Flies Caught on Action - Mating

Saw these 2 flies when I wanted to dry my clothes. They are hanging on a clothes drying rack which is on the 3rd floor of my hostel. Not sure what type of flies is this. My guess is it's fruitflies.

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Don't sit around waiting on that electric dryer, get an Eagle and Join the Party!

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I Wouldn't Mind

I wouldn't mind, if you were just a kind of devil or something like this. I wouldn't mind, if you were leading me to hell - as long as I can get a kiss. I wouldn't mind, if we were swimming through the fire - Cause you're my one desire - You know! I wouldn't mind, if all my blood was drying under your nails - Oh, what a show - I wouldn't mind... I wouldn't mind, if I had nothing but the clothes that I wear in bed. I wouldn't mind, but only if you were companion from now on until death. I wouldn't mind, if someone said that I go straight to rack and ruin - You know! I wouldn't mind - Not at all - Cause my direction is the only way to go... I wouldn't mind...

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Laundry Room Saving Ideas

Laundry room appliances can help save a bundle of energy dollars in your home. Good habits in the laundry department can save $300 dollars off annual utility bills. One of the largest costs is hot water which can be kept down with today's newer appliances.

Washing Machine

Energy Star states that 90% of a machines operating cost go to replenishing the hot water in ones tank. By washing fewer loads and doing those in cooler water, you could save around $200 a year.

1. Cold water is best for saving dollars. Using cold water has been known to save $222. Per year off your electricity bill. Cold washes are just as effective for getting cloths clean as hot water is.

2. Wash only full loads. The department of energy tells us that it cost about $60 per year to run the washer. You will save money since it takes just as much water to run a full load as it does to run a small one.

Dryer

Essentially a dryer could be considered a toaster with a fan. There are ways to lessen the impact on your utility bills by $80 a year.

3. Spin it faster. The clothes dryer is the first step to efficiency to dryer effectiveness. Having the washer speed set at the highest setting will reduce the amount of time spent in the dryer which in return will save money. Many of today's high speed washers can cut dry times by half compared to that of older models. Average dryer can cost only $40. a year to operate compared to the $80 a year.

4. Clean lint filter & exhaust. A dirty filter will only make the dryer work harder and longer to dry. Cleaning the lint and exhaust will allow the dryer to be more effective. Doing these simple chores will not only save money but will cut down on fire hazards as well.

5. Energy saving features. If the dryer has a moisture controlling device, use it. Allowing the cloths to dry by using the times not only uses electricity but can wear out cloths in the long run.

6. Like & like. There is no better waste of money than drying towels with tee shirts. When allowing unlike items together in the dryer you waste electric tumbling in the dryer for items that are already dry. A tee shirt or undergarments take a lot quicker to dry than say a towel.

7. One last way to save would be skip it. It takes about 35 cents to run a dryer load and to hang the item on the back of a door or clothes rack is free minus the cost of the rack. The savings can add up by giving the dryer a break every once in a while. Not to mention saving the life of the cloths.

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Strange music instrument

When staying at Logan airport, Boston, in one night last year, I noticed this strange instrument which makes sounds. If you know the name of this piece of work, please feel free to leave comments! :)

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bestdryingrack.com

This portable clothes drying rack sets up easily and holds a full load of laundry. Made in the USA. Watch the video to see how it works! More info at www.bestdryingrack.com

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Why is the Clothes Dryer Destroying My Clothes?

It happened again, your clothes were ruined by the dryer! Burn holes in your underwear and your other articles of clothing, torn and shredded. What is going on? You dryer might need some fixin' and here's what you will need to replace.

If your clothes are getting ripped, cut or torn, your dryer probably has a felt-like seal at the front and/or rear of the dryer drum that has worn out, is torn or is missing. Your clothes might be getting caught in the gap between the clothes drum and the front or rear of the dryer interior. When a clothes dryer seal wears out, you need to replace it.

Also, check the lint filter or lint trap; it might be worn or showing sharp edges. Your clothes could possible be getting caught on this during the cycle. Be sure to replace this part immediately.

If your clothing comes out marked up, the support parts for the dryer drum might be worn out, thus, throwing the drum off-balances and getting your clothes pinched in between parts of the dryer. Check the glides, rollers, wheels, and seals for wear. Replace the whole set of glides, rollers, or wheels if one or more are bad. You will also want to check the rear support for any play in it. Sometimes the rear drum bearing gets worn out.

If your laundry is coming out smelling smoky, your dryer may have had a small lint fire inside the cabinet, leaving a smoky odor in the clothes drum and on your clothes. Even though there is a lint filter in your dryer, it doesn't catch all the lint. You need to check inside the cabinet at least yearly to look for and clean out any lint build-up. Check the inside cabinet and inner ductwork of your dryer. A dryer vent lint brush will help you reach inside the machine and vent to brush off and remove any built up lint. Also, be sure to clean out the lint trap after every use.

A lint fire is nothing to take lightly; many house fires are caused by lint build up in dryers and their vents. According to this 2005 article from CBS News, 15,000 house fires are caused by dryers every year. Keep your family safe by checking for lint buildup in the cabinet at least yearly. Be sure to check your outside exhaust vent for blockages. Install a smoke alarm near your dryer for added protection. Have a professional appliance repair person check the dryer for damage caused by any lint fires and to cleanout any lint from any pipes connected to the dryer.

Also, don't put items in the dryer such as garage rags stained with motor oil or gasoline, and aprons, dish towels, or napkins stained with cooking oil. Even if the items was washed previously, some residue might still remain and possible cause a combustion.

