To Solver - Thank you so much. Yes, I have searched Help and other resources as best I could. I had looked at default settings as you show in the image. I think the key is found in the difference between your image and what I see - I do not have the check box for "Show snap grid".
To Jo_Ann - Thank you very much. Again when I look under View I do not have "Show Reference Grid".
Conclusion: Home Essentials must not have that feature.
I really do appreciate all of the help. This is not a big deal as I purchased the software for personal use to plan for our move into a retirement/health facility.
Tom