The 12 Lifestyle Upgrades Your Home Deserves

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Upgrading your home can be costly. But sometimes, it’s worth the price — here are twelve lifestyle upgrades that many homeowners don’t just want, they deserve!

1. An Insulation Upgrade

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New insulation will make your home more comfortable and reduce your energy costs, making it a sound investment for any homeowner.

2. High-Efficiency HVAC System

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Dealing with a less-than-ideal HVAC is frustrating. No one wants to pay high energy costs only to have to cover themselves in blankets. Every homeowner will eventually want a higher-efficiency HVAC to ensure they stay cozy and happy within their four walls.

3. Security Features

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Protection and peace of mind are underrated lifestyle upgrades. Security cameras or other smart home security components are worth considering for more reassurance when you’re asleep or not home.

4. A Programmable Thermostat

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Programmable thermostats ensure you’re always comfortable, but only when it matters. You can set parameters like specific times of day when the heat or air is off, like while you’re at work, then have it turn back on before you get home so you’ll walk into your home at the perfect temperature.

5. Energy-Efficient Windows

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Like with insulation and energy efficiency, anything is a worthwhile investment. Windows are another example, and while replacing them can be costly, they’ll often pay for themselves over time.

6. A Kitchen Remodel

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Kitchen remodels don’t necessarily have to be enormous overhauls; sometimes, new cabinets or appliances are all you need. But either way, remodeling your kitchen is one of the best upgrades you can make to your home if you want a good ROI.

7. A Bathroom Remodel

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The bathroom is arguably just as good a candidate for remodeling as the kitchen. And, like kitchen remodels, it doesn’t take much more than some new lighting or fixtures to transform the bathroom.

8. A Fresh Coat of Paint

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If you’re looking for an economical lifestyle upgrade, nothing beats a fresh coat of paint in a room! It’s even more cost-effective if you paint the room yourself.

9. A Home Office Upgrade

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Homeowners who work from home know how vital their office space is to their quality of life. So, whether you’re in the market for a new chair or completely new flooring, it’s always a good idea to give some attention to your home office.

10. Professional Landscaping

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Professional landscaping is one of the best ways to improve your home’s curb appeal. While most landscaping is mostly about aesthetics, it can still help improve your home’s appearance and feel.

11. Solar Panels

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Solar panels are becoming more accessible than ever, both in terms of how they can be installed and how much they cost. They’re an incredibly effective way to harness the sun’s power for your home and reduce your overall energy usage and expenses.

12. Entertainment Upgrades

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Entertainment upgrades like a home theater system or a new recreation room are often considered unnecessary. But you need to have fun in your space; investing in home entertainment can significantly improve your quality of life, so it’s a valid upgrade and can be worth the expense.

20 Areas of Your Home That Need a Spring Clean the Most

 

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As the season changes and the days grow longer, breathing new life into your living space with a thorough spring cleaning can be just what your home needs. While cleaning every nook and cranny might seem overwhelming, focusing on specific areas can make the process more manageable and rewarding.

Here are 20 home areas that could use extra attention during spring cleaning.

20 Areas of Your Home That Need a Spring Clean the Most

12 Household Items You Can Throw Out Today (You Really Don’t Need Them)

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Do you feel sometimes like all you ever do is clean up and put away clutter?

No matter how big your space is, it seems like all of our “stuff” just takes over, making it harder and harder to have a clean and tidy space.

The secret to a clean, orderly space is very simple: have fewer things around that take up space and force you to care for them.

Here are 12 things you definitely can get rid of and won’t miss! (Or things you can avoid buying so you save money, too!)

12 Household Items You Can Throw Out Today (You Really Don’t Need Them)

15 Conspiracy Theories That Turned Out To Be True

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With the amount of information and misinformation available, the line between fact and fiction often blurs, giving rise to conspiracy theories. While many such theories are quickly debunked, a select few have, shockingly, proven to be true.

Here, we share 15 instances where once-dismissed conspiracies were validated, uncovering unsettling truths that challenge our perception of history, governance, and societal institutions.

15 Conspiracy Theories That Turned Out To Be True

15 Things That Have Been Normalized That Shouldn’t Be Normal

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It’s pretty hard to define normal, but you know it when you see it. When something has been normalized, it isn’t shocking.

It’s something commonplace that we all get used to. However, maybe some of these things should never have become normal in the first place.

15 Things That Have Been Normalized That Shouldn’t Be Normal

12 Things That Were Socially Acceptable 25 Years Ago, but Are Frowned Upon Today

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Over the past 25 years, society has seen significant changes in what it considers acceptable behavior. What was once deemed perfectly fine in the past is now often met with disapproval. As cultural norms and values continue to evolve, it’s essential to reflect on these changes and how they shape our daily lives.

12 Things That Were Socially Acceptable 25 Years Ago, but Are Frowned Upon Today

 

Author: CJ Darnieder

Bio:

CJ is a writer and musician from Chicago.  When he’s not practicing the divine art of stoicism, focusing on achieving a deafening inner quiet, or attempting to reconcile with the inherent powers of the universe, he loves to cook!

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