admin When you walk through your front door, there are plenty of things you want to leave behind. Crazy amounts of traffic, an unsettling experience at work, and let’s not forget scorching Dallas area heat and humidity. What you want is an escape from all that in your own private oasis. But wanting it doesn’t make … Read more
Ah, springtime in Paris…a dream come true! You’ve packed accordingly, taken part in a tour so you cover all the highlights and then some, and even brought your good digital camera so you don’t have to rely solely on your Smart Phone. But, uh, as departure time drew nearer, you didn’t quite have enough time … Read more
Spring means spending more time outdoors enjoying the moderate temperatures while partaking of your favorite warm weather activities. Come summer? “Forget this outdoor nonsense…let’s get back inside where it’s nice and cool!” And that pretty much sums up the Dallas-Fort Worth area’s warm weather season. Still, while you’re enjoying the calm and comfort of indoor … Read more
There’s lots of new housing being constructed in the DFW area. But you already know that. What you may not know, however, is how these people are choosing to heat and cool their homes. Same goes for anyone converting an attic into a loft bedroom, building a sun porch, or putting a new addition on … Read more
Sometimes in life – residential or commercial – you need something repaired, but it’s not urgent…a door squeaks, maybe it’s a rusted out hinge. You can live with that, at least until the noise drives you to distraction. You look out your office window and see that weather stripping has come loose. It’s visually distracting, … Read more
Comparisons often can be difficult to make, let alone those that don’t quite fit. But we’re going to take a stab at it anyway. If, for example, you were to have your child outfitted with orthodontia, would you use a different dentist each time thereafter for check-ups and fine tuning? Not a chance. Or, let’s … Read more
Right now, you might be thinking: “How to keep cool?! All I gotta do is turn on the Air Conditioning system.” Hard to argue with that. Unless, of course, you’re paying too much to cool your home and want some advice on how to lower those costs without sacrificing summer-time comfort. As luck would have … Read more
All those who want their AC inspection system to shut down in the dead of summer, raise your hands. Let’s see, as we scan the crowd before us, we see a total zero hands raised. May all your tests be that easy. But hold the phone – if no one wants their AC to shut … Read more
Cooking vs. buying prepared meals or ordering take-out is one of life’s healthier alternatives. Less salt, more control over what’s fresh and what isn’t, and greater variety to suit your family’s personal favorite foods. But, as science has revealed, there are also very tangible mental health benefits to cooking, too. So, whether you’re a culinary … Read more
Life with kids is exciting, joy-filled, and rewarding. It can also be a bit hectic, especially as parents juggle work, school, extra-curricular activities, and all the other responsibilities of domestic life. And yet, with a few simple steps, you can relieve some of the mayhem for added family fun. Here’s how: Play Table – Add … Read more
