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Tips For a High Efficient HVAC System

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HVAC Ductwork

Most homes built today have a whole house comfort system, otherwise known as an HVAC system.  This system has ductwork installed throughout the home and the HVAC system provides cool air in the summer and warm air in the winter to provide a comfortable living environment.

Keeping your home comfortable throughout the year can also be expensive, which is why it’s important to make sure your HVAC system is running as efficiently as possible.

Regular cleaning and maintenance on your HVAC system is important to keeping your system running properly and to also extend the life of your system.  An annual maintenance plan is essential to keeping your system running smoothly.

It is also highly recommended to have your ductwork cleaned on a regular basis.  If you have a very old HVAC system or if you are using fibre board or other non-metal ductwork, you may want to consider replacing your ductwork system to keep your air clean in the home.  George Lloyd, of LLoyd HVAC, who provides ductwork installation in Toronto, says that most ductwork can be cleaned, unless you are using a non-metal, flexible ductwork, which may been to be replaced as it can be difficult to clean fibre-glass or similar flexible ductwork over time.

Below is an infographic that has some great tips on keeping your HVAC system in top shape, you can also find more tips here.

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Tips for Starting a Home Garden

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Whether you want to do hobby gardening or prepper gardening, you should prepare accordingly. Having an abundant garden requires proper planning and research. Since you are reading this article I am going to assume that you are not an expert farmer. Do not let yourself get discouraged by the amount of time and research you must do. I promise you it will be worth it! Just like with anything, practice makes perfect. The first year or two you may have a smaller crop while you perfect your techniques. But after the third and fourth year, you will have more crops than you know what to do with.

So where should you start? Before you plant anything, answer these 3 questions.

 

What should you plant?

Begin with planting food that you love. After making sure you have room for the crops you love, you can fill in the rest of your garden with seeds for crops that are relatively easy to grow. Any extra crops can be sold at local farmers market which can help supplement the costs of your personal garden. A successfully managed garden should produce larger crops each year. If you have friends who garden, you may be able to arrange a crop swap to get more of a variety with less work.

Every crop will not grow in your geographical location. You need to research what can grow in your area. Buying online is always an option, just be careful to check the grow details of each seed you purchase. Seeds purchased from your local hardware stores will generally be your safest bet, since they are intended to be sold and planted in the area.

 

When should you plant?

When you plant crops is very important. Each geographical location has different planting seasons based on the climate of that area. Most seeds need to be planted after the last frost. Some seeds can withstand a light frost such as peas and broccoli. The best place to get information about when the appropriate time to plant seeds is the back of the seed packet. Most have a hardness zone map on the back of the packet which lists the recommending plant times by geographical areas.

So how can you keep track of which seeds should be planted when? The best method to keep planting on track is to use a small recipe box or file folder. You can label the tabs with months and place the seed packet in the section for the month that the seeds need to be planted in.

 

Where should you plant your garden?

The location of a garden can affect how much crow you can sow. The amount of sun that a garden receives can influence crop production. Some plants, such as tomatoes and corn, should be grown in direct sunlight. However, leafy plants tend to produce best in shady areas. The details on the back of the seed packets will usually discuss how much sunlight/shade a plant will need. It will also tell you how much space to leave between seeds.

Another factor to consider is the nearest water source. Your garden is going to need water. Some people eventually have sprinkler or irrigation systems in place. I recommend gardening the old-fashioned way for at least a year. You want to make sure that you are going to fully commit to growing a garden before spending a great deal of money on a watering system. You may decide that gardening is more hassle than it is worth to you.

There is a lot more to gardening than just answering these three questions. Determining what, when, and where to plant before getting started will make your chances of a successful garden much better. Spending time on proper planning before getting started will keep you from making some of the costly mistakes that beginning gardeners frequently make.

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How Raw Food Can Enhance Your Pitbull Dog’s Health

Raw dog food is an excellent alternative for dogs that are allergic to grains that are used in dog foods currently available in the market. Raw food diet for a dog normally consists of muscle meat that is still on bones, whole bones or ground bones, raw eggs, organ meats such as kidneys and livers, apples as well as other fruit and vegetables. Raw food diets are considered to be healthier and more nutritious in comparison to processed dog foods.

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Benefits of raw Pitfull dog food
Pitbulls can greatly benefit from raw dog foods in numerous ways. Some of the notable advantages of such diets include the following:
• The Pitbull will be more energetic and active.

