Some Place Like Home: Using Design Psychology to Create Ideal Places

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Defined as “the practice of architecture, planning and interior design in which psychology is the principal design tool”, the purpose of Design Psychology is to create environments that reflect the individual or group as well as encourage positive change. Some Place Like Home introduces the new field of Design Psychology, using in-depth interviews with design superstars Michael Graves, Andres Duany and Charles Jencks to examine how places from the past contai… More >>

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Seven Ways to Protect Your Home

Protecting yоur home frоm criminals breaking, entering and stealing іѕ easier than уоu think. Here аre ѕеven ways to protect уour home, yоurѕеlf аnd уour valuables:

1. The Number One Thing to Do

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Extending Your Existing Home Security System

Today it is not at all uncommon for many homeowners to have a security system installed in their home. While security systems were once only used in higher-end homes they have now become much more affordable and accessible. Even if you already have a home security system in place; however, you may wish to consider adding an additional layer of security as well. Additional layers of security can assist in protecting specific areas of your home or even in providing a backup security system.

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