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The Different Types Of Height Adjustable Desk Posted: 04 Nov 2011 06:29 AM PDT Adjustable Desk Height adjustable desks fall into 5 broad categories and this article takes a look at each of them. It looks at how they work and examines the advantages and disadvantages of each type. Set up height adjustable desks Although marketed by some organizations as height adjustable desks, their true description is really set up height adjustable desks. Yes, it's true that they can be adjusted in height, in reality you would only ever do this once when initially building the desk. Advantages Low cost outlay, typically prices are similar to fixed height desks Ease of assembly, in the main they are quick and straightforward to build Disadvantages Not readily adjustable in height once assembled without considerable disruption Not height adjustable in everyday use For a more detailed explanation see this article Set Up Height Adjustable Desks: And How They Work to understand them better. Crank height adjustable desks Crank height adjustable desks are quite popular and adjust by means of a cranked handle which raises and lowers the desk work surface. Advantages Reasonably cost effective form of height adjustability Simple and straightforward to adjust Disadvantages It can take time to move the work surface from a sitting to a standing position, particularly where there is a lot of heavy equipment on the desk top. This article on crank height adjustable desks explains how they work in everyday use. Counterbalanced, Spring loaded or pneumatic height adjustable desks These workstations adjust by releasing and locking a lever to alter the top height. Counterbalance mechanisms usually rely on weights to move the top. Spring loaded and pneumatic desks work in a similar fashion to an office seat height adjuster. Advantages Rapid movement of the desktop to the desired position Disadvantages Generally can only handle relatively low weights, typically up to 100 lbs As this form of sit stand desk relies on a spring type principal it needs to be strong enough to move a fully loaded desk. Consequently the top can be difficult to control requiring some degree of physical strength with larger desks. For further details on this form of desk see this article. Electric height adjustable desk Electrically operated height adjustable desks are the easiest and most flexible form of moving desk to use. All that is needed is the press of some buttons to raise and lower them to the required height. Advantages Complete simplicity of use. All it takes to raise and lower the top is pressing a couple of buttons Quick changes of working height are convenient and straightforward. Disadvantages The main drawback is their cost as they tend to be more expensive compared to other types of sit stand desks For more about the workings of electric height adjustable desks read this article. Miscellaneous height adjustable desks These include ideas for retaining fixed desks and adding on a separate adjustable work surface which allows the user to make the working height change completely independently from their existing desk. With the popularity of laptops these days some manufacturers offer specialist height adjustable stands. Some of these adjust by means of a threaded knob which you loosen to make height changes. Whilst others use pneumatic adjusters similar to office chair gas lifts. With the popularity of laptops these days some manufacturers offer specialist height adjustable stands. Some of these adjust in height by means of a threaded knob which you loosen to make height changes. Whilst others use pneumatic adjusters similar to office chair type gas lifts. Advantages Cost is a major benefit of this type of adjustable work surface as they work out at much lower prices than high end sit stand desks. Disadvantages The work surface on most of these sorts of laptop stands is small and limited, leaving little room for other things. Also, the weight carrying capacity is fairly low. Nonetheless, if it is only for laptop use then it isn't so critical. Hopefully this has given you a good idea of the various types of height adjustable desk. Please feel free to explore the more detailed content which starts with the most basic set up height adjustable desk and then continues with crank height adjustable desk. Next comescounterbalanced, spring loaded or pneumatic height adjustable desk, before looking at electric height adjustable desks which are the most flexible way of working at different heights. Lastly there are miscellaneous height adjustable desks which don't fall into a distinct category and which can be useful for laptop user

Total Room Transformation with Accent Wall Posted: 03 Nov 2011 06:30 PM PDT Accent Wall The accent wall is the ultimate DIY painting project. It’s fast (rarely takes more than a couple of hours); it’s easy (paint, roller, and masking tape); and can even be done in apartments (easy to undo when you move). In this article, you will learn the basics of accent walls and get a few ideas about accent wall designs for your house or apartment. What is an Accent Wall? An accent wall is one wall within a single room that is markedly different and more interesting than the other walls in the room. Typically, the accent wall is painted, though this is not always the case. The accent wall usually has a richer color than the other walls, as well. Accent Wall Basics The accent wall is usually the first wall that you see when entering a room. It can help to anchor or define a separate area within a larger space. For example, within a large, open-plan house, an accent wall can define a smaller area as being a reading area. The accent wall highlights a large focal point on or near that wall: TV, entertainment center, bed, fireplace, bookcase. Accent walls are rarely found floating around on their own. In most cases, an accent wall is a bold color (e.g., orange) against neutral walls (e.g., white). However… Another version of the accent wall is a vibrant shade against other walls of the same shade. For example, a rich orange against other, very pale orange walls. An accent wall doesn’t mean you throw color coordination out the window. Don’t forget that wallpaper and tile can also make an accent wall, not just paint. This picture shows the “classic accent wall,” even down to the choice of orange (for some reason, orange has become the standard color for accent walls). The orange accent is behind the main focal point of the room–the TV and bookcases.

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