Houzz Call: Does Caring for Your Home Feel Like Fun, Not Labor?
For Labor Day, we’d like to hear what home projects don’t feel like work to you. We’re guessing that a lot bring you joy
Owning a home is a cornerstone of the American dream. Living in one is something most people get to do, whether finances allow for ownership or not. And if you’re spending time on Houzz, chances are you enjoy making your home a more special, inviting space.
In honor of Labor Day — which celebrates the contributions American workers have made to our nation, and gives us a day off from the office — we want to hear: Which parts of taking care of your home feel the least like labor? Tell us about the fun parts of caring for your home! Please also upload a crisp, sharp photo in the Comments to show us the areas of home maintenance you most enjoy.
In honor of Labor Day — which celebrates the contributions American workers have made to our nation, and gives us a day off from the office — we want to hear: Which parts of taking care of your home feel the least like labor? Tell us about the fun parts of caring for your home! Please also upload a crisp, sharp photo in the Comments to show us the areas of home maintenance you most enjoy.
Would you rather paint the outside trim yourself — just for a good time? If you’ve got a knack for freshening up the outside of your home with a zesty new color, we’d love to hear about your latest project. Of course, we also want to see a photo, so share your most gorgeous shots of your handiwork in the Comments below!
Does caring for your garden feel like a day off? If you get in a Zen state of mind while pulling weeds in your wild English garden — or your modern, cottage or succulent garden, for that matter — please share a photo in the Comments below and tell us how your yard restores you.
Do you get a kick out of reordering the books on your shelves? If you like to reorganize the books and knickknacks on your shelves, perhaps home is where your organizing itch gets scratched. If rearranging something at home feels like fun to you, please tell us all about it in the Comments. Then upload a clean, clear photo of your latest vignettes — we definitely want to see!
Does cleaning off the grill fire you up? Maybe it’s the prospect of trying out a new marinade, or perhaps you just get deep satisfaction out of removing the charred evidence of past cookouts and getting that piece of equipment all shiny again. If cleaning your grill makes you happy, we want to hear about it in the Comments below.
Your turn: If there’s any part of caring for your home that you find to be a fun activity rather than work, please tell us about it in the Comments. We’d love to hear your stories and see the photos of these places where taking care of your home feels like so much fun.
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Your turn: If there’s any part of caring for your home that you find to be a fun activity rather than work, please tell us about it in the Comments. We’d love to hear your stories and see the photos of these places where taking care of your home feels like so much fun.
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