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Hire a Pro or Do it Yourself?
Deciding whether to Hire Professionals or go DIY on Your Old House Renovation Going DIY when renovating your home is always a cheaper choice than hiring a professional. However, although some tasks can be done without expertise, other things require professional help. If you have no problem setting aside a bit of money, don’t hesitate…
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Proper Ways to Prepare Pallets for Upcycling
Wooden pallets are most commonly used as safe frames for transport of various items via ship, truck or forklift, but their life doesn’t end there. Due to their simple shape and structure, they are often being remodelled into eco-friendly furniture items like bunk beds or coffee tables. However, before embarking on some DIY project, make…
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The Basics of Residential Fire Safety
More than 300,000 home fires occur each year, according to the NFPA statistics. Although the figures are decreasing, it’s still a major concern for every home and apartment owner, especially since we know it kills more than 2,500 people annually. That’s why fire safety is so important. Listed below are a few guidelines for preventing…
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Things to Know about Solar Water Heaters
Solar thermal systems are brilliant way to harvest the sun’s free energy in order to provide hot water amenity for the entire household throughout the day. Despite the initial expenditure, this heating method is bound to pay off immensely in the years to come. Here are some things you need to know if you want…
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5 Tips for Designing a Vintage-Style Bathroom
Despite usually being quite small, bathrooms can be the trickiest to design. Luckily, today there are many styles you can opt for. Vintage-style bathrooms are something many people choose to go with. Such bathrooms are known to provide a comfortable escape from the outside world as well as classy and elegant ambience. That’s why a…
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The Art of Choosing the Right Air Purifier for Your Home
Over the years, we have become increasingly aware of the risks associated with unhealthy food and drinks. More attention is being paid now to both the quality and quantity of food and water we take than ever. The importance of not leading a sedentary life is stressed in media, at schools and in everyday conversation…
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Keeping Your House Secure on a Budget
Your home is probably your most valuable possession, and protecting it properly goes without saying. However, until something bad happens, people usually don’t take all the necessary precautionary measures, on account of the “it won’t happen to me” factor. Well, in truth, it won’t happen to you – until it does happen, that is. The whole point of taking…
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An Insight into Contemporary Home Technologies
We live in a time when everything automated isn’t a dream of the future, but a thing of the past. Now, we have smart versions of almost every device we are using, from mobile phone all the way up to a kettle. At the first glance, all of this may seem slightly over the edge,…
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Accessing the Security Needs of Your Home
According to a recent survey, burglaries account for as much as 20% crimes committed annually. You’re completely entitled to be worried about this, but you shouldn’t just sit idly. It is up to homeowners, landlords and renters to find a solution which will protect both their properties and families from the rising crime rates. Luckily,…
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Choosing the Type of Solid Wood for Outdoor Furniture
There is nothing more appealing than a garden bench in a beautifully landscaped backyard – it makes you want to sit outside, talk with your friends, read a good book, or just reflect about the things that matter to you.