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About the Landscape Architecture Design Process

About the Landscape Architecture Design Process

Landscape architects are responsible for professional planning and design work for the use and benefit of humans. They use analyzed integration methods that incorporate the benefits of environmental, physical, social and economic considerations. Landscape architects produce overall guidelines for a project and create reports, master and conceptual plans. They also design details that offer construction oversight for landscaping projects.   ...read more

How to Select Software for Graphic Design

How to Select Software for Graphic Design

Graphic design covers a wide spectrum of design concepts. For this reason an individual who is not well-versed in this format of design will find it difficult to select the right graphic design software at first glance. These individuals will instead end up with a graphic design software package that is difficult to use.  ...read more

How to Organize and Track Home Design Projects

How to Organize and Track Home Design Projects

Home design projects can feel overwhelming. Part of the challenge is to keep track of each room, the timelines, as well as materials and paint that you will use in the rooms. Learn how to organize and track home design projects to make it all run smoothly.  ...read more

How to Use Home Design and Planning Software

How to Use Home Design and Planning Software

If your new passion in life is to learn how to use home design and planning software, today’s market has many choices. Home design and planning software can assist you with designing your dream home. Choose paint colors, arrange furniture, delineate 3-D views and interior walk through options, all with a click of the mouse.     ...read more

How to Create a Logo Design

How to Create a Logo Design

Logos are important, as they convey information about a company or represent how a company wants to be viewed by customers. Creating a logo used to be done by hand. Now there are computer graphics software programs that make it much easier. The sky is the limit, too, with software. You can practice with something simple to start. ...read more

How to Create Effective Logo Designs

How to Create Effective Logo Designs

An effective logo design creates an easily, identifiable symbol for your company. A simple, yet bold design can define your company's message and establish a brand. Effective logos establish a sense of reliability, trust and loyalty for your company name. Logo designs that stand the test of time have the common elements of simplicity, versatility, appropriateness and distinction. Design your own company logo, or hire a graphic designer to create an effective business logo. ...read more

Website Design Ideas

Website Design Ideas

Are you planning to make your own website or have one created for you? Perhaps you are having a difficult time getting some ideas for the website design you want. After all, trying to stand out in a sea of business website site is no easy task. Here are a few design ideas to get your started. ...read more

Best Color Schemes for Bedrooms

Best Color Schemes for Bedrooms

The bedroom is supposed to be a place for serenity and relaxation. Choosing the right colors for your bedroom can boost its relaxation appeal. When considering what color scheme you will make your bedroom, make sure all of the colors go together in a harmonious way. ...read more

How to Start a Logo Design Business

How to Start a Logo Design Business

Every business needs to have a strong, professional presence in the community in order to stand out from the competition. Therefore, starting a logo design business can prove to be a very lucrative venture for talented designers who don't mind working hard to make their dreams come true. ...read more

Famous Fashion Designers

Famous Fashion Designers

There are many famous fashion designers who have helped shape the fashion world. Each one has his or her own unique story. Many fashion designers are considered artists and are adored by people all over the world. Chances are you, or someone you know, has bought a piece of clothing from one of these fashion designers. ...read more

How to Choose a Good Affordable Web Designer

How to Choose a Good Affordable Web Designer

Although many people choose to design their own websites, in some cases it is highly advisable that you hire a professional web designer. This is particularly true if you need a professional website, or have very little knowledge of web design. ...read more

Tips on Room Design

Tips on Room Design

There are a few basic tips on room design techniques. Dream or envision your room's end result. Write all of your ideas down. Decide what you are hoping to achieve with your new design. Determine an overall theme, color or mood. When trying to bring out a focal piece or area, begin there. The final result should please you. Dare to try new things. ...read more

About Web Designers

About Web Designers

Web design is a popular career path, but it does require education and training to develop the right skills in design. Web designers will need to be creative and able to turn the client's vision  into a newly designed website. Some web designers will also specialize in design software to offer their clients a more competitive service. ...read more

How to Learn Web Page Design

How to Learn Web Page Design

Have you ever looked at a website and wondered how you could learn such a skill? Web design takes skill and if you have an artistic flare, all the better. However, you can learn web page design either formally such as through college course or informally on your own. There are many tutorials and software applications that are self-educational. ...read more

How to Make Small Bedroom Designs

How to Make Small Bedroom Designs

Designing a small bedroom space can often be a challenge for many people. There are a few tips and tricks that you can follow that will help your small space to feel larger and roomier. Wall color, furniture choices and placement as well as proper storage techniques can help your small space to feel larger. ...read more

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How Many Links Do You Need to Get Found on Google

That is the million dollar question when it comes to getting found by a search engine naturally. Each search engine has its own way to determine what site is listed first in a given search, but Google, having the highest amount of traffic, is what linking is all about. Your internet marketing does not have to just include your website, but a directory listing as well. Google looks at every website on the web every 4 - 6 weeks and is continually updating so that it gives the very best results to its customers. One way they determine which site is found in a search  is by its popularity. The other way is by what is actually on the web page. This post is going to talk about popularity. Google looks at many factors having to do with popularity all of which are tied to other websites linking to yours. Popularity, however is not just the quantity of links, but the quality of links. In fact, quantity, may get your site banned if not enough quality sites are linking to you. There are many companies that claim to give you 1000's or even hundreds of thousands of links to your site for a low price, but beware of these companies. They will do as they say, but that is absolutely the wrong thing to do. Any traffic that is generated from this method is usually not targeted traffic. The links you get will also be, a lot of times, websites that get no traffic themselves, but is a place just to place a link to your site. Directories are a good source for links, but you need to beware also of companies saying that they will get you listed in 500 or a thousand directories. A lot of these directories are niche directories or in different parts of the world and have nothing to do with your site. Those links are usually discounted by Google so they have no affect on your rating. Get listed in directories that you see come up in searches like yp.com or angieslist.com. Also, niche directories work well because they match your service. These are the links that Google likes and will help your site's rating. Also write blogs on other sites or join forums and answer questions. These two methods can generate a lot of links to your site that related to your service. These again are great ways to get links to your site. Merchant Circle is directory that allows comments and blogs. These are great ways to get your links spread around to build up your own listing. The more links you get from making comments on other pages will boost your page. This can get your advertisement on the front page of Google easily. This is an easy way use SEO (search engine optimization) to market your business. ...read more

