We're know you're aware of Google Maps (you're on Mashable afterall). A free navigation tool available online and as an iOS and Android app, the service offers turn-by-turn walking, cycling ...

Now, it's up to you to choose what you want Google to blur. Using your mouse, adjust the view of the image so that your home and anything else you want to blur is all contained within the red and ...

After that, all you have to do is click save and the star will be added to your map. It really is that simple. Even better, if you have Google Maps as your main map app, as soon as you click on an ...