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You may not realize it, but your mood is heavily influenced by where you live. Research shows that most people spend the greater part of their lives either at home or in the workplace. If you work at home, the effect that your home has on your mood is critical. When you have a home that you love to retreat to, you will find that you are more resilient when life takes a wrong turn, as it often does. If you want to turn your house into the home of your dreams, read on for some great ideas.



You should think about how comfortable you are in your home. Although we all live in imperfect homes, the real problems often come from fixable irritants. You may well consider home comfort a materialistic concern, but it's important not to ignore these issues. Restore or replace your uncomfortable chair instead of sitting in it a minute longer! If you have to stretch to reach items in cupboards, lower the shelves to ease your strain! Simply replacing a rectangular coffee table with a round one can result in fewer bruised knees for your guests and family members.



Increase the space that you have. No matter how much organizing and reorganizing you do, there's only so much space in your home, and you can run out of room. If you get to this point, it's time to think about an addition. Minute changes in available living space can increase your spacial appreciation for the home and reduce the feeling of constriction.



If you want your home to be more fun, you should try adding a pool or hot tub to it. This is not for every home, but it is a great selling point. A work-out area is always an option, or a place for sports adds entertainment value as well. It is possible that some of these improvements will even increase the value of your home!



To alleviate the stress and fatigue you are feeling in your home, you should consider changing some of the lighting in it. Eyestrain and fatigue are often caused by poor lighting conditions. Adding new lights and changing existing lighting are quick home improvement methods that can add usable space to your home, as well as bettering your mood.



You might want to consider growing something lush and green. If you want to be happy at home, plant a beautiful garden in your yard. Whether you do the work or hire a professional landscaper to care for your plants, you can still enjoy the stress-relieving properties of the lush paradise surrounding your home. You can grow flowers, veggies or even an herb garden by choosing the right plants, and they will also improve the quality of the air you breathe.



Look for ways to spruce up the outside of your home. It doesn't matter whether you are getting a new roof or just adding a coat of paint, any kind of update makes a big difference in the look of your residence. If you like the way the exterior of your residence looks, you will feel proud of your house.



The majority of time we spend off work is spent in the home. So, you should do whatever you can to improve your home, as this can help you to invest in your future and improve your quality of life.





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