• The Pitbull’s coat will look healthier.

• The breath of the Pitbull will immensely improve.

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  1. Raw muscle meat

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Most meat ought to be fed while on the bone but it will not harm to add small portions of boneless muscle meat to your Pitbull’s diet. These can be either in chunks or ground up. The main reason for raw muscle meat is that your Pitbull requires red meat in his or her diet.

2. Raw organ meat

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This should constitute approximately 10% of the dog’s diet. However, the raw organ meat should be first inspected. The easiest to find are kidneys, hearts and livers and these may be derived from lamb, chicken and turkey.

3. Raw fish

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Always go for farmed fish as wild ones are full of parasites. Wild fish that are safe are snapper and tuna.

4. Raw eggs

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Feed your Pitbull with large raw eggs together with their shells and this should be done on a frequency of thrice to four times weekly. The eggs should be thoroughly washed first.

Introduction to the diet
It is recommended that Pitbulls are gradually introduced to the raw dog food diet by providing them raw meat in form of a treat for the first few days 9 say the first 3 to 4 days). This should be slowly increased in quantities until the point the Pitbull can finish a whole meal of raw dog food. Remember to include veggies and fruit and raw meaty bones to the above options.2

What to avoid
Try to avoid feeding your Pitbull on raw pork unless you are sure of the hygiene conditions of its source as the threat of trichinosis is real. Pork should basically be avoided as it is hard for dogs to digest as well. Raw salmon should also be avoided as they may contain liver flukes that may damage the liver of your Pitbull. However, cooked or canned salmon is fine.

Portions of raw dog food to give your Pitbull
Portions to feed the Pitbull with are highly dependent on the dog, it is a function of their level of activity, their size, their age and if they need to lose weight or not. For instance 20 lbs Pitbull can eat approximately half a pound of raw dog food in a single day. The ratio off meat to vegetables is 85% to 15% respectively.

Conclusion
Introduce raw dog food to your Pitbull with caution. Basically, you should avoid just jumping into it as the dog needs to be gradually eased into it. The above insightful information about the best dog food for Pitbull should assist you to properly start feeding raw dog food to your Pitbull.

BIO:

My name is Lauren. I am the founder of lovablepawsandclaws.com

I’m  a young woman with a true passion for animals. I have kept many pets over the years and has intimate knowledge of their needs both emotionally and physically. I love that her dogs keep her so active and satisfy her desire to spend lots of time in nature.

 

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How to Heat a Garage

During the winter, we tend to spend a lot less time in our garages because well simply put; it’s freezing in there! But if you’re someone who uses your garage as a workshop during the warmer months, then putting aside those projects until the return of spring can be very frustrating. Cold winter weather does not have to keep you from your garage workshop if you invest in a heater for your garage. So, why not avoid this problem altogether by installing heating in your garage?

 

It might sound hard, but it’s quite easy as long as you follow these steps.

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1. Install Insulation

Regardless of how you may be tempted to save money and cut corners by skipping this step, DON’T. If your garage in uninsulated, then any heat generated from the installed system it will escape and the whole project will have been a waste.

2. Decide on a Forced Air Heater, or an Infrared Tube Heater

The former is cheaper and easier to install, but its airflow is going to stir up a lot of dust and debris which isn’t ideal if you plan to be doing a lot of painting or detail work in your garage. The latter won’t have this problem, but it is more expensive and more particular when it comes to installation.

3. Plan Your Installation

Before you even think about installing your heater, make sure you have a natural gas line, an electrical hook-up, and proper ventilation. You’ll also want to ensure you know exactly where you’re going to put the system. This isn’t much of an issue for forced-air heaters which can more or less be placed anywhere so long as there open space an accessible electrical outlet. Infrared heaters, on the other hand, should typically be around seven feet of the ground, and three feet away from any contents in your garage. The best spot is on the back wall of your garage, facing slightly downward at a 45-degree angle.

4. Install it

Now that you’ve done all of the prep work, you’re ready to install. Every product will come with a detailed set of installation instructions which will vary from the heater to heater so that we won’t get too far into that. And of course, if you’re not feeling confident enough in your electrical wiring or ductwork skills, then there is an option of hiring a professional. Yes, it is an extra expense, but for the sake of your safety and a high-quality installation, it can be worth it.

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5. Enjoy your Heated Garage

Once you’ve experienced the comfort and bliss of a heated garage, it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to fathom how you ever lived without one!

