Don’t worry, there are no monsters in the dark. Your body naturally starts producing melatonin, the sleep hormone, when it gets dark. Put down the screens of your tablets and smartphones before going to bed and read a book or cuddle with your partner instead. For better sleep, make sure it’s dark in your bedroom during the night or wear a sleep mask if street lights or a full moon are making your bedroom too bright.

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Your mind is probably already filled with holiday thoughts, but here’s a quick tip for staying productive during the last working days of the year: keep the temperature in your office between 70°F and 75°F ( 21°C and 24°C) for maximum productivity. And don’t forget the humidity. Dry air can make lower temperatures feel colder and increase your heating costs.

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You know that old carpet that you inherited from your grandparents? You might be emotionally attached to it, but make sure it’s not polluting the air you breathe every day. Carpeted surfaces can provide a very cozy shelter to molds and other pollutants.

Give your carpets longer life and your lungs fresh air by regularly vacuuming with high performance filters, strong suction, and occasionally even hot water extraction cleaning. Also, make sure to clean liquid spills immediately to prevent mold from developing.

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