How to Get Your Home in the Movies 2

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Mary Ann Romans

If you missed the first post in this series, click here: How to Get Your Home in the Movies. How much can I make? The typical fee for renting out your home can be anywhere from $1,000 to $20,000, depending on the style of the house, the size of the house and who is interested in using your house. The average reimbursement for using your home in a movie, television show or commercial is generally about $3,000 a day. What is involved? Casting scouts will look at several properties and then decide on the right one. A “casting is usually … Continue reading →

Of House and Home

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Sherry Holetzky

There is a big difference between a house (or any living structure) and a home. This is even more clear when people are forced by things beyond their control to call a new space “home.” While various types of temporary shelter are often not what we would prefer for our families, even these spaces can be made to feel like home. There are many reasons people need temporary housing, from being unable to purchase a home, being away at college, or being in the military, to other more unfortunate reasons such as being displaced by disaster. The first, best way … Continue reading →

Some Decorating Tips for New Homes and Temporary Residences

Posted on July 3, 2007 by Sherry Holetzky

Don’t have much money left for artwork after purchasing a new home? Afraid to hang anything on the walls lest you’ll be forced to spend hours patching holes when moving from a temporary residence or rental? Try some of these ideas: Glossy magazines, books, and calendars often contain great photos and other images that can be used as artwork. Add some glitz to an inexpensive frame with a quick coat of shiny paint and frame a great picture from an old calendar, coffee table book, or magazine. Art magazines are also great sources for prints. This idea also works well … Continue reading →