Thursday, January 10, 2008

Weather Gadgets For Your Home's Decor

Even if you don't have anything to talk about, there's always the weather. Everyone talks about the weather and how it impacts their daily decisions. The weather is a part of how we are, what we do, and what we're going to do next.
What's even more interesting about weather and wind is not only their impact on our daily lives, but that forecasting weather and wind have become one of today's hottest hobbies, no pun intended! Wind and weather gadgets and related instruments are now a large part of attractive home decor. Items such as portable weather stations, wind gauges, specialty thermometers, and wind and weather home forecasters serve practical and decorative purposes for the well designed home.

Let's take a look at some of today's latest weather and wind gadgets, with a description of what they do. Each of these are applicable for home use and add a fun, practical element to your home decor.

Desktop Weather Centers: For anyone with a garden, weather centers are invaluable. A desktop weather center tells you if your living area or garden is the proper humidity and temperature, as well as giving you a 12 to 24 hour forecast at a glance. One quick view gives you a forecast for rain, sun, clouds, and wind speed and direction.

Wireless Rain Gauges: Designed for the gardener or hobbyist, wireless rain gauges normally have a 100' tracking range and display rainfall history tracking data. Most wireless rain gauges also track current temperature and temperature trends at a glance. In most cases, these handy units can be placed on a desktop or wall mounted.

Our personal favorite is the Wind Resistant and Lighted Umbrella. Being from Chicago, we know about wind, rain, and umbrellas turned inside out. These sturdy umbrellas are designed to withstand winds anything short of a hurricane. Even more practical is their lighted feature ... their shaft is produced from clear acrylic which lights up in the dark automatically, providing a safety element as well as being extremely practical.

Hygrometers: Hygrometer is a fancy term for "tell me everything there is to know about the current weather conditions". A hygrometer displays every environmental factor imaginable in the palm of your hand. Especially appropriate for outdoor enthusiasts, these units display not only recent weather trends but forecasts as well.

Get Your Kids Tuned In To Weather: Family friendly weather forecasters are designed for young people. They show all the upcoming weather trends and even include a "weather boy" wearing an appropriate outfit for that day's conditions. These are typically desk top units, perfect for a child's room.

Learning and understanding weather is no longer the cut and dried forecast in the local paper or the news channel. These fun and practical weather gadgets are part of a growing hobby appropriate for all ages.



About the Author
Wind and Weather Gadgets are part of the hot new weather hobby, and a fun, practical, and stylish addition to the well appointed home. Check out our weekly review of the latest unique Wind and Weather Gadgets here.

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