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Tips On Creating The Ideal Sleep Environment

by Contributing Writerupdated on June 15, 2020May 7, 2019

Photo by Rhema Kallianpur on Unsplash This post was written by a contributing writer and features sponsored links. There are all kinds of reasons as to why getting a good night’s sleep is important in our lives. From improved health to better concentration, you can see some of the benefits of sleep here. But if you struggle to sleep well at night, there are some active steps you can take. You might cut down on your caffeine intake, for example, and you might eat sleep-friendly foods in place of anything too heavy for your late night snack. Another way to improve your chances …

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Why You Should Choose Quartz for Your New Countertop

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on February 25, 2020April 25, 2019

Photo by Sidekix Media on Unsplash This post was written by a contributing writer and features sponsored links. Quartz countertops have been taking the interior design market by storm for the last few years. People love the look and relative affordability of cost when compared to high end countertops like marble or granite. Quartz looks great and is extremely durable, so builders, designers and homeowners are turning to the material for more of their projects. It’s a great way to add a luxury feel to a home that will stay in style for years and years. Making decisions on a kitchen or bathroom …

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5 Reasons to Consider Renovating Your Outdoor Living Spaces

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on February 25, 2020April 22, 20191 Comment

Photo by Marion Michele on Unsplash This post was written by a contributing writer and features sponsored links. A lot of us spend time thinking about indoor renovations such as new wallpaper, new interior painting, new furniture and so on. While it’s never a bad idea to give your home a little makeover (especially if it’s within your budget) you can’t forget that there’s another component to your home that should also be renovated; the outdoors. Be it landscaping, adding trees, planting new flowers, replacing windows or getting new siding, it’s never a bad idea to also consider renovating your exterior to make …

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Can’t Relax At Home? 5 Causes Of Stress In Your House

by Contributing Writerupdated on July 20, 2020February 14, 2019

Photo courtesy of Erika Wittlieb from Pixelbay. This post was written by a contributing writer and features sponsored links. A house truly becomes a home when you see it as your sanctuary. When the rest of the world seems intent on stressing you out, your home is the one place you should be able to feel safe, relaxed, and generally happy. However, for many of us out there, this, unfortunately, isn’t the case. If your home isn’t giving you the comfort that you need, so much so that you try to avoid being there, then something needs to change. Here …

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Should You Make Upgrades To Your Home When You’re Planning To Move?

by Contributing Writerupdated on February 25, 2020January 31, 20191 Comment

This post was written by a contributing writer and features sponsored links. Many homeowners find themselves facing a tough conundrum when considering whether to make upgrades to their home: They very much want the upgrades, and feel that their home will be significantly improved by renovation work, but… … they are planning to sell their home in the relatively near future. If you experience this problem for yourself, you’ll likely find yourself trapped between two thoughts in particular. On the one hand, you could make your preferred upgrades, allowing you to enjoy the property until you reach a point where …

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Home & Design: 5 Ways To Maximize Relaxation In Your Home

by Contributing Writerupdated on February 25, 2020January 25, 20195 Comments

Photo by Daria Shevtsova from Pexels. This post was written by a contributing writer and features sponsored links. A house becomes a home once you can depend on it as your sanctuary to revitalize and restore the energy, willpower, and motivation you’ve lost throughout the day. If your abode isn’t entirely giving you the comfort you need, there are a few ways you can change this, 5 in fact! So, follow the below tips, to make your house into a home that’s comfortable, inviting and relaxing all rolled into one. Soft Furnishings Soft textured fabrics are essential when you need to step up …

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5 Things Every Home Needs To Have

by Contributing Writerupdated on February 25, 2020January 24, 20194 Comments

Photo by Designecologist from Pexels This post was written by a contributing writer and features sponsored links. Let’s not kid ourselves: there can be something slightly overwhelming about owning a home. It’s going to take a lot of work just to keep things in tip-top condition. But a home shouldn’t be a chore, they should also be enjoyable, relaxing, rejuvenating! And the good news is that making your home all of these things isn’t some impossible task. By incorporating just a few simple additions to your property, you can make them all of that and more. We take a look at some house …

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Home & Design: Creative Uses For Your Basement

by Contributing Writerupdated on February 25, 2020January 22, 20199 Comments

Photo by Vecislavas Popa from Pexels. This post was written by a contributing writer and features sponsored links. If you’re lucky enough to have a house with a basement, then you may be wondering what exactly to use it for. Until now, it could have been used as that room where everything just gets stored, which is fine, but after a while that starts to become like a bit of a waste of a perfectly good room and just another excuse to keep holding on to old junk that you probably no longer need, use, or want. So, in this post, we’re going …