Ideas to Turn Your Bedroom into a Smart Bedroom

The concept of smart living has changed tremendously during the past decade.

If you think back to it, you’ll find that much of what we can do today wasn’t even imaginable about 10 or 15 years ago. And for most people, the idea of living in a smart home still brings on associations of Disney Channel movies of the late 1990s.

But, things have evolved. Today, anyone can afford to invest in home tech and reap its multiple benefits. And while most people’s focus tends to be on savings and security, it turns out that there are many benefits to having a smart bedroom as well.

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7 Quick Tips For Applying Oil-Based Polyurethane to Wood Floors

7 Quick Tips For Applying Oil-Based Polyurethane to Wood Floors
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Polyurethane is one of the best ways to give your wood floors a beautiful shine while protecting them from damage.

But its lovely clear shine also makes it a bit frustrating to apply because you can’t always clearly see where you’ve applied the product.

This is especially true when you’re applying a second and third coat!

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How to Replace A Sliding Glass Door

How to Replace A Sliding Glass Door
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While replacing a sliding glass door is probably not something you want to attempt if you’re a novice DIYer, it is something you can do yourself.

With the right materials and tools at hand it’s fairly easy to do and can easily be done in a few hours if you know what you’re doing.

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How to Soundproof a Home Office

As the trend towards remote work continues to grow, the more people are realizing the benefit of having a separate workspace. 

But just having a home office space set up doesn’t automatically mean you’ll be more productive. 

For example, you could have a room with a door, but if you have young children or animals at home with you, sound can quickly become an issue.

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5 Drywall Alternatives for Your Home

5 Drywall Alternatives for Your Home
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Whether you’re planning to build your house from the ground up or you’re doing a remodel, you have a lot of options for finishing the interior walls.

Drywall is one of the most commonly used finishes, but it’s by no means the only one.

Before diving into these different options, let’s consider the pros and cons of drywall.

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