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  Information is brought to you by Hope Leitner Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 10 Easy Upgrades for a Healthier Home ’Tis the season for pollen and pesticides, not to mention pet dander and disease-carrying creepy-crawlies. The editors at ThisOldHouse.com checked in with health and environment experts across the country for easy, inexpensive tips to help keep your home healthy. Here are 10 tips to keep in mind: Add mats on both sides of the door.  Up to 80 percent of the dirt that gets tracked inside—along with countless allergens, bacteria and lawn chemicals—can be caught before it makes itself at home with washable mats on both sides of the door. Establish a no-shoes-indoors policy.  Keep a basket of slippers or socks near the entryway for family members and guests alike. Create a pet checkpoint.  Treat cats and dogs with a monthly tick-and-flea medication, and use a fine-tooth comb to catch fleas before they come inside. Know that flea shampoos and collars may

  Information is brought to you by Hope Leitner Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Daily Habits to Support Physical and Mental Health Between work, family, social lives and hobbies, it can be easy to forget to take care of ourselves. Below are a few things you can do to safeguard your physical and mental health: Call a Friend While our lives may be too busy to see our friends regularly, calling a loved one every day can help you feel a sense of community and belonging. Touch Your Toes While hitting the gym or going for a walk are great ways to exercise, remember to stretch your muscles. At least once a day, take 5 to 10 minutes to stretch your limbs and get your blood flowing. Learn Something New If you’re no longer in school that doesn’t mean you can’t continue learning. Every day take 15 minutes to choose an interesting article to read or listen to a podcast that can help you gain a perspective you may not have had before. Rest Rest should not occur only when you s