The origins of San Francisco date to 1822 with the building of the first private residence in the city. Locate din Portsmouth Square, the area later became part of what people now call Chinatown. Today, Chinatown encompasses 24 blocks in the heart of San Francisco. However, no Chinese lived in this area until 1848 when three immigrants…
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How to Organize Your Life to Be More Productive
Many people feel like they live in chaos because they don’t take the time to organize their personal belongings. Unfortunately, when you spend a lot of time searching for things that you can’t find, your productivity tends to fall. Furthermore, your overall quality of life declines because you feel more stressed out and anxious. People…
How and Why to Recycle an Old Refrigerator
A refrigerator is a necessary household item that typically has a lifespan of one to two decades. Like all appliances, however, the time eventually comes to consider replacing the refrigerator. Deciding to get rid of an old fridge usually comes down to mechanical problems or design preference. For example, a refrigerator that once matched the…
Noise Pollution and the Impact on Work Productivity
Noise pollution can affect anyone’s productivity on the job, whether they work in a traditional office or from home. From non-stop ringing phones at the office to a neighbor’s barking dog disrupting work in the home office, noise pollution is all too real for millions of Americans. The issue of noise pollution has only gotten…
Why Responsible Appliance Disposal is “RAD”
Buying a new appliance can be exciting for homeowners, especially when upgrading to something far more efficient. At the same time, replacing an old refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine, or other major appliance brings up the problem of what to do with the old one. Most Americans don’t want to add more waste to landfills than…