Photo: Pixabay By Brooke Chaplan If you are unhappy with the current look of your home, you may be thinking about redecorating to spruce the space up. For most, redecorating includes repainting the wall, refreshing the home décor and even purchasing new curtains or furnishings. However, in some cases, redecorating is not enough to produce the desired results. The...
By Jonathan Deesing So your friend, coworker or daughter just purchased their first home and you want to honor the occasion with a housewarming gift—but the options seem limited. If you don’t want to be that person who gives yet another blender or bottle of wine you should give them something a bit more original and, preferably, a lot more functional. Smart home...
Every homeowner wants a healthy home for his or her family and pets. Making the right choices in your house isn't always easy though. Keep reading to learn more about how you can create a healthy space and enjoy your home even more. These five tips should put you on the path. Update Your Insulation Individuals and families in older homes should consider the fact...
By Anne-Marie Pritchett Your baby’s nursery serves many purposes other than providing a restful place for her to sleep. It’s essentially a bathroom, a storage room, a dining room, a playroom and a sanctuary. Putting it together is one of the first significant steps to parenting. It takes time, money and care to set up a happy, healthy and well-organized nursery....
By Fatima Puri A smoker’s home can be a massive deterrent to potential buyers. Not only does smoking leave strong smells in your house, it can also stain walls, cause wallpaper to peel, and stick to furniture. Trapped nicotine residue, known as thirdhand smoke, can pose a threat to anyone living in the home. Here are five ways to get rid of signs of smoking from...
Editor's Note: This post was originally published on March 1, 2017. Housecall continues to share this piece due to ongoing requests and reader interest. “There’s no place like home,” as the old saying goes. That’s especially true when it comes to an investment. You live in and love your home, but there might come a time when you have to leave it. And when...
When you’re considering refinancing your home, it’s common to have a lot of questions. Unlike a first-time homebuyer, you’ve often gone through the mortgage process before and think you may know what to expect. But what options should you take into consideration before filling out a residential mortgage application? There is a wide range of options available...
By Katie Laird Window treatments provide both form and function in your home—they can be a stylish statement, while also performing important tasks. Learn about the latest trends and functionality of popular window treatments to make a choice that works best in your home. The Improved Functionality of Today’s Window Treatments Whether you choose curtains, blinds...
Editor's Note: This post was originally published on February 23, 2017. Housecall continues to share this piece due to ongoing requests and reader interest. By Brooke Nally If you’re into renovation projects, then updating and revamping your home can be a lot of fun. But before you get too excited about knocking down walls and setting up a custom movie room, you...
Did your invite for the Oscars get lost in the mail? Are you going to have to wait for another year to rub shoulders with celebrity A-listers and walk down the red carpet? Then why not throw your own Oscar party and treat yourself and your friends to a taste of the high life? This fun graphic from The Rug Seller will take you through every step you need to take in...
