Why Your Second Home Should Feel Just Like Home Buying a second home is taking your first step towards putting balance back into your life. It should be the place to escape from the daily grind, to reconnect with your loved ones and relax and unwind with your family and friends. You can’t escape life’s pressures if you take them with you. Therefore, your goal should be to make your second home a place filled with fun, adventure and a relaxing ambience. It is also the best pla