Which city experiences the worst Texas summer: Houston with its humidity, San Antonio and Austin with the dry heat, or Dallas which can get a little bit of everything? Let’s not forget about our neighbors to the west in El Paso and the north in Lubbock and Amarillo. The Texas heat is record breaking – [...]
40 Authorities and Authority Figures in Home Improvement You Should Follow on Twitter
June 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Remodeling, building, and home improvement is an everyday occurrence and people love to do it. Follow these authorities on Twitter for great tips and tactics when you need to work on your home. Energy Star – Energy Star is a program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy that helps building owners [...]
5 Unconventional Ways People Use Their Bathroom
June 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
What is your morning routine in the bathroom? Does it consist of a 10-minute shower, shaving, putting on makeup, and taking care of other essentials? Using the bathroom isn’t usually that cut and dried anymore. If you think about it, modern bathrooms are more than a room for freshening up. In fact, people are remodeling [...]
How to Manage A Stressful Remodeling Project
May 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Over the last few weeks, we’ve noticed an uptick in bloggers, homeowners, and home improvement professionals talking about how stressful and painful remodeling projects can be. With comparisons to everything from pregnancy to surgery, we had to step in before the next story included an open-heart surgery reference! The truth is – remodeling is disruptive. There are [...]
No Paws Please – Remodeling with the Family Pet
May 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Dorothy had Toto, Fraiser had Eddie, and the Griffin’s have Brian as their inseparable four-legged friend. If you’re a pet owner, you can easily identify with our favorite characters and their love for their dogs. However, much like children, when it comes to making home improvements, pets aren’t always the best to have around construction. Last [...]
Is It Mold?
April 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Mold is a nuisance and can grow in just about any place in your home. Mold is commonly found growing in basements, ceilings, floors, air ducts, windows, bathrooms, behind shower walls, and insulation. It can cause major damage to a home and its inhabitants. If you notice anything that even slightly resembles mold, it’s important [...]
Why Window Replacement is Important for Safety
March 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
More than 2 million home burglaries are reported in the United States each year. Though the number of burglarized homes is in decline, it is still a good idea to take certain precautions to deter intruders from even attempting to enter your home and steal your possessions. The Burglar The stereotypical burglar is a man [...]
Bathroom Interior Design, the TV Star You Haven’t Noticed
March 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Have you ever stopped to think about how your favorite TV characters … take care of business? Some shows will include Bathroom scenes for character development or to add suspense to the plot. But, script writers most often assume we just don’t want to know – and they might be right. The sanitation habits of characters [...]
Give Your Home a Facelift with New Windows
February 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Windows are the eyes of the house – through them you see the world outside and the outside world gets to see a small piece of you. Most of us don’t think about windows when deciding to remodel our homes, but new windows can act as a facelift for your house, creating a new look [...]
Why Texans Love Pergola House Additions
February 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Happy Valentine’s Day! With already sunny skies and warm temperatures, Valentine’s Day is actually a reminder for how close spring is for us in the south – especially in Texas. That’s why homeowners will need to start thinking about their yards again. Pergolas are simple additions that can instantly dress up a boring backyard. Pergolas [...]
