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The Benefits of Massage Chair Recliners and Why You Should Get One for Your Home
Ever gotten yourself a nice, relaxing massage at the end of a long, tiring day? Remember how that made you feel, and how it felt like all the pain and stress of the day were just gone, as if a magic eraser took wiped all the pain and stress of the day away? Most of […] More
The Best Ways to Protect Your High-End Home
Across North America, a home robbery takes place every 26 seconds, and if that isn’t shocking enough, many of these home invasions occur while the homeowners are still in the house. And if you think you are safe just because you live in an exclusive area like the Hollywood Hills, surrounded by A-listers and well-off […] More
3 Things to Consider When Buying an Air Filter for Your Home
Did you know that the air quality inside your own home can be more harmful than the air outside if it isn’t filtered properly? Sure, while inside you might not be exposed to passing cars, fumes or gas leaks, but the static nature of the air inside our homes (even when recirculated by the air […] More
Great Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home: the 3 Areas with the Biggest ROI
For most of us that don’t have the paycheck of celebrities or CEOs, our house is likely the biggest investment we hold. In fact, it’s often been reported that about 70% of American homeowners believe that their house is their biggest asset. And just like any other investor, all homeowners want to make sure they […] More
Considering Buying a Home with a Crawl Space? Here’s What You Need to Know
The hollow area under the floors of a house set between the ground and first floor is known as a crawl space. Why the bug-like name? Because it literally provides only enough room to crawl, with its very low ceiling making it impossible for someone (regardless of height) to stand. The core role of a […] More
Smaller Home or Condo? 4 Key Aspects to Consider Before Buying Big
I like to think we’ve become a little less obsessed with the notion of “living large”. Whether it’s prompted by a desire to keep costs down and focus on the more important things in life, or the stress relief provided by not holding onto more things than we have to, something seems to have fundamentally […] More
7 Natural Air Freshener Alternatives to Make Your Home Smell Amazing
A house that smells nice is always more inviting, enhances one’s mood and makes staying indoors much more comfortable and relaxing. The easiest way too make your home smell nice is with the use of common air freshener products that you’ll find at retail and general stores, supermarkets and malls. Unfortunately, these types of air […] More
Household Water Appliances You’ll Need for a More Comfortable, Relaxing Home
Is there anyone out there that hasn’t dreamed about having a fully equipped home (especially during these past few week)? I, for one, have spent a lot of time lately thinking about how much more effective — and prepared — my home could be. And since the one thing that I would have loved to […] More
Hearing Colors? Here’s What Colors to Choose in Your Home Based on Your Taste in Music
‘Hearing colors’ — I bet you’re all familiar with this expression already, but did you know that it’s actually a thing? It’s a rare neurological condition called chromesthesia, which affects roughly 1 in 3,000 people. For people with chromesthesia, listening to a certain genre or musical piece can automatically trigger different color visualizations associated with […] More
Kitchen Cleanup Checklist: A Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Breakdown of Tasks
Many lines have been written on the importance of cleanliness and household chores (remember that iconic speech by U.S. Admiral McRaven, urging us all to make our beds in the morning?) and the role they play in maintaining our mental and physical health. And since we now see ourselves in a position to spend far […] More
