Month / February 2019

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Your Rustic Living Room: 4 Décor Ideas

Rustic home décor is always charming, bringing old-fashioned warmth to tech-driven, modern lives, but this home style isn’t always easy to execute. If you’re thinking about giving your living room a rustic update, these four styling strategies combine function and fashion for the perfect family gathering space. It’s time to get back to the basics.   Upcycle In White   A rustic, farmhouse interior is essentially a blank canvas, and that includes lots of white and cream Read more [...]
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4 Home Security Tips to Keep Thieves from Targeting Your Home

The feeling of walking into a ransacked home is one of the worst feelings in the world as you now feel violated in what was the comfort of your own home. Criminals are looking for an easy mark to take valuable items and sell in the second-hand market. Make it less likely that these thieves will target your home by following these simple safety precautions. Keep Your Home Well Lit The simple illusion of someone being home can keep your house from being a target. Lights also make it easier for Read more [...]
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How to readjust the layout of your home – on a budget

Anyone who has ever shopped for a home will know that there’s no such thing as the perfect property. Perhaps you come across one that has a beautiful new kitchen and bathroom but no backyard, for example. Or maybe there is a garden, and it’s manicured and landscaped to perfection, but there are simply not enough bedrooms for your needs.   Often, these issues stem from bad layouts. In an ideal world, layout changes would be simple enough – but with experts estimating that a two-story Read more [...]
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4 Secrets to a Low-Maintenance Home

One of the primary turn-offs of homeownership is the need to constantly maintain the property. Whether it’s a leak under the kitchen sink or a massive hole in the roof, it seems as if there’s always something to suck up your time and money. But it doesn’t have to be this way.   Upgrade Your Way to a Maintenance-Free Home   For an inanimate object, a house sure does require a lot of attention and daily care. Left to its own devices, it’ll deteriorate and fall apart. However, Read more [...]
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5 Fiberglass Conduit Myths Debunked

There are countless myths going around about fiberglass conduit. These myths might be preventing you from enjoying all the benefits this product provides. Once you learn the truth behind the myths, you’ll understand why fiberglass conduit is such a popular product. Myth 1 – Fiberglass Conduit Isn’t Strong Enough Many people think that fiberglass conduit isn’t strong enough, but that is simply a myth. It’s true that fiberglass conduit is incredibly lightweight. In fact, it’s at least Read more [...]
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Why Most Break-Ins Happen (and How to Prevent One)

A break-in could feasibly happen to anyone, but some homes are more vulnerable than others. If you study how most break-ins and burglaries happen, you’ll notice some common patterns emerge. Thieves tend to be opportunistic, targeting the homes that are easiest to access, and there are common fault points that could render any home vulnerable.   Understanding the common features of break-ins can help you arm your home against them, and keep your family, yourself, and your possessions Read more [...]