A huge component in promoting healthy sleep is working with our natural circadian rhythms. From fatigue to obesity and even susceptibility to various diseases, many risks are associated with nighttime exposure to light — and especially to blue light, which is used in florescent lights as well as newer energy-efficient LED bulbs and electronic devices. […]
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Promoting Healthy Sleep by Decreasing Anxiety
Some children struggle with anxiety more than others, and one of the ways anxiety can affect a person is inability to go to sleep. Sleeplessness, especially in children, may or may not be due to rogue thoughts or worries; it may be due to a decreased level of the hormone melatonin. While many factors can […]
Free Gym in Harford County, Maryland?
Imagine a gym where you always have access to exactly the piece of equipment you need … when you want it. You have absolute privacy – no one is watching you workout (except your trainer). It is in a secluded and natural setting so outside workouts are available too – if you wish. Your trainer’s […]
For Parents Who Value Safety: A Look at Maxtrix Children’s Furniture System
You drill your kids about dangers outside your home — things like cars, strangers, deep or fast-moving water. At the same time, you try to keep them safe when they’re inside your home. From mold and allergens to electrical hazards and online predators, you’re on top of it. But what about your furniture? The most […]
Rehmeyer Wood Floors: Old School and Proud of It
At Rehmeyer Wood Floors, we think some things should stay old school. Sure, we have a website (rehmeyerfloors.com) and appreciate the conveniences of online shopping for some things, but virtual tours and photos only go so far. Of course, other people’s first hand experiences and rave reviews from events like the Pennsylvania Street of Dreams […]
Count the Hardwood Flooring Options, Name them One by One
From species to finishes, collections to accent colors, Rehmeyer Flooring offers customers a truly amazing selection of combinations to achieve a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Replete with breathtaking beauty, the quality hardwood planks from which we start are precision-milled here in York County, Pennsylvania, and then customized and shipped out across the country and the world. 1. […]
What We Mean by “Custom, Hand-Crafted, Quality Hardwood Flooring”
Many stock flooring manufacturers label their pre-packaged products at big-box retailers with words like “custom” and “hand-crafted” and “quality,” when those words couldn’t be further from accurately describing their products. Unlike words like “organic” within the food industry, there are no requirements for the legal use of such words when describing flooring. However, when we […]
Berg Furniture Children’s Lines from The Bedroom Source
Here at The Bedroom Source, located on Long Island in Carle Place, NY, we not only offer quality furniture for kids and teens, but that’s all we sell. It’s our heartbeat, our bread and butter, our only specialty. So we’re pretty picky about what we sell. Some of our favorite collections – and our customers’ […]
What’s Good About Giving While You’re in Debt
Taking strides toward getting out of debt is a good thing. Learning to discipline your spending in order to prevent further or future indebtedness is even better. But giving even while you’re in the process of achieving those good goals: That’s the best. Yes, I understand the arguments; they make sense on a calculator. But […]
Understanding Plywood Pricing and Grading
Lumber pricing is a complete mystery to many, and at J. Gibson McIlvain, we’re not into perpetuating the confusion. In fact, we’re doing what we can to “pull back the curtains” and help our customers understand not only the many factors contributing toward lumber pricing but also how to save money on premium lumber. While […]
Maxtrix: Bunk Beds with Unlimited Options
Just when you thought a bunk bed was an unsafe, boring way to maximize your child’s bedroom square footage, the Maxtrix® Children’s Furniture System offers you the best combination possible: multiple bed configurations, optimal space savings, and safety-approved construction. Maxtrix kids furniture is featured at The Bedroom Source showroom, a kids & teen furniture store […]
D’Amico Electric Company – Westchester County, NY
Whether you’re buying, building, or renovating a home, consider D’Amico Electric Inc. for all of your electrical services. Located in Westchester County, NY, D’Amico is licensed in all of Connecticut, as well as Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties in New York. With a Better Business Bureau rating of A+, you can rest assured that D’Amico […]
Two Types of Western Red Cedar
A popular exterior species here in North America, Western Red Cedar is an excellent choice for many outdoor projects. From decks to siding, pergolas to paneling, this softwood species is ideal for exterior applications due to its rot and insect resistance. Since it comes at a lower cost than many other exterior species and has […]
Creating a Finished Product from Decking Lumber
As we examined “What Makes Decking Lumber an Unfinished Product,” hopefully you realize that despite its appearances, a decking board is not a finished wood product. You may think that all the travel-weary boards need is a good cleaning; it’s not quite that simple, though. Allowing Time for Rest Just like it’s good for all […]
What Makes Decking Lumber an Unfinished Product?
Did you know that decking lumber is not a finished product? Maybe the word “lumber” clued you in, but you might not know what takes it from the “lumber” to “finished board” state. It’s important to realize that, like all unfinished building products, there are steps required in order to get a decking board ready […]