Get Organized! HomeZada Q&A With Organizing Professional TV Host Star Hansen

Star Hansen Organizing Professional This week HomeZada was lucky enough to chat with the perpetually busy Star Hansen. Star is a Bay Area-based Lifestyle Organizer and TV host who’s appeared on OWN, TLC, HGTV, Style, A&E and the Tyra Banks Show.

In our Q&A, Star shares her advice for getting organized, common challenges people face, the things she can’t live without and more. Check out our conversation below and get inspired to make changes to your own spaces.

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4 Simple and Cost Effective Remodeling Tips

Courtesy: SaffronMarigoldImproving and remodeling your home does not have to be expensive and can be fun with simple tips. Going all out with a low cost budget, never felt so good. May is National Remodeling Month and as we close out this month, we wanted to share our simple and low cost tips to improve your home. Read More


How to Conserve Water when Living in a Drought

CalTrout.orgAs drought conditions continue in California and other western states, here are some helpful tips that can help you conserve water.

Take Shorter or Fewer Showers

Did you know that on average 2.5 gallons of water are used every minute when taking a shower. If you take a 10 minute shower that is 12.5 gallons of water.  Add that up with all the family members and were are talking gallons of water being used on showers.  In order to conserve some of this water, try taking a 5-7 minute shower reducing gallons of water being used daily.  Another option Read More


How Gutter Guards Work and How They Protect Your Home

MastershieldGutterGuardsVAMDGuest Blogger: Tom Kahn

Gutters are an often overlooked aspect of how the exterior of your home functions. Gutters protect your asphalt, cement, and (most importantly) your foundation from water damage and deterioration. Gutters also whisk water away from your property, protecting your landscape from water erosion and other types of damage. Gutters are an essential aspect of your exterior, yet in all likelihood, you neglect maintaining your gutters.

Gutters should be cleaned out at least once each year (typically in the spring) in order to get rid of leaves, tree branches, and other debris that may be lodged in your Read More


Decorating Ideas for Your First Home as a Couple

Decorating IdeasGuest Blogger: Heather Roberts

Moving in together with your loved one as a couple can be a really exciting time. But it also carries a good amount of trouble you can get in when it comes to decorations and the need thereof. Where some may imagine a simple solution in terms of decoration such as antique furniture. Others may see a green solution or something else that fits the individual needs and vision of the person in question. Couples may have differing opinions on what is acceptable or desirable for decorations. So you would do well to find ways to work together to find a suitable middle ground. Compromises are key in any relationship, be it friendly or romantic. So you need to consider that ahead of time. The following tips will give you more information you can work with so you can achieve that balance: Read More