By Michael Hehn
 Visiting a new home for the first time, we are typically drawn to notice the type of home decor they have, and that can tell us a lot about them as individuals. Overall character that we possess, and our likes and dislikes can be shown through a careful examination of the decoration that we use in the rooms of our home. There is the instance in which we design our kitchen storage to appease the practical sides of our character. A lounge area painted in neutral, natural colors would give similar insight into someone who likes to relax after a long day of hard work.
Satin sheets and a red color theme in a bedroom will also give insights into a character, though likely a side that few people will see. That's a good tip for determining the decor for our homes - have different plans for public versus private areas. A family throwing a party, in all likelihood, will attempt to keep certain areas of the house off limits due to their private nature.
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By fongsuimy
 It is a taboo in the Chinese community to carry out renovation works in a house if a member of the household is pregnant.
Throughout the ages, the Chinese observed that carrying out renovation works when a family member is pregnant can bring negative consequences for the mother and the unborn child.
Is there a good reason scientific or otherwise for observing this taboo?
No one knows the real reason but here are a few that makes sense to me.
A house that is undergoing renovation is not a safe place pregnant or not. Accidents are more likely to happen. The center of gravity is shifted in a pregnant person and the likelihood of falling down is higher. Furthermore, pregnancy makes the ligaments softer and the joints less stable which increases the risk of injury.
Much as we would not want to, the pregnant person may get involved in moving items about. Studies show that women would do strenuous labor during pregnancy can increase the likelihood of miscarriages.
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