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The Science of Indoor Plants and Mental Health

The relationship between human beings and plants is centuries old. However, not much is known about the effects of plants on our mental health. For years, human life nourished around the wilderness, and as we learned to build our houses and live indoors, we took the plants with us. We’ve been studying how indoor plants

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Breathe Better at Home: Preventing Nasal Allergy Attacks

Can you imagine a home with excellent indoor air quality and without any allergens? It sounds impossible to achieve, considering the millions of dust particles, pollen, and mold floating in the air. You will often wonder if your cleaning efforts are enough to remove them. If you want to control your indoor air quality and

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Get a New Look for Your Home from Old Junk You’ve Collected from Travels and More

Having spent more time in your home in the last months, unable to travel beyond your local park, you probably finally noticed that your sofa throw is still the leopard print you got at a sale some two years ago. The fake flowers you placed in your china has gathered dust, and your house still

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How to Keep Your Home Safe When Traveling

Planning a vacation can be both exciting and stressful. With so many things going on and elements of your trip to factor in, there’s a chance you might overlook something important. If there’s one thing you shouldn’t forget about, it’s your home’s security. An unoccupied home is a perfect target for would-be burglars and criminals.

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Home Upgrades to Consider to Encourage Health and Wellness

With more time spent indoors nowadays, it’s essential to make the home into a space that encourages health and wellness. There are several ways you can achieve that — some are quite simple, and others require a bit more investment. Below are a few ideas to help you get started. Installing new windows Adding new

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What Is Sick House Syndrome? Learn the Causes and Solutions

Do you wonder why you feel better in one space and then crappy in another? For example, do are you more relaxed when you’re in a hotel or even your friend’s house than in your home? One reason could be sick house syndrome. What Is Sick House Syndrome? Sick house syndrome is like sick building

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Floor Insulation: Making Your Home Warmer and Energy Efficient

With winter approaching in Melbourne, there is a need to start making homes warmer and more efficient. Most people focus on improving their HVAC systems and insulating their lofts, but not many pay attention to floor insulation. The benefits of adding insulation to floors Floor insulation not only provides standalone benefits for your home, but

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What You Need to Know Before Making Fried Chicken

Everybody has reasons for why they love fried chicken. For some, it’s the act of biting into the crunchy and crispy golden-brown crust. Others live for the moist and delicious white meat marinated to herbed perfection. There is an intimate element to the messiness of eating fried chicken, which is why it’s a universally loved

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