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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Reducing Your Home’s Carbon Footprint: 6 Undeniable Benefits of Installing Solar Panels

Environmentally-conscious homeowners are beginning to discover the plethora of ways to reduce their home’s carbon footprint. Simple tasks like turning off the lights, taking shorter showers, and unplugging electronic devices when not in use can undoubtedly keep your energy and water usage low. However, suppose the goal is to make your home as environmentally-friendly as possible. In that case, an overhaul of your home’s HVAC system may be necessary, or you might consider investing in renewable wind or solar energy for your home. 

Solar energy is more popular, accessible, and affordable in the United States than ever before due to its low maintenance and production costs for panel installation. Once installed, homeowners enjoy significantly cheaper energy bills, tax credits, and a higher resale value should they decide to relocate. 

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5 Tips to a Home Remodel Project that Won’t Break the Bank

5 Tips to a Home Remodel Project that Won't Break The Bank
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Whether you’re out of space, and you don’t want (or can’t afford) to move, or you simply want to change the look of your home…a home remodel can be a costly endeavor.

You could take out a home equity loan to fund your home remodel, however who wants debt on top of all the stress of remodeling a home?

A smart move is to pay for your remodel with cash instead. 

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Effective Upgrades: 4 Siding Replacement Mistakes To Avoid

Effective Upgrades: 4 Siding Replacement Mistakes To Avoid

To the outside observer, replacing your home’s siding might seem like a matter of tearing away the old materials and stapling the new ones in their place. However, it isn’t that simple. In fact, you must consider many details during this process, and forgetting about them can lead to issues later. These are a few siding replacement mistakes to avoid so you can ensure the best results for your home.

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