When you think of construction sites, you likely imagine men in hard hats with hammers, nails, and concrete, building the next towering structure in your city. While these things are certainly a major part of a construction site, they are not the only part that matters. Construction sites are extremely vulnerable to a wide range …
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To be a successful landlord, you need to give your tenants what they want. Think of it this way: You wouldn’t want to be in the surfboard business in the Midwest, but you might in a Southern California beach community. It’s the same for the landlord business. Buying rental property is only one part of …
Whether you are looking to freshen up your forever home or looking to increase a house’s value for renting or resale there are a number of things you can do to help improve a home. From simple quick fixes to more extensive remodeling work there are always ways to improve a house, from a quick …
Working from home affords you perks and privileges. For one thing, you’re spared from the stress of a daily commute. You can even do your job in your PJs unless you’re expected to show up on a Zoom video call. If you have a family, you have more time to spend with your spouse and …
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Home and garden maintenance isn’t always sustainable. From plastic planters and chemical lawn treatments, to material waste in construction and home renovations, the way we manage our homes can have a significant impact in our local environments. The good news is, home upgrades can be made sustainably, and may even improve your home’s efficiency. Here …
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Vacant properties of all kinds are vulnerable to a plethora of criminal activities simply because they are empty. Whether you have moved out of your home and left it unattended or own a commercial building, business, etc., as soon as the criminal community realizes your building is vacant, it becomes an attractive spot to hangout, …
Ventilation, heating, and insulation are often credited with being the three pillars of a healthy home. But what lays in between those pillars? Lighting, decor, and comfort-factor all underpin these core elements, and their design should be at the forefront of your mind when building, renovating, or even making over your existing home. Healthy home …
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There’s nothing that puts more fear into me than flat-pack furniture. Staring at hundreds of pieces of wood, fixings that look like they come from the European Space Agency, and a set of obscure instructions that appear to be written in hieroglyphics! As a man I’m supposed to be good at this stuff. Good at …
People make entire careers out of lighting design, and for good reason. Different lighting schemes create different moods and service different aspects of the home or office. When you’re planning renovations, revamping an existing space, or building a room from scratch, there are many aspects to consider. Not only are your budget and deadlines important, …
Winter is quickly approaching and soon our sun-filled summer will be just a sweet memory. But just because our summer is over, it doesn’t mean we have to suffer from a gloomy winter! If you’re able to increase the amount of natural sunlight that beams into your home, you’ll definitely keep those winter-blahs at bay. …