February 6th, 2013 by live-top
Squealing schoolchildren ride a square-wheeled tricycle and a “Coaster Roller” that glides over plastic acorns. Downstairs, they fit monkey magnets together at the “Tessellation Station.”
This is how math is presented at New York City’s new National Museum of Mathematics, the only museum of its kind in the United States and a place where math is anything but boring. Read the rest of this entry »
January 28th, 2013 by live-top
“An emphasis on eco-friendly building techniques and innovation is propelling the manufactured housing industry forward in many new areas. “
PHOENIX, AZ — There is a “green” building revolution taking place, and manufactured housing is squarely in the forefront of this trend. Due largely to the fact that manufactured homes are built in a controlled factory environment, implementing the latest construction technologies is easier, assembly is more efficient, and greenhouse gas emissions and materials waste is greatly reduced. All these factors directly contribute to the greater affordability of today’s manufactured homes. Read the rest of this entry »
January 11th, 2013 by live-top
CHICAGO, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Pets are not only a man’s best friend, they are often looked upon as a four-legged member of the family. As a result, the retail sales of pets and related supplies and services have produced consistent gains from 2007-12, despite a turbulent economy. Mintel’s latest report estimates the pet market is worth more than $49 billion in 2012, up 15% since 2007. Read the rest of this entry »
January 10th, 2013 by live-top
DALLAS, Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Parks Associates today announced Lowe’s as the exclusive sponsor of the CONNECTIONS™ Summit networking reception, January 8 at 2013 International CES in Las Vegas. The reception starts at 6:00 p.m. following a full day of sessions addressing connected CE, home systems, tech support, and value-added services. The reception will showcase Lowe’s Iris platform and feature networking opportunities to discuss strategies to engage consumers with new home controls and management solutions. Read the rest of this entry »
January 9th, 2013 by live-top
The new parenting ideal looks a lot like Katherine and Roger Kranenburg. Professionals who have achieved enough career success to earn both good money and work flexibility, they are raising two children, 5 and 3, who are healthy, energetic and even ask for extra grilled zucchini with their lunch.
In their roomy Washington house, with deck and swimming pool nestled among leafy trees, the Kranenburg family’s mornings look like an upscale version of what more and more American parents strive for: parity in parenting. Dad cooks and Mom untangles hair. Both parents arrange their schedules to make the parent-teacher conference. Dad clicks the kids into car seats; Mom drives them to school. Read the rest of this entry »
October 12th, 2012 by live-top
NAPLES, FLORIDA — Within the past few years, more and more businesses have been using tarps for a variety of uses, and people are using tarps for home use as well. Tarps have become quite popular, with uses ranging from flame retardant tarps for construction sites, to tarp canopy kits for carports. With the rising popularity and use of tarps, one company has started selling their tarps on the web to offer tarps to those who are looking for great prices and quality. This new site that offers tarps for both business and home use is tarps-togo.com. Read the rest of this entry »
October 9th, 2012 by live-top
Bow & Truss, the new North Hollywood restaurant and lounge crafted from what had been an auto body garage, may not sound like the kind of place with design elements that could translate to a residential environment. But as envisioned by Beth Holden, principal of the West Hollywood architecture studio New Theme, in collaboration with her client, Morgan Margolis of Knitting Factory Entertainment, the updated 1930s building will indeed hold some design solutions with high visual impact that diners just might bring home. Read the rest of this entry »
October 2nd, 2012 by live-top
Surprisingly enough, how your house looks and operates can have an impact, positive or negative, on the way you feel. There are many people who run businesses from home, which adds more importance to being satisfied with the quality of the house. If your home looks the way you want it too, you will be a happier person. The ideas below will help you love your home even more.
Make your home as comfortable as possible, and seriously think about fixing flaws that take away from that homey, comfy feeling. Taking care of the little flaws in your house will greatly increase the pleasure you receive from your home. Comfort is really important. Imagine how much more comfortable you could be with a new office chair, or shelves that allow you to place your items more easily.
