When the weather is freezing, you have more time to chat with your housemates. The winter chill is notorious for grounding us with snow and ice covering the roads. To top all that, there’s the strike-anywhere virus that’s causing everybody concern. And if you have not already, your conversation could veer towards the system that …
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If you look at a chart of dollars of economic output per unit of carbon, you’ll find that the figure has been rising rapidly over the last two decades. We’re no longer burning as many fossil fuels as we used to, and yet GDP continues going up. It’s quite remarkable really. The savings are coming …
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People often feel caught up with their busy schedules at work and on other responsibilities that they fail to think about their homes. They will be thinking of the property as a space for rest and comfort, which is its primary purpose. Maintenance tasks and cleaning sessions will feel like small responsibilities since they can …
Because of the covid-19 pandemic, many of us have been left stuck at home with nothing to do. With the implementation of home-based and other telecommuting practices by several companies, the amount of free time many people have has dramatically increased. It isn’t always a good thing. When people are isolated and disengaged, they are …
Before the pandemic started, many men were focused on their work. They came to love the nine-to-five jobs that they don’t have time to tackle home maintenance and repairs. Every opportunity where they can rest and spend time with the family, they are willing to take. They would rather take advantage of the numerous home …
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A sustainable home is an efficient and eco-friendly home retrofitted or constructed in ways that respect natural resources, optimize energy and water usage, and last longer with quality systems. When making your home more sustainable, you’re contributing to improving the environment. It can also lower the costs of running your home—creating a healthier environment for …
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You’re a guy of a certain age, unmarried and uncommitted, and loving it too. You have the resources to do what you like. And you have enough time to pursue your passions. You’re what they would call an eligible bachelor. You even have a bachelor’s pad to show for it. Now, do you want to …
Merriam-Webster defines the term man cave as “a room or space designed according to the taste of the man of the house to be used as his personal area for hobbies and leisure activities.” For a single man, this is usually the entirety of his house or apartment. He can do as he pleases wherever …
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a star athlete, or working as top-management in Wall Street, everyone goes to the bathroom and uses the toilet. But, with that said, when a toilet gets clogged, it’s one of the most annoying problems to deal with and can eat away at all your productivity and put you behind schedule. However, …
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The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful—this is precisely how you should feel even in your bathroom during this winter! As the temperature drops, you have to keep your comfort by making adjustments for the sake of warmth. No one wants to feel ice-cold floors jolting them awake during a quick …
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