Apart from this installation, there are other ways you can heat your garage currently there are the variety of heaters, and among them propane radiant heater is widespread. A radiant garage heater is a heat source which is designed specifically to heat your garage and uses kerosene or propane to give it power.

 

In garages that work in vehicle maintenance, every hour the doors have to be opened. If working on repairing equipment, the doors might be opened only every day. Garages serving as storage can be opened even as less as monthly. Garages used for storage have different requirements than those that have to be working daily.

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My name is Sarah, the founder of lovelyhousemaker.com.

A place to share creative ideas, inspiring ideas, helpful tips, and so much more…

 

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Maximizing Space in a Small Kitchen

 

 

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Owners of small kitchens know all too well the challenges associated with trying to work in a cramped space. You may find yourself paging through websites, fantasizing about knocking out a wall and doubling your kitchen space. Certainly, that’s one way to go about it, but you can maximize your space, and save money by working within your kitchen’s existing footprint.

 

Here are some clever tricks to help make the most of a small kitchen.

 

Pull-out Counter Space

One of the biggest complaints in any tiny kitchen is a lack of counterspace. Counterspace is necessary for food preparation, workspace, and small appliances. A great way to increase the amount of counterspace you have without knocking down any walls, is to have a remodeling contractor install pull out counters.

 

This clever design installs a second counter just beneath your existing counter. This way, you can slide it out when you need extra space to work, and slide it back in when you need the space for walking.

 

Undershelf Racks

Storing an entire household’s cooking gear into only a few kitchen cabinets can be truly challenging. A great customization option is to install small racks on the undersides of your cabinet shelves. This gives you room to stack things up on the bottom shelf, and to sneak a few small items into the rack as well.

 

 

Backsplash Shelf

A sprawling kitchen may have the luxury of using a backsplash for nothing more than an artistic statement, but in a small kitchen, you have the option of putting that backsplash to work. Something as simple as installing a small shelf along the length of the backsplash can add a lot of much-needed storage space for utensils, small appliances, spices, or cookbooks.

 

Replace Shelves with Slide out Drawers

Static shelves in cabinets or pantries can cause a lot of problems in smaller kitchens. Every square inch of storage space is needed, and shelves tend to get easily overcrowded. This means items often get shoved way to the back and lost or forgotten.

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A great alternative is to replace static shelves with slide out shelving or drawers. This way, you can see everything that is in your cabinets or pantry, and you don’t have to worry about something getting lost in the way, way back.

 

 

Movable Island

A kitchen island is a great way to increase not only storage but also available counterspace. The problem is, where on earth are you going to put one in a small kitchen?

 

One great solution to this problem is the movable Island. You can roll it into the kitchen when you need the extra workspace, and you can roll it away when it is not in use.

 

Custom Cabinetry

Small kitchens have to make good use of every tiny bit of space. You may be amazed to discover that a tall narrow cabinet with slide-out storage can fit in the space between your refrigerator and the wall, or that extra shelving can be added up above your top cabinets.

 

You can speak with a kitchen remodeler about what they might suggest for you. With custom cabinetry, you can get extra storage to fit anywhere.

 

Smart Corner Cabinets

Many small kitchens have the dreaded corner cabinet. Cabinets situated on the corner can lead to lost items, and can be very clumsy to work with. You can install slide-out, half-moon shaped shelving, or rotating lazy susans to help keep all your gear front and center.

 

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Small kitchens don’t have to be big headaches. Really all it requires is a creative use of space, and a keen eye for organization opportunities. So, don’t go knocking down that wall just yet. See if you can work with what you have first.

 

 

Author Bio

Author-Niv-Orlian

Niv Orlian is an online marketer and the Co-Founder of DO Online Marketing, a Chicago based company that helps local businesses such as Planet Cabinets, acquire, manage, and retain local customers online

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The use of Pycnogenol in sports

 

Athletic performance always creates an oxidative stress on the body resulting in the rise of metabolic activity. This increased metabolism is the result of a 10 to 20 fold increase in the intake of oxygen. Professional athletes and bodybuilders make up for the increased oxidative stress through the production of anti-oxidative secretions in the form of enzymes, protecting the body cells against damaging free radicals. This process is actually performed by Pycnogenol to prevent the damage of bodily cells due to excessive workout routines. Research investigations have shown the effects of this supplement to increase endurance levels during recreational activities protecting the cells from harmful radicals and aiding in better performance.

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Pycnogenol – The King of Anti-oxidants

Several research studies have been conducted over the years to establish the beneficial effects of anti-oxidants. Out of the available options that are used as an anti-aging supplement Pycnogenol turns out to be a trustworthy and effective compound in countering problems of premature skin aging. Extensive research work on this supplement has proved the powerful effects of this antioxidant to provide significant results on rejuvenating the skin when taken topically or even orally.  This super antioxidant is 50 times more effective than Vitamin E and 20 times more effective than Vitamin C in fighting free radicals and maintaining a healthy skin.

In addition to the anti-oxidation benefit of Pycnogenol its exhibition of anti-inflammatory properties aids in supporting microcirculation. The active anti-aging ingredients in such compound help to protect the skin from the harmful ultra-violet rays of the sun preventing premature aging of the skin through photo-aging. It counters the effects of chronic inflammation, sun damage, smog, damaging free radicals and pollution. This extract is extensively used in wrinkle and anti-aging creams to neutralize free radicals and prevent oxidation.

The right concentration of Pycnogenol in skin cream

Like other active anti-aging ingredients, the right concentration of this herbal extract is essential in combating anti-aging problems. This ingredient must be included in sufficient quantity in skin products in order to be effective for protection of the skin. Just claiming the presence of such ingredients in the skin care products by manufacturers won’t serve its purpose. Out of the various ant-aging products available in the market, very few of them contain the right amount of this compound because of it being quite expensive.

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Although there is no pre-specified level of this compound to be included for topical applications, the recommended amount to be used in skin-care products and serums should range between 0.1% and 0.2% in order to be used as an anti-aging supplement. The easiest way to detect the appropriate content of this active- ingredient in the skin care product is by taking a look at the color. The color of the original extract being brown should provide a brownish appearance to the skin cream or serum that contains it. Any product that claims to contain this ingredient but does not provide a brown look has an insignificant presence of this compound. The ingredients label printed on the package should also have its name enlisted there.

 

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20 Tips To Style Your Own Bedroom

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Looking to spice up your life? Your bedroom is the first place to start! Redesigning your personal sanctuary is the key to living a more fulfilling and relaxing life. If you don’t know how to start, you’ve come to the right place. There are countless ways for you to spruce up your bedroom. With the right bedroom accessories and tips, you can say goodbye to your room’s bland state because it’s time for a makeover!

 

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  1. Minimalist
    Declutter your room with this simple yet enticing design concept. After all, less is more. It’s the latest go-to design for people who want to live simply without materialistic burdens!
  2. Use monochromatic tones
    Pick your favourite colour and use different shades of it to design your bedroom. For instance, use different tones of yellow for a bright and sunny-themed bedroom.
  3. Multiple accent pieces
    Ever fancy a museum-like room? Decorate your room with different notable sculptures or artsy accent pieces. This works well with a simple backdrop to bring out the objects’ design.
  4. Vanity table
    If you’re into makeup, set-up a vanity table that will give you easy access to all your beauty products. And what better way to pull off this station but with a classic Hollywood-glam mirror.
  1. Murphy beds
    Need more space? A hideable bed can do the trick! You can do more things in your bedroom if the bed isn’t in the way. If not a Murphy bed, get a foldable, sofa-bed instead.3 
  2. Posh rugs
    You can’t go wrong with stylish sheepskin rugs. Whether you have a minimalist-themed room or an overly-decorated one, rugs may be the finishing touch you need to complete your room’s look!
  3. Fancy lamps
    Usual fluorescent lamps are boring. Try creative lamp sculptures to spruce up your bedroom’s design. They’re eye candy as much as they’re practical.
  1. Dramatic canopies
    A DIY bed canopy is actually possible! With this project, you’ll be adding a whole new element to your bedroom. You’ll notice how more dramatic and cosy your room will be.
  2. Book nook
    Pick the comfiest place in the room and make it your little book stop. It’s like having a mini library in your room. The books would serve as your decor. The key is to find a really comfortable chair where you would spend hours in.4
  3. Decorative shelves
    Art isn’t just exclusive to paintings on the wall. Your shelves can serve as artistic sculptures and excellent storage solutions. That’s hitting two birds with one stone!
  1. Cork board wall
    Personalise your room by pinning your favourite pictures on your very own freedom wall! You can always change what’s on the board. When someone visits your room, you can always have your friends leave you a message too.
  2. Indoor plants
    You have to put a little green in your room to give it a fresh look. Miniature potted plants are the way to go without worrying about too much maintenance. Most of these little plants need only minimal watering.
  3. Home theatre
    Are you a movie buff? Set up an efficient sound system for your room by setting up the speakers around the room. Then, keep one side of the wall clear from clutter and you can use it as a clear screen if you invest in a mini-projector. Movie-themed rooms are fun to create because of the endless possibilities!
  4. Hide gadgets
    On the other hand, if you need quality sleep, maybe you should decorate your room with little storage solutions to hide your gadgets. For instance, you can place your flat TV inside a cabinet with hinges. As for your phone, keep it hidden in a small box that’s far from the bed to keep you from getting your much-deserved rest.
  5. Skylights
    Want to bask in the glorious light of the sun every morning? Skylights is for you. Natural light from the sun can give your room that bright ambience it needs by day and a starry-night sky wonder at night.5
  6. Room dividers
    An eye-catching addition to your room, portable dividers are very practical, especially if you’re sharing the room with someone else. You can also place it right between twin beds if you and your roommate need privacy.
  7. Zen corner
    De-stress after the long day in your very own comfort corner. You can do your yoga there or get lost in the scent of relaxing aromatic therapy oils. Remember: no gadgets to make room for more meditation!
  8. Hidden Mini fridge
    Another “hidden mystery” you can add to your bedroom is a hidden mini fridge! No need to wander in the dark at night just for a glass of water.
  9. Stand-alone tub
    Want a temporary getaway in your own bedroom? Taking a long soak in your own tub after a long day is just the perfect de-stress remedy! It’s also a very romantic design.
  10. New beddings
    One thing you can’t miss when you’re revamping your bedroom is changing your bed sheets! Beddings can change your room’s look altogether. For utmost comfort and relaxation, choose something easy on the eyes. Neutral-toned beddings will definitely give your room that homey feel.

There are so many tips to try to improve your bedroom! Make a big difference to your bedroom with these small changes. There’s no limit to what you can do! Happy redesigning!

 

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Ways to improve your home for your pet? You have to know

Do you have pets at home? If so, you may have thought of improving your abode to give comfort to your pet. But before you go on deciding on what would be best to do with your house, it would be nice to know what’s causing the uncomfortable feelings that your pet may have. After doing so, you may want to consider the following.

How to improve your home

In order for you to make your pet really comfortable in your home, you should do the following:

Give them their space.

It is important for you to have an area in your house mean only for your pet. This going to be the place where you put its facilities like a pet water fountain, and if you have an automatic pet feeder, you can also put it in the same place. Their space is as important as a human needing a space for his own in a house.

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A pet-friendly flooring.

You have to know that a flooring that is carpeted is much inclined to trap the unpleasant odor that you may be having. However, you can opt for alternatives such as hardwood, bamboo, and others because when they are maintained properly, it can give you an easier to clean surface, and that it doesn’t trap allergens as well as hide the fur that your pet may be unconsciously spreading.

The best paint should be picked.

Obviously, regardless of the cleanliness of a pet, it will still leave a mark on the walls. Therefore, it would be wise of you to pick a color that could more or less hide the marks that your pet may be having on your walls, and that of which would fit on the climate that you may be having. Remember that dark colors absorb the heat of the sun, which may cause discomfort to your pet.

Protect your pet from harmful substances.

Avoid carelessly placing poisonous things in areas that are easily accessible to your pet. If it is poisonous to you, how do you think it is for your pets? To get rid of circumstances wherein you have to bring your pet to a vet for examination, just keep harmful substances out of your pet’s reach.

 

What you can get from doing these

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When you get all of these done, you are more able to give a comfortable and safe place for your pet. Aside from getting your home more livable for you, you are also making it just the wonderful place your pet could ever ask for.

You see, not only are you benefitting from these home arrangements but also is your pet. Knowing these, you are now able to get rid of the harmful routine that you may have had in the past.

 

Bio

My name is Diana Hutchinson. I’m founder of Tipaw.com. I have more than 10-years’ experience in nurturing, caring dogs and cats. I love them. Since long ago they had been become important members of my family.

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Facts about HIV/AIDS and Children

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 There has been a reduction in the number of new HIV infections among children below 15 years since 2002. However, there are still more than 700 children infected every year and millions affected by the disease due to the impact it has on the family. With more than 2.6 million children living with HIV to date, a lot of research has been dedicated to reduce transmission of the disease from pregnant mothers to their unborn child.