By Your Business Solutions October 17, 2011

Solar Hot Water

Mingary Agrian is now branching into the Solar Hot Water. With our recent accreditation and recognition from the International Brotherhood Of Electricians Solar Hot water is now an option when you consider your sustainability. We offer many varieties of applications from heating your hot water for your household to installing hot water solar collectors and pumps for your swimming pool. Call us any time or email us at mingaragrian@gmail.com if you have any questions and we will be glad to assist you in anyway we can. Our Next big move? Rain Water..Keep an eye out for the details ...read more

By Mingary Agrian Solar October 18, 2010

There is more involved with solar energy for your home than most think

   I received an inquiry from a home owner who asked;"How much is a solar system cost and how much power does it produce daily on a sunny day. Please send examples"    The misconception that Solar energy is plug it in and let it rip is far to common. Most folks look at it as if it was a week end project that is set up quite simply with little fore thought. Below is my answer to Tim the customer and I hope it helps anyone looking to solar to understand it is a science, it is relatively simple in operation and it is just as deadly as any electrical service line running to your house off the grid: Hi (name ommited),      I am afraid it is not that simple just to give cost and power generated. In order to do the sizing of a system an energy audit of your last 12 months power and utility bills would be required. This gives me the basic information needed to begin sizing a system. An inventory of your "loads" is also required. This is looking at all the electrical appliances from refrigerators, washer and dryers, heating systems and AC you have and use inside your residence. With this information coupled with your utility bills we can focus on sizing your system.      Once the general audit is done, we have to look at who your energy provider is and if they allow for a grid connected system or if you have to be stand alone. The use of batteries comes into play here as you would have to decide whether you want to use the system just during day light operations or if you want to have the capability of storing the power during the day while running the house electricity during day light hours. You will then be running off the battery stored energy during the evenings. There are "smart meters" that can be used that actually returns power to the grid and actually reverses the power meter the utility has installed. I have been involved with systems that once the switch was thrown the homeowner never saw an electric bill again.      Once these decisions and calculations are made we now look at installation. An on site inspection looks at the location and this helps decide where the array is to be placed. Local building codes have to be researched so the installation is done within the confines of any limitations your community may have.      The array can be put on the ground or if structurally permitted on the roof. I use special equipment and computer programs to finalize the placement of the array. (The array is just the panels them selves and their connecting wires) We then have to look at the placement for the inverter (this takes DC power from the array and converts it to AC power for use by the loads in the house hold.) It is at this juncture we look where to put the inverter, charge control and possible battery supplies.      It is then I can start putting the system requirements on paper, estimate materials, placement of the arrays, sizing of panels, what battery requirements may or may not be needed. This also sets the perimeters for the length and cost of labor for the construction to set the array, the wiring needed which is referred to the the Balance of System components. BOS is hardware from the encasement for the inverter and batteries down to the lag bolts use to mount the arrays.      The final stage is estimation of man hours and the securing of needed permits to begin the project. As you can see, there is no real off the cuff estimate that can be given. If any one contacts you and say's other wise I would be very wary of their offerings. You are dealing with electricity and just because it comes through the quiet conversion of sun irradiation to electricity it is to be well thought out and designed. This is done from your electricity needs in your house and then  going back out to the actual system. DC power is just as capable of killing a person as AC/DC voltage. A certified installer such as myself is required. This is not a week end project such as putting on a roof or pouring a foundation with the help of buddies.      I hope this has given you some insight into your inquiry. Should you decided to move forward I would be delighted to travel down to (City omitted) and do an initial estimate. This is a walk through on your property, I climb roofs, crawl under the house if needed and tell you what direction you would need to go. This service is a flat fee of $250.00 dollars. Should you decided to go with a complete energy audit of your house and get an estimate on sizing we go up to $550.00. This gives you a printed estimate and gives you the facts in hand to decide whether this is truly the way for you to go.regarding solar. With these figures you will then be able to have a material basis on which sizing and labor can be allocated.     Please feel free to call me at the number below if you have any questions about this e mail. I would only be able to give an actual cost estimate by following all the procedures I have listed above.      Solar is definitely growing in popularity and it is indeed coming down in cost compared to a decade or so ago but it is still electricity, and it needs to be approached by a professional. We see solar gadgets such as back packs that can charge your cell phone or I pad and think"It can't be that dangerous, I carry it on my person.      If you have ever been shocked (Which most people have) know that solar energy is maxed out at 600 volts for a residence. Next time you get shocked by a 110 or 220 volt appliance triple that and know you are dealing with electricity and it is not to be toyed or played with. ...read more

By Mingary Agrian Solar September 16, 2010

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