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Posted on 01/05/2022

Multipurpose & Budget-Friendly: DIY Concrete Plant Stool

Multi-purpose furnishings are always budget-friendly, especially when you make them yourself. With only a few inexpensive materials you can make a trendy and modern-style concrete stool that doubles as a plant stand. Here is all the information you need to make your very own DIY concrete plant stool. What You’ll Need A bag of concrete mixPlastic bucketWooden dowelStirring...

Home Furnishings

Concrete

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Posted on 12/29/2021

The Modern Home: How to Build for Convenience and Efficiency

Image by StockSnap from Pixabay Designing a home for today’s technologically advanced world requires considering more than just floor layout and wall color. While those aspects certainly remain important, homeowners should also think about how connected and environmentally friendly their home will be. If you’re designing a new home, here are four tips to help you build something...

Energy Efficiency

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Posted on 12/22/2021

Building a Home? Check Out These Tips for Saving Money

Image by Michal Jarmoluk from Pixabay Building a home is no inexpensive task, but it doesn’t have to cost more than buying a home. In building a home you have many opportunities to save money mainly because you have control over every part of the process, from design to finishing touches. With proper planning and a practical budget,...

Budgeting

Home Builders

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Posted on 12/15/2021

What Are Cost-Effective Ways To Pay For Home Improvements?

While qualified borrowers often like to have choices, having too many funding options can get confusing. If you are considering borrowing money to upgrade your home, here are a few things to consider. How Do Home Improvement Loans Work? It’s essential to understand that the term “home improvement loan” is not precise. This type of borrowing typically involves...

Budget

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Posted on 12/08/2021

Setting up a home fire escape plan

House fires can happen at any time, no matter how careful you are with fire prevention. Having a home fire escape plan offers peace of mind and a way to make sure your household can get out of your home safely. Knowing how to create one of these plans should be part of your fire safety and prevention...

Emergency Planning

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 12/01/2021

Things to Consider When Moving a Great Distance

Photo by Erika Wittlieb via Pixabay Have you ever made a move across the country? While this is a huge step, it can be extremely rewarding. Whether you’re moving for a job or you just want a fresh start, the whole process can be stressful and very expensive. However, there are some tips to consider that can help...

Buying A Home

Moving

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Posted on 11/24/2021

Protect Your Home With Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay Much like fire detectors, carbon monoxide detectors are small pieces of equipment that could potentially save your life. These small detectors can easily be plugged into any outlet, and their excessively loud alarm is designed to alert you immediately to danger. Carbon monoxide detectors will sound the alarm if there are high levels...

Safety Tips

Carbon Monoxide

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Posted on 11/17/2021

How to Finish Your Basement in 5 Steps

More homeowners than ever are looking to finish their basements, particularly as they require additional living space, to make the most out of their home. A finished basement can be used as an entertainment area, a fitness room, a play room or an office. The options are endless; now all you need to do is get started. Follow...

Basement

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Posted on 11/10/2021

Increase Comfort & Productivity With These Office Decorating Tips

Whether you work remotely or you spend your time in the office for other reasons, you need to have a space at home that allows you to focus. This doesn't mean that your office area has to be void of anything personal or comfortable. Home decor can often be the perfect touch to add to any work space,...

Home Decor

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Posted on 11/03/2021

Improve Your Home's Energy Efficiency With These Simple Lifestyle Changes

Image by Colin Behrens from Pixabay Sometimes, the idea of living a sustainable life can be overwhelming. It often feels like a major overhaul is required in order to make an impact on the size of your ecological footprint. However, in reality, there are many simple lifestyle changes that you can make in order to increase the efficiency...

Energy Efficient

Homeowner Habits

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Posted on 10/27/2021

Working From Home? Consider a Mesh Router

Image by Marijn Hubert from Pixabay If you've been working from home, you have likely been using the Wi-Fi network and technology you had for basic home needs. You might be at a point where you're interested in how you can upgrade your experience and be even more productive. We'll look at how mesh routers work to see...

Home Technology

Working From Home

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Posted on 10/20/2021

Design Ideas for the Contemporary Kitchen

Photo by August de Richelieu from Pexels If you’re moving into a home with an older kitchen or if your current home has a more dated style, consider bringing it up-to-date with contemporary design. This style can freshen up your kitchen while giving it a more inviting atmosphere. Contemporary design includes a mix of minimalist, modern and classic...

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