Tune into just about any home improvement show and you’re bound to hear the terms “open concept” or “open floor plan” at least half a dozen times. And although this design trend, which first appeared in the 1950s, continues to dominate the remodeling and new construction scene, more and more homeowners are starting to rethink…
How to Minimize Clutter
It’s hard to throw away a gift, right? Even if you know it’s something you’ll never use. And even if you know the gift-giver would be none the wiser were the gift were to join the rest of this week’s trash. Still, you keep it anyway. But now, what to do with it? You have…
Home Safety Starts at the Front Door
Thoughts about home safety quickly turn to things we shouldn’t leave in plain sight – like valuables in the car, delivered packages on the doorstep, a week’s worth of mail in the mailbox, and bikes in the driveway. Doing so can make your home and possessions easy targets for the bad guys. And yet, did…
Fall Entertaining Ideas
As the weather grows colder and the leaves begin to fall, there’s nothing quite like enjoying a cozy gathering with family and friends. But between fall sports, holidays, and everything in between, planning the perfect fall get-together can seem a bit stressful. The entertaining ideas is that it doesn’t have to be. Here are 10…
How to Declutter Your House
Do you ever feel like clutter magically and quietly multiplies every time you close your eyes? You’re not alone. After all, it takes almost no effort to accumulate “stuff” that sooner or later no longer serves a purpose. But the thought of declutter?Even the thought of it can prove exhausting. So, take baby steps and…
Natural Cures for Household Odors
Between food, pets, and stinky shoes, your home might smell less like a daisy and more like…well, it might be better to use your imagination on that one. The good news is you can do much more than choose between odor tolerance or dousing the space with chemical-packed sprays. Here are 9 items you probably…
Home Projects Better Left to a Pro
In life, it’s always important to know when to go it alone, and when to call a pro. For example, with the right tools and a little know-how, most people can change a tire. But it takes a so much more skill and training to rebuild an engine. The same holds true for home improvement…
8 Uses for Caulk
When you think uses of caulk, you probably think of sealing drafty windows and touching up old tile. Well, it might surprise you that this simple material, which comes in numerous formulations, also is great for other household projects. Here are 8 other household problems that you can easily solve with a little know-how and…
Reasons to Replace Your Thermostat Batteries
If you have a digital thermostat, it’s no doubt powered by batteries. If you’re not sure, through the paperwork that came with it or look up the make and model number online. If it is battery powered, you’ll also find instructions on how and when to replace the batteries for uninterrupted system operation. The frequency…
Tips for Allergy Relief
Have you ever heard someone complain about the horrors of “allergy season,” as if that were only one time of year? Well, that’s simply not true, including right here in the DFW area. Allergy triggers change by the season, but there’s always something in the air that can make you downright miserable. In spring, for…