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There are not many rules or guidelines about what you should get for someone as a housewarming gift. Next to Christmas gifts and birthdays, who can blame anyone for letting that occasion slip? Just get them a vase or a toaster or something, right? If you’re reading this, you probably want to get something a little more meaningful.
Written by
Allen Brown
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Engin Akyurt (cover image), Fancycrave1
With the past year mostly spent cooped inside our homes because of the pandemic, many people now realize the importance of making their home a space they can enjoy and be comfortable in. At the same time, most people are also tired of all the same renovation ideas that are overdone and are looking for something unique.
Written by
Allen Brown
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Max Vakhtbovych (Cover image), Dean Moriarty
Decorating your home is one of the fun things about moving into a new place or building your home from start to finish. That being said you might not pay attention to things like privacy until later on when you notice that the neighbors can see directly into your bedroom from the window or balcony doors. If you find yourself in this position there’...
Written by
Allen Brown
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Peter Bennetts (cover image),
Plumbing is a vital part of every household and property, so things can drastically change when there is a problem regarding it; it totally influences your day-to-day routine! Most people are not plumbers by nature, and in most cases, it’s better to let professionals do their jobs.
Written by
Allen Brown
Photography
Samuel Sianipar, Elf-Moondance (Cover image)
Often, when looking to buy a home, we look for a garage. Why? Extra space and extra security for our cars, tools, bikes, and other belongings. Then, two years down the line, the garage is completely full of junk that we don’t need, horribly disorganised, and becomes an all-around stressful situation.
Written by
Allen Brown
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David Bader (cover image), Kerut
About thirty years ago, German researcher Dr Feist developed a prototype that would later be known as the Passivhaus or "Passive House". Passivhaus architecture is an architectural style that meets the standard for energy efficiency while minimizing the building's ecological footprint.
Written by
Gerard Smithers
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Castaño & Asociados Passivhaus