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 – [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

It’s a new year, and most of us have New Year’s resolutions for 2013. We reflect inward and find ways to improve upon ourselves, whether that’s deciding to lose weight, attempting to quit smoking, or finding a new career. So, why not make resolutions for your home? Make improvements to your home this year, and [...]

If you’re planning to host guests in your home, you will be spending a lot of the season cooking and cleaning. Finding time to enjoy your guests can be hard. Creating a plan for the holidays isn’t a bad place to start to avoid extra stress and help you stay in good holiday spirits. 1. Deal with [...]

The end of the year is meant for relaxing and spending time with your loved ones. However, we all know that this time of year can also be a bit hectic with holiday guests arriving. Below are seven quick tips to decorate your home and have a stress-free holiday. 1. Decorate all the way. Decorating can [...]

Tis’ the season to be jolly, surrounded by family and friends. But nobody will be happy if they’re cold. And it can get expensive to keep the room temperature nice and toasty with all the holiday decorative lights and extra bodies running in and out of the house. It’s time to make sure the house [...]

With the holidays coming up, our homes are sure to be filled with our loved ones. Thanksgiving is all about spending quality time with family and friends and of course eating our favorite holiday treats. With so much time spent in the kitchen, you may be wondering if yours is up to par. No need [...]

Next week officially kicks off the holiday season with Halloween. This means that your home will soon open its doors to a host of family members and friends, but the question is, will your home be ready? Much like its owners, a house can undergo some wear and tear after the holidays are over. It’s [...]