Despite your best efforts at preventing colds, do you frequently suffer from a runny nose, itchy eyes and sneezing? Research shows that irritants in the air – not germs – may cause chronic colds.
The best way to find relief may be to follow the lead of allergy sufferers and eliminate as many of those irritants as you possibly can.
Some of the most common and potent irritants are dust mites, microscopic creatures that thrive in warm, moist surroundings like carpeting, upholstery and the insides of mattresses. Researchers say most homes generate about 40 pounds of dust a year for every 1,500 square feet, and 1 ounce of dust can hold 40,000 mites.
To combat the invasion of mites and other irritants, many consumers turn to portable air cleaners, often with disappointing results.
Studies show that most small air cleaners won’t effectively remove allergens from the air because they don’t have enough air traveling through them. In fact, according to the American Lung Association, “Small [air cleaning] devices are more about hype than air purification.”
A more effective solution may be a whole-home air cleaner, like the Aprilaire Model 5000. A whole-home air cleaner is attached to the furnace and installed by a professional contractor. Unlike portable air cleaners, the filter needs to be changed just once a year.
After the initial installation, operating a whole-home air cleaner costs about $40 a year, compared to more than $200 a year for portable units. Many homeowners would need 10 portable HEPA air cleaners to equal the effectiveness of one whole-home air cleaner.
In standard industry tests, the Aprilaire 5000 achieved 99 percent efficiency against airborne particles, including pet dander, mold, fungi, bacteria and pollen.
For best results with any whole-home air cleaner, run the fan on your heating and cooling system continuously.

Whether you are man, woman, or child, if you like to be outdoors at any time of the year, The North Face is where you need to look to find clothing that will protect you while keeping you looking very stylish! This company has outdone themselves once again with their 2008 collection, where you will find everything from jackets, to skirts, to long underwear, to running shoes and sandals.

Not only will The North Face clothing keep you protected from the sun, as most of their clothing comes with a treatment of Ultraviolet Protection Factor +30, but these clothes will also keep you dry as you’re out enjoying the world you live in! This is because they also feature vaporwick that will remove perspiration quickly, leaving you to explore the outdoors and enjoy your day without the worry of being uncomfortable in your own clothes. Another feature is that many clothes in the collection have also been treated with antimicrobial finish, to protect you against unpleasant odors, also leaving you to enjoy your day in comfort!

A lot of sports fans support their favorite teams by wearing hats or uniforms with logos, colors and even mascots on them. If you’re looking for additional ways to show your team spirit, how about painting a room with the exact colors of your favorite team?
“Sports fans have a special connection to the colors of their favorite teams,” said sport psychologist Dr. Joel Fish, director, Center for Sport Psychology in Philadelphia and an expert in fan behavior. “Paint is another easy way for fans to bring their teams home with them.”

To help fans showcase their passion for and support of their favorite teams, The Home Depot now offers a new sports-themed paint program called “Team Colors.” Through this program, customers can purchase paint in the exact colors of their favorite professional and college sports teams-even including NASCAR.
Here are a few tips on how to add your team’s colors to any room of the house:
• Select a feature wall in an area, usually one without doors or windows, to use as a focal point in a room. This wall could be perfect for accenting. The remaining walls may be painted a neutral color for a contrast with the colorful wall.
• Additional color may be incorporated with furniture painted and accented with color, or with accessories such as lamp bases, fabrics for throws or pillows.
• If your team’s colors include metallics such as silver or bronze, incorporate additional items such as picture frames or chairs.
Created in partnership with ICI Paints and the Glidden Brand, Team Colors are available exclusively at The Home Depot stores nationwide.

Well parents, it is that time of year again. The time of year when your child will be heading off to preschool or kindergarten. This can be a trying experience for both you and your child. I remember the first time I sent my daughter off to preschool. As the day came closer and closer, the tears started to form and each time I looked at her, I knew pretty soon she would be going off to start her wonderful career in academia. On the first morning of school, I woke up pretty early and cooked her her favorite breakfast. I tried to stay as calm as possible, but I knew in a few short hours she would be out the door and on her way to school. I was so scared! Did I prepare her enough? Did I teach her all the right things? Like don’t talk to strangers, don’t eat off the floor? Wash your hands when you are done using the bathroom and make sure you wipe yourself? Listen to your teacher, and try your best…. (read the full article at the link below)

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