Here in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, most people aren’t purchasing the first AC system for their home – they’re looking to replace the one they already have. And yet if it’s been so long since your last such purchase, you feel like you’re starting from scratch. Well, since you have to start somewhere, pay heed … 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
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 … Read more
As much as there is to enjoy about the fall season, it’s also the perfect time to get your home ready for the increasingly colder temps, wind, rain – and even snow – that are just off the horizon. So, before you carve those pumpkins and fill your home with all the colors of the … Read more
When you think of chalk, you probably think of math problems on elementary school black boards and sidewalk drawings on a warm summer day. Well, in addition to being a teacher’s helper and childhood favorite, chalk has a host of surprising uses all over the home. From helping out with home improvement tasks to stopping … Read more
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 … Read more
Heating & cooling companies are also referred to as HVAC companies, with the latter standing for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. And while most people get the Heating and AC part, not so much when it comes to the role of Ventilation – or even what it exactly means – in providing for your family’s … Read more
Remember the very old, classic song: “The Old Gray Mare”, especially the part about “she ain’t what she used to be”? Well, if your AC system is at least 10 years old, it “ain’t” what it used to be either – pardon our grammatical license for the sake of making a point. Even with faithful … Read more
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, … Read more
After a particularly gold and gloomy winter, ‘tis finally the season for bike rides and t-ball. For gardening and back-yard gatherings. For simply enjoying the longer days, milder evenings, and all that spring has to offer. For many, spring is also the time to search for a new home. So if you’re thinking of taking … Read more
