Unpacking the places you live inside and out.
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Mudrooms are an entryway intended as an area to remove and store footwear, outerwear, and wet clothing before entering the main house, as well as providing storage space. A messy mudroom can make for a frantic beginning to a day just to find the shoes, or matching pair of gloves needed to get out the door. Here are some helpful tips and inspire your space.
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Leah Hansen is a West Michigan mom who has flipped homes in the past and is currently working on another one. Amidst a busy schedule, especially at the beginning of the school year, Leah and her husband tackle every square inch of a house to make it a home. Get her advice for home renovation and tackling do it yourself projects yourself!
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Be proactive in fire prevention methods in your home and office and make sure your family and employees are fluent in the art of putting out fires. There are five types of fire extinguishers designed to best administer to fires in different rooms of a building. The most typical of fire extinguishers are labeled A for combustibles like wood; B for liquids, oils, and diesel fuels; and C for electrical fires. Knowing and using the correct equipment to douse a fire is more now than ever because of new materials finding their way into different spaces.
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With limited space and limited budgets, offices have to get creative with their use of furniture and work surfaces while maintaining an area conducive to creativity and work flow. When purchasing new structures or furniture for the office, first ask, how can this space work smarter and look better? How can you best support your workers.
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Is your office up to code? Don Fehsenfeld, fire sergeant and inspector from the Grand Rapids Township Fire Department, visited offices in Cascade today on the look for potential hazards. Fehsenfeld said this summer has seen an unusual amount of residential fires. As a result, he suggests a thorough sweep of any home or office space, especially ones with several electronics.
