Category: Home Maintenance
It’s no secret that landscaping and Texas Summers don’t exactly get along. With the high heat and dry weather, our plants take a toll. The deer also get more desperate for food and venture into…
Summer may be lazy and hazy, but in many areas of the country, it’s also a time of sweating and sweltering in scorching temperatures. To cope, homeowners employ a variety of methods to ensure a…
Is your outdoor space more drab than fab but you don’t have the inclination (or budget) for a big makeover? Whether your space is big or small, here are eight easy-on-the-wallet ways to make it…
If you’ve ever gotten ready to sell a home, you know that in order to fetch top dollar, you need to get your place in good shape. But that costs money. Hiring contractors, painters, and…
Having an air conditioner is a near-must in climates where months-long heat waves are a summer norm. And with that comes an equally scorching energy bill. Even in regions with gentler climates, homeowners can still…
Summer officially begins June 21 this year, but why wait until then to get into the summer spirit? Get a jump-start by prepping your home and garden for warm weather, setting up the perfect drip-dry…
Routine and habit are at the core of life. Much as we might like to think of ourselves as free spirits, most of us live to a set rhythm dictated by work, family and sleep.…
Saving Money! Homeowners always love to save money where possible. Add a little comfort to that by lowering the inside temperature of your home during the summer and it is a win! Properly installed insulation…
New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home. It’s the middle of January and have you broken your New Year’s Resolution, I have! I’m not telling what it was, but I think I broke it by January…
The Real Value of Home Improvements Keeping up with the Jones’ is maybe a little more important when you buyer an older home or thinking about selling the home you have been in for a…
Prepare Your Home for Your Vacation It’s Summertime and before you know it, it will be over. Time to get in that one last vacation before school starts, fall hits or whatever will keep you…
Time to make your Outdoor Beds Last week we gave you tips on how to get your grass carpet ready. In that blog it was mentioned about shrubs, but this week we want to go…