Neighbors looking over your fence, passersby seeing into your living room, and kids walking over your lawn: When you live in a crowded neighborhood, having a good level of privacy can be a challenge. And sometimes, it can be more than just an annoyance. Having poor privacy can even decrease your quality of life. If …
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Our lifestyles have drastically changed since the pandemic, with our outdoor experiences becoming limited to grabbing necessities at the grocery store. People are encouraged to stay at home as much as possible because of the potential risks of going out. Thus, more and more people are investing in their outdoor living spaces so they can have …
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According to statistics, a break-in occurs every 25.7 seconds in the USA. It’s no wonder why 62% of respondents to the recent survey related to home safety say that burglary remains their top worry. Break-ins result in loss of valuable possession and violent crimes. So it’s important to keep your home safe at all times. …
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Doing a major home renovation is both an exciting and daunting process. It would be nice to skip to the easy and fun parts like selecting paint colours and fixtures. But, the reality is far from that. You have to make the right preparations to ensure that the construction work will go smoothly while your …
The perfect home responds to the needs and tastes of the owners. You can always choose to build your house based on your lifestyle. Whether you’re a solo dweller or someone who plans to have a five-kid family, a custom home gives you a lot of opportunities to make the property work for you. However, …
A home renovation project is never a walk in the park in terms of the time and budget that you must allot to it. You should, thus, carefully think about it before you plunge head-on to avoid hiccups as you renovate your home. On average, homeowners spend anywhere between $44,000 to $75,000 on a full …
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The internet is alive with millions of home decor ideas, with each trying to entice you into spending on your last dime. While the ideas are not necessarily bad, they may be too expensive and unachievable for many people. This article will offer unique ideas for transforming your old house into a modern, classy home …
The United States is experiencing a deluge of wildfires. From January to October, more than 45,000 wildfires swept the nation — burning over 8.3 million acres. Climate change may be increasing the occurrence of wildfires, and you need to take measures to keep your home safe. Bigger Risk of Fire The Evans Canyon wildfire in Washington …
You come home one night, tired and exhausted and it all dawns on you. You get up, walk around the house, and see a lot of things you really don’t need or no longer use that are taking up a lot of space. You find it hard to relax and rest because it’s either you …
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When we are about to sell our property, the logical course of action about doing is increasing the value of our home and property by renovating areas that might seem like it’s already at the end of its lifespan. One of the more popular ways of increasing your home’s value is by making it stand …
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