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Strict building codes saved lives in powerful Chile earthquake
State of preparedness and strict building codes have helped the people of Chile to save the lives of people from 8.2 magnitude earthquake occurred on Wednesday. Officials said that the intensity of the shocks was quite higher and so far 6 people have been reportedly died in heart attacks, power outrage and landslides. A geophysicist…
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Frozen Winter and High Demand for New Homes Leads to Busy Spring for Builders
The harsh winter is finally starting to subside, despite the best efforts of Winter Storm Vulcan, but the effects of the record cold were felt by many businesses, particularly those in the home construction and renovation industry. Not only were laborers slowed by the biting cold, but machinery and equipment didn’t work as well in…
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Modern Interior Design Is More About Character and History
Creative Registry, which opened this past Sunday, is an eclectic 500-square-foot-menagerie that’s annexed off of the owner’s, Los Angeles interior designer Susan Manrao, studio. The goal there is to provide all with a sense of wonder while giving exposure to artisans whose work she cherishes. Manrao encountered several craftspeople while crisscrossing the globe seeking custom…
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Loss of Interest in Energy Efficiency Leads to Higher Energy Rates and Job Loss
Congress is cutting green energy initiatives, as it’s become clear that the tax preference given to renewable energy sources is fading, and the country is feeling the pinch. To understand this issue, it’s necessary to backtrack a bit. About two years ago, a trend of interest towards energy-efficiency began. This was demonstrated by Maryland becoming…
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12 Ways to Whiten Your Teeth
We don’t need research to tell us that a bright, white, attractive smile is an important social asset — but if we did want research, it’s out there: over 99.5% of respondents in a survey agreed that a smile is important. There. Now don’t you feel scientifically validated? But what are the best ways to…
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Worried About Keeping Your Kid Safe? Childproof Every Area of Your Home.
Between being curious, hyper, and not knowing how to keep themselves safe, many kids are an accident waiting to happen and millions of children get hurt in their home every year. As a result, many parents turn to childproofing in an attempt to make their home as safe as possible so that minor bumps and…
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Asia Inspires 2014’s Hottest Home Designs
Exciting new home design trends debuted during the early months of 2014. From Asian accents and botanical gardens to feng shui-inspired interiors, homes are more stylish than ever before. Here’s how designers are completely revitalizing rooms’ look and feel: Introduce a Touch of Asia Into Your Home Asian influences and details continue making a grand…
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The 78 Project Captures the Sounds of Today with the Scratchy Gear of the Past
Alan Lomax’s story has become the stuff of legend. In the early parts of the 20th century, Lomax ventured across the most desolate and poorest spots in America recording local musicians for the Library of Congress. Most notable among his discoveries were great Dust Bowl folkie Woody Guthrie as well as some seminal bluesmen of…