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- Things To Know About Hardwood Floors - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from erickson dowHardwood floors provide a thing of beauty to any home. Maintaining these floors is no easy task. If you want your floors to last, you need to take care of it. Before you go out to the market and buy the first type of wood floor polish you see on the rack, it is important to first find out the ...
Views: 1034 - Be Safe Having Gas Detectors - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from erickson dowNowadays, wherever you go, you learn about the life-threatening risks of carbon monoxide poisoning and natural gas poisoning, however another kind of gas compound which is obviously present in numerous goods, since the material is cheap, also poses a grave threat to one's body. This chemical is ...
Views: 623 - Benefits Of Having Bluetooth Car Accessories - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from erickson dowNowadays, wherever you go, either at a supermarket, in a restaurant, in a fast food, or outside on the streets, you will always find a person on his/her cell phone, even the drivers on the cars passing by. We are a very talkative nation, and we love our cell phones. I remember when mobile ...
Views: 884 - Care Giving: The Pains And Benefits - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from erickson dowDuring the period of the 80's, I decided to stay with my mama who had been found with cancer. It was heart wrenching to see mother go through lots of difficulties that were unfit for any human to live through.We were persistently looking for means to make her more relaxed and to make things ...
Views: 602 - A Pain In The Neck - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from erickson dowIn the past, I have sustained a few neck injuries, one of which was from a car wreck while another, trust me or not, from an intense high-speed basketball to the back of my head.Neither was pleasant, but both healed. The spine is a flexible, vertical column of segmented bones, to which the ...
Views: 654 - Cats - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from erickson dowMy friend's crazy about cats. She takes care of them, and even provided them a home which is part of her house. Around twelve cats are currently living with her inside her house. She usually breeds cats with the most striking feature that's why it became so many. She really made the room fit for ...
Views: 781 - Fresh Doctor? Supply Your Workplace With Medical Supplies - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from erickson dowSo, you have finished medical school, residency, passed all the medical board tests, so now what? To be able to practice medicine in your own clinic is a physician's lifelong ambition. When the area for the clinic is ready, the next thing to do is equip it with the up to date medical ...
Views: 669 - Need To Have Pain Relief? Have One Today - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from erickson dowYou will feel the unbearable pain arthritis gives when you go through with it or somebody that you know. With years of use, my mother's hands were tangled and twisted because of arthritis. She was a dressmaker, painter, and an artist of many skills all her life, even though in the later years, ...
Views: 617 - Prevent Formaldehyde Poisoning - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from erickson dowAt these times, I think all of us are aware of the hazards associated with carbon monoxide and natural gases, yet another kind of chemical gas that is actually a component of various products due to its low-priced value, is hazardous as well. This chemical is called formaldehyde. After ...
Views: 772 - You Need To Be Healthy? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from erickson dowIn keeping yourself versatile, young and fit, exercise is the best option. Exercise accompanied with a healthy balanced diet is sure to keep you fit. Almost 300,000 deaths occur in the United States a year due to inactivity and poor dietary habits.There have been countless studies on the ...
Views: 727 - Benefits Of Obtaining Handheld GPS - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from erickson dowMy partner and I have this special place that we love to hike. We are full of eagerness into running wild with no tensions and problems to worry just by the sound of its name. This location is so breathtaking that we become like the off-springs of nature's wild, dashing next to the creeks that ...
Views: 616 - Benefits Of Possessing Bluetooth Accessories - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from erickson dowIt seems that every person at these times has a cell phone. If you go to a mall, or a store, or at any public place, you'll see someone talking on his/her cell phone. Even those driving their vehicles are guilty of using their cell phones when they are behind the wheels. We are such garrulous ...
Views: 593 - Offer Your Birds A Bird Bath - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from erickson dowIf you love wild birds like we do, then you know how important it is to provide them with a drinking and bathing source. Placing a birdbath is one of the excellent ways to invite wild birds. I remember that it was in 1970, when these wild birds first caught our affection. Since then, we have ...
Views: 609 - Leaking Gas - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from erickson dowToxic air levels inside the house can be prevented if you have a carbon monoxide detector installed.Natural gas takes place in its rawest state as a colorless, odorless gas formed over millions of years within the Earth. Natural gas hails from millions of years of organic matter that had ...
Views: 793 - Maximize Your Exercise With Exercise Machines - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from erickson dowIn keeping yourself versatile, young and fit, exercise is the best option. Exercise paired with a well-balanced diet will sure to keep you on top form. Yearly, approximately 300,000 die in the United Sates because they do not exercise and eat a lot of junk. Numerous researches have been ...
Views: 781 - You Will Need A Portable Ophthalmoscope - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from erickson dowEveryone at one time or another has experienced some sort of eye discomfort. If you care for your eyes, find out its common disorders, symptoms and how to treat it or prevent diseases. Our eyeball actually shapes like a sphere and its size is about 1 inch in diameter. The white coating of the ...
Views: 892 - A World On A Different Point Of View - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from erickson dowAs an eight year old girl having very supportive parents, my mom and dad always encouraged whatever ambitions I had in mind and convinced me to become a scientist after I requested for a microscope. It was that Christmas that I received my first microscope. I could not take my hands off it nor ...
