Patricia Chaildin

There is nothing more powerful to our success, failure, liberation, or healing than our own voice. I will always choose to remain curious, courageous, and creative with my language. There is never more time, but there are always more words.
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How to Build a She Shed… Wait, What’s a She Shed?

The recent pandemic sent a variety of ripples echoing across the country, but many of us felt one common side effect: the need to get away! For most of us, traditional travel hasn’t been an option for over a year, and we’ve had to get creative with our vacation and “me” time. Basement game rooms, backyard oases and garage gyms have blasted their way into the everyday details of life. The she shed craze is also surfing along in the wake of the pandemic. She sheds have been growing in popularity

Study Room Ideas: Create an Encouraging Environment for Kids

The nationwide closure of schools spawned a ripple of challenges for families across the country. Whether you call it distance learning, virtual learning or at-home learning, one thing’s for sure: it’s been a learning experience! The new breed of stress that came from a global pandemic was heavy enough before adding the pressure of hosting school at home. One of the best tools you can offer your kid(s) during their educational transition is an encouraging study room. Whether it's for you or yo

Pet Safe Plants for Your Home and Your Table

Bringing plants into your home can help purify the air, add texture and beauty to your space, and even spice up your meals. But for pet owners, the zen of gardening can quickly turn to daily worry. Many indoor plants are toxic for pets, and even non-toxic plants can make your pet sick if they ingest too much. For most dog owners, keeping a plant away from your pet is as simple as placing it out of their reach. But for cat owners, things get a little trickier, as a cat’s “reach” is typically mor

Safe for Pets, Not from Pets: Protecting Your Houseplants

Bringing a plant into your home should be a fairly easy endeavor- as endeavors go, anyway. But for pet owners, things can get a little hairy. See what I did there? Many plant species are toxic for cats and dogs, and it can take some thorough recon to find a pet-safe plant that suits you. And once you’ve won the battle of finding a plant that’s safe for your pet, you must win the war of keeping your plant safe from your pet! Most pet owners understand the struggle to keep new items out of paws’

Rug Samples Take the Guesswork Out of Home Decor

Shopping for decorative items for your home - like rugs - can be a tricky endeavor, especially when shopping online. It’s important that the color, material, durability and functionality are what you expect them to be when your items arrive. That’s why House Home & More offers rug samples! Whether you’re trying to match your current décor style or completely transitioning from one theme to another, having rug samples makes every decision simpler. While the convenience of online shopping has p

Encouraging Workplace Safety - Essential Tips for the Autumn Season - Rug Street

Autumn is officially here! It’s time for new scenery, relief from hot temperatures and the start of the holiday season. While there are many reasons to celebrate the changes upon us, there are also lots of reasons to take extra precautions, especially in the workplace. The potential for accidents, illnesses and injuries can certainly increase during the fall season, which can, in turn, decrease your employees’ health and safety, along with business productivity and finances. While it’s a big c

Attract Potential Renters to Your Property - Rug Street

The number of people who rent their home has been steadily climbing over the past few decades, while the number of home owners has decreased. According to an article published on statista.com in February of 2019, about 27% of Americans rented their home in 2016. With the increased interest in rental homes, how do management groups and property owners make their available units stand out amongst the competition? Luckily, increasing property value and desirability isn’t as difficult as you might

Celebrating Spring at Home

April is National Lawn and Garden month and although it’s a beautiful notion, deserving of celebration, not all of us can cultivate our very own green scene in festivity. Many of us live in apartments, condos, houses with desert landscaping or in weather environments that don’t allow for easy gardening. And of course there are those of us who - try as we might - simply don’t have a green thumb. If you fall under one of these categories but still want to celebrate this horticultural month with

Great Halloween Costumes for Pets: Trick-or-Treat to Those with Four Feet!

It’s no secret that Halloween has become one of the most profitable holidays in the country. From costumes and candy to haunted houses and décor, it’s a holiday of imagination, expression and pure fun. At House Home & More we know that pet owners will do just about anything to include their furry friends in the spooky celebration - speaking from personal experience, of course. So, it comes as no surprise to us that pet costumes have become an essential part of Halloween shopping. And we’

Your Ultimate Rug Guide: 8 Popular Patterns and the Personalities They Fit

Things change rapidly in the world of interior design, especially when it comes to popular patterns. The “it” trends for this summer will likely be out by the next and fall fabs might not be relevant by spring. How are you supposed to keep up? Well, like any good choice, it starts with a little bit of knowledge, and the rest is all about you! Believe it or not, there is a real psychology behind why we’re drawn to certain shapes and patterns. It can actually be a lot of fun to find out why

Don’t Throw Out That Throw Rug! We’ve Got 10 Brilliant Ideas for Re-purposing Your Old Rugs

Bringing a fresh interior design look to your home can be simultaneously thrilling and a little sad. Incorporating new colors, furniture, floors and accents often means getting rid of items that hold sentimental value. Yes, it’s true, we must get rid of the old to make room for the new. Or do we? If you’re planning a room revamp and have a charming rug you’d hate to toss, don’t! Well, at least not until you’ve finished reading this article. Rugs are often the focal point or conversation piece

How to Make Your Trade Show Event Worth the Cost

How to Make Your Trade Show Event Worth the Cost Trade show exhibitions can be very costly, especially for small business owners. But face-to-face introductions and interactions are an imperative part of recruiting new business. Exhibitions place your products directly into the hands of potential customers and business partners, and introduce you as a serious company. A recent study by Display Wizard, an exhibition stand supplier, shows that the biggest concern of exhibitors is cost. The good

Boost Office Cheer with the Right Holiday Decorations

Winter season holidays can often bring about feelings of stress and anxiety. We all tend to move faster, worry more and relax less. Decorating the office or holding a decorating contest are great ways to boost morale, create connectivity and spread cheer throughout the workplace. Holiday decorating for the office can be a bit overwhelming, because we all want to be respectful of the rich diversity in cultures and beliefs that circulate this time of year. Even if two people celebrate the same ho
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