When the heat and indoor humidity levels start topping out, you tend to find a lot less people outdoors. And those you do find are probably there because they have no other choice. High heat combined with high humidity is just plain unpleasant. But at least you have central air conditioning as an escape valve, … Read more
Let’s say you’ve been saving to turn your screened in porch into a year-round family room. You’ve never gotten an official project estimate, but you have a pretty good idea of what you think it might cost. So instead, you’ve spent your time thinking about furnishings, imagining how much more enjoyable and comfortable entertaining large … Read more
Do you ever stop to think what life must have been like during Texas’ formative years? Unless you’re a student of history, it can be downright challenging to look at modern day DFW, for example, and try to picture how this area might have looked in the early to mid-1800’s. Oak Cliff cabin, circa 1845, … Read more
As we sit down to “pen” this latest blog, it’s March 26 and you’d think summer was still 6 months away. It’s only 42 degrees at the moment, for goodness sake. But according to Weather.com, it’s going to jump to 83 in just a couple of days, so we’re inspired to write something about air … Read more
It’s a common and inexpensive pantry staple. It’s also widely underutilized and under-appreciated. We’re talking about that humble bottle of distilled vinegar you no doubt possess. And if you think its sole purpose is for making salad dressing, boy have you been missing out! Vinegar is one of the most versatile items you can have … Read more
It seems like everywhere we turn here in the Arlington and Bedford area, we learn of something else that is potentially hazardous to our health. From BPA in plastics that was once believed safe, to anti-bacterial hand soaps that now appear to do more harm than good, it’s enough to make your head spin. And while … Read more
