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If you’re concerned about the quality of your indoor air, you’re not the only one. To our parents and grandparents, air quality was more or less a non-issue. First off, they had bigger health issues to tackle, like Polio. Secondly, awareness of air quality just wasn’t the same as it is today. For instance, as recently as the 1960s, doctors’ associations were endorsing various brands …

Photographs are an essential memento of special times. They don’t just help you remember; they literally preserve your memories forever. Photos of family, of vacations, of a barbecue with friends, all help to keep us sane and happy. But with the coming of social media, photos are so much more than that. Now, you can use photos to share your experiences with friends and family …

Keeping your home clean can feel like a never-ending battle. You wipe down the counters, you sweep the floor, you vacuum the carpet. Then, a few days later you’re back at it again. Like the Greek story of Sisyphus, cursed to roll a boulder uphill for all eternity, it’s a never-ending task. As yet, no-one has invented an automatic kitchen counter cleaner or self-cleaning toilet. …

As household chores go, vacuuming isn’t exactly “sexy”. Painting is fun, exciting, and makes your rooms look fresh and new. Putting on a new roof is hot, sweaty work, but it will keep your home protected for years. Vacuuming is just one of those mundane tasks, like doing laundry or taking out the trash. And what good is technology if not for eliminating mundane tasks? …

When you think of smart gadgets, you probably think of nifty Bluetooth devices, TVs, and smartphones. All of these can add a lot of pleasure and enjoyment to your life. But one thing you probably don’t think about often is your vacuum cleaner. This is understandable. After all, a vacuum cleaner is hardly a “sexy” household accessory. You don’t show it off like you show …