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Don’t have a separate room you can designate as a home office? You can create a comfortable and functional computer work station in remarkably little space. A corner of your living room or bedroom, even a spare closet, can provide plenty of room.

First measure out the amount of space you can allocate for your work station. Then, start to plan. You need a surface for your computer monitor or laptop, and room underneath for your hard drive. If you have a printer and/or a scanner, this also needs a work surface, ideally with storage space underneath for printer paper and other supplies. You may also want space for an additional external backup hard drive. Measure all your equipment and furnishings and play with a floor plan.

If you can find a ready-made work station that fits into your space, great. If not, make one. A 24- to 30-inch core door thrown over a couple of two-drawer filing cabinets makes a handy desk, but takes up quite a bit of room, and it may or may not be comfortable for you depending on your height when seated. An alternative would be to check home improvement stores like Home Depot for components like counter tops, shelving, and legs that can be assembled in a number of configurations. (Check the kitchen section of the store!) Assembling a desk with an L- or U-shape allows you to spread out your work. If you want an L-shape, make sure the extra arm is to the right of the monitor if you’re right-handed, to the left if you’re a leftie.

You’ll need shelving to store CDs, computer manuals and other reference books, computer accessories and supplies, project files, and inboxes. Magazine holders make great containers for computer manuals and other documentation, and can be filed on a shelf along with reference books. Use bookcases as boundaries for your office and as additional storage space. The tops of the bookcases can also provide additional work space in a pinch, or display space for personal items to give the area a homey touch.

If you have a closet you can spare, remove the doors and replace them with louvered doors that can be folded out of the way while you’re working. Install a work surface spanning the length of the closet, and then build shelves above it. You can also create storage space beneath the counter, but leave an area open to slide in a comfortable office chair.

If you have a CPU for a monitor, make sure the depth of the closet will accommodate the CPU; or consider upgrading to one of the newer, compact flat screen monitors. Or use a laptop -you’ll have room to spare. You might also consider building or buying a rolling cart for your printer that can be stored in the closet when not used, and pulled out while you’re working. Also consider a pull out work surface or a folding table which can be tucked into the closet when not in use. Additional storage space can be built along the sides of the closet.

You’ll need both electrical outlets and a phone jack (or cable outlet if you use Roadrunner) in or near your work space. If you can install them, great; otherwise you’ll need to run extension lines in from elsewhere. Make every attempt to provide easy access to all outlets and jacks; having a surge suppressor with several plugs attached to the back of the closet right above the work surface should make life much easier for you. If you have to run extension cords over a high traffic area, run them through protective conduit that allows you to put them underneath carpet without causing accidents. Don’t run unprotected cords underneath carpeting; a worn cable can create a fire hazard, and people can trip over the bump!

If you’ve managed to renovate a spare closet, all you need to do is close the doors to hide your office space. If it’s in a corner of the bedroom or living room, think about setting up an ornamental folding screen to block off your view of the office; remove it when you’re using the office, or leave it up for some privacy.

Take a few moments during the planning phase to think about the look of the work space. Your choice of materials, colors, and design accessories go a long way to creating an attractive area that’s an enjoyable, comfortable place to work.

Aldene Fredenburg is a freelance writer living in southwestern New Hampshire and frequently contributes to Tips and Topics. She has published numerous articles in local and regional publications on a wide range of topics, including business, education, the arts, and local events. Her feature articles include an interview with independent documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and a feature on prisoners at the New Hampshire State Prison in Concord. She may be reached at amfredenburg@yahoo.com.

Different types of office chairs are available in the furniture market these days. Some of these chairs look very unique but it is important to choose chairs that provide the right amount of lumbar support so that you can avoid backaches and pains when your work is done for the day. Something else that should be important when you’re searching for the right chair for office work is the adjustability of the height and arm heights of such a chair. You should also be concerned about the ability that the chair has to swivel or move around a cubicle.

Task chairs can otherwise be identified as office chairs that can swivel easily and which have casters at their base. These sorts of chairs can easily take people of different shapes and sizes and are really suitable in offices where a whole lot of people are sharing a single desk or office space.

