The tiny house movement is gaining steam as people move away from McMansions and towards both manageable square footage and mortgage payments. Living in less than 500 square feet not only helps you focus on what is important to your life, but it also frees up additional money in your budget to do the things you really love, from traveling to volunteering. Ironically, building a tiny home actually requires more decisions than building a McMansion.
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Never heard of dengue? Unfortunately, that may not be true for too much longer. Dengue is considered a tropical and subtropical disease, which can cause such agonizing joint and muscle pain that it has earned the nickname breakbone fever. In rare cases, it can develop into the potentially deadly dengue hemorrhagic fever, which can cause a patient to lose blood through vomiting, their feces and urine. And even when dengue doesn't kill them, some patients have said the pain is so bad that they wished they had died while suffering with the disease.
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You want to stay warm during the winter, but your energy bill can rise up as a result. While your heating in your home is designed to keep your house at comfortable temperatures, it can be all too tempting to crank up that thermostat for an extra blast of warmth.
Here are four ways you can use less heat in your home while still staying war this winter so you can save money on your energy bills.
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If you live in a rural area, the most common type of onsite wastewater management system is a septic system. Relying on a septic system can help you meet your home's wastewater needs, but only if the system is functioning properly.
Here are three things that you can do to ensure your wastewater system runs smoothly well into the future.
1. Have your septic system inspected regularly.
It can be challenging for the average homeowner to identify septic problems early.
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In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it is easy to overlook your own most-basic needs. Pamper yourself and restore your spirit with some easy and inexpensive treats.
Ten inspiring ways to treat yourself every day are:
Order flowers. Arrange for daily flower delivery with your favorite florist, or search online for scheduled deliveries to your home, such as frommWhite House Design Studio. Fresh flowers bring life to your home, and can be very inspiring to smell and enjoy.
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