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Many people spend most of their time at home, and those who work from home or are not employed, will spend even more time inside their houses. Make your home into a paradise and you will be able to take on all the stress in the world. You will have a safe place to retreat to that you really enjoy. This article will give you many tips for making your home your haven.



Take a moment to think about how much added comfort you could experience. No-one's home is entirely perfect, but sometimes it's the smallest things that provide you with the greatest discomfort when you are there. Be sure to try and improve the comfort level in your home by removing a rickety computer chair or by lowering a shelf that is too high. Even new throw pillows or bedding can give the greatest of mental pleasure.



Look for ways to creatively expand your space. There are times when the square footage you have in your home is just not enough, and no matter what you do to change things around, it does not work. In these cases, consider adding an addition on to your home to give you more space. Even the smallest addition can make your home feel like it is more open.



Adding a hot tub or jacuzzi, or even a pool, can increase equity in your home as well as provide hours of enjoyment. Less expensive options, like basketball hoops or workout equipment, will do the job too. Recreational areas will provide you with enjoyment now and money later.



Don't ignore the importance of proper lighting. A few changes in lighting can help with certain vision problems, add a new layer of functionality to a room, and even change the entire design aesthetic. Enhance your home's decor with a simple home improvement project, how about an upgrade of your home's lighting fixtures?



Consider being a gardener. Find a place in your home to make green. Or, consider landscaping the entire yard to make it an enjoyable haven. You may need to employ outside assistance if your time or resources are limited. However, this will not detract from the positive benefits that having a garden will bring you. Not only will a backyard garden do wonders for the air quality inside and outside of your home, but you can enjoy the literal fruits of your labor in the form of gorgeous homegrown flowers, tasty herbs and fresh produce.



Alter the look of your home's exterior. The house's exterior can look a lot better if it has a different roof, a new paint job or a different set of windows. You will greatly enjoy the look of your home's exterior when you make some much-needed changes.



Having a home you really enjoy can increase your general happiness since you spend so much time there. That said, making pleasing home improvements simply makes sense from both an emotional and a financial standpoint.