For people who would rather opt for the more expensive choices, they can use office chairs, these sorts of chairs are a whole lot more expensive than other options. These chairs bear some form of similarity to task chairs in that they can be adjusted and moved about the same way. These chairs also look much more exclusive and feel a whole lot more comfortable than other versions. They come with added padding, recliner options and other options that don’t come with cheaper models.

People who are taller than most have the option of using much larger chairs that are similar to the chair of an office executive but which have larger seats and tall backrests in order to feel more comfortable for the consumer that is big or tall.

Guest chairs may be used in an office and placed on any side of desk. These sorts of chairs aren’t for workers who want to sit in them all day but they are usually for people who come into an office for a brief period. These chairs have no casters or wheels and have no flexibility at all.

If you’re trying to select the best chairs for your office you should be aware that you should pay the most attention that you possibly can to selection. This is because you want to remain comfortable and free even after you’ve been working for a very long period all day. Other than these options listed here, a number of other ergonomic chairs exist which help workers and prevent them from slouching into uncomfortable positions.

The basics of choosing a new office chair simply mean that you should select a chair that has good lumbar back support and a chair that flushes easily against the small of your back. Selecting chairs like these will help to keep different areas of your body in proper alignment and maintain the natural curvature that your lower spine has.

Different types of back supports are available for people buying the currently available versions of office chairs:

Ergonomic Chair- These chairs come built with lumbar back support curvature that tends to rest the area that your lower back is part of.

Adjustable back support chair - This sort of option is usually the type that most offices prefer since it has a seatback which may be lowered or raised in order to fit certain individual users.

Any chair with portable lumbar back support usually comes equipped with a curved cushion or lumbar roll, which can be added to the seat back of an office chair which can then be put manually in order to fit the right areas of the lumbar region.

Darren Williger writes for InsidePlanning.com, ErgoWebsite.com, and ParentingProcedures.com.

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Most people if asked which ergonomic office chair deserved the title of best office chair for productivity would likely choose the Aeron and that’s perfectly understandable as it’s an excellent product, fully deserving of a top rating.

Given the sheer number of Aerons in use worldwide, in excess of a million and the high degree of publicity it enjoys there’s no doubting why it is the recognized leader.

However, in this article I’d like to put forward a chair that I feel seriously challenges for the top rating.

That chair is Steelcase’s Leap Chair, clearly it has a lot of ground to make up and in truth it’s a major bridge to cross.

Nonetheless, it’s the product that we’re considering, not its marketing so let’s take a look at why the Leap is a worthy contender for the top office productivity chair.

One of the really impressive facts about the Leap is how it was developed.

Clearly, Steelcase faced a big problem in producing a chair to rival the Aeron, however to their credit they didn’t just rush out another new chair.

Instead they decided to go back to first principles to produce a chair that was radically different to earlier models and spent 4 years developing it before launching it in 1999.

They began by deciding to enlist expert help working with 4 universities and 27 scientists. Not only that, they wanted to show concrete proof of the actual productivity gains made by users. They also wanted to highlight its health promotion features.

To achieve this they asked an independent test organization to run a year long test of the Leap and its ability to deliver measurable productivity improvements.

This was a comprehensive study and was a fully documented procedure involving some 200 participants.

And the results were very encouraging, they showed that those testers issued with a new Leap Chair and given ergonomic training made a 17.8% productivity gain.

They also showed that musculoskeletal problems reacted very favourably to the Leap Chair, where even after using the chair for many hours hardly any increase in discomfort was measured.

The other interesting thing about the productivity increase was that it was a genuine verifiable improvement in dollar terms.

This was made possible as the test was carried out in a government tax collection agency where results showed that an average of $6,250 of additional tax was collected per employee per month by those having the Leap Chair with training.

Those continuing to work in their old chair showed no significant improvement.

Steelcase are currently running a further long term test involving 250 participants, however the test is still ongoing and so no results have been published. After the first test result it wouldn’t be surprising if this one is equally impressive.