Do the most that you can with your existing space, but do not rule out expanding a room for extra use. If you stay organized, you will feel much better about your home.
Adding a hot tub or jacuzzi, or even a pool, can increase equity in your home as well as provide hours of enjoyment. Smaller and less expensive things like a basketball hoop or exercise equipment can also be a fun addition. An area that is dedicated to recreation is sure to bring enjoyment.
Many people do not know how important lighting is. Good lighting will enhance the details of your home and brighten the rooms again. You will feel happier and more relaxed as the shadows disappear. Even those who have little experience with DIY projects will find that installing new light fixtures can be relatively easy to accomplish. It is an easy way to improve the appearance of any room.
Surrounding your home with greenery can improve your attitude and overall level of happiness. Spending time in a beautiful yard will bring you hours of enjoyment. You can hire a yard worker to take care of your garden if you don’t have the knack for it. You can also gain the benefits of greenery with house plants. These will create a relaxing atmosphere and improve air quality in your home. Take a shot at growing your own vegetable or flower garden as a hobby.
If you wanted, you could change how the outside of your home looks. You could paint it, change the roof or add new windows. Coming home to an attractive house will increase your enjoyment before you even enter.
{Because you spend so much time in your home, having a residence you truly love can help keep your general satisfaction levels high. This means that home improvement projects that make you happy are a smart investment not just financially, but also emotionally.
|Since you spend so much time at home, it should exceed your expectations. You can increase the value of your home, and your own happiness, by doing simple home improvements.
|Since you spend so much time at home, you are much happier overall if you are happy with your house. You should invest in home improvements because they will make you happier and make your home look better.
|You spend the majority of your time at home and you should get the most out of that space. This makes home improvements a great way to improve your living environment while also making a sound financial decision.
|Since you spend so much time inside your home, it is important that you are happy with it. Improving your home in not only a great investment for your financial future, but also your emotional present.
|Any home improvement project is an investment in the joy and well-being of your family, but it is also an investment in the home’s re-sale value. Life is so much more enjoyable when you can spend time in a home that you really love.
|Your home should be a reflection of who you are. To make sure your home is personalized, it’s important for you to be involved in projects to improve your home. They will increase both your home’s value and your overall enjoyment of the property.
|It’s a good idea to make your home a place where you want to spend time because much of your time is spent within it. Because of this, anything you can do to improve your home will benefit the house and your personal satisfaction.
|Many people spend a vast amount of time in their home. Because of this, improving the living space is a smart investment in both financial and emotional terms.
|Since you spend a good bit of time in your home, it is important that you enjoy it. This is the reason why home improvement promotes your contentment, while adding to the value of your home. Read the rest of this entry »
September 27th, 2012 by live-top
FREMONT, Mich., Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Fremont Insurance is committed to helping homeowners protect their homes. As part of that commitment, the Company regularly shares tips and recommendations with its customers to help them avoid a wide range of potentially devastating losses. The Company’s Seasonal Dwellings Closing Checklist provides policy holders even more protection by helping homeowners properly prepare their seasonal dwelling for the winter months, and also offering to waive the policyholder’s deductible should any losses occur if the homeowner has followed the company’s recommendations. Read the rest of this entry »
August 8th, 2012 by live-top
PRNewswire/ – Northern Virginia Magazine, a magazine known for its tireless dedication to its community, has been looking for the cutest dog in Northern Virginia as part of its annual Dog Days of Summer and WagFest 2012 event. This exciting and local pet-focused event — which is presently scheduled for Saturday, August 11, 2012 from 10 am - 2 pm and is expected to draw several hundred pet parents from all areas of Northern Virginia — is being hosted by Olde Towne Pet Resort Dulles in Loudoun County, just off of Route 28 North and Nokes Boulevard and located at 21460 Squire Court in Sterling, Virginia, 20166. Read the rest of this entry »
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