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Environmental Factor – January 2023: January is National Radon Action Month: Have you tested your home?
Science can often become a personal mission, pushed by personalized activities. For Ellen Hahn, Ph.D., the decline of another person you know is what motivates her to teach men and women in the course of her household condition about the dangers of radon publicity. Hahn talked over two NIEHS-funded study initiatives that assist Appalachian family members have an understanding of the worth of household radon testing in decreasing the prevalence of lung most cancers in rural communities. (Picture courtesy of Ellen Hahn) Lois, who was a under no circumstances-smoker and acquaintance of Hahn’s BREATHE research crew, died in 2013 from radon-induced lung cancer. Higher levels of radon — which is…
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New listings lag as Fraser Valley real estate market sees third month of declining sales
Fraser Valley Real Estate Board New listings lag as Fraser Valley real estate market sees third month of declining sales With sales down almost seven per cent from October, and new listings off by more than 20 per cent,the Fraser Valley housing market continues its slowing trend heading into the holiday season. D SURREY, British Columbia, Dec. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With sales down almost seven per cent from October, and new listings off by more than 20 per cent, the Fraser Valley housing market continues its slowing trend heading into the holiday season. Despite the market slowdown, opportunities are available, as evidenced by brisk turnover time frames. In…
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How Michigan couple makes thousands a month from real estate investing
When Jamie McCauley was a junior at Cornerstone University, his parents bought and helped him renovate a foreclosed home near the Grand Rapids, Michigan campus. He lived there and managed the property during college, renting out rooms to seven other Cornerstone students to help pay his tuition. He met his wife, Sarah McCauley, in that house, too. His stint as a young landlord foreshadowed the couple’s now-lucrative real estate ventures: 12 years later, they bring in up to $11,000 per month renting out 11 renovated units in five properties throughout West Michigan, according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It. Jamie, 33, and Sarah, 32, also flip houses for themselves…
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Design Styles of the Month: Minimalism & Maximalism
Whether it’s a neutral, organized kitchen or a colorful, eclectic living room, the design of a house’s interior typically reflects the owner’s personality. Home design can take myriad forms, but maximalism and minimalism are two popular (completely opposite) styles worth considering for your next remodel or new build. Here, we dive into the ins and outs of the two aesthetics. Minimalism When one takes a simple approach to design, a space can easily come together. The combination of less clutter, neutral color palettes, and lots of organization can create a modern, minimalist home. Anne Newman, an interior designer at Partners 4, Design, describes minimalism to be “clean, very open ……
