The chemicals and contaminants that make their way into drinking water sources can be quite harmful. In fact, chlorine in drinking water has actually been linked to breast cancer, and studies have shown that women who suffer from it have an estimated 50-60% more chlorine in their breast tissue than those who do not. In … [Read more…]
If you’re looking to buy a new house, there’s often a deluge of different tasks and steps to purchasing a home you need to remember to do before you make the purchase and move in to your new address. Here is a simple buying a new home checklist to help you remember all that needs … [Read more…]
Did you know that Mississippi is considered to be the most religious U.S. state because 59% of its residents consider themselves to be “very religious?” Although few churches were built during the first three centuries of the Early Christian Church, there are now countless churches located across the country. However, church furniture eventually gets old, … [Read more…]
When figuring out ways to make your home stand out, sometimes all you need to do is look to the past. In some cases, it is best to look at design elements of other countries. A Shoji screen, or a Japanese screen room divider, can fit well in any room. They are easy to maintain … [Read more…]
There is nothing like getting a dream vacation home at your favorite getaway city. If it is in a tropical area, you can enjoy the view and warm breeze in waterfront vacation condos, luxury penthouse suites, or a stand alone house on the beach. A home that sits right on the beach gives you access … [Read more…]
Gardening is a stress-relieving task that enables body and mind relaxation. Due to that, nearly 82 million U.S residents have gardened in the past year. The good thing about gardening is that it doesn’t require a college education. Any person can grow vegetable plants easily. Apart from vegetables, a homeowner can plant various vegetation to … [Read more…]
When you have a lot of articles that you need to store, the garage is a great place to do it. The problem is, so many people put items into their garage that their garages soon get overrun with items. It can become a dirty place that is cluttered and doesn’t look great. What people … [Read more…]
More than half of Americans don’t sleep well during the workweek. Studies report that an estimated 62% of adults in the United States have issues getting enough rest at least two or three nights every week. And worse yet, a reported 30% are currently battling insomnia. But why? Doctors might point to a lack of … [Read more…]
What are some simple — and free — ways to support our troops? Parents and schools are asking kids to write letters, Christmas cards, and Valentines addressed to our soldiers. The results are priceless. “Hi I’m Valerie and I’m eating a cupcake,” one Christmas card, published in The Huffington Post, reads. Another gem? “Dear Soldier, … [Read more…]
Historically, hanging Shoji screens were found in 16th century Japanese home, but these days custom Japanese room screens are featured in Wester interior designs thanks to their unique and international flavor. While hanging Shoji screens can be customized with nontraditional materials, even the traditional Shoji screens and doors can provide relative durability for contemporary homes. … [Read more…]