Culturally, there is nothing more unique than the ability to do things from home. More and more people have begun telecommuting, or working from home, because all it takes is a simple click of a mouse and a Wi-Fi connection. But a dependable, time-honored tradition for households in every corner of the country has been the ability to indulge in some good, old-fashioned home network shopping.

Home network shopping makes it easy to purchase new clothing, furniture and decor simply by watching smiling hosts show the product off on television. To place your order, simply call in the number on your screen and provide your payment info. Direct shopping networks such as QVC, short for Quality, Value, Convenience, and HSN, short for the Home Shopping Network, continue to provide consumers with the ease and reliability of home network shopping.

Shopping networks on TV have been around for decades. The Home Shopping Network launched in its first incarnation in 1982, basing its operations out of Florida. Its main competitor, QVC, was created in 1986 and is currently headquartered in Pennsylvania.

Given the rise of the Internet, home network shopping has had to adapt to fit the changing demands of its customers. Both networks now feature extensive websites for exclusive online-only shopping, in addition to its standard 24-hour-a-day television shopping services. Occasionally, the online stores will contain special products not offered on the home network shopping programs.

So what can you actually buy from these services? Anything! Clothing, jewelry, toys, electronics, kitchen items, crafts and more can all be purchased from home network shopping. What do you need to complete your home, or what is missing? Chances are, you can find that certain something while home network shopping.