Tag: Home
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She waited 7 months for £6m Omaze home — now she’s selling
After months of uncertainty, the winner of a £6m Omaze mansion in Blakeney has finally been told she can move in. North Norfolk District Council has approved retrospective planning permission for the home’s pool, tennis court, and garage, ending a seven-month wrangle. But Vicky Curtis-Cresswell says she now plans to sell the luxury property and…
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Using Gift Cards to Save on Home Purchases and Maximizing Money
The money you spend matters when you shop for things for your home. Gift cards don’t need to be gifts only. You can use them as a smart way to save money and buy things with a plan. If you think about how and when you use them, you can make the most of your…
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6 Home Upgrades Buyers Want Most
Walk into any open house in North America and you’ll likely hear the same excited comments: “Look at this kitchen,” “That mudroom is perfect” or “I love how much light this place gets.” Buyers aren’t just looking for four walls and a roof; they’re imagining their lives unfolding in a space that feels smart, efficient…
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Protect Your Home This Winter with Retrofit Snow Guards
Before the first snows begin to fall, make sure to prepare your home to handle upcoming winter weather. A key step is to contact your roofer and arrange for retrofit installation of an efficient snow guard system to help prevent dangerous avalanching of snow from your roof. “It’s important to be proactive when it comes…
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Protect Your Home This Winter with Retrofit Snow Guards
Before the first snows begin to fall, make sure to prepare your home to handle upcoming winter weather. A key step is to contact your roofer and arrange for retrofit installation of an efficient snow guard system to help prevent dangerous avalanching of snow from your roof. “It’s important to be proactive when it comes…
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Home Upgrades to Simplify Family Life with Growing Kids
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Family life is full of changes, and one of the biggest challenges parents face is finding enough space as their kids grow. Bedrooms that once felt roomy start to feel cramped, and shared spaces like the kitchen, living room, or play areas may no longer fit everyone’s needs. At the same time, families want homes…
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Polished concrete vs microcement flooring: Which surface to choose for your home?
To the untrained eye, polished concrete and microcement flooring appear similar. Both of these hard floor surfaces are easy to clean, should withstand significant wear, and can lend a contemporary, industrial-tinted aesthetic to living spaces. Look more closely you’ll start to notice significant differences between the two types of flooring, from their ease of installation…
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The Ultimate Guide to Hassle-Free Home Renovations
Home improvement projects might seem complicated because many moving parts often affect each other, and a simple arrangement of steps could make activities easier to handle without trying to control every single detail. You could consider a general outline that usually separates planning, hiring, scheduling, daily logistics, and review, since this structure might keep decisions…
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Mistakes to Avoid When Weatherproofing Your Home
Climate change has resulted in adverse events across the globe, and the US is no exception. In the first half of 2025 alone, the country sustained a loss of $12 billion due to hail, wind, tornadoes, and flash floods caused by severe thunderstorms. Yale Climate Connections also reports a loss of $1 billion due to…
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Heat pumps can cut UK home air pollution by up to 99%
UK homes are breathing cleaner air thanks to heat pumps, according to new research from the European Heat Pump Association. The report finds that replacing a gas boiler or wood stove with an air source heat pump can slash harmful pollutants by up to 99%, dramatically reducing the risk of respiratory illnesses. Experts warn that…