading and talking to other gardeners. Those are the best sources for gardening tips and help. Inside or outdoors, gardening is... Arts and Crafts Hans Dekker Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=29282&ca=Arts+and+Crafts Protection from the elements is one of the fundamental necessities in life. Exposure to extreme temperatures can be deadly and every year there is an increasing number of outdoor enthusiasts who succumb to extreme weather. New technologies are addressing this problem by devising heated clothing. Fab... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Hans Dekker Thu, 05 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=26773&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet For those who want to live a healthy lifestyle, new research has shown that the daily use of Olive Oil in your meal is especially beneficial. In fact the use of Olive Oil seems to be even more beneficial then eating an extra slice of whole wheat bread. This is the outcome of research by members of t... Home Management Hans Dekker Thu, 29 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=25957&ca=Home+Management At first glance, solar cooling looks like an oxymoron. However, the same energy that can provide heat in the wintertime can also provide cooling during the summer. Several passive cooling systems have been developed and tested. At their simplest, they rely on a coolant that absorbs and dissipates he... Family Concerns Hans Dekker Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=24395&ca=Family+Concerns Most common household appliances are equipped with an on/off switch. Many people don't realize, however, that these appliances may still be consuming electricity even when they are switched off. These so-called "phantom loads" can consume a significant amount of electricity. If you are interested in... Home Management Hans Dekker Wed, 07 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=21521&ca=Home+Management Windows are one of the great energy-wasters of any house. About 25% of the total heat loss is from traditional double glazed sealed windows. New technology, however, has resulted in more efficient energy saving windows that can significantly cut down on heat loss. Heat loss is not the only concern w... Home Management Hans Dekker Wed, 07 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=21860&ca=Home+Management The lights in an average household use about 20% of the total electricity, so anything that will reduce that power consumption will help lower your energy bill while cutting down on pollution. Fortunately, it’s easy to save energy on lighting by simply installing energy saving light bulbs. Regular i... Home Management Hans Dekker Wed, 07 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=22157&ca=Home+Management For many people, price is the most important consideration when buying appliances. What they forget, however, is that there are two prices for anything which consumes power, the buying price and the running price. Buying appliances with energy efficiency in mind may cost more up front but save you m... Computers and Technology Hans Dekker Sun, 27 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=20736&ca=Computers+and+Technology There is a lot of energy in sunlight and that energy can be converted to electricity with photovoltaic panels. These panels are made up of several photovoltaic cells which are constructed of treated silicon which creates an electrical charge when exposed to sunshine. Each photovoltaic cell produces...