Views: 631 - No Need To Suffer From Varicose Veins - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from erickson dowI used to work in a big airline company forty years back. I was a stewardess on an airplane and was devoted to my work. Back then, we were called stewardess, now they call it hostesses or flight attendants. I had a vast experience of airline travel, some hilarious, some not so-so, and even some ...
Views: 841 - An Environment On A Different Perspective - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from erickson dowMy father and mother have been very supportive of whatever I want to become in life. Hence, when I was eight years of age, they persuaded me to become a scientist when I asked for a microscope. I received my microscope that Christmas. I was holding it like forever. I found myself in the world of ...
Views: 545 - Be Safe With Gas Detectors - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2011 from erickson dowAside from the poisoning caused by carbon monoxide and natural gases, do you know another substance that pose the same threat? If you read carefully the labels of many products, you will find it among its components. Manufacturer's use it because it's economical. It is a chemical known as ...
Views: 559 - Do You Require Bluetooth Accessories - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2011 from erickson dowThese days, it's impossible not to find people on their cell phones at the same time doing something else. It's common to see them in any public place, or just outdoors, and even more for those who are driving their cars. We take care of our cell phones like we take care of our bodies. We are so ...
Views: 624 - Blender - Exactly The Thing You'll Need With The Cooking - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2011 from erickson dowI love cooking, I think everyone knows that. I like to do the basics, the one that's manageable, that will be ready in just a few minutes. One of my favorite items in the kitchen is the food processor. In 1971, a man named Pierre Verdon created the first ever food processor and in 1973, Carl ...
Views: 593 - Exercise Machines - Just The Thing You Need - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from erickson dowIn keeping yourself versatile, young and fit, exercise is the best option. To be in tip top shape, exercise should go together with a proper diet. In the United States, an assessment of 300,000 people pass away for the reason of poor eating habits and sedentary living. The effects of exercise ...
Views: 614 - Safety Vests Are You Needing One? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from erickson dowAll of us in the family are sport-minded. We have many activities to choose from, either biking, jogging, swimming, hiking or playing tennis. We like to stay active and fit. In view of the fact that we want to continue having a fit and healthy lifestyle, we make certain that we are secured when ...
Views: 729 - Factors For Getting Janitorial Cleaning Supplies - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from erickson dowWhat's the most difficult part of vacuuming that no one ever wants to do? Does your house have many storeys? If it does then those staircases are the reason for that long delayed relaxation that you are craving after hours of cleaning and moving. The use of a vacuum cleaner on the house's ...
Views: 603 - On A Hiking Trip - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from erickson dowThere's a place that my husband and I often go to hike. It is so magnificent! We are full of eagerness into running wild with no tensions and problems to worry just by the sound of its name. We somehow feel like creatures of the wild, roaming around this superb place, scurrying beside creeks ...
Views: 624 - Why You Need To Purchase A Slow Cooker - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from erickson dowIf you've come across any of my pieces, you'll know both my mama and grandma were the best chefs. Grandma's house is just three hours driving distance from our home and we'd drop by her house a lot. She knew what we liked and she would cook it for us whenever we were at her house for gatherings. ...
Views: 690 - Be Exposed Using Safety Vests - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from erickson dowAll the members of our family are sporty. We have many activities to choose from, either biking, jogging, swimming, hiking or playing tennis. We love having an active lifestyle and be physically fit. Because we want to be active and fit all the time, we make sure that these activities are safe ...
Views: 654(1 vote) - Ensure Family's Safety With Home Escape Ladders - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from erickson dowWe are so lucky to have our residence in this wonderful place. Our house seems older though but it's al fresco is very impressive with a covered deck as an extension outside the living the room.We spend many hours out there, dining, just sitting looking at the trees that cover us with a canopy ...
Views: 910 - An Emergency Ladder - Vital For Fire Safety - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from erickson dowWe are very lucky to have a home in this area. It's grand and relaxing.And although our home is an older one, it has the greatest outdoor, covered deck attached to the house just off the living room. Most of our time is spent on the deck, having our meals or just relaxing in our chairs gazing ...
Views: 1205 - Guard Your Neck Making Use Of A Car Neck Pillow - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from erickson dowI have been wounded in the neck before, a whiplash from a car crash and an injury from, believe it or not, a basketball at extreme velocity to the back of my head. Though the incidents were neither pleasing, I have recovered from it. The spine is a flexible, vertical column of segmented ...
Views: 731(1 vote) - Is The Air In The Home Safe? Have A Formaldehyde Gas Detector - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from erickson dowAt these times, I think all of us are aware of the hazards associated with carbon monoxide and natural gases, yet another kind of chemical gas that is actually a component of various products due to its low-priced value, is hazardous as well. Formaldehyde is the name of this gas compound. In ...
Views: 1138(1 vote) - Need Indoor Decors? Obtain Nesting Dolls - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from erickson dowMy uncle's wife is a native from Russia. When they got married and moved here, she brought all her magnificent Russian treasurers. Among her collections, the Russian nesting dolls were my favorite. Matryoshka, as what they call it, consists of a wooden figure which separates top from bottom and ...
