Living in L.A. has its ups and downs: on the one hand, you’re in one of the most cosmopolitan places on the planet and have countless amenities and so forth all around you; on the other hand, there is always the specter of rising crime rates to keep in mind, which has got a lot of home owners in the L.A. area quite a bit concerned. Between gang violence and other risks such as common burglary, home owners in the vicinity of Los...more
It is something that we are all guilty of, even though home alarm and insurance companies recommend against it. It is ingrained in our DNA, something that our parents did, that we as children did and now, as we amass valuable property and purchase homes, continue to do under the false pretense that no harm could possibly come of it. It is hiding our front door key, and more often than not it is right under the doormat or next to a...more
The best way to keep your home protected is to use a security system. Keep in mind that burglars prefer homes that are unprotected to those that are protected – for obvious reasons. In fact, did you know that a house with a security system installed is somewhere between three to four times less likely to experience a break-in?Now, let’s see if we can dispel any of the reasons you may have for leaving your house vulnerable. Here are four of the most common misconceptions about home security systems.1. They are too expensive.This is simply not true. Due to heavy competition and price wars between security providers, monthly rates and installation are nowadays very affordable. Some companies even offer free installation. With others you may have to pay a little more for the system, but then end up paying a lower monthly rate. If you don’t want to actually purchase the system itself, there is always the option of leasing. Regardless of which option you choose, it’s possible to pay well under $50 per month for the worthwhile protection of a home alarm.2. I don’t need one to keep my home safe.Wrong again. As mentioned previously, burglars are less likely to...more
Buying a home can be a very exciting time in your life, especially when it is your first one. Whether you are on your own, newlyweds or a family buying your own home, it is a liberating experience to finally have your very own place to call home. There are so many things to plan and consider before you take the leap and put down a...more
Keeping a house safe is a task that requires a fair bit of attention, but suppose you aren’t even going to be in town? Then there are a whole other set of rules to follow. It’s a well-known fact that robbers prefer to strike when houses are empty, and popular vacation times give them a lot of room to work, with many people at...more
Do you need a kitchen island? How will you realize if you require it? Kitchen islands are ideal for average to huge kitchens that could do with a bit of added cupboard room and organization. You might be presently in a setting where you've filled up your cupboards and pantry with all your pots, pans and kitchen tools. In addition, the mess has reached up onto your counter top making it tough for you to cook efficiently. This ought to be the perfect opportunity to erect a kitchen island.In order to obtain a great work space, your kitchen needs room enough for at least 2 individuals to walk about easily. You might in addition want an island placed somewhat in the center of the room since this will provide you the further advantage of having anything you require within easy access.It's a good idea to measure up your kitchen area to to decide whether an island is suitable for your kitchen. Usually, an island can be almost ten percent the size of your kitchen floor. Be sure you take this into account whilst preparing for a new kitchen area.It doesn't need to be any bigger than that as wider is not necessarily better - Some bench tops are so wide and deep that it makes reaching for...more
Preparing to go on vacation can be both exciting and stressful. A planned trip away with the family is always something to look forward to, but to ensure that everything runs smoothly while you are away, there are some important...more
Furniture expressions, UK is the best furniture mart for decorating your home at the price you can afford. Furniture expressions deal mostly into the beds, children bed, childrens bunk bed, living room furniture and dining room tools & furniture plus...more
A home energy audit will reveal a lot about how your home is using up energy. You can even do a basic audit yourself though it is best to have one done by a professional as well. You can do a walk through carefully noting your findings so that at the...more
The twentieth century has led us to lead fragmented lives. Our daily work schedule mostly results in working in a small 3 cm by 4cm cubicle where we spend the most time- in office. Physical labor has come to zero and people are becoming...more
Continuing with the decorating tips, when you choose a particular flower design for padding and cushions the girls' dorm you can go to the next step: choosing the paint color. Both the pink and yellow, but also white, Are good options...more
Study room decorations are not about dull colours with one table and chair as the focal point. This bookworm room is all about solitude and elegance. It is one room that can have the do not disturb sign and not offend anyone. But with living spaces...more