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Home Maintenance Must-Dos Before Retiring

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Now that you are retiring, it’s time to start thinking about all the work that needs to be done around the house before you can finally relax and enjoy your golden years. Sure, you can move to any beach town in Costa Rica to retire and buy a new home from realtors in Playas del Coco. But if you’re on a shoestring budget, staying at your current home isn’t a bad idea. While some people like to take their time in retirement and ease into it, others prefer jumping in and getting things done. Regardless of which category you fall into, we’ve got some home maintenance must-dos for you.

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As you enter the retirement phase of your life, it’s time to start paring down and getting rid of the stuff that won’t be useful in your new home. Downsizing can help make sure your house is more manageable and organized. Start with sorting through all the items cluttering up your home and determine which ones should be kept and which should be donated, recycled, or thrown away. This will free up some space and make your home look more appealing.

Install Surveillance Systems

You might think you’re still too young and agile to worry about home security. But with retirement comes a new set of risks you need to be aware of. Installing reliable surveillance systems can help protect your property from burglars, vandals, and other threats. You don’t necessarily have to break the bank either – plenty …

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How to Make Kitchen Improvements on a Budget

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Do you love to cook but don’t have the money to renovate your kitchen? Don’t worry; you can still make some great improvements on a budget! In this blog post, we will discuss some simple tips to help you make your kitchen look and feel like a million bucks – without spending a fortune. So, whether you want to update your cabinets, add some new appliances, or just give your kitchen a fresh coat of paint, read on for some helpful advice.

Add a Kitchen Island

Almost every modern house will furnish a kitchen with a stove and a sink, but not all kitchens come equipped with a kitchen island. If you’re lucky enough to have the space for one, adding an island to your kitchen can be a great way to make it more functional – and more stylish.

Not only will an island provide you with an extra counter space (which is always handy), but you can also install kitchen island butcher blocks to add more flair to it. There’s no exact science to it; go ham, my friend.

Paint Your Cabinets

One of the quickest and easiest ways to give your kitchen a facelift is to paint your cabinets simply. Fresh paint can work wonders if your cabinets look a little dated or worn. You can either go with a traditional white or cream color or get creative and try out a bolder hue. Just be sure to use high-quality paint and primer so your new paint …

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Luxurious Additions for a Small House

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Everyone dreams of a huge mansion as their house, with everything you could possibly need settled under one roof. However, not everyone can afford that kind of luxury. A lot of us are stuck with a small house, at least until we can afford a bigger one. Some of us won’t even think of getting a bigger house unless the members of the house suddenly grew in quantity (i.e. expecting kids or extended family are moving in). How will we ever satisfy our thirst for luxurious living?

It’s actually very possible to make your small home more luxurious. There are additions that might sound expensive, but in the long run it won’t cost too much. Take a look at these luxurious additions.

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Yes, a swimming pool is something that supposedly, only rich people can have. However, you can try hiring a luxury pool builder and design your own pool that won’t cost too much for maintenance. For example, infinity pools are very in right now, but it costs a lot to maintain its cleanliness and to build it. You can try a cheaper building pool that looks just as luxurious in your back yard that is built with thick, strong glass. It will look like an infinity pool built on ground, and you can take cool underwater pictures without needing an underwater camera.

 

Themed Garden

A small house doesn’t mean that you can’t have a beautiful outdoor view. You can alter your backyard, no matter the size, …

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Building a New House with the Right Materials

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Keeping your home clean and elegant is sometimes not a simple task. It takes a lot of time and effort to maintain a house and therefore when building a home you may need to do a little research. You must also try to use materials that are strong and will require less maintenance.

The main components when building a homeWalls

When you give a builder a project to construct your home, you will have to decide on the materials that are used for the foundation, walls, roofing, floor and every other part. Let us take a look at a few key areas.

The Walls

Depending on your preference you can have the walls of your home built with bricks, wood or other materials that are capable of protecting the home from the elements. Many homes would use wood or bring, and if the former is used, there will also be some form of insulation to help with maintaining the temperature.

The Roof

Not many homeowners give attention to this area, but it is one that you must not ignore. Based on the climate situation in your area through the year, you may want to either use tiles or asphalt shingles. Whichever you choose always make sure it will be able to handle constant weather conditions.

The Floor

The floor will have parts that are on the outside, but most will be on the inside. Some of the most durable flooring materials are concrete and stone. They are much stronger than …

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