Around the House

Below is a collection of current and past American Profile articles. Don't forget you can also submit your own story and read others submitted by the American Profile community.

Preparing to move

by Mary Dixon Lebeau

Moving to a new home is a big undertaking, whether you’re relocating across country or across town.

first appeared: 6/15/2008

Tackling Spring Cleaning

The mere mention of spring evokes pleasant images of planting flowers, flying kites, taking picnics and watching baseball.

first appeared: 5/11/2008

Insuring Your House

by Mardy Fones

Homeowners insurance covers your home, its contents, and living expenses if you are temporarily unable to live in your home due to an insured disaster.

first appeared: 4/13/2008

Reasons to Recycle

by Lisa Zhito

When the Trigg County Recycling Center opened in Cadiz, Ky. (pop. 2,373), in 1993, Howell Hopson and his wife, Geneva Parris, were eager to use the facility.

first appeared: 3/30/2008

Taking a Home Inventory

by Anne Gillem

After a tornado destroyed Becky Gamble’s home in Southport, Ind. (pop. 1,852), 30 years ago, she spent days documenting her lost possessions so she could file an insurance claim.

first appeared: 2/10/2008

Budget-Friendly Decorating Ideas

by Katie and Gene Hamilton

Your home is your castle, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend a king’s ransom to breathe new life into a tired decor.

first appeared: 1/27/2008

Do It Yourself, Or Not?

by Katie and Gene Hamilton

Just because you can tackle a home project yourself doesn’t mean you should.

first appeared: 10/7/2007

Adding Value to Your Abode

by Katie and Gene Hamilton

Homeowners spent more than $155 billion on home improvements and repairs in 2006, according to Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies.

first appeared: 8/26/2007

Summer Energy-Saving Tips

by Katie and Gene Hamilton

Keeping your home cool and comfortable in the summer can be expensive, considering the escalating price of energy.

first appeared: 7/1/2007

Living Small

by j. poet

Jay Shafer appears larger than life, standing on the front porch of his 100-square-foot home in Sebastopol, Calif. (pop. 7,774), welcoming a visitor with an outstretched hand and a big smile.

first appeared: 3/4/2007

Helpful Tips for Around the House

first appeared: 3/4/2007

Finding a Good Contractor

by Katie and Gene Hamilton

Finding a good professional home contractor—from an independent handyman to large-scale builder—is not always a speedy process.

first appeared: 12/17/2006

Creating Gift Wrap

by Mari S. Gold

You’ve bought or made the perfect gift, but that’s only the first step. Wrapping your present in a creative and unexpected way makes a gift even more personal,...

first appeared: 11/19/2006

"Enlarging" Small Rooms

by Carol Bousquet Chop

If you're tired of your home's small, crowded rooms, here are several decorating techniques to make them appear more spacious.

first appeared: 9/10/2006

Kitchen Cleaning Tips

first appeared: 7/23/2006

Trim Your Heating Bill

by Gene & Katie Hamilton

first appeared: 11/20/2005

Home Inventory Made Easier

by Katie & Gene Hamilton