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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. (more…)
“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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
What are the queries most frequently posed to this blog by readers, or phoned in to the Travel Show? There are six of them repeated over and over most weeks, each reflecting a widespread travel concern.
1. Is it safe to travel to _____? It’s the most frequent query of all and the most difficult to answer. In a pinch, I direct them to the U.S. State Department’s list of nations to avoid (www.travel.state.gov) and also point out that a similar list maintained by the British Foreign Office (www.fco.gov.uk) is regarded, by some, as containing even better advice. (more…)
Your home should always be a comfortable and relaxing reflection of yourself. If you do not like where you live, it will make you unhappy in your life. Fix your home up the way you want it, and you will become a happier person. The following are some wonderful ideas that will assist you in the way you perceive your dwelling.
Vocalize the things that cause you anxiety and replace them with things that bring you joy. No home is perfect, but yours may have problems that are making you unhappy. Sometimes little improvements can make a big difference in making your living environment better. Things like replacing a table or getting a new sofa can make a big difference.
There are times when reorganizing is simply not enough. There is only a certain amount of space you have to work with, no matter how much you rearrange your items. In this event, you should consider expanding the amount of space you have. Even the smallest addition of space will be a great improvement to your home.
There are many recreational features that both enhance your home and are considered big time selling features, like a swimming pool, hot tub or jacuzzi. Work out equipment, or a basketball hoop outdoors, are less expensive options that will also provide significant enjoyment. You can have fun with your recreational areas and increase the value of your home too.
New lighting can have a greater effect on your home than you may realize. A perfectly lit room gives you the ability to enjoy aspects of your room that may have been covered in shadows before. Plus, you’ll be surprised by how relaxing a well-lit room can be! It is very easy to install fixtures yourself. Lighting is the simplest answer for many problem rooms in your home!
Use your yard to create a relaxing, natural atmosphere with greenery and flowers. Your yard can be your only personal getaway spot. A landscaper or gardener can design your oasis for you if you feel you do not have the proper skills. Consider planting shrubs, trees, or flowers that beautify the area, and increase your enjoyment of the space. You can grow veggies, herbs or flowers to improve your mood.
You will feel a sense of pride and accomplishment when you improve the outside of your home. Simple updates such as siding can make your home much more noticeable. Your enjoyment will be instant once you see your newly remodeled exterior.
{Because you spend so much time in your home, having a residence you truly love can help keep your general satisfaction levels high. Investing in improvements for your home is not just a smart choice financially, but it will also make your home more comfortable.
|You need to like where you live. So, fixing up your home not only improves its value, but it also keeps you in a better state of mind.
|Because you spend a great deal of time in your home, satisfaction with your environment will positively affect your overall mindset. Fixing up your home is a good investment in you emotional health, and it will raise the value of your home.
|It is important to your inner happiness to be satisfied with your home. The majority of people do not realize that they spend so much time there. Since a nice home can make you happy, home improvements are not only a financial investment, but an emotional investment as well.
|Since you spend a lot of time in your home, it is important that you are happy with it. Home improvements area great investments, not only financially, but emotionally as well.
|Changing your home increases the value of it, but more importantly, it allows you to enjoy it more. Having a home you love makes time spent there so much more enjoyable.
|Home ownership is an important part in your life, and your home represents who you are by showing off your personal tastes. To achieve the goals you want, it is important that you take a large role in the planning for home improvement projects. This will allow you to enjoy the space more and it will increase your property value.
|By creating a beautiful and enjoyable atmosphere in your home, your quality of life will improve, and you won’t mind spending so much time there. Because of this, anything you can do to improve your home will benefit the house and your personal satisfaction.
|Our homes are places where we spend an inordinate amount of time. Because of this, improving the living space is a smart investment in both financial and emotional terms.
|Having a home that you enjoy being in is important, considering how much time you spend there. Constantly updating your home can increase your satisfaction and your home’s value. (more…)
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. (more…)
Cue those ominous strings from Jaws.
Today marks the start of JawsFest: The Tribute, a four-day salute to Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster 1975 film that transformed the quiet summer enclave of Martha’s Vineyard, Mass. into fictional Amity Island – the temporary haunt of a mechanical monster named Bruce.
The movie’s phenomenal success was followed by an explosion in summer crowds on the island, and a boom in construction of lavish homes. (more…)
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Recognized worldwide for its stunning accommodations, Bellagio announced today that it will remodel all 928 rooms and suites in the resort’s Spa Tower beginning August 19. (more…)