We all know that living in the modern world can be a stressful experience. There’s so much to think about: your kids, family, career, health, ambitions, and the meaning of existence.
It helps, therefore, to get your home on your side. You want a dwelling that offers a bunch of features that contribute to keeping you sane. But what exactly?
Mains-Connected Water Filters
The vast majority of people don’t like the taste of tap water. It’s full of chlorine and other residues that give it a kind of icky taste. Ideally, you’d like the water you drink in your home to be neutral. But most systems require you to endlessly fill up jugs and replace filters – not ideal.
Main-connected water filters offer a solution. Instead of filtering water after it comes out of the tap, they do it before. All you need to do is set up a schedule for replacing the filter unit every six months, freeing you up to use your water however you like.
Room-By-Room Air Conditioning
A few homes have some form of air conditioning, but it isn’t the norm. But with increasingly hot summers, it seems like they are soon going to become a necessity. These days, we have weeks of scorching weather in July and August, not just a couple of days. And that’s forcing many people to wonder whether they should, in fact, use air conditioning.
The best solution on the market today is so-called “room-by-room” air conditioning. These systems provide cooling in specific sections of your home, helping you save energy. In general, they are a lot cheaper than installing air conditioning throughout your entire house. For instance, you might only need air conditioning in your bedroom or home office. Installing it in the kitchen might not be necessary.
Ice Makers
Making trays of ice is an annoying chore. Not only do you have to wait for the ice to form, but you also have to somehow scoop it out without spilling it on the floor. It’s not an easy task.
Fortunately, you can avoid this with an ice maker. Stateside, most refrigerators have these, so they’re not challenging to get hold of. And installing one means you can get hold of a refreshing drink almost immediately, instead of having to wait – great for when you’re on the go.
Voice Assistants
The voice assistant market has exploded in recent years, thanks mainly to improvements in technology. Today’s devices can provide you with quick answers to all your most burning questions, such as whether you need to take an umbrella with you to work or not. Systems like these can save you a tremendous amount of time, especially when you’re getting ready in the morning.
Balconies
Finally, you might consider upgrading your home with a balcony – somewhere you can go to survey everything you own at the end of a long day. Balconies give you some much-needed breathing space to recover, take stock, enjoy a drink and some good food, and generally take it easy.