Tag: key
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Do you use a key safe? Why adding one that’s visible is a bad idea
A key safe can be useful in order to make access to a home for trusted visitors like family members or carers convenient. The mounted box provides a place to secure door keys outside with a combination lock providing access to those who hold the code. But a closed key safe in plain sight can…
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Building Tech-Ready Homes: Key Features for Modern Living
Today’s residents are seeking homes that offer more than just shelter. A truly modern living space must deliver comfort, convenience, and a sense of community, all powered by seamless technology. As expectations change, developers and property managers are rethinking what makes a residence attractive and future-proof. Below are the must-have features for creating genuinely tech-ready…
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Design That Lasts: Landscaping as the Key to Outdoor Success
Landscaping design is often misunderstood as simply choosing where to place flowers or how to arrange patio stones. In reality, it’s a strategic process that dictates the health, function, and beauty of an outdoor space for years to come. A well-designed landscape does more than look good—it performs under pressure, supports ecological balance, and enhances…
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Key Factors of Designing a Concrete Washout Space
Everyone wants to be the first customer for the ready-mix truck. If all the material hasn’t been cleaned out, remnants of a previous mix can still be inside. It takes a good amount of water and a thorough cleaning to make sure the next delivery is one mix-design. Typically, it’s the ready-mix driver and supplier…
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Why New Siding Is Key to Boosting Kansas City Curb Appeal
If you’ve ever driven past a home and thought, “Wow, that place looks amazing,” chances are the siding had something to do with it. While landscaping and paint get a lot of attention, siding is the unsung hero of curb appeal, and for Kansas City homeowners, it can make or break a home’s first impression.…
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Key Takeaways from the 2025 NAPA Mid-Year Conference in Louisville
As I write this, I just got back from Louisville, Kentucky, and while the bourbon down there flows as freely as a McDonald’s soda fountain—the conversations, ideas, and industry insights at the NAPA Mid-Year Meeting were just as prevalent. As someone who’s spent time in the trenches with the commercial pavement maintenance professionals, I’ll be…
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Key Considerations for Building in 55+ Communities
Building homes for a 55+ community isn’t just about making smaller floor plans or adding a grab bar in the shower. It’s about understanding how people live when they reach a point where comfort, simplicity, and connection matter more than square footage or fancy upgrades. Many people moving into these communities have lived through decades…
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Key 5G Core Functions Powering Next-Gen Connectivity
Compared to 4G technology, which primarily hinged on hardware-focused systems, 5G core is reliant on cloud and software solutions. The entire networks are virtualized and established online, giving users much more flexibility in daily operations. Furthermore, the fact that all the technology is now stored online means that businesses can introduce 5G into their workflow…
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Key Considerations When Choosing Bulletproof Doors
As we live in this age of security, the demand to keep us from harm is ever-growing. Doors play an important role in protecting sensitive sites, including commercial buildings, government buildings, banks, schools, and sometimes even residential buildings. As threats increase, so do the methods to defend against them. A bullet-resistant door is more than…