Across the nation, the top two most common remodeling jobs in 2015 were bathroom remodeling at 81% and kitchen remodeling at 79%. It looks like the kitchen remodeling trend is growing a bit more than bathrooms, and seems in to be spearheaded by Millennials who are changing traditions as we know it. Millennials are known…
Household Poison: How Parents Can Practice Better Household Product Safety
Following National Poison Prevention Week, a renewed emphasis is being placed on everyday household product safety across the United States. The Press-Leader reports that various state departments of health have announced that homeowners should increase their efforts to protect children from harmful contaminants coming from household medications and products. Parents are encouraged to never refer…
A Nice Game of Curling in Russia — Played in Their Cars
Only in Russia can you see a game as simple and easy as curling be taken this far. But in this game hosted in the Urals city of Ekaterinburg, the normal stones sliding across the ice have been replaced with cheap and fragile Okas cars. The principal, surprisingly, remains pretty much the same. Four teams…
According to the U.N, Working From Home Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up to Be
Think that working from home is one of the best perks of any job? Well, it may be time to think again. Many employers and employees believe that working from home is a great way to boost productivity, have a flexible schedule, and spend more time with family. However, a new study, titled “Working Anytime,…
Artists Stand Together to Support Global Exchange of Arts and Ideas
Today’s political climate is seemingly more polarizing than ever. In addition to the uncertainty involved in American affairs, both domestically and abroad, the U.S. has another battle on its hands: a fight against literacy. According to the National Coalition for Literacy, nationwide, roughly 36 million adults lack basic literacy skills. Participants self-reported their stress levels…
Autonomous Vehicle Technology Getting More Road Time and Better Safety Features
Autonomous vehicles have been receiving a growing amount of media attention over the last year or so, and for good reason. Companies like Tesla, Google, Lyft, and a number of other tech and automobile giants have made huge strides in getting this technology on the road. But one of the biggest questions regarding technology is…
LED Lighting on Roads Could Have Serious lmpact on Wildlife
There are plenty of risks that come with driving, but one of the most serious risks is night travel. Not only are headlights blinding in the rearview, but flourescent street lights aren’t always enough to prevent a collision. While LED street lighting might seem like an incredible idea, new data suggests that it could have…
The Amount of Millennials Living With Their Parents Grows to a 75 Year High
Even though 47% of Americans haven’t been able to update their home decor within the last five years, it looks as if some homeowners have to wait even longer to spruce up their home because their kids are moving back in droves. In fact, the percentage of young Millennials that are moving in with their…
Odd Trend: Men Get Stuck in Ductwork All Across the Country
Over the past couple of months, a number of adventurous souls across the country have learned the hard way that the stunts you see in spy movies don’t always work out in real life. More specifically: very few fully grown men can squeeze through a building’s ductwork and make it out unassisted — let alone…
Inauguration Weekend is Affecting Construction Timelines for Multiple DC Projects
Close to one million people will be flooding the streets of Washington, DC for the multiple women’s marches and Donald Trump’s inauguration this weekend. All of the traffic will certainly put the city’s streets to the tests, but the activities are also having an effect on multiple construction projects currently underway in the area. in…