Tag: Home
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Simple Home Upgrades to Enhance Your Living Space
Making your living environment more comfortable doesn’t always call for large-scale work. Many people are turning to smaller projects that refresh and personalize their surroundings without going over budget. Whether you’re looking to improve how things function or add subtle character, you can make progress with minor efforts that don’t require tearing walls down. Here…
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Does a Sunroom Count as Living Space?
You’re dreaming of that perfect sun-drenched nook. A place for morning coffee, a quiet reading spot, or an overflow entertaining area. You call it a sunroom. But when it comes to the nitty-gritty of home value, square footage, and even taxes, the question of whether your sunroom actually counts as “living space” is far more…
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Jersey City “Bunny Mansion” Renovation: A Duplex Transformed
In the often-unpredictable landscape of New Jersey real estate, Carol and Jon discovered what appeared to be their ideal first home in Jersey City: a stately 1926 detached house. The catch, however, lay in its configuration as a two-family duplex. Their vision, a single-family dwelling tailored for themselves and their growing retinue of beloved rabbits…
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How to Keep Your Home Pest-Free All Year Long
Have you ever found a trail of ants in your kitchen or heard the annoying buzz of a mosquito while trying to sleep? It’s not just you. Pests have a way of finding their way into homes, and once they settle in, they’re difficult to get rid of. Keeping your home pest-free is more than…
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8 Blue Interior Design Ideas
Blue, with its profound and versatile nature, offers a sophisticated palette for your interiors. Explore blue’s full spectrum to curate spaces that feel both inviting and vibrantly alive. Whether you’re looking for a calm, creative inspiration, or a deeper connection to nature, blue holds the key to a harmonious, revitalized home. Let’s explore eight inspiring…
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Where Home Staging Fits in the Construction Process
Home staging transforms completed builds into irresistible homes. It connects buyers emotionally, increases perceived value, and shortens market time. So, learn why this crucial step shouldn’t be an afterthought in residential construction planning! Understanding Home Staging in the Build Cycle Home staging plays a critical role in turning new builds into buy-ready homes. Developers focus…
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Ed Miliband plans to make home wind turbines easier than ever
The government wants to make it simpler for homeowners to install wind turbines in gardens or on rooftops. A new policy under Labour could remove the need for planning permission entirely for small-scale home systems. Ed Miliband says this marks the return of “common sense” to energy policy and claims the goal is to cut…
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Salvaged Finds & “Nuts-o” Design
With an entire townhouse to renovate and a baby boy on the way, a Brooklyn designer took on broken windows and fire hazards with “completely nuts-o” patterns and prints and an Airstream-inspired kitchen. Read on to see what happens when you give a designer the keys to a total fixer-upper. Guest post by Kensington homeowner…
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How to keep your home safe from burglars — essential security strategies
The loss of your belongings as well as the feelings aroused by an intrusion into your home make a break-in a horrible experience. Know how to keep your home safe from burglars, though, and it is possible to lower the risk of undergoing the ordeal. The ways to make your house or flat less vulnerable…
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Mixing Modern and Vintage Styles at Home
Creative homes are usually built on opposites, especially when it comes to combining old world style with modern design. The harmonious combination of old-fashioned luxury and modern style can make interiors unique and captivating. This fine balance, however, requires a discerning eye that is sensitive to the nuances of texture, color and pattern. Reviving Retro…