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Z-Wave Automation and Security: Is It Safe?

Image by Kiều Trường from Pixabay Z-wave automation is a new method you can use to connect multiple devices. The next logical question might be whether this is a safe thing to do. After all, hacking into one device could potentially be enough to hack into every device, since they're all ...

Eco-Friendly Floors

Choosing new or replacement eco-friendly flooring is one of the emerging trends among house and condo owners. Eco-friendly flooring is made from, or with, more sustainable resources, such as materials that don’t deplete or permanently damage the environment (such as toxic laminates), or reusable or recyclable materials. Here are some ...

How long does a house last? Renovations to increase your home’s lifespan

While every project is different, here are some basic timeframes you can expect for a home renovation project: Cosmetic renovations – a weekend to three months Typically, short restorations which require minor repairs or cosmetic tune-ups could take from just one weekend up to three months. This includes tasks including ...

The basics of an underwater mortgage

Due to the quick nature of the real estate market and other economic conditions, some may find they owe more on their home than what the property is actually worth. This can be problematic for a multitude of reasons.What is an underwater home?When the value of your property falls, yet ...