Since people stopped living nomadically and built caves some 10,000 years ago, we have been searching for the most durable materials to construct shelters. Over the years, builders have used some unique building materials for homes, from paper, tires, and Lego blocks to corn cobs. However, if you want to build a house that will …
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The weather outside does not always match the weather inside your home. This is especially true with homes in coastal areas. The strong wind and rain batter coastal homes. Unless your home has the right tools, devices, and materials, you might be looking at tens of thousands’ worth of repairs every typhoon season. People living …
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If you have a lot of free time on your hands, a great way to get busy is with various DIY projects. With a large outdoor area in your home, there are many upgrades that you will be able to add. Depending on your skill level, some of these projects can be easy or difficult, …
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If you have a sizeable backyard, pools are a great way of having some leisure time with your family and friends during the weekend. Whether it’s having some barbeque with your friends, cracking a cold one with the boys, or playing with your kids during a sunny summer afternoon, you can’t dent that having a …
How often do you have visitors over? If your answer is “not very often”, what is holding you back from opening your doors to them? You might be embarrassed about how your interiors look, but there are many ways to get around that. Stylish pieces of furniture can be brought in to add a much-needed …
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A lot of home improvement upgrades don’t require any permit to carry out, especially if they are simple and small projects. However, some home upgrades need certain permits before you can start working on them. Here are some home improvements that you didn’t know needed permits: 10 Home Upgrades That Require Permits 1. Structural Changes Although …
Summer is the perfect time to do all-around home maintenance. Include the exterior of your house in your cleaning to-do list, as it is just as susceptible to dirt and grime as the interior. Gutters, for example, are one of the most vulnerable, gathering dust, gunk, and leaves with every passing season. If you don’t …
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Business meetings are important to the success of every business. You need to communicate effectively to delegate the tasks you need to do for a certain project. If you have business meetings every week, it may come to a point when these will feel a little repetitive. You might notice that you are losing your …
For many employees, the look of their office has a direct impact on their focus during work, and therefore affects their productivity. Needless to say, promoting focus among your employees has a lot to do with your office’s design. To increase focus, efficiency, and productivity in the workplace, here are some design tips that can …
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What purpose does your living room serve your home? Is this the place where your family often spends quality time together? Do you use this to read books or even to take a nap? Or maybe you only use this area to entertain guests? No matter its purpose, it pays to give your living room …
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