Spruce up your home with some timely tips from At Home Places
Spring is almost here, and the warmer weather has homeowners itching to renovate, restore and renew.
Considering that sentiment, we have been working on the spring issue of At Home Places, which is overflowing with ideas from local businesses to assure your plans come true.
The designers at La Rouge Home & Design explain that the top trend in home décor this year is bringing the outdoors inside. From the popularity of earthy colors to the use of organic materials, the designers’ insights are sure to help you add an updated look to your home.
An increasing number of homeowners are turning to propane for energy needs, and reporter Linda Harkcom talked with several local experts on the types of uses and what homeowners can expect.
Does your HVAC system need a checkup? How are you supposed to know? Harkcom provides local experts’ suggestions on cleaning, maintenance and replacement.
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When you look down, do you see a floor that needs replacing? Local interior flooring companies have you covered, providing suggestions on what flooring to use in each area of your home.
Considering how much time we spend preparing food, it's wise to keep our kitchens stocked and well-organized. Lisa McCoy of University of Maryland Extension offers advice on kitchen organization.
How about that garage or basement floor? Reporter Jennifer A. Fitch provides insights on how those floors can look like new.
Need excavating work? We have tips on that, too. Did you know that removing a tree stump can be one of the most challenging excavating projects? You do if you ever tried to do it yourself. Might want to leave that to the experts.
Is it time to expand your living space with an outbuilding or shed? We have tips on what to consider before making a purchase.
Whack! Oh, sorry. I must have been reading Meg H. Partington’s story on dealing with mosquitos. Who doesn’t want to rid their yard of those pests? I certainly do not want them — real or imagined —- swarming around my computer.
Buying a home this spring? Consider a home warranty. Columnist Jennifer Blake explains how warranties are a good idea because they typically cover major appliances, such as refrigerators, washers and dryers. Warranties also can include heating, air conditioning, pool and spa equipment, electrical systems and garage door openers.
Planning some spring cleaning? Don’t forget about your finances. Columnist Jacob Barr offers ideas on spring cleaning for your finances so you can kick off spring organized and ready for the rest of the year.
Reporter Trica Lynn Strader looks at smart home technology and how it involves floor to ceiling advances. I hope my next refrigerator will be like the one she describes in her story — it keeps track of what is used each time the door is opened and makes a list of what to buy at the store.
That sounds like a dream, but this is 2022, after all. Enjoy sprucing up your home!
The spring edition of At Home Places will be available at local businesses and online in April. To read stories on social media, like and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/athomeplaces; Twitter, twitter.com/athomeplaces; and Instagram, www.instagram.com/athomeplaces.
Lisa Tedrick Prejean writes a weekly column for The Herald-Mail. Send an email to her at lprejean@localiq.com. Follow her on Twitter @Lisa_Prejean.
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