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Go green with bamboo woven wood shades
Making a home greener has become a popular movement among homeowners, but many may not know how to begin making an abode more environmentally friendly. There are some effective additions that one can make that are both affordable and stylish.
Nancy Bredemeyer, who will be teaching a course about sustainable design in 2011, recently shared some tips with TCPalm.com that can help individuals take the eco-leap inside their house.
"Paints, wall coverings, rugs, lighting fixtures, furniture, each has a set of considerations," she told the news source. "So many choices when we renovate inside our homes have an environmental impact. If we focus on the 're's - reuse, recycle, renew, replace - without sending three dump loads to the landfill every time we change something, we can make a great difference."
She also touched on the benefits of environmentally friendly paint, which may be more expensive initially, but will have major health benefits later. Bredemeyer suggests that many cheap paints may actually contain chemicals that trigger allergies or respiratory problems.
Synthetic material can often be better for surfaces and other furnishings. Bredemeyer states that these can last longer, which means that they won't have to be replaced as soon as other materials.
For this same reason, she recommends paint instead of wallpaper, because wallpaper can often grow mildew under humid or wet conditions. This can not only cause an unpleasant sight and smell, it may also get some sensitive individuals sick.
When it comes to illumination, Bredemeyer advises that homeowners opt for natural lighting options, as well as a brighter home in general.
"Lighting is an area where the homeowner saves money by doing the environmentally responsible thing. As a bonus, it affects your mood. You literally will be happier when you make the right choices," she told the news provider.
Bredemeyer says that there are two primary factors to take into consideration when a household is trying to go a greener rate. First, families should try to stock up on furniture and accessories that is local, because this can greatly reduce the amount of carbon emissions from trucks that transport goods back and forth.
Secondly, one should use sustainable materials.
Bamboo woven wood shades can be ideal for a green home, because they are harvested from natural bamboo, which grows so quickly that it is considered a renewable resource. This unique material is also harvested without the use of pesticides or other chemicals.
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Troubleshoot: Popping last set of weaves?
I trained my dog to weave using the 2x2 method. She has been (seemingly) rock solid for several months now. Recently, however, she has been popping out of the last weaves, on a 12 weave set. But, she doesn't do it at home when we practice, only at trial-like settings.
I do plan on asking my agility instructors on Tuesday and Wednesday, but I'd like a head start here if possible.
LOL borders. The questions here do get old after a while. The thing is... I *have* been peeling off at practice with her. But I am going to set up my equipment tomorrow the way we ran today at the match to see if I can replicate the problem, and then work from there.
Couple of comments:
I too like the 2x2 method. You may want to review the section on proofing the dog with throwing or scattering toys around, etc. This reminds her, reinforces the idea that her job is the poles, no matter what.
Can you do a rear cross on the poles? Dog should be able to continue weaving even though you are crossing behind. If not, work on this, first with a target or toy out front to keep her driving forward (with 4- 6 poles) then remove that, and pay attention to where you are reinforcing- ideal is usually about 10+ feet or so in a straight line beyond the poles, then do same sequence of training building up to 12 poles. I personally thing dog should be able to handle a RC on at least a short set of poles before you start adding peeling off.
Does she do the poles with you lateral to her by any significant distance? Sends and recalls through? I don't consider a dog ready to handle peeling off until they can do a full send with handler 20 feet behind, standing still, and dog goes forward and completes the poles, at speed and with confidence, and can also handle lateral distances of 15-20 feet on either side.
Peeling off is hardest when you are closest to the dog and making an acute angle change, easiest when you are already lateral and peel off gradually. Also make sure that your shoulder and arms continue to support the poles, especially early on, and well into trialling.
For really advanced understanding of the poles, once you've done all of the above, call the dog to do the poles while you are somewhere between poles 3-5, when dog starts weaving, move backwards and do an extreme rear cross, switching sides (not something you'd ever likely do in a trial, but if you and your dog can handle that, both of your confidence will increase!)
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