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Comfort and Quality

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Which pillow type is best for you?  At the end of a long day, what's better than collapsing into bed and laying your head on a pillow? A high-quality pillow can help you get the sleep you need to succeed. Knowing what kind of pillow, you should invest in can be challenging. Understanding the positives and negatives of memory foam, down and cotton pillows can help you make the best choice for your body. Memory foam pillows If you are looking for a firm, durable pillow, memory foam provides these qualities. Memory foam pillows have a lot of benefits: Made for support. Memory foam will contour itself to fit your specific neck and head shape, giving you unparalleled comfort. If you suffer from neck pain or tend to move around in your sleep, memory foam is ideal. Durable. Memory foam pillows last a long time and retain their smoothness and malleability even after years of use. Consistent comfort . Memory foam pillows retain their shape all...

Keeping Your Kitchen Clean and Sanitized

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The Latest in Dishwasher Technology For many families, the kitchen is the center of the home. It's where everyone gathers at the end of a long day to spend time together and enjoy good food. But what happens to your dishes once the family is done with dinner? Now more than ever, homeowners need a dishwasher that can quickly sanitize cookware and dishes.  Why is having a good dishwasher so important? A good dishwasher can help you ensure your kitchen is sanitary at all times. According to food science professionals, dishwashers outperform other cleaning methods such as sponges by orders of magnitude . Specifically, good dishwashers can output hot enough water (over 145 degrees Fahrenheit) to effectively kill bacteria. Human hands can't withstand that much heat and sponges are notoriously dirty, so dishwashers are really the only reliable way to sanitize kitchen utensils. Recent events including the COVID-19 outbreak have made it even more important to have a cle...

What's Cooking?

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Everything you need to know about induction cooktops. If you're a homeowner interested in taking your kitchen to the next level, an induction cooktop may be just what you're looking for. Induction cooktops represent the latest advancement in cooktop technology. At first glance, many induction cooktops look like electric cooktops, but how they work is vastly different. Under the surface of the induction cooktop lay magnetic coils. When you turn on the induction cooktop, a frequency passes through the coils and to whatever piece of cookware (pot, pan, etc.) is on the cooktop. As a result, the cookware (and whatever's in it) heats up, but the actual cooktop and the air around the cookware do not. This makes induction cooktops safer than any other cooktop and also provides numerous other benefits. The benefits of induction cooktops Induction cooktops provide homeowners with a slew of benefits : Speed . Induction cooktops will bring water (or other liq...

Rise and Shine

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Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep American adults spend over 11 hours a day 1 looking at a screen, constantly interacting and absorbing new information. As a result, 64% of full-time workers 2 report feeling stress related to their job. They are, essentially, overstimulated. Winding down after a long day and getting a good night's sleep can be challenging. We know a quality sleep schedule plays a vital role in our health. If you're having trouble falling asleep, there are a few steps you can take to help get the rest your body and mind needs. Sleep gives your body time to recover A consistent lack of sleep can greatly impact your health 3 . When you sleep, your body has less stress put on it than when you're awake. Your muscles are able to relax and your heart-rate slows. Sleep is an invaluable period 4 for your body to stimulate muscle repair and generally recover from other stressors, such as work-related pressure. If you already suffer from physical ailm...

Interior Design Trends to Look Out For in 2020

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When your home's interior reflects your personality, you give your guests a memorable and comfortable experience every time they visit. Knowing the latest interior design furniture trends 1 will make your living space stand out in 2020. The return of the statement piece How many interior design catalogs over the past five years have featured the same white, black, grey and red color scheme? Too many. Minimalism was all in during the last half of the 2010s, but let's be honest, minimalism isn't very fun. In 2020, expect to see color and statement pieces make a big comeback. Maybe it's an inviting leather love seat 2 or an assortment of richly colored armchairs 3 . The details are up to you, after all, it's your home, making sure you feel comfortable in it and enjoy its style should be a priority. If you want to take your home from the 2010s into the 2020s, installing some statement pieces and color in your favorite rooms is a sure-fire...

How to Enhance Your Super Bowl Watch Party

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In 2019, 98.2 million viewers watched the Patriots defeat the Rams in Super Bowl LIII. This year’s Super Bowl could be a historic event as it's been 50 years since the Kansas City Chiefs have made an appearance . On the other hand, a victory by the San Francisco 49ers would be the sixth Super Bowl win for the team, tying them with the Patriots and Steelers for the most wins in history. Super Bowl LIV promises to be an exciting event and will make for a memorable TV viewing experience, so why not throw a party? The big game is the perfect occasion to get together. In fact, 34% of people watch the game with a group of friends . It's also considered a substantial food holiday. One in seven people order takeout on Super Bowl Sunday, the two most popular food choices being pizza and chicken wings. Here are some tips to enhance your Super Bowl watch party: Pick up some decor with the colors of your favorite team. Bet on one of the teams, or make the game more fun by ...