How to Prepare Your Home for Holiday Guests With the holidays fast approaching, you’re busy juggling what feels like 100 tasks. Your guests are still days from arriving, but you’re already overwhelmed. Here’s how to keep them happy and avoid host regret, even while at your busiest. November 13, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Holiday, Home Decor, Just for Fun Fall, Winter 0 0 Comment
Haunted Places: The Deane House With a history marred by tragedy from its earliest construction, the Deane House has earned its reputation as a hub of ghostly activity for over a century. October 30, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Holiday, Just for Fun entertaining, fall, Haunted Places Series, real estate 0 0 Comment
Haunted Places: McPike Mansion McPike Mansion in Alton, Illinois is one of the most notorious purportedly haunted houses in the Midwest. With 150 years of history within its walls, McPike Mansion boasts countless tales of intrigue and good old-fashioned spookiness. Read on to learn more about the alleged hauntings of this infamous home. October 29, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Holiday, Just for Fun entertaining, fall, Haunted Places Series, real estate 0 0 Comment
Haunted Places: The Vaile Mansion The Vaile Mansion has stood for nearly 140 years at 1500 North Liberty Street in Independence, Missouri. Its history has been fraught with scandal, tragedy and more than a few reported hauntings. Read on as we uncover the fascinating history of this haunted home-turned-sanitarium. October 15, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Holiday, Just for Fun entertaining, fall, Haunted Places Series, real estate 0 0 Comment
Just for Fun: Our 9 Most Dreaded Home Maintenance Tasks No matter how long you’ve been a homeowner, some tasks never get any easier. Whether dirty, tedious or tricky, you just can’t get past the “uggggh” factor and end up putting them off as long as possible. Recently, we quizzed our NPI corporate staff on their most dreaded home maintenance chores. October 2, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Cleaning Tips, Home Maintenance, Just for Fun bathroom, home exterior, lawn care 0 0 Comment
Your Guide to Home Composting Composting can be a little intimidating if you’re new to the game. The good news is that it’s definitely not as hard as it looks. If you’re interested in starting to compost at home but haven’t tried it yet, we’ll tell you everything you need to know. June 7, 2019By NPI Marketing Team DIY, Just for Fun garden 0 0 Comment
The 5 Best Housewarming Gifts to Give a New Homeowner Nothing says “welcome to the neighborhood” or “congratulations on your new home” like a housewarming gift. Whether you want to drop by and introduce yourself to new neighbors or you’ve received a formal invitation to a housewarming party, this list will ensure you don’t arrive empty-handed. February 15, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Just for Fun entertaining, first time homeowner, kitchen, living room, moving, new homeowner 0 0 Comment
7 Houseplants that Thrive in Low Light Just because your home doesn’t have a perfectly sunny spot for plants, doesn’t mean you can’t keep any. Adding greenery to your space is doable no matter how low your lighting is—it’s all about choosing the right plants for the space you have. February 13, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Home Decor, Just for Fun garden, lighting, pets 0 0 Comment
10 New Year's Resolutions for Your Home Want to make 2019 the best year yet? It all starts with a happy home. Putting even one or two of these 10 household New Year’s resolutions into practice can help you create a healthy space for making all your dreams realities. January 11, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Holiday, Home Decor, Just for Fun, Safety appliances, bathroom, electrical, insulation, kitchen, lighting, organization, winter 0 0 Comment
A Christmas Story: Fighting the Furnace If you want to spend the holidays upstairs with your family, not down in the basement inventing curses that would make Santa shudder, just follow these tips to keep your furnace running at its best. December 17, 2018By NPI Marketing Team Holiday, Home Maintenance, Just for Fun, Safety appliances, basement, HVAC, winter 0 0 Comment