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In today’s world, most people are quickly alerted to great opportunities for living and work. There can be a lot of competition for places to live in desirable destinations. The market for affordable housing in Utah can be especially tight right now, so if you’re on a budget, it can make sense to save on… Continue reading Buy Small, Extend Later: The Attic as a Dedicated Kid’s Room in a Small House

Humanity has damaged the planet: this is not upfor debate. We even experience the devastating consequences. But instead of feeling hopeless about it, each of us should do our part in protecting the Earth from further ruin. We can start by making better and more sustainable choices in our daily lives, such as doing the… Continue reading Steps You Can Take Towards Sustainable Living

Statistical data in Suffolk County, New York City reveal that 26.7% of women below 20 years old file for a divorce, while there are 11.7% of men who do. Between ages 20 and 24, the rate goes significantly higher, with 36.6% of women and 38.8% for men filing a divorce. The rates go low again… Continue reading Divorce for Young People: Is There Really a Bright Side?

You might have seen it when shopping for a new refrigerator, washing machine, even your consumer electronics. You can also encounter it when booting up a computer for the first time. The ENERGY STAR logo is ubiquitous in modern appliances, but what does it mean? Whether you’re replacing your appliances or, more specifically, upgrading your… Continue reading Why Switching to ENERGY STAR Appliances Makes Sense

Want to try some stinky tofu? This is one of the best places to find it, abd you will also find other things to do while you’re there. If you love night markets, stinky tofu, and enjoy travelling, Taiwan is the place to be. Here’s a quick rundown of the fun-tastic things to do in… Continue reading Your Next Travelling Adventure? Make it Taiwan

Entrepreneurs know that for their businesses to prosper, they must have a solid team of employees working for the improvement of their processes, products, and services. In this ultra-competitive hiring environment, you have to stand out as a company to attract and retain the kind of workers you need. But how you are going to… Continue reading Five Secrets to Keeping Your Employees Happy and Motivated Without a Raise

Designing your apartment can influence the way you experience things. Your choice of furnishings and displays are reflections of your tastes and inner sensibilities. You may want to put all the displays and designs into your apartment but are you sure that doing this will make your space better? You have to consider some things… Continue reading The Aesthetics of Good Apartment Design

Bulimia is just one of the common types of eating disorders recognized by experts around the world. In the U.S. alone, millions of men and women suffer from this potentially deadly eating disorder. If you know someone showing signs and symptoms associated with bulimia, what can you do to help? One way to solve such… Continue reading How You Can Help a Bulimic Loved One

For adults, moving is more of a logistical nightmare, with all the paperwork, sorting, packing, and so on. But moving can be stressful for children, as well, and it can impact their emotional, psychological, and social development. In fact, a study on house moves and child mental health shows that it has a detrimental effect… Continue reading Parental Pointers in Prepping the Kids for the Big Move

In any appliance, there’s a component that can be called the “heart” of the system. In an air conditioning unit, the compressor is that heart, and the refrigerant its lifeblood. In an air conditioner’s case, the compressor is one of the most critical elements of the refrigeration cycle, because it compresses (hence the name) the… Continue reading An Overview of Air-conditioning Compressors