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6 How to repurpose items for new and useful purposes 8 Outdoor Roller Shades
Assistant Editor Erin Lewis
10 How to get a better night’s sleep
Contributing Writers Josh Arcemont
14 How to take back your downtime
Social Media Editor Madi Wheeler Graphics Photography Mike Reeves Audree Garcia, Kellie Cataldo Publisher Neighborhood Publications
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How to repurpose items for new and useful purposes Before items get discarded or recycled, see if they can be put to use in new and interesting ways.
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he “reduce, reuse and recycle” movement has grown increasingly popular as more men, women and children look to adopt eco-friendly lifestyles. By considerably cutting back on waste, people are doing their part to reduce the size of landfills, safeguard natural habitats and keep neighborhoods and local communities clean. Municipal public works organizations may have recycling programs in place that make it convenient for residents to recycle items by placing them at the curb for pickup. But prior to putting items out for recycling, people can investigate if it’s possible to reuse an item in a new way. The following are some creative ways to repurpose items around the house. • Transform shirts into shopping totes. With some modest sewing skills, you can turn an old shirt into a reusable shopping tote. Seal the bottom of the shirt securely. You may want to slip a piece of cardboard in the bottom to make it more durable. Then either sew or tie the sleeves of a shirt to make handles. • Craft can bird feeders. Cut a sturdy
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surrounding the back pocket. When you have several denim squares, sew them together to make a hanging pocket organizer to hold everything from small toys to crafting tools. Old jeans also can be turned into knapsacks and doll clothes.
can in half and punch holes into either end. String rope through the holes and tie to create a hanger. Place in a tree branch and watch the birds stop by for a treat. • Design unique planters. Just about any vessel can be turned into a pot to house a plant. From teapots to cups to mason jars, items can be cleverly transformed to display greenery. • Sew a pocket organizer. Before you discard old jeans that are torn or no longer fit, remove the square of fabric
• Turn old books into shelves. Rather than placing books on shelves, make the books the shelves! With a few shelving brackets and some sturdy, hardcover books, you now have interesting shelves to display other items. Ladders and even old folding chairs also can be repurposed as shelves. • Turn doors into décor. Old doors can be put to use all over the house. Attach legs and transform a door into a coffee table. Secure a door to a wall and it instantly becomes a piece of art. Take out a door frame and use it to hold a mirror. Plus, doors can be used to craft headboards and footboards for beds. When thinking creatively, you can find many ways to breathe new life into items that may be on their way to the trash or recycling bins. h
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OUTDOOR ROLLER SHADES Smart Home Automation Has Increased the Use of Outdoor Roller Shades To Make the Outdoors More Fun! This is the perfect time to enjoy our outdoor entertaining spaces before the heat of summer descends upon us. When taking advantage of this brief period of moderate weather, the pitfalls of having an open outdoor space become apparent. Many people have patios directly facing the sun so they lose out on several hours outside every day because of the heat and glare of the harsh sunlight.
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Insects are a major nuisance that deter people from spending time in their outdoor spaces. Outdoor roller shades can solve these problems and can now be automated to smart home platforms including Amazon Alexa and Google Home providing total home automation. Smart home automation is the leading trend for many people because of the convenience automation creates throughout the home, particularly with window treatments. Automating window treatments is now the standard and the cost of automating window treatments has decreased with the increasing demand for automation. Interior and exterior shading products have evolved with the technology especially with outdoor roller shades. Outdoor roller shades can be programmed to roll down
at specific times of day or when the temperature reaches a specified limit. They also have a wind sensor that can be programmed to roll them up if the wind is too strong. As with other smart home products, interior and exterior shading products can be operated from a smart phone. The rising popularity of smart home automation has inspired the industry to utilize the technology with really cool results. Automated window treatments can operate through digital assistants like Amazon Alexa or Google Home or as part of a smart home platform like Savant or Control14. Whichever platform is used, automated window treatments can be operated through voice control or through an app on a phone or tablet. These window treatments can be programmed to raise and lower at certain times of the day to meet personal preferences, temperature continued
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and light control needs. When linked to a smart home platform like Savant, automated window treatments operate through the associated software. Preferences also known as scenes are set to raise and lower the window treatments based on temperature, time of day and privacy across all
automation platforms. Technology is always evolving and the results often make our lives easier. Smart home automation is quickly becoming the norm and people are integrating the products they buy including interior and exterior shading products.
