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For much of the past two years, many Americans were sequestered in their homes — unable to go to work, eat out, travel or enjoy entertainment venues or much of anything else. Our homes became our offices, our gyms, our sanctuaries. As a result, we now demand much from our abodes. We want to work hard and play hard within our own walls, and enjoy all the comfort and functionality we can afford.
