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Purgula Innovation for Homeowners Are You an Innovative Homeowner? October 12, 2024 Hi Reader, Being an innovative homeowner is the focus of this week’s newsletter. Our most recent article —the benefits of as-built drawings — got us thinking about how valuable these drawings are for homeowners to understand and manage their homes adeptly. As-built drawings represent a key step towards creating a conceptual digital twin of your home. If you are unfamiliar with the concept of a residential...

Purgula Innovation for Homeowners Sustainable Materials & Practices for the Home Hi Reader, Sustainable materials and practices for the home is the focus of this week’s newsletter. On the materials front, we explore several interesting topics, from beautiful reclaimed wood flooring to the amazing capabilities of cork to emerging uses of coconut coir. When choosing any material, it’s imperative to balance aesthetics with performance and maintenance over time. Two things we especially love...

Purgula Innovation for Homeowners The Importance of Asking the Right Questions Hi Reader, Making smart purchase decisions is the focus of this week’s newsletter. We explore several key lessons we’ve learned over the years when having to address important financial choices and options involving our home. One common thread is to research and educate yourself as quickly as possible so that you can ask and answer the right questions for your specific needs and circumstances. Another related...

Purgula Innovation for Homeowners Want a Luxurious Home? Think Hospitality! Hi Reader, Hospitality-centric design for the home is the focus of this week’s newsletter. We explore how to improve the overall comfort and functionality of your home, guest rooms, and even guest house, by focusing on well-designed hospitality features — with a twist! We take a unique angle that homeowners should design their homes as if they were the visiting guests they wish to indulge and pamper. A great deal can...

Purgula Innovation for Homeowners The Benefits of Sustainable Landscaping Hi Reader, Sustainable landscaping is the focus of this week’s newsletter. We explore how to apply best practices to your outdoor spaces, as summer comes to a close, and outdoor fall projects commence. As many homeowners are interested in adopting more sustainable lifestyles, we’ve curated several ideas that will not only improve your outdoor spaces, but will make your home’s surrounding property easier to manage. As...

Purgula Innovation for Homeowners Design Inspiration Before the Holiday Season Hi Reader, This week's newsletter focuses on interesting, yet practical, design ideas you can apply to your home well in advance of the upcoming holiday season. It's imperative to note that Q4 (October - December) is a popular time for homeowners to take on major renovation projects. The high demand for quality home contractors, combined with inflexible deadlines (e.g. visiting family and guests during major...

Purgula Innovation for Homeowners A Primer on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Hi Reader, In this week's newsletter, we provide a primer on the latest trends pertaining to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), in preparation for spending more time indoors. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reported that indoor pollution levels can be up to 5 times higher indoors than those found outside, leading to respiratory illness such as asthma, allergies and other health problems. With the impending arrival of...

Purgula Innovation for Homeowners The 411 on Wildfire Resiliency Hi Reader, Welcome to the inaugural Purgula newsletter, where we provide you with fresh content, insights, and resources to help you thrive as a happy and innovative homeowner! In preparation for the upcoming wildfire season, we've curated articles that will help you understand how best to protect your home against the risks of fire. Even if you don't live in a high-risk fire zone, many of these practices are pertinent to...