4 Your Home

News4’s Erika Gonzalez spoke with a designer about how to boost your mood using home decor.

In January, when a new president and new lawmakers are sworn in, new White House staff and congressional aides will come with them. That means new prospective homebuyers — but with interest rates still above 6% and the rental market up a quarter, will we see more buying or renting?

How will the real estate market in the Washington, D.C., area change when the new president takes office? News4’s Erika Gonzalez found out from a local expert.

D.C. has a rich history in culture and politics – and also, helicopters. A newly renovated condo in Columbia Heights was once the home of the first helicopters ever to take flight. The condo at 774 Girard St. NW was the original helicopter factory in D.C. It’s where Emil Berliner developed the gramophone, the record and components that allow...

The original helicopter factory in D.C. — left abandoned for years — transforms into a modern condominium. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.

Did you know trees have faces? A landscape architect told News4’s Erika Gonzalez what to know as you get your yard ready for fall, in our 4 Your Home series.

Wallpaper doesn’t have to go on the walls to make a statement. News4’s Erika Gonzalez spoke with a local designer about the latest trends in wallpaper.

An interior design expert has tips for what to look for on your next venture for pillows. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.

Looking to change things up in your kitchen, but don’t have the budget for a full renovation? Here are some changes you can do.

Consumer Reports recommends these products for elevating your home’s outdoor spaces. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.

Ready to paint your home inside or outside? News4’s Erika Gonzalez lays out how Consumer Reports rigorously tests paints and what they found.

Say goodbye to gray! A Sherwin Williams expert shares trends for when you want an inexpensive update for your home. News4’s Erika Gonzalez has more 4 Your Home.

Former Wizards player Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and his family made their own touches to the home that’s for sale. News4’s Erika Gonzalez takes us on a tour of the grand home just a couple of miles outside the Beltway.

News4’s Erika Gonzalez speaks with Stephen Yeonas from Artisan Builders about how to make your home more efficient and affordable.

The historic Kalorama home of Esther Coopersmith, the esteemed D.C. socialite, has been listed for sale at $18.5 million.  Coopersmith, who died in April, was renowned for her lavish gatherings that drew crowds consisting of Washington’s elite, including presidents, congressmen and diplomats.  The home at 2230 S St. NW was built in 1925 and originally boasted 28 rooms. Coopersmith purchased…

Coopersmith, who passed away in April, was renowned for her lavish gatherings that drew a crowd consisting of Washington’s elite, including presidents, congressmen and diplomats. News4’s Erika Gonzalez has the story. 

The Chestnut Hill farm and mansion in Leesburg, Virginia, has seen every war in America and has links to a founding father. News4’s Erika Gonzalez looks at the five-bedroom home and 20-acre estate on the market for $2.695 million.

The most expensive property in Maryland is back on the market. News4’s Erika Gonzalez took an exclusive look inside. 

Jenny Albertini, former D.C. public health official and author of “Decluttered: Mindful Organizing for Health, Home, and Beyond,” discusses her thought process behind her book. News4’s Erika Gonzalez has the story.