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A home really has two chances at a first impression: the view from the street, and the view when you walk through the front door. Just as a friendly greeting can put a new acquaintance at ease, your foyer, or entryway, can immediately make guests feel comfortable and welcome in your home. While this fact is important for entertaining friends and family in everyday life, a well-designed foyer is also key to imparting an excellent first impression on prospective buyers! No matter how you pronounce it, there are some basic elements that will allow any foyer to be a warm and welcoming entry space (and some that accomplish the opposite).

Few things are as frightening as the prospect of a house fire. every year the U.S.there is an average of 358,500 home structure fires per year, resulting in an annual $8.9 billion in property damage and, more importantly, 2,620 deaths each year. It will come as no surprise to learn that cooking, which obviously involves the use of a heating element, results in nearly half of home fires; however, 10% of house fires are caused by electrical problems, which can be harder to detect and prevent. Luckily, you can reduce your chances of having an electrical fire by avoiding a few dangerous, but common, behaviors.