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We all know it; sitting is the new smoking. Everyday experts are coming out with new reasons for us to get our bodies moving to ensure long term health, but it can still be hard to get to the gym while accommodating your busy schedule. If you’re ready to make exercise a little easier on yourself by starting at home, there are a few items you should have to jumpstart your home gym and tackle those excuses.
Non-Slip Exercise Mat
Slipping and tripping is an easy way to set yourself up for an injur...
Care to knock out your spring-cleaning in a month? It may seem impossible, but take it week by week, and you’re sure to have a sparkling clean house before April showers give way to May flowers.
Week One: DeclutterDecluttering is a big aspect of any cleaning project. Whether it be your closet, bathroom, basement, garage, or other areas of your home, don’t leave this to the last week of your spring-cleaning responsibilities. Decluttering and organizing should be done before any major cleaning, a...
’Tis the season for pollen and pesticides, not to mention pet dander and disease-carrying creepy-crawlies. The editors at ThisOldHouse.com checked in with health and environment experts across the country for easy, inexpensive tips to help keep your home healthy.
Here are 10 tips to keep in mind:
Add mats on both sides of the door. Up to 80 percent of the dirt that gets tracked inside—along with countless allergens, bacteria and lawn chemicals—can be caught before it makes itself at home with w...
As hard as we try to take good care of our homes, stains inevitably happen from time to time. Whether there’s a stain on your carpet, your walls, or even your couch, there are solutions for every classic household spill.
Carpet stains
Vinegar is one of the most versatile household products—excellent for stain removal in laundry and, as it turns out, carpets. For a light stain on the carpet, mix two tablespoons of salt in a half a cup of white vinegar, spread the mixture over the stain, and allo...
Spring is the season of new beginnings, so is it any wonder that many Americans think about home improvement and brightening their decor when the weather warms? Simple updates to these three rooms can bring the cheerful perspective from the outside indoors and revive any room in time for warmer weather.
1. Make Your Bathroom BloomRelaxed modernity is ideal for a bathroom, and a serene palette is a great way to create this calming oasis. Use the beach as your muse; pastels such as...
While the cost of braces varies by type, in general, the traditional metal braces that most people get to straighten their teeth cost anywhere from $3,000 to $7,000.
If braces are in the future for you or another member of your family, figuring out how you’re going to pay for them is critical when it comes to ensuring that you have enough money set aside to cover the expense when the time comes.
For those with dental insurance, the first thing you’ll want to do is look into what’s covered—and w...
Practicing proper oral hygiene is essential for preventing cavities and gum disease, which can lead to pain, tooth loss and other health issues. Maintaining good oral health is especially important if you have diabetes, are an older adult or are pregnant.
To help you attack harmful plague, protect your teeth, stay healthier, and maybe even feel more confident when a cameraperson tells you to smile and “say cheese,” follow these tips from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
Brush y...
