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Here are 5 things to know about living in a house when learning English using a wide range of vocabulary:


Creaking floors are not necessarily a sign of an old house. The sounds are more likely to be the result of temperature and humidity changes inside your house.

The space under your lower cabinets, called a toe kick, allows you to stand closer to the counter while you’re cooking.

The cabinet under your sink is not designed for storage. It’s actually designed to be able to access the plumbing in case of leaks.

If your home has brass doorknobs, it’s staying cleaner on its own than homes with wood or glass ones. Brass doorknobs will typically disinfect themselves in about eight hours because the metal ions in brass and copper are actually toxic to mold, viruses, and other living things.

Historically, the biggest advantage of owning a home is long-term financial security. For decades, home ownership in America represented stability because the housing market almost always went up in value, rewarding homeowners with equity and also a way to borrow money, should the need arise.