By Sarah Brown Ah, spring. A time of renewal. A time to put out the old and bring in the new. Many people have spring cleaning rituals they go through each year, tidying up their homes and cycling out old stuff that doesn’t get used. Why not do the same for your bills? Spring cleaning your bills can be as simple as turning the thermostat up a few degrees to save...
By Katie Laird Want to let light in, while keeping your nosy neighbors out? Special types of light-filtering window treatments enable you to illuminate your home with natural light, while preventing others from viewing your personal space. Ultimately, these window shades may prove to be exceedingly valuable, particularly for homeowners who are searching for high-quality...
We’ve covered many-a-fun house feature here on Housecall, from 3D floors to wacky kitchens, aquatic living rooms and bedazzled bathrooms. But when it comes to cool features, what is more fun (and frivolous) than a house decked out with an indoor slide? These homeowners know how to have a good time and I’ll bet not all of these slippery babies are for the kids....
No, this isn't the premise for the next big thing in Rom-Com; the mayor of Bormida, Italy actually wants to pay you to move to the small northwestern village located in the mountainous region of Liguria. Yes, you will become the Julia Roberts of your own small-town-girl-heads-overseas story. Mayor Daniele Galliano wants to offer €2,000 ($2,100) to anyone willing...
Proper watering nourishes lawns, just as proper hydration nourishes our bodies. Yet too many of us are failing at both. We’re not going to lecture you about drinking more water—we’ll leave that to your doctor or significant other. But we are going to give you a lesson about correctly watering your lawn. Here are five lawn-watering mistakes that you’re likely...
Homeownership is the epitome of the American Dream not only for its advantages as a financial asset, but also for its sociocultural value—in fact, most renters associate owning a home with the ultimate ideal, despite having some difficulty affording it. A recent report by cost information website HowMuch.net reveals the goal is within reach—for some—and most...
How many blocks make up a neighborhood? In Clarksville’s case: nine. But don’t let the fun-sized specs fool you. This tiny Austin neighborhood has a lot of stories to tell. Clarksville might be known for its lively bars and restaurants, but its dark days aren’t far behind it. The neighborhood was born at a highly optimistic time, established in the 1800s as...
Being a homeowner comes with a myriad of perks. One of these is decorating however you please — even when said “decorations” involve turning your living room into an underwater paradise. For all you water babies, feast your eyes on five (strange) aquatic living rooms, perfect for lounging, swimming, and seriously impressing your company. Fish Media What’s...
Are 3D tours a legitimate tool to market properties, or a novelty? In the following interview, Lisa Larkin, Esq., managing partner of the Tucson office and team leader of The Larkin Ekrut Team with RE/MAX Excalibur in Tucson, Ariz., discusses how she makes 3D tours center stage.
Region Served: Tucson, Ariz., and surrounding areas
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A person’s home is their castle, but sometimes that castle isn’t big enough to accommodate all its occupants. Maybe you’ve got a new baby on the way or an older parent is moving in with you. Maybe you need a workshop to keep up with your hobbies. Whatever the reason, it’s normal to outgrow your space. When it happens, you’ve got two choices—move to a...
