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Do you suffer from chronic back pain? Statistics show that four out of five Americans will develop back pain during their lifetime. While countless factors can affect your risk of developing back pain, many cases are attributed to poor ergonomics. If your home office isn't designed with an emphasis on ergonomics, it can lead to back pain as well as other types of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). What Is an Ergonomic Home Office?The term "ergonomic" is used to describe an environment or product …

Does your kitchen have an island? As shown in the image above, kitchen islands offer a wealth of new counter space on which you can prepare -- as well as eat -- food. Aside from their functional benefits, though, they can also be used to invigorate your kitchen's decor. Below are five super simple ways to decorate your kitchen island and leverage the aesthetic-boosting benefits of this modern kitchen feature. #1) Hang Pots and Pans You obviously won't be able to hang pot …

When decorating your living room, you should consider creating an accent wall. Some homeowners assume that all the walls in their living room must feature the same color and visual style, but this isn't necessarily true. It's perfectly fine to use a different color and style for one wall. Known as an accent wall, it can invigorate your living room's aesthetics by introducing new visual elements into the environment. So, how do you create an accent wall in your living room? Determine Which Wall Y …

Just because you hang a framed photo, painting or piece of wall art level, it doesn't necessarily mean that it will stay level. Over time, wall decorations can shift to either the right or left. Maybe you or a family member accidentally bumped the wall decoration while walking by it, or perhaps vibrations created in your home caused it to tilt. Regardless, it's frustrating when you hang a wall decoration so that it's perfectly level, only for it to shift shortly thereafter. But with a …

What does your home's landscape look like? Even if you've designed a cohesive and attractive interior, you may overlook your home's exterior, resulting in a lackluster landscape. As a result, it will offer little or no value to your home's aesthetics. But if you're willing to touch up your home's landscape and keep it tidy, you may notice the following benefits. Easier to Maintain While creating an attractive landscape takes time (and usually money), you'll find that it's a …