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  • Which Shade Insulates Best: Blackout or Semi-Opaque?

    Between 10 and 30 percent of the energy used to heat a home goes out the windows due to the low insulation value of the glass and the window coverings. It is not the blackout level of the shade that determines the insulation, it is the type and number of layers that make the difference. Just like layering outdoor clothing is the best protection against the elements, layering window treatments is the best way to decrease heat loss and increase the insulation value of the coverings. An astute homeowner can effect a substantial change in the insulation value of window…

  • How to Resend My Email to Project Blackout

    Project Blackout, a free first-person shooter game that you can play online, requires little in the way of setup. If you have questions or comments about the game, use the Project Blackout 1:1 support tool to notify the tech team. If you're unsure whether the team received your message or if your question wasn't answered via 1:1, resend a message using your private email to have your issue reviewed.

  • Blackout vs. Thermal Lining

    Draperies are available with many specialty linings, including thermal and blackout. Choosing between the two will depend on the room you are decorating and how it will be used. Thermal lining is intended to help control the temperature of the room where it is used, while a blackout lining’s purpose is to keep out light. Either lining can increase a curtain’s insulating properties by 25 percent, according to the Natural Curtain Co.

  • How to Cut in Blackout Mode With SCAL

    SCAL is software that allows you to import SVG images and True Type fonts to use on your electronic cutting machine. Also known as Sure Cuts A Lot, the software works with Craftwell eCraft, Black Cat Cougar/Lynx, BossKut Gazell, Pazzles Inspiration, Silhouette SD, USCutter and Craft ROBO/Graphtec. While creating the images you want to cut, you can choose the blackout feature to remove any inside cuts from your letters or images. When you cut images with the blackout feature, you will be able to overlay images or letters with the cutout details so that the image details will stand out.

  • How to Get Points in "Project Blackout"

    "Project Blackout" is a free online first-person shooter created by SG Interactive. The game allows you to compete against other online players in a range of different game types. When you play through the various games, you can earn experience points. These points will go toward your rank, allowing you to level up and unlock new items and weaponry.

  • Thermafoam Vs. Blackout Fabric

    When a drapery is placed over a window, it provides some protection from sunlight. The drapery can be affected by sunlight, however, and can fade. A way to prevent this is to add a lining to the drapery to shield it from the sun's deteriorating effects. These linings come in two types: thermafoam and blackout lining, each with its own benefits.

  • The Effects of Electricity Blackouts

    An electricity blackout, often called an outage, is the loss of electricity to an area, that damage to the power lines, a short circuit in the system or a problem at the power station usually causes. Blackouts can last for mere minutes, or last much longer. Either way, a blackout can be a huge problem for everyone.

  • How to Cope During Blackouts

    This past winter a severe ice storm hit several counties in central Kansas including the city we live in. Much of the county did without electricity for a week or more. Although emergency shelters were set up at the state fair grounds and other places where there were generators, this was not an option for many. Spring and summer storms can also cause blackouts that may last eight hours or more from downed power lines and blown transformers. There are ways to make the time bearable and enjoyable for you and your family during a blackout.

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