There’s nothing worse than being hit with cold air as you step out of a steamy hot shower. Okay, maybe there’s at least ONE thing worse. You know, like stumbling out of a nice warm bed and sleep walking to your nearest convenience store in your birthday suit in sub-freezing temperatures. Sorry, but we have…
Fun Facts about Thanksgiving, and One Very Helpful Tip
There are so many things to look forward to about Thanksgiving that, for some people, they can be hard to count. This being Thanksgiving, 2015, let’s start with college football. On Friday, the 28th, you have SMU vs. Houston to watch or attend. Not much at stake for the Mustangs, unfortunately, but the Cougars could…
How to Prepare Your Home for Winter
With the dog days of summer officially behind us, it’s time to start getting your home ready for fall and the colder weather that follows it, especially from December – February. Just for the record, the average low temperatures for those three months are 37, 35, and 40 respectively. So, you can shudder in anticipation,…
How to Keep Your Family from Harm
An accident or injury can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. But did you know that your home can actually be one of the most dangerous places you’re likely to encounter? And while many household hazards are quite obvious, like that toy car left on the stairs or sharp knife on the counter, others…
5 Home Maintenance Warning Signs
Isn’t it great to get a little advance notice before something is about to go wrong? Like the little light in your car telling you to schedule an oil change before it gets dangerously low. Or the bars on your smartphone indicating you had better charge it before the battery dies. Well, your home gives…
Current Trends in Home Renovation.
More and more, homeowners are demanding building and remodeling products and design ideas that are equal parts practical, functional, and aesthetically pleasing. Interior designers are reading you loud and clear, as are their kindred builders and contractors, all responding with fresh ideas on how to save energy, reduce visual clutter, and create living spaces that…
Creative Summer Activities for Your Kids in Arlington and Bedford
With school out and the kids home, are you struggling to come up with fun and interesting things for them to do. Maybe one or two things that might actually teach them something worthwhile? Well, now you can replace “Mom, I’m BORED!” with “Can we do that AGAIN?!” by engaging in one or more of…
The Benefit of Family Swimming Lessons in Bedford and Euless
As spring temperatures begin to heat up, we know that those hot, lazy, hazy days of summer can’t be far off. For many, that means more time at the lake or pool – you know, the usual. But do you know what else is usual? That more than 50% of American adults can’t swim well…
Spring Home Decorating Tips in North Richland Hills and Arlington, TX
Spring time is all about renewal, especially when it comes to home decorating. It’s also prime season for home decorating professionals and top designers to flood you with fabulous ideas for that special “makeover”. And while advice is free, implementing it isn’t and, as you can imagine, many home decorators’ tips are anything but inexpensive.…
Why You Should Decorate with Mirrors in Irving and Mansfield
As obvious and magnetizing as they can be, mirrors are often over-looked when redecorating comes to the fore of your “to-do” list. And yet with their ability to reflect anything that comes their way, including light, they can instantly brighten and refresh any area of your home, not to mention making rooms look bigger. Still,…