Effective ways to reduce asthma attacks
- Published on Wednesday, 25 May 2016 00:46
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Millions of people - 25.9 million in the United States alone - have asthma, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Asthma has become increasingly prevalent in all sex, age and racial groups since the early 1980s. It is one of the most common and costly diseases, and still has no cure.
Paint and renovate correctly
- Published on Tuesday, 24 May 2016 00:22
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Changing paint colors is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to add a fresh new look to the interior or exterior of a home.
Both exterior and interior paint can be used to protect homes and make strong impressions. Painting projects are fun and can be easy, but not all projects are so simple. Homeowners may need to exercise patience and devote an ample amount of time to get the job done right. One errant drip is all it takes to turn a perfect paint job into a colorful mess.
How kids can help out around the house
- Published on Thursday, 19 May 2016 00:28
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Dual-income households have become the norm, replacing households in which only one parent works. In an analysis of the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Sample files, the Pew Research Center found that 60 percent of married couples with children under 18 lived in dual-income households in 2012. That's nearly double the amount of households where only fathers worked, and 10 times the number of households where only mothers worked.
How families can manage cramped quarters
- Published on Wednesday, 18 May 2016 00:10
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Young parents living in cities face difficult decisions regarding their living arrangements. The suburbs versus city debate is one many young married couples have had, and that discussion is often prompted by the arrival of children.
How to make your renovation a successful, positive experience
- Published on Friday, 13 May 2016 00:32
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In the United States, renovation spending has more than doubled since the late 1990s, reaching nearly $65 billion last year alone. Oftentimes the investment a homeowner makes is substantial, both financially and emotionally. The stakes are high. That's why it's imperative that the job is done well from start to finish. There are a number of steps a homeowner can take to ensure a positive experience and a successful outcome, including: