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As flat-screen TVs have become more affordable and improved in size and quality, TV mounts have only grown in popularity. Mounts allow you to save space, optimize your viewing experience, and create a more aesthetically pleasing home design. Low-profile TV mounts are an excellent introduction to the world of mounts. Learn more about low-profile mounts and why you might get one below.

Science has discovered the increased health risks from sitting for several hours of the day and leading a generally sedentary life. As a means of adapting, many people working in their office or home office have invested in standing desks, which allow you to alternate between standing and sitting. This allows for greater activity and prevents you from staying sedentary.

An ideal living room is functional, chic, and transitions seamlessly between social hour and movie night. The entire room is tied together by its fixtures, electronics, and furniture. In which case, if you’ve recently wall mounted your TV, it might be time to “blend it in.”

If you’re wondering how to successfully work from home or just looking to improve your productivity and comfort while working at home, the solution may be in your workspace. Everything from your desk chair to your coffee maker can impact your efficiency and workflow. But with just a few simple upgrades, you can transform any room into a sleek, efficient work station. 

Since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, life has hardly been “business as usual.” Instead of going into the office each day, you might be working solely from home for the first time in your life. Although you don’t miss your commute (and who could blame you), there’s no doubt that the transition from office life to WFH life is challenging.

With the increasing social distance measures required by the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are staying indoors. That can be discouraging for those who love the classic movie theater experience. Thankfully, with the advent of advanced technology, you can bring the movie theater right into your home. Sure, you may not have access to new releases, but you can get pretty close to the real experience and maybe even add some improvements like a better seating arrangement or a backyard movie night. Here are some home movie theater ideas and tips to help you get started.

Studies have shown that extended hours of sitting every day can contribute to some real health problems, and not just on your bottom. A meta-analysis showed that sitting for eight or more hours per day contributed to health risks on par with smoking. Furthermore, sitting for extended periods is often associated with a generally sedentary lifestyle, which can put you at an increased risk of metabolic syndrome.

It’s no coincidence that the rise of office jobs has led to an increase in neck pain. Although most people don’t typically think about their office job as physically taxing, sitting at a desk and staring at a computer screen for eight hours a day can be much more tiring than most people realize. Without the proper precautions and forethought, you may strain your muscles and joints and end up with some long-term injuries.

With the weather warming up and the continued quarantining and social distancing measures, it’s as good a time as any to spend some time in your outdoor space to soak up some sun and feel the breeze on your skin. Creating the right outdoor entertainment area does take some proper planning and precaution to ensure that you have optimal space, whether you want an outdoor fireplace, terrace, or to put your home movie theater ideas to use. Learn how to create the perfect backyard entertainment space below.