In all, Steelcase spent some four years developing the product during which time they took out 23 patents to protect the chair’s unique features.

Here’s a brief summary of the key benefits of the Leap Chair.

• Separate controls for independent upper and lower back support to ensure your back remains fully supported at all times by mimicking the changing shape of your spine.
• As you recline the innovative seat glide function slides forward so that you stay focused on your work and in reach of your desk. Unlike conventional chairs that lift you up and away from your workstation.
• Control over the front of the seat edge to ease pain on the backs of your legs and increase pelvic support.
• Arms that adjust in four different ways that let you set them to your exact needs.

The Leap Chair is a well engineered product that has benefited from the extensive research and development undertaken resulting in the inclusion of these useful adjustment features.

The comprehensive test results do suggest that the chair will benefit user productivity rates and it will be interesting to see the results of the second test for further confirmation of its capabilities.

Duncan MacIntyre knows exactly what you should look for when choosing an Office Chair, you can find reviews of this and similar chairs at http://www.officechairadvice.com/ergonomic/executive/reviews/ With 25 years of experience in quality Office Seating he will help you get things right first time. Visit http://www.OfficeChairAdvice.com for great help, advice and tips.

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A recliner chair is home furniture that is very comfortable and relaxing to sit on. Many people like to have one in their homes because it is very useful in taking quick breaks from the daily grinds of work. Recliner chairs also come in very trendy designs and therefore make wonderful decorations in houses.

A recliner is a modified type of chair, with the backrest made to tilt in several varying angles so that a user can lean back on it in an angle he prefers. A typical chair will have the user sitting upright in 90 degrees. But a more comfortable sitting position really is when one is leaned back deeper than 90 degrees.

Most of the recliner chairs are made of leather materials. Leathers make recliner chairs look and feel very cozy. The reclining chair does the trick if you want to have a grand relaxing experience. The comfort these chairs give to the users is unmatchable. The most popular one is the Maxwell Leather Recliner.

A leather recliner usually has a cup holder, headrest and pushback operation. Among this leather recliner is the leather swivel recliner that has a swivel base and latch release mechanism. This latch release mechanism allows the chair to be able to recline back to any infinite position.

There are many factors you should consider when you wish to check out a recliner for your home. First of all, take a look at the sprung loaded footrest. This part helps reduce accidentally entrapping a foot. See to it that this is working okay. The quick rest handset is the part that controls the angle of inclination. This should have a safety lock feature such that it will prevent children from playing with it and prevent them from hurting themselves.

Most recliners have an emergency double battery back up. This is important for emergency purposes. The LED power indicator is also an important feature. And lastly, check for freedom rechargeable back pack. A popular type of recliner is a massage recliner. It has built in massaging machine so that a busy person will not have to go to a spa anymore. This recliner has 10 kneading knots. These knots are used to massage different parts of your body such as the neck and the back.

This massage recliner has the therapeutic full body massage that will soothe you from head to toe. This has the arm and thigh massage sleeves that. This provides not just relief from stress but also good health as it stimulates your nerves and relaxes stressed muscles. This is programmable. The therapy treatment is automated and it can be access just by one click. This chair is flexible and convenient. The program of this chair has the four pattern of massage.

Loveseats answer the aesthetic and utilitarian needs of a person. This is one seat perfect for stretching of the body. This is usually found in the bedroom or any room that has small space. This has variety of colors and unique patterns. This chair has all kind of styles which includes the traditional or contemporary ones. This can compliment your walls.

Lift Chairs is made to assist people to be able to stand. People call this by many names. Some cal this Chair Lifts. Others call this Recliners or Lift Chairs. Buy when a person refer this as lift, it can be understood as the lift chair. This recliner may be similar to other recliner but this has a lift mechanism at other recliners do not have. These lift mechanism has motor that makes it works. This can also recline the back aside from aside from having the chair to move up and down.

There are lift chairs mostly seen in hospitals and clinics. There are so many other types of reclining chairs. There are reclining chairs with ottoman. There are also sofa reclining chairs. Several people can sit on it at one time.

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