Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s former home is for sale, Millennials are more likely to misplace items than Boomers, and Kwikset’s new system lets homeowners rekey locks in seconds. Find out more in today’s home improvement News Fix.
Did You Know?
It’s not older Americans spending more time looking for lost items. It’s actually Millennials who are twice as likely to misplace items than Boomers, according to Pixie Technology.
Plus, the average American spends about 2½ days looking for lost items, costing U.S. households about $2.7 billion in replacement costs.
DIY News
Kwikset’s new SmartKey Security allows homeowners to rekey locks in seconds. It’s designed to protect against common types of break-ins, like unreturned keys, tenant turnover, or lost keys. Plus, the system also allows up to 100,000 key combinations.
However, you do need to have the current key to rekey the lock with this system. Head over to kwikset.com/smartkey-security for a quick video tutorial.
Real Estate News
While you may have heard enough about Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in recent weeks to last a lifetime, for those who are curious about their married life, this story is for you.
The one-bedroom LA penthouse where Johnny Depp & Amber Heard lived is for sale, according to TopTenRealEstateDeals.com. Priced at $1.765 million, the 1,780-square-foot apartment has two bathrooms, soaring ceilings, and also a cozy lounge atop the iconic Eastern Columbia Building. Also, Johnny Depp has owned several apartments in this building.
Photos: Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Source: TopTenRealEstateDeals.com
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