Floors and carpets are not only functional, but are a key feature in a room’s decor. Floors help to create a mood for a particular space and can make a room look attractive and inviting. When it’s time to sell your home the condition of your floors and carpets can influence the sale, so it’s […]
Seven Things To Think About When Hiring a Contractor
You need a bigger house to accommodate your growing family of children and fur babies, your overnight visitors, your hobbies and interests. Or you want more space just because you do. Or your tired-looking kitchen or bathroom is in serious want of a makeover. You don’t want to move. You love your neighborhood, the commute […]
9 Tips to Winterize Your Home
Winter is on the way. And while winter in Texas is not like winter in Minnesota, it’s a good idea to take a few steps to prepare your house. Draft-proof your home. Drafts can creep in through gaps in areas such as windows, doors, and pipes leading outside. These gaps will let moisture and little […]
Elements of a Bathroom Renovation Part 2
In Part 1 of our blog, we examined toilet and sink types. Let’s go on to the other two major fixtures, tubs and showers. Showers basically fall into one of two categories – stand-alone and over-the-tub types. But within these two broad classifications, there is an almost infinite number of choices in terms of materials, […]
Elements of a Bathroom Renovation – Part 1
When thinking about renovating, many folks immediately think “bathroom”. And, in terms of resale value of a house, it’s a pretty good thought. According to the 2018 “Cost vs Value” report issued by Remodeling Magazine, you can recoup in the neighborhood of 70% of the cost of a midrange bathroom remodel at resale. There are, […]
Made in the Shade
You’d like to have a shaded space in your yard to get together with family and friends, somewhere to relax and perhaps knock back a cold one. The deck and the patio are nice, but they’re exposed to the elements and it’s a bit punishing to sit there for very long in the hot sun. […]
Ten Low Maintenance Indoor Plants That Won’t Harm Your Pets
Ten Low Maintenance Indoor Plants That Won’t Harm Your Pets Who can resist the lovely, bright look and feel of plants in a room? But in addition to the added vibrancy and depth that plants can give an area, there are also functional reasons to have plants: They convert carbon dioxide to oxygen They remove trace […]
Popular Eco-Friendly Window Treatments
Popular Eco-Friendly Window Treatments When it comes right down to it, there are really only a few types of window coverings — there are blinds, shutters, drapery, and shades. But the choices available within those types are almost endless. Here are some of the more popular eco-friendly window treatment for those who want to adorn […]
Mosquito-Repellant Plants that Won’t Harm Your Pets
Nothing detracts from the pleasure of sitting out on the patio or deck on a fine summer evening quite like swatting at bothersome mosquitos. And while there are some very effective chemical repellants, why cover yourself with harsh chemicals to be ingested through your skin when there are non-toxic and natural ways to deter those […]
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