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In many homes, the basement or cellar is a place for storage, water heaters, and laundry. That’s because basements are often dark and dreary. The musty smell is enough to send family members running back upstairs. The dank environment turns unfinished basements into wasted square footage. It’s possible to fix these issues and make the basement a welcoming oasis. Here are five ways to turn your basement into a comfortable living space the whole family can enjoy. Let the Light Shine In One of the biggest turn offs about basements is how dark they can be. Windows should be clean of debris to let in the sunlight. Make sure storage items don't block the windows and natural light. Keep stacks of boxes and other storage items low and away from the windows.  Use ceiling fixtures to complement the natural light in the room. Bear in mind that hanging light fixtures can lower the ceiling height. Recessed lighting can keep clearance high and provide plenty of light. Brighten up the walls a

There comes a time for most kids when they have to learn a little bit about commitment. Unfortunately, schools can’t teach this important attribute to your kids, though, as they simply don’t have the resources. Without it, your child could struggle to live a normal and healthy life, with difficulties in work and relationships. As a parent, it’s your duty to make sure your child has skills like this. So, to help you out, this post will be going through one of the best tools to give your child to make them committed; a pet. A dog, cat, or another small mammal will take a lot of looking after, giving your child a great outlet to learn about commitment. ( Image Source )

Now and then, little everyday problems can really get on your nerves. From getting stuck behind really slow drivers to having to deal with rude customers at work, these things can become a real hassle to deal with. But what happens when on top of those annoying fails, you discover that you lost your house key?  Or lock yourself out from your bathroom with no spare key to help you out? Well, according to this infographic made by Lock Pick World, there are regular things you can use to get you out of that pickle. With the use of some basic items like plastic bottles, soda cans, or even standard writing pens, you can solve your “lock out” problems in no time. Check it out and maybe you can learn a thing or two.

Did you know that 7 out of 10 Filipinos lack Vitamin D? You or any of your family could be one of them. Vitamin D deficiency is linked to chronic diseases like heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and even cancer. Our health should be a primary concern, and taking enough Vitamins should be given proper attention.  Some signs of Vitamin D deficiency: Tiredness/fatigue Muscle and joint weakness or pain. But you may still be deficient even if you don’t feel these. ·          Vitamin D-Deficiency happens because: 1.        It’s hard to get enough Vitamin D from the sun (indoor lifestyle, clothing, skin color, aging, and use of umbrellas or sunscreen limit Vitamin D absorption) 2.        It’s difficult to obtain from food (RDA of Vitamin D is equivalent to 40 eggs / 8 glasses of milk / 800g of salmon / 2 cans of tuna flakes every day). A breastfeeding mom needs all the vitamins she can get for both of her and her baby's health. Vitamin D Supplementation for breastf

Do you sit down to dinner with your kids? Or are you more likely to have two separate meals - one for the kids and one for the adults? Perhaps you eat dinner as a family, but you're guilty of doing it in front of the TV a bit more than you should. Eating dinner as a family could have a whole host of benefits, assuming you're using the time to talk. If you start doing it when your kids are little, you can carry the good habits into their later childhood and teenage years . Although there could be some resistance from your teenager! Here are some important reasons to eat together. Learn Good Table Manners Many parents complain that they are unable to take their children out to eat. If they do go to a restaurant, it needs to be a family friendly one where they can run around or sit at the table with a game or coloring book. But how often do you ask your children to sit patiently at the table at home, concentrating on eating and talking? While a restaurant has more distract

Until the first World War, women wouldn’t have considered purchasing clothes for themselves or their families. It was very much a matter of doing it yourself. But gradually, by the 1920s it had become common practice to buy affordable ready-to-wear clothes that were not tailored exactly to the individual body measurements. Somehow, it is a pity that the industry of clothing had taken over the art of creating your own fashion and sewing dresses that fit exactly on your body. When the Depression of 1929 hit the USA, the idea of making it yourself had become an indication of wealth. The families who were forced to sew their clothes were regarded as poor. It was only with the revival of home sewing a few years ago that making your own clothes came back favorably in trend. It’s not only about making ends meet, but it is a different way of expressing your style and your creativity. It’s hard to believe that it’s taken people almost a century to fall back in love with the antique sewing cr

No matter how dedicated you are to your personal fitness, we all have moments when it all becomes a little bit… well… samey . In some ways, that’s comforting - you go through the same routine, knowing which bits you’re going to find tough and which are going to be more of a cruise, and it’s all fairly standard. You’re reaping the benefits of maintaining your health and you’re at least in a routine of what you do and when - that’s a state many people don’t manage to get to. Nevertheless, it’s still kinda samey, and that’s kinda boring . Fitness doesn’t have to be boring. Sure, it’s a necessary thing; how many of us would continue our exercise regimes if science suddenly decided we didn’t need to for optimal health? But just because we feel compelled to do it doesn’t mean it can’t be enjoyable; it just means you need to add a little more flavor to your usual workout regime to help keep you motivated . By far the best way of achieving this is by adding a few classes to your u