According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, more than 50 million Americans have allergies. Quite simply, an allergy is overreaction of the human immune system to a foreign protein substance that is eaten, breathed, injected or touched. While you can’t eliminate your body’s reaction to allergies, you can limit its exposure to contaminants such as dust and pollen.…
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Making A Bedroom Useful With A Stanley Mirror Door
If you live in a home that was built between 1970 and the present, you probably deal with less than large bedrooms. Older homes tended to have large bedrooms with open ceilings. In the 70’s and still today homes are being built with small bedrooms. The whole idea is to give the family larger communal areas that they use more…
Types Of Glass For Shower Doors
Glass makers have developed some very interesting types of glass for shower doors. Designers have taken inspiration from water, architecture, and individual creativity to develop some amazing glass types that can completely transform the mood of your shower. Here is a look at the different types of shower door glass. Clear Glass-Clear glass is the least expensive type of glass…
How Safe Is Your Child S School
As a parent, have you ever thought about whether your child’s school was designed and built with security in mind? To raise awareness of school safety and security issues, the National Crime Prevention Council – best known for its icon McGruff the Crime Dog – developed the “Be Safe and Sound” initiative. The initiative offers tools and tips on how…
Painting Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are one of the most expensive items in home remodelling. Cabinetry costs more than replacing the kitchen furniture in many cases. If you can afford the expense, there are a wide variety of designs and styles available to update your cabinets. You can add extras like a kitchen island, lazy susan, or built-in appliance centers. If replacing the…
4 Tips For Fireplace Efficiency
The fireplace has long been the favorite spot to gather in the American home. A place for warmth, the fireplace adds ambience, sparking memories that are to be treasured. With all the benefits that a fireplace can bring, there are some major downsides that if not addressed can cause a love for the fireplace to wane. With soaring energy costs,…
Closet Organizers
A closet is that place where you are most likely to put so much stuff, all those things you don’t want seen in the rest of your house. A closet can become overwhelming and in need of organizing fast. The closet can be an important part of your home. You can expand the use of your closet, and the usefulness…
Portals To Safety And Savings
Savvy homeowners are discovering they can open their home to safety and a wealth of other benefits with the help of impact-resistant windows and doors. The same technology that helps protect a home from a hurricane can also help prevent a burglar from breaking in, significantly reduce outdoor noise, block 99 percent of UV rays and cut energy costs. The…
Frameless Shower Doors Are A Great Bathroom Addition
Choosing a quality shower door is a great addition and investment into any home. So what is a frameless shower door, and is it better than framed shower doors? And what options are available for consumers? These are important answers to have before going shopping for a new shower door. What is a Frameless Shower Door? A frameless shower door…
Mexico The Land Of Little Butts
If you have only been a tourist in Mexico and have never lived here, you may have never noticed this. Mexico is a country of little butts and its entire infrastructure is designed for their small, and perky rear-ends. In know this for a fact because I am a professional writer trained to note and record such things. Americans, of…