Virtual Home Show

By: Dan Ridenour— As someone considers buying a home, the saying – “Location, Location, Location” might come to mind.  Many Realtors I have talked with indicate that location is extremely important and should be at the top of the list when deciding which property to purchase. However, before a great location and/or property should even be sought, a buyer should consider their credit score. Increasing your credit score is important because the score determines which loans you can get, the terms…

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—On April 14, 2017, Sean and Heidi Hale, owners of the highly successful downtown business, Heidi J Hale Designs, opened their newest venture: Olive & Slate. The business is located directly across the street from Heidi J Hale Designs at 304 S. Walnut, Muncie. At Olive & Slate, you’ll find a wide variety of very unique home décor and gift items. That extra touch of style and quality is found in all products you’ll find at Olive & Slate….

By: Mike Rhodes— Family pets are a very important part of the family home. For nearly 25 years, research has shown that living with pets provides health benefits to pet owners. Simply petting an animal can reduce stress, lower blood pressure and decrease depression in pet owners among other health benefits. In fact, a growing number of studies have suggested that children growing up in a home with “furred animals” —whether it’s a pet cat or dog, or on a…

Photos and story by: Heather Crouse— I was so excited when I was asked to write as a guest expert for the 2nd Annual Virtual Home Show!  I had a hard time deciding what I would write about but finally decided on this cute and very easy up-cycled apron! I am definitely no expert seamstress, but find it fun to try out new things!  Anyone who knows me knows my love of thrift shopping. I get a great bargain and…

By: Sean Mattingly, Woof Boom Radio’s Director of Technical Operations and longtime cord-cutter You can avoid paying the cable or satellite TV company and their monthly equipment rental charges and watch Hi-definition television for free. Here’s how I did it. I used a TV antenna, tuner with network connection, and my wired/wireless network router to bring the local channels to all the devices in my house. Here are the components. Some of these, you may already have. Outdoor TV antenna and amplifier….

MuncieJournal.com is proud to bring you our very 1st Annual Virtual Home Show! The last physical home show exhibit in Delaware County took place in 2013. In order to fill this gap, the Muncie Journal is hosting an online virtual home show. And THIS page is where you enter to visit the virtual home show. No tickets needed. No cost at all to view this content. Available 24/7 on your PC, tablet or smartphone. Below you will find local businesses sharing their Spring stories, products,…

By: Angela Selvey— (See Alaska Heating and Cooling’s Discount offer below.) Alaska Heating and Cooling has been in business since 1992— 25 years. We came together as a family and invited some friends over, threw some possible names in a hat and drew out “ALASKA”. That’s how we got our name.  Our first day of operation, with our new phone number, we received a call from Mr. Corder and we have been rolling ever since. We are a small family business. However, we are very strong…

By: Kerry Wiggerly— (Learn how to win a free Lowes Gift Card from Berkshire Hathaway below.) Hello and welcome to the first ever Virtual Online Home Show on The Muncie Journal! We are proud to be one of this year’s sponsors, and excited to have you visit our virtual booth! Why Berkshire Hathaway? For years, we have enjoyed sharing our story in thousands of face-to-face events and look forward to sharing it with you in a broader medium. As you can…

(See Budget Blinds promotional offer below and learn how to register to win a FREE GMC Sierra Denali Power Wheel for the kiddos.) By: Polli Whittern— Budget Blinds of Muncie opened up a showroom and located to the Marsh Plaza in 2015, but my husband Jeff and I have owned our local Budget Blinds franchise business for 20 years. We are experts in blinds, window treatments, consultations and installations. We do both residential and commercial work. At Budget Blinds of Muncie, we bring you attractive window…