8 Tips When Buying – and Hiding – Your Home Safe

Unless you’re a Rockefeller or a Getty, you’ve probably purchased (or are considering buying) a commercially built safe for your valuables.

While it’s a good idea to store your valuables within a safe box, the unfortunate thing is that most commercial safes are easy to open. 

Because of this, protecting items from thieves may be best accomplished with a hidden safe. Essentially, you are placing a standard safe or lock box in a location that is only known to you.

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Home Spas: How to Choose One That’s Right for You

One of the main reasons people install a spa at home is for relaxation yet finding the right home spa can be tricky. With so many options available, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the selection and end up with a product that doesn’t fit your needs.

Spa vs Hot Tub…Is there a Difference?

Although the terms are often conflated, a hot tub and a spa are still very different things. Ideally, a spa is a hot tub with several jets and chairs that is built similarly to a regular pool, whether it is underground or above ground. 

Spas may accommodate more people and are larger than hot tubs.

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How to Clean a Leather Sofa Using the Power of Steam

Our couches receive a lot of use every day, and filth and grime accumulation can cause the upholstery to become damaged and force you to buy a new sofa. 

Before you throw that couch away, however, why not use a steam cleaner to see if you can give it new life?

Knowing how to steam clean a couch will help you save a ton of time, money, and effort while keeping your sofa in excellent condition for years to come.

Read on to see how to clean your leather sofa, using the power of steam:

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Pros And Cons of Installing Home Security Systems in Your Home In 2022

Pros And Cons of Installing Home Security Systems in Your Home In 2022

As many people involved in finance will tell you, owning a home is a huge liability. Obviously, humans need places to live, and static homes have been the main method of doing that for thousands upon thousands of years. But there is nothing endemic to human nature that money cannot render basically impossible for the modern person to do without great pain.

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10 Things to Know When Buying a Retractable Awning

Awnings that retract are expensive. When you look at the price tag you may ask yourself, are they worth it? 

While you have to be the judge, they often are, but read on to find out what they can do for you, what they cost, and how to choose one before you purchase.

One of the best things about retractable awnings is their flexibility. Because they retract, you don’t have to extend them all the time. 

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