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11
Apr

Changing Wasteful Ways – Recycling Aluminum Cans

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With fuel prices reaching all time records, many people are beginning to complain that energy costs are just too high. Well, it’s really no big surprise that energy costs continue to skyrocket when people keep ignoring the importance of something as simple as recycling. Most think “what good are the few cans I just threw in the trash?” or “my recycling effort won’t make a difference”. Unfortunately, that kind of thinking is exactly what keeps costs climbing.

aluminum recycling

saving aluminum helps reduce our nation's energy needs

Did you know that in the United States alone, we throw away enough aluminum cans EACH MONTH to rebuild every commercial airliner in the country? That’s a shameful waste.

The solution is simple.  If you have a local residential recycling pickup, use it! If not, bag your aluminum cans and save them for your next trip to town, then drop them off at the county recycling center or cash them in at a recycling depot or machine.
You might also find a local Boy Scout chapter or church that will gladly accept and process the cans for you, making a little money for themselves in the process.

Aluminum prices are on the rise with one pound of scrap aluminum cans now fetching nearly a dollar, and the price is rising fast!
That might not sound like much, but add it up and you might be able to offset the higher price of gasoline simply by cashing in your used beer & soda cans.

Throwing used cans in the trash is like throwing away good money and the energy future of your country. That would be like walking around with a hole in your pocket, and your head…
If you run your own home bar, the money you save can be reinvested into fresh bar stock.

Entertaining at your own Home Bar can also serve up money savings. At current prices, a$3.50 can of beer at the local corner bar costs you only 67 cents at home! Mixed drinks save even more. Learn How to Build a Home Bar using our easy to build plans.

Here are some great resources to help you recycle and save!

Here are some useful site links to help you with your recycling needs.

Let’s stop our wasteful ways by recycling aluminum cans, metal cans, glass, plastic, paper and cardboard. Recycle and keep useful resources out of your local landfill. If you know of a recycling center or aluminum can RVM  (Reverse Vending Machine) location in your area, please post it in a comment below.

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24
Mar

PC Interface For Your Exercise Bike or Treadmill

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exercise bike to pc interface

makes exercise addictive!

Ok, you’ve been sitting around all winter drinking beer, watching TV, sitting on the computer and getting fat. You know that exercise is a bummer, so why not mix one good habit with one bad habit?

The XR GameKit PC interface works with your stationary exercise bike, treadmill or elliptical trainer to control your PC while your play video games or surf the web.  You can also track your exercise progress with the included software.

Now you have the perfect motivation to exercise as you drive thousands of scenic miles powered by your own foot pedaling. You’ll be fit in no time!  Set it up in your bar area to burn off some beer calories.

How does it work?
First off, you’ll need an exercise bike, treadmill or elliptical trainer, just about any model will work  (don’t worry if you don’t have and of this equipment, because you can also buy just the pedals with the PC interface for even less ). Then attach the wireless  sensor  to your exercise equipment, plug it all in, install the software and you’re ready to get fit.

Works with hundreds of sports games.  It’s basically a game controller powered by your work out. Pedal forward and you move forward, pedal backwards and you go backwards.
Control direction simply by moving your head. The head sensor clips on to the visor of any baseball cap.

Regularly priced at $299.00 – you can save $50 when you order today!
Turn your PC gaming & surfing into a leaner new you for only $249 – ORDER NOW!

Video Demonstration

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17
Mar

Hot Summer Cool Home Bar Bunker

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Summer is just around the corner and after a long dreary winter, your thoughts will no doubt be focused on getting out of the house. But when summer heat finally takes it’s toll, on goes the air conditioner as you retreat from the heat. But what if you had a cool basement bar retreat in which to escape from steamy temperatures and even that dreaded summer danger, tornadoes (or other scary world events)?

cool bar

one cool basement bar

This cool basement bar is not only great looking, but can serve as a sort of  basement bunker.  The bar area includes all the conveniences, serving as a secondary safe zone in the event of public emergency.

We have installed running water, toilet, TV, electricity and food stores if needed. We stock our bar back room with plenty of canned goods, bottled R.O. water, first aid and a general survival kit.

The bar area even  includes a camera system for monitoring outdoor conditions and a jukebox with internet connectivity.
It never hurts to be prepared.

Think of it as a modern day fallout shelter.
We’re working on a a canopy bar concept that will serve as both a bar and a bunker.

TIP: If you’re fortunate to have a basement, then you know how nice and cool that space can be in the summer. The problem is, many home basements are cold and damp.
Damp basements are usually easy to remedy.  If your walls and floor don’t leak, then you are in good condition. The next step is to condition the air. A simple room dehumidifier can remove much of the stagnant moisture in the air and in surrounding materials. A ozone type air cleaner can then remove any musty smell.

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