Views: 652(1 vote) - Dog Beds - Do You Need 1? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from erickson dowFor years, we knew for a fact that our 135 pound Newfoundland slept on the bed - or the couch - while we were gone, so we bought him a memory foam bed and now we don't have that problem any more! Our dog's bed works the same as the ones, we human beings use. Therefore, your dog enjoys the same ...
Views: 669 - Do You Need A Bluetooth Hands Free Devices - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from erickson dowThese days, it's impossible not to find people on their cell phones at the same time doing something else. It's common to see them in any public place, or just outdoors, and even more for those who are driving their cars. We just love to chit chat and most especially we can't let go of our cell ...
Views: 629 - There's A Gopher/Mole In The Yard - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from erickson dowStaying outdoors is a great way of enjoying yourself but not if there are pests lurking. That surely takes away the fun. Ultrasonic devices, electronic yard fences and strobe lights - these are the technology at present that helps us eradicate these annoying pests in a safer way. No need to ...
Views: 570 - Butterflies In The Garden - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from erickson dowWho doesn't love butterflies? With their enchanting graceful beauty, it feels like we're in heaven. They flutter from one flower to another and have been the image of change, happiness and the essence in cultures all through time. The weather can even be predicted by them. Old people in town ...
Views: 645 - Flooding In The Home - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from erickson dowIt was extraordinarily icy this winter season. Normally the winters here are mild to cold, but this year took the prize! Electricity was cut off as a result of the ice storm. Trees were coated with ice as thick as two inches the most. Although we had no power for four days, we were still ...
Views: 613 - Glass Is Greener - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from erickson dowPlastics are not easy to stay away from during these times. Everything that we buy or use, more or less, have some components of plastic. These containers serve as storage for food and liquids and even used for heating or cooking. It is difficult to find glass containers these days of the ...
Views: 600 - Foot Baths - Massagers - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from erickson dowI am into pampering. I would never miss a chance to get to a spa or treat myself at home regardless of how it is done, how long it takes and how disorderly it can get.There are many ways to pamper and care for yourself, particularly the feet. What I usually have are paraffin treatments or ...
Views: 563 - The Upside Down Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2011 from erickson dowInversion therapy has many benefits that are already recognized in the medical field and a lot of records will prove it. Inverting oneself is old news. It has been practiced since 400 A.D. The father of medicine, Hypocrites, initially used this method in treating his patients. He tied both knees ...
Views: 607 - Is Your Shower Room Safe? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from erickson dowCaring for a senior or an invalid is not so laid-back, instead it is somehow difficult more than ever on assignments such as washing and assisting them to the lavatory. Above all, the late seniors who dwell in their homes with no companions are even more prone to indoor accidents like slipping ...
Views: 591 - Working In The Yard - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from erickson dowI am more passionate about working in the garden, unlike my husband who does it indifferently. In any case, whether I am just standing in the yard, or tending the gardens, I feel very happy. The backyard in our home is vast with numerous trees of pine and oak. They are the best looking trees I ...
Views: 682 - A Beautiful Creature Like Birds Will Be Attracted To Bird Baths - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from erickson dowI feel affection for these wild birds and I know how important it is to have a water source for their drinking and bathing. Do you feel the same? Wild birds are best drawn by bird baths. We have cared for and fed the birds here for many years, since 1970 in fact. These birds are a great delight. ...
Views: 664 - Products That Guarantee Child Safety - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from erickson dowThere is the feeling of indescribable joy when you are raised in a home. It's a place to discover, to have adventures and to play. Yet, it is at home that children get commonly injured. Most accidents can be predicted and stopped before it happens. Create a risk-free environment in your home ...
Views: 601 - Eyesight Care - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from erickson dowIn your lifetime, have you ever felt uneasy because of your eye condition? I guess all of us have. Learn what are the usual diseases that affect the eyes - common are tired, bloodshot, burning, dry, infected, irritated, itchy, sensitive to light, ulcerated and watery - and how to care for ...
Views: 668 - Feet Alert - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from erickson dowI frequently indulge myself with beauty regimens. A visit to the spa or an indulgence at home is priceless regardless of the means used or the time consumed or how disorganized it can be. Pampering and taking care of yourself can be made through numerous approaches, on your feet even more. Foot ...
Views: 1129 - Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Killer And How To Stop It - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from erickson dowEach year, over 500 people die of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in America. It might not be a great deal to you - except when it is one of your beloved. I know because in 1996, my husband died from carbon monoxide poisoning in a little apartment in Argentina while he was visiting his ...
Views: 593 - Babies And Lambs Wool - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from erickson dowWhat goes better with babies than lamb's wool? Babies and wool have similarities, they are both tender, beautiful and huggable. Wool is generally one of the most useful fibers at this time and up to now scientists are still finding a way to replicate it artificially. Its history of who ...
Views: 788 - The Knife - For Outdoor Fanatic - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from erickson dowYour knife is the most essential item when camping. It has been one of man's most important tool in ages. The first knife was made of flint with an edge form. Next, knives were made of copper, followed by those made of bronze and lately, knives made of iron or steel. The oldest known knife ...
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