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8 Security Tips to Keep in Mind When Building a Smart Home

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8 Security Tips to Keep in Mind When Building a Smart Home Are you thinking about investing in smart home products for your home? These products can greatly increase the value of your home as well as the enjoyment of your family’s living space. With new prototypes being developed each day, within the next few […]

Replace Outdoor Lighting

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    (guest post by Megan Wenzl) If you’re anything like us, you love your home. Taking pride in where you live is one of the purest pleasures in life, but since most people spend the majority of their time inside their humble (or not-so-humble) abodes, it can be easy to overlook the exterior.  Part […]

First Roofing Job? Avoid These Common Mistakes

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  (guest post by Nate Smith)   Any roofing job can be dangerous, whether you are an expert or a beginner. The nature of the work carries risks, no matter your experience level. Although costs are high to repair or replace a roof, it can be even more expensive if not done properly the first […]

Home Ownership Excitement (aka Basement Leak!)

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Homeownership can be challenging, rewarding and exciting. This is particularly true as you settle into a new house and get to know its character quirks, which can range from floor squeaks and sticking doors to flickering lights and midnight water leaks that threaten to the destroy the home. It was one of those surprise water […]

Dreaming for a Dream Home

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  I saw an interesting study recently on what Americans want in a dream home. Northshore Fireplace surveyed 2,000 Americans to determine their hopes for a house in the future. It turns out, people are thinking big. According to the results, the average American wants a home with 7.5 rooms in a comfortable 2,195-sq. ft. […]

What Is Asbestos and Its Exposure Risks?

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(guest post by Judy Olsen)   Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral that possesses fireproof properties that made it a popular material for use in insulation, floor tiles, drywall, pipes, sealants, shingles, siding, and drywall. Asbestos was also used for crock pots, hair dryers, and car brakes. Even baby powder had, at one point, asbestos content. […]

Advice for Building a Home Theater

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  Nothing can boost your in-home entertainment experience like a fully-equipped home theater. Although setting up a media room at home is an exciting project, it involves a lot of meticulous planning and work. You need to pay attention to important aspects like the most suitable audiovisual devices, the lighting, the viewing angles, the speaker […]