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How to get a
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he National Sleep Foundation notes that adults between the ages of 26 and 64 need an average of seven to nine hours of sleep per night. Such a sleep schedule may be ideal, but many adults juggling work and family find it difficult to get seven hours of sleep per night, much less eight or nine. While there may not be any way for adults to get more sack time at night, there are ways for men and women to get a better night’s rest so they can approach each day with as much energy as possible. • STICK TO A SCHEDULE. Keeping a sporadic sleeping schedule can make it difficult to get the kind of restorative sleep that can help you maintain adequate energy levels throughout the day. To ensure you get a better night’s sleep, go to sleep at the same time each night and wake up at the same time each day. Try to stay true to your sleep schedule on weekends, resisting the temptation to sleep in later or stay up late on Friday and Saturday nights. • NAP EFFECTIVELY. Men and women who have the time to sneak in a nap may find that napping is a more effective way to make up for inadequate sleep than sleeping in late in the morning. Effective napping allows men and women
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to recharge without affecting their ability to fall asleep at night. Napping in the early afternoon and keeping nap time to between 20 and 30 minutes can provide the energy boost you need and help you make it through the after-dinner hours without feeling drowsy. Such drowsiness can lead to post-dinner periods of dozing that can make it difficult to fall asleep come bedtime. • ADOPT A NIGHTTIME RITUAL. The NSF notes that a relaxing nighttime ritual that is noticeably different from the hustle and bustle of the rest of your day can help your body adjust for sleep, increasing the chance that you will get a more restful night’s sleep. Relaxing ways to unwind before climbing into to bed to fall asleep including reading a book, listening to calming music or taking a warm bath. Once you find something that works, stick with it. • FIND TIME TO EXERCISE. Studies have shown that men and women who exercise regularly benefit from more restful nights’ sleep. Finding the right time to exercise is essential, as many people find that exercising right before bed elevates their heart and stimulates their body in ways that make it difficult to fall asleep. Exercising in the early morning can provide more energy throughout the day, and
come bedtime your body might be more ready to fall asleep. However, if you find yourself exercising at the expense of your sleep, try to find another time to get your workout in. • ENSURE YOUR BEDROOM IS SLEEPFRIENDLY. The NSF recommends maintaining a relatively cool temperature between 60 and 67 F in your bedroom for sleeping. In addition, eliminate any potential distractions, such as light and noise, that can negatively affect your ability to fall asleep. Humidifiers, eye shades or even machines that generate white noise can effectively counter any distractions that you cannot get rid of on your own. A good night’s sleep is essential to human health. Men and women struggling to get adequate, beneficial sleep can employ a host of strategies to improve their quality of life.h
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How to take back your downtime Working professionals looking to spend less of their downtime working can avoid checking work emails after leaving their offices for the day.
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any working professionals have hectic schedules. Perhaps due to technology that now allows men and women to stay connected to the office no matter where they might be, a great number of men and women now exceed the traditional full-time employment standard of 40 hours per week. In fact, data from the 2013 and 2014 Gallup Work and Education polls indicates that adults employed full time in the United
States work an average of 47 hours per week, almost an entire extra workday. Some working professionals have little recourse with regard to reducing the number of hours they work each week. But those who find themselves unknowingly working extra hours, whether it’s by checking work emails at home or answering business calls even after leaving the office, can take steps to regain their downtime for themselves. • Schedule activities during, before or after office hours. Men and women who want to take back their downtime may benefit if they start to schedule activities during those hours that aren’t meant to be spent at the office. Rather than planning on going to the gym, plans that can easily fall apart if a particularly difficult project lands on your desk, schedule sessions with a physical trainer or sign up for classes with a friend or family member. You will be less likely to work during your downtime if you have already paid for a training session or class
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or have scheduled a dinner date or another activity with a loved one. Especially busy professionals can plan activities for one or two weeknights per week so they know they are leaving the office on time no less than 20 percent of the time. • Encourage team-building activities with coworkers. One way to ensure you get out of the office on time is to promote team-building activities with your coworkers. Propose a company softball team or encourage your bosses to sponsor a company bowling team. Such activities can create stronger bonds between you and your coworkers, and they also ensure all of you get out of the office on time at least once per week. While you won’t necessarily avoid talking about work, you will be out of the office and having fun while you relax rather than sitting at your desk and burning the midnight oil. • Turn off your devices. Professionals who own smartphones or tablets can now check work emails or monitor work projects whether they’re sitting in their offices or lounging on the couch at home with their families. Working men and women looking to work less during their downtime should consider turning off those devices that keep them connected to their offices. This may be more difficult than you think, as a 2013 survey conducted by Opinion Matters on behalf of GFI Software found that 39 percent of participants acknowledged checking work emails outside of standard work hours, while a whopping 81 percent of the more than 500 respondents said they check their work email on weekends. Men and women who want to regain their downtime for themselves can try turning off their devices upon leaving the office, resisting the temptation to check work emails on nights and weekends. h
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