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Areas to consider when doing a home upgrade
With more Americans working
remotely, the pandemic has
sparked an unprecedented
wave of home improvement projects,
with three out of four homeowners
reporting having completed a major
upgrade since the start of 2020. People
are spending more time in their homes
and are thinking diff erently about how
every available space can help them
live, work and play at home. Looking
for a project? Here are some spaces
worth considering:
THE GARAGE
More than just a place to park your
car, the garage is home to your tools,
sports equipment and toys. And, for
most (47.5 million Americans), a bustling
passageway to the home. Smarten
up your garage with the Chamberlain
Secure View Smart Garage Door
Opener with Camera and ensure your
family and prized possessions are safe
and secure. The Secure View works
with the myQ app so you never have
to worry if the garage door was left
open. You can check the status of your
garage door, plus open and close the
garage door from your smartphone -
no matter where you are. The built-in
camera enables live video streaming
and two-way communication so you
can see when the kids get home from
school or tell your neighbor where to
fi nd the ladder, even when you’re not
home. You can also install a Lift Master
Smart Lock on your garage entryway
door. It works with the myQ app
as well so you can control multiple
home entrances all from your phone
within the same app. Another added
bonus, specifi cally for Amazon Prime
members, is taking advantage of myQ
and Key by Amazon for convenient
In-Garage Delivery to ensure your
packages are secure until you’re free
to get them. Make your garage work
for you.
OUTDOOR SPACE
Spending time outside comes with
an abundance of mental and physical
health benefi ts and has been linked to
reducing stress and boosting overall
immune system health. By adding
a functional, beautiful outdoor living
space to your yard, you can take
advantage of nature and all its perks
whenever you want. Refreshed landscaping,
a patio upgrade, a fi repit area,
and even an outdoor kitchen can help
transform your yard into your own
personal oasis and improve your quality
of life at home. If you’re one of the
70 million households with a pet, you
might want to take them into consideration
when thinking about your outdoor
space. Pet-friendly plants, sturdy
grass and dog toys can help your pet
feel at home. Add a water station or fun
water feature so your pet can hydrate
and cool off aft er playing.
THE DOGGIE DOOR
Don’t overlook other home upgrades
that benefi t man’s best friend.
As COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift ,
many dogs will experience a dramatic
change in their routines. For the overwhelming
number of dog parents who
feel guilty leaving their best buddies
at home (80%), the myQ Pet Portal is a
must-have smart home pupgrade. It is
the only no-compromise solution for
homeowners who want to enhance
the exterior appearance of their home
while providing the four-legged member
of the family with the freedom to
potty and play on demand. Designed
with security and pet safety in mind,
this aesthetically pleasing smart doggie
door allows pet parents to safely let
their pup out to potty and play when
they’re away. The best part about the
myQ Pet Portal is that you have access
to your furry friend anytime through
your smartphone via the myQ Pet
Portal app.
— Courtesy of BPT
ATTENTION: BUILDING OWNERS!
DOES LOCAL LAW 152 OF 2016
AFFECT YOUR BUILDING?
Did you know? As of January 2020, аІІ visible gas piping in buildings,
excluding tenant spaces, must bе inspected every four years.
One and two family homes in occupancy RЗ are exempt from the law.
Failure to comply with the Local Law 152: Periodic Gas Piping lnspection before the given
deadline will result in penalties of up to $10,000.
Local Law 152 of 2016: Periodic Gas Piping Inspection Cycle:
Date Range for lnspection
January 1, 2020 " June 30, 2021
January 1, 2021 "December 31, 2021
January 1, 2022 " December 31, 2022
January 1, 2023 " December 31, 2023
Buildings in Community Districts
1, 3 and 10 in all boroughs
2, 5, 7, 13 and 18 in all boroughs
4, 6, 8, 9, and 16 in all boroughs
11, 12, 14, 15, and 17 in all boroughs
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