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What makes a house a home?
Posted on by Dave Ashton

What makes a house a “home”?

A new survey asked people that question and the most common answers were:

  • A good bed
  • Family photos
  • Having your own spot on the couch
  • The memories you’ve made there
  • A fridge full of food
  • A bookshelf filled with your favorite books
  • The smell of fresh cooking
  • Newly washed sheets
  • Where it’s located
  • Having plenty of natural light

Other popular responses were a welcome mat out front, a really big TV and…fridge magnets. (?)

What makes your house your home?

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