Most infections are mother to child transmissions

Most children living with HIV got it from their mothers while they were pregnant, breastfeeding or during childbirth. When children are born with HIV, 1/3 of them do not reach their first birthday if ARV treatment is not administered immediately after birth. Unfortunately, all new mother-to-child infections could be avoided but lack of resources, trained staff and funding especially in the developing nations is a challenge.

Cultural norms expose children to AIDS

In up to 52 countries around the world, girls below 15 are married off by their parents. This makes them sexually active at a young age and increases the risk of sexual transmission of this infection. Research shows that girls are at a higher risk of HIV infection when they practice sex from a young age. This is because they are likely to have unprotected sex or be coerced by older partners.

Over 20 million children are orphaned by HIV

One of the most heartbreaking impacts of the AIDS epidemic is the impact it has on children. There are communities that have lost generations because of the disease. By 2015, the United Nations reported that 15.1 million children in Sub-Saharan Africa have been orphaned by HIV. Countries like Zimbabwe and South Africa are the most affected. This explains why there have been many programs to support vulnerable children in Africa and their caregivers.

Access of ARVs can save children’s lives

The World Health Organization reported in 2013 that children below the age of 5 who are infected with HIV should receive antiretroviral treatment in order to reduce their likelihood of death. Getting ARV treatment immediately can reduce the likelihood of death by 75% if treatment is administered within the first 12 weeks after birth. The unfortunate thing is that ARV treatment is inaccessible in developing countries and 76% of children are not able to receive it. In some cases, the caregivers are forced to give children their adult drugs which risk them taking too much or too little of the medicine.

 

Author Bio:

Maggie Martin is completing her PhD in Cell Biology, works as a lab tech for Mybiosource.com and contributes content on Biotech, Life Sciences, and Viral Outbreaks. Follow on Twitter @MaggieBiosource

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Know When It Is Time to Replace Windows

 

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Of the many things we do think about and often pertaining to our homes, our motor vehicles, our office etcetera, the thought of window replacement regrettably is not top of mind. Yet all of the spaces and places we frequent daily, like our offices and homes, have one thing in common. They have windows!  In fact, we only ever seem to think about the replacement of windows when it’s non-negotiable to have them replaced.

But have you ever wondered what the consequences are to not having windows replaced timeously? Well, here’s some things you may not know, however, once you do, it’s certain that necessary window inspection and ongoing condition assessment will be conjured.

High energy bills are the most obvious signs to getting your windows checked. With the infiltration of cold air in winter and warm air in summer, you will be compelled to turn up the heating and cooling systems in your home. This directly impacts your utility bills, which influences your household expenditure and also subtly impacts other critical elements like the environment. That’s the “silently” fundamental thing about windows. They are part of your space and “world” and they are seemingly grossly under-estimated for their important role.

You may, however, ask what are some of the other tell signs which one can immediately rely on without engaging the expertise of a window specialist that necessitates window replacements? Some obvious signs are when you sit close to your windows in winter and it’s cooler than the rest of your home. How about when you touch the windows glass in winter and it feels extremely cold to touch or the opposite in summer where it’s extremely hot to touch.  The other immediate tell sign is when frost builds up. The worrisome part of daily window frost build up is when it melts, turning into dripping water, the threat of wall and floor damage over a period of time is very likely.

The next best time to know when to replace a window is when frames start to show signs of rot. Without treatment available for the immediate stages of wood depreciation, it may be opportune to relook the repair with a total window replacement. This influences the aesthetic appeal of the home through optional newer designed window replacements, it resolves secondary consequences as outlined above and, it allows for eco- friendly installations that contribute towards your household’s environmental responsibility.

Window replacement also allows smaller businesses to evolve and thrive with small to medium projects. This may seem irrelevant but when considering what a big part of one’s day includes the existence of windows, the need for window specialists is directly proportionate to the number of windows we are faced with daily.

While windows and the need to know when to replace them, how to assess their condition and the impact they have on other areas seem irrelevant, it’s perhaps time to note that windows are indeed the “windows to the world,” and in saying this, it’s paramount to know when to have yours replaced.

About the author

This article was provided by www.ApexWindowWerks.com, a window repair and replacement company. If you know it is the right time to repair your windows, then Apex Window Werks is your best choice. Visit their website for more details and feel free to get in touch with them to schedule an appointment.