Being a landlord is a tough job. Rental income may be passive income, but a person is actively working behind the scenes to ensure that the rental property is safe and maintained properly. Whether it’s a broken fixture or a pest infestation, every tenant complaint must be attended to as soon as possible. Renters pay …
When you think of air pollution, you probably imagine it existing outside of your home. But since almost everyone spends their time indoors, keeping the air quality as clean as possible can be challenging. Bumper-to-bumper traffic, e-waste filling, and manufacturing companies emitting dangerous chemicals into the air are just some of the most common reasons …
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, plenty of companies shifted to a work-from-home setup. If you’re one of the lucky people who are still able to work during these times and at the safety of your own home. You’d know that the biggest challenge with working from home is separating work life from home life. Anxiety …
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Every home is unique and different — from the layout to the decor. But with that also come the unique noises that every homeowner has become accustomed to over the years. Whether it is the creaking from the floorboards, the humming of the fridge, a noisy AC, or other various rattles and squeaks, for most …
Having a pool where you can throw weekend parties, do a few laps, or sit by sounds glamorous. But the forgotten and far from glamorous part of having your own pool at the back of your house is the amount of maintenance they require. Without it, your pool would turn into a green, muddy, and …
Picture this: you’re a kick-ass professional, living your dream life because you love your work. The 9-to-5 seems a little too short for you, and there’s nothing that seems worth doing at home. On the other hand, you might be sick and tired at work – the dream of taking that cup of coffee during …
Work-life Balance: A Time for Your Office and a Time for Your Garden Read More »
Over the years, we have benefited from gardens in different ways. We can cultivate them to become sources of food or use them to enhance the beauty of our properties. A lot of homeowners have also gotten into gardening for relaxation and recreation. Studies show that gardening can boost a person’s mental health and overall well-being. …
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People love to plant trees around their homes and for several reasons. Planting trees has plenty of benefits. It’s a highly encouraged practice nowadays because planting a tree can help fight one of our biggest problems, climate change. Trees also give us cleaner and cooler air, helps us conserve energy, prevents water pollution and soil erosion, …
Urban gardening creates a patch of green in the middle of a city where flowers and produce can grow, where wild animals can rest, and where helpful little insects can get their food. Although there is less available land compared to rural areas, there is one perk to urban gardening: gardeners do not have to …
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A spare room can be an interesting dilemma for a homeowner. It opens up a lot of possibilities, and it can be hard to decide on what to do with it. One interesting choice would be to make it a library. It sounds like something only millionaires do, but a modest home library can be …