Other items that aren't meant for the dryer: anything made of rubber or plastic, such as baby diaper pants, bath mats, even foam-padded bras (bras and other delicates should be air-dried anyways to prevent them from bending and losing their shape!)

A signal that your dryer might be becoming clogged with lint, your clothes just aren't coming out dry. Clean your dryer with a link brush or call a professional to have it cleaned for you. You might not need a new dryer, just have it cleaned.

If your clothes are coming out all wrinkled, do not let your clothes sit in the dryer after the cycle has ended - remove the clothes promptly from the dryer and either hang or fold them. Also, dry only one load at a time; don't pack the dryer too full. Do not dry heavy items with light items. Use the permanent press cycle to give clothes a cool down cycle at the end to reduce wrinkling.

Make sure you are also washing the clothes in the correct temperature (water that is too hot can also cause clothes to wrinkle). Be sure to read and follow the care instructions on the clothing item's label for best results.

Finally, if it's a little wrinkled, you can always rewash and dry the clothes again.

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Clothes Drying Rack - Perfect For A Reindeer Sleigh

Each year the winter nights shorten. The cold frosts become more frequent. Thoughts turn to Christmas, presents, holidays, family, reindeers, sleighs bells and seasonal things.

Clothes drying racks come into their own during the winter months. We shiver indoors with the heating turned up full blast. Outdoor drying becomes difficult except for those living in warmer southern parts.

Drying racks are quite possibly the ultimate gift. When we meet our friends we often talk about what to give at Christmas. Clothes drying is not usually discussed.
How often during a dinner party does small talk include clothes drying?

And yet every home faces the same problems. Where to put it all! For those with a spacious home it is less of a worry. For those who choose to live in an apartment space is scarce - especially drying space.

The gift of a wall-mounted airer is a gift of space. It gives you the opportunity to use those spaces you hardly ever use. In a utility area, bathroom, kitchen, bedroom or spare room.

The wall-mounted airer expands out to hold the laundry. It later retracts and folds away when not in use. A gift of an airer is a carbon neutral gift. A gift that is energy free and yet enables clothes to dry. A gift that will remind your friend of you - each time they use it.

A clothes airer will remain a fixed part of a carbon neutral home. What a gift!

Already homes are valued on the reduced impact they make on the environment. A gift of an airer is already an eco friendly item. It will become a must have item in the wedding gift list. It will be a key talking point over dinner. Even a fixture on the back of a reindeer sleigh!

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Clothes Drying Racks Can Bring Happiness

I hate ironing I feel so brain dead - like a robot. I know it has to be done or I will be faced with a humungous pile growing daily. On the other hand since I switched to using a clothes airer drying system I feel more in control.

When I used a tumble dryer first if all it was really expensive. Secondly the clothes were all completely bone dry. Tumble dryers even the sensor models only 'sense' when the last item is dry, so all the rest is baked! When I place a washing load on the clothes drying rack, I can easily check for dried items ready for ironing.

So instead of having a new batch of dried clothes, which are often difficult to iron, I can have damp or slightly damp, it's really up to me. Clothes airers give me independence in so many ways. Ideal for the elderly and disabled. An easy drying system ready at all times. For those who shiver at the prospect of long dark nights in severe frost, no need to worry! You are completely independent with a clothes airer. The disabled wheelchair user can hang clothes and household items without relying on good weather. An airer can take more than a full load of washing. If you add a fully retractable multi way washing line several loads can be hung at the same time.

The floor standing airer is the nearest to the old clotheshorse. Completely portable to be used inside or outdoors. It carries the largest loads and is available in mini sizes. The portable airer can also be used in the bath (without the water!)

Keeping up a supply of home laundry is a constant chore but when you switch into a natural clothes drying cycle it seems more relaxed, more natural.

You will be surprised how few emergencies you have where clothes need to be dried quickly.

Better quality airers come with a three-year guarantee. Very popular with sports energy mad camping families. Happy heavy-duty use indeed.

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Hang Your Diapers on an Indoor Clothes Drying Rack

One of the worst energy consumers in your house is the dryer. In fact 58 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity are used in clothes dryers annually. But if you are washing cloth diapers at home it is a given that you must also dry them right? Well, in the summer months it may be an obvious choice to rely on "solar" power and hang your diapers (and other clothing) on the line outside.

But what about those cloudy, rainy, or snowy days when hanging diapers outside is not practical? The answer may be an indoor clothes drying rack. These are very similar to outdoor racks but they are designed specifically for indoor use. Often times they are placed in a garage, laundry room or bathroom and while some can be attached permanently to your home many portable options are available. You might even take a more frugal leap and make one yourself. Mother Earth News magazine has directions online for making one here.

Perhaps you could put the diapers on an indoor rack until they are almost dry and then use the dryer (on hottest setting) to finish drying and to sanitize the diapers. This would help you save 75% of the energy you would use otherwise.

Other Diaper Laundering, Energy Saving Tips:

Clothes the door to your laundry room in the summer to keep the heat from entering the rest of the house. In the winter, do the opposite and keep the door open.

Don't overload the dryer. Overloading doesn't allow ample space for the clothes to tumble and they will take longer to dry.

Purchase a front-load washer. Front-loading washers leave less water in your clothes than top-load washers meaning your dryer doesn't have to work as hard.

Clear lint from the lint tray before you use the dryer each time. Proper air flow will cut down the drying time, as well as wear and tear on the dryer and your clothes.

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