Tips for Installing Acoustic Foam in Your Home Theater
Blog provided by The Foam Factory A home theater can be the perfect place to experience high-quality visuals and sounds in the comfort of your own home. For the best cinematic audio experience, you should install acoustic foam on your home theater’s walls to eliminate unwanted echoes and reverberations. However, you shouldn’t just haphazardly install foam panels on your walls. There are some tips and tricks for properly placing acoustic foam panels to get the best quality sound. According to The Home Theater DIY, a good rule of thumb is covering 20% of a wall’s surface area with 2 ft. by 4 ft. acoustic foam panels that are at least 2 inches thick. However, you may need to adjust things based on the exact size and shape of your room. You may also need to...
Health Problems That Mattress Replacements Can Prevent
Blog provided by The Foam Factory Every mattress has a finite lifespan. Most memory foam mattresses can last between 8-10 years, while mattresses made from materials such as innerspring last even shorter. When mattresses reach the end of their lifespan, they are no longer able to provide the right amount of support and comfort, which may lead to some significant health problems. The most obvious problem older mattresses can cause is back pain. When mattress foam begins to lose its shape, it may not be able to keep your pressure points aligned. Since all of our bodies are unique, we have specific areas that sink deeper into a mattress than others. When these pressure points are misaligned, they can cause pain and poor posture. A new mattress can do a better job of...
Top Boating Safety Tips You Need to Know
Summary: Before going out to sea, make sure you’re prepared for any emergency situation. Make your next boating experience a fun and safe one. This in-depth guide will break down exactly what you need to keep an eye out for before going out to sea. What to Bring For each person on board, you’ll want to bring along a Coast Guard-approved life jacket. Keep a minimum of two on your boat at all times – but carry more if there are more passengers. You’ll also want to ensure that each person knows exactly where the life jackets are stored in the case of an emergency. A horn that’s capable of producing a four-second blast that’s audible for at least half a mile is required – a portable air horn also works. Make sure a whistle is attached to each life...
How to Make Your Backyard More Inviting
Summary: Freshening up your patio or backyard isn’t as hard as you think. Here are some tips that will guide you towards your goal. While everyone has different preferences on how they want their backyard or patio to look, many people want to create an environment that’s comforting, eye-catching, and inviting. When it comes to the back of your house, it may not be as clean as the inside. Even though it takes up much of your property space, a dirty and cluttered backyard can be an eye sore. If you are committed to cleaning up the mess, whether that be for a family gathering or because you want a nice place to relax, there are some extremely simple and cheap ways that you can accomplish this. Ready Your Gardening Skills The next time you are in your patio or...
Guide to buying outdoor cushions
Summary: Make your outdoor areas look great with the right cushions. Patio chairs, lounge chairs and benches look great with specific types of cushions. A beautifully decorated outdoor space is a great addition to any home. We all love to spend time outdoors during the warmer months. Even the smallest space, like a balcony, can look great with the right furniture and sofa seat cushions. Here is a look at some of the options you have regarding outdoor cushions: Patio chairs The type of patio chair will determine what type of cushions is appropriate. For example, certain patio chairs will have sections like the back that do not need a cushion. In those instances, you only need the seat cushion. Most other instances will require both the back and seat cushions....
Quality upholstery foam for long lasting DIY projects
Written by Foam Factory, Inc. DIY foam replacement projects are fun and creative ways of restoring old furniture. This method is effective in bringing a new life to furniture and cushions that you might not yet want to give away or see at the dumping ground. In order to effectively carry out such a project and to ensure the durability of the results, it is crucial to get quality materials. Since foam makes the basis of most upholstery, it much be chosen in the best quality possible along with being suited for the outdoors. Durability Quality foam products would ideally be offering an essential property, durability. These types of foams should be able to resist the elements of the outdoors without getting deteriorated easily. However, one needs to exercise...
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