Your home is not resistant to water damage. In the United States, water damage due to floods is among the leading costly hazards. The most recognizable causes of floods are hurricanes, tropical storms, thunderstorms, and excessive snow and rain. However, clogged or overburdened sewage or drainage systems, among others, can also cause flooding.
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Mildred Austria
There are endless innovative solutions to decrease a building’s carbon footprint in its architecture, installations, and layout. This section will cover the best ways to make commercial buildings greener in every step of the design process from access control to passive design.
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Jennifer Seene
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Gardens by the Bay, courtesy Grant Associates (cover image). Murray Fredericks
A roof needs to be well maintained at all times to protect both the exterior and interior of the premises. When work needs to be done, people are often looking for tips for choosing the right roofing materials. A growing number of homeowners and businesses are looking for sustainable roofing solutions that offer both performance and environmental b...
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Valentina Zotova (cover image)
When the temperatures start to drop and the days become shorter, you will notice that you spend more time at home than you used to. This is why it is crucial to make your home as comfortable as possible. Unfortunately, turning the heating on is rarely enough to keep yourself and your family members warm inside your home during these dreary winter m...
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Ian Keefe (cover image), Nachelle Nocom
Selling a house can be a complicated process. There are many things you need to take into consideration before putting your house on the market. From understanding your local real estate market to preparing your home for sale, there are a lot of steps involved in the selling process. Here are six important things you need to know before selling you...
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Muntzir Mehdi (cover image)
You might find different bedroom designs as you go through lifestyle magazines and websites. It's also tempting to give them a shot, especially because of how they look in photos. Design experts may explain certain trends and why they're worth doing. If you intend to redecorate your bedroom, should you follow these trends?
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PragathaCchristine
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Roberto Nickson (Cover image)
If you're thinking of installing an outdoor aquarium, there are a few things you need to take into consideration. Outdoor aquariums can be a great way to add some beauty and interest to your yard or patio, but there are some important factors you need to keep in mind before making your decision.
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Okeanos, Redwood Garden Bridges
Numerous areas of business are now automated because of technological advancements. Even the home has become a place where we can take advantage of that luxury. Homeowners may now control, monitor, and operate certain appliances and systems in their homes using a smartphone. These homes are commonly referred to as ‘smart’ or ‘automated.’
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Slavun (cover image), Mike Fouque
