January 11, 2012, 6:47 pm
Humidifiers are invaluable tools that can help boost your indoor comfort, soothe your baby’s delicate respiratory system, and even reduce heating costs during the cold winter months. But did you know that humidifiers also have another important purpose? They can help you—and your little ones—stay healthy during flu season. With the 2011-2012 flu season peaking this month, read on to learn 4 reasons you should be using a humidifier right now.
- Humidifiers may stop the spread of flu germs.
A 2009 study conducted by the National Academy of Sciences found that flu germs survive and spread more easily in dry air conditions. These
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January 10, 2012, 12:16 pm
When searching for kids room ideas, bunk beds offer numerous benefits. If you find a set that simply doesn’t coordinate with your décor, one option is to paint the set. With paint colors and combinations, the customization options are nearly endless. The key is knowing how to go about prepping and painting the type of bunk beds you have.
Bunk beds are typically made of either wood or metal. Al Read the full article…
January 9, 2012, 5:14 pm
The yellow stone and white render walls of this house in the Lithuanian countryside curve around to form a semicircle.
Completed by architect Gintaras Balcytisto in 2009, the two-storey building accommodates a family living outside the city of Kauros.
Lengths of glazing along the front of the house overlook an adjacent river, while the rear wraps a portion of the garden to create an informal grass courtyard.
The two storeys are slightly staggered, providing a sheltered terrace outside the ground floor living room and a large balcony outside the master bedroom.
Three other bedrooms also occupy the top floor, while a sauna and hot tub are located near the study, kitchen and laundry rooms on the ground level.
This is one of the first projects Dezeen has featured from Lithuania, but you can see images of a museum that Zaha Hadid designed for the country in our earlier story.
Heres a little more information from Gintaras Balcytis:
January 6, 2012, 3:02 pm
Its always fun to switch up your table decor every once in awhile. For myself, Im getting sick of pulling out the same placemats every night, so itd be nice to invest in a few more designs, especially since its only two of us most of the time!
Are placemats something you have a collection of or just use the same ones for daily dinners?
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January 2, 2012, 9:23 pm
Hi All! Happy New Year! Its been a really busy time around hereYou know Christmas, New Years, Sadie turned 1. I cant believe that happened.
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