Editor's Note: This post was originally published on May 16, 2017. Housecall continues to share this piece due to ongoing requests and reader interest. By Rob Caiello With summer weather still impacting much of the country, it’s important to continue thinking about ways to save on utility bills and energy costs before you’re shocked by a big bill this September....
By Casea Peterson If you're a nature lover, then you probably want to live somewhere where mother nature is knocking at your door. Of course, there is an allure to the high-rise skylines of big cities and all of the perks that come with them, but for some folks, it's not the bright lights that entice them but the endless opportunities that await them in the wild. Many...
If you ever wondered how real reality television actually is, the recent listing of the Kardashian’s “TV home” has your answer. The palatial Studio City dwelling featured in E’s hit series "Keeping up with the Kardashians" is currently listed at $8.995 million. And although the home has been flashed all over television as the backdrop for the Kardashian’s...
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...
