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
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
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
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
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’ — 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
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
If you’re planning to make significant changes to your home — be it inside or to the exterior of the house — there’s a good chance you might need a building permit for that. I know, I know, that comes with paperwork and unplanned trips to submit said paperwork, but all that inconvenience is far […] More
They may not show it at all times, but the walls of our homes often hold the key to making our interiors more appealing. Have you ever entered a room and just felt your eyes land on a magnificent piece of art? Or maybe stepped into a friend’s home, and was pleasantly impressed by a […] More
A water leak is one of the worst nightmares for a homeowner. Every year, a typical home can lose around 2,000 to 20,000 gallons of water due to leaks, leading to significant waste of water and money, making your home run less efficiently. And while some leaks are easy to discover, like dripping faucets and […] More
