In the world of home improvement, there are three words that often are used interchangeably, as if they all meant the same thing: remodel, renovate, restore. Well, spoiler alert: they’re not the same thing. For you to achieve the desired outcome at a price you find fair and reasonable, you must understand how they differ. … Read more
Do you ever find yourself counting down the days until fall arrives with its more moderate and bearable temperatures? Yet, as you wait, excessive heat and humidity still creep their ugly head. Indoor air conditioning or not, you can’t stay inside 24/7. Our best advice? Be prepared vs. waiting to see how bad the weather … Read more
“Come on, guys, let’s hurry up, finish dinner, and head for the family room.” Do you hear things like that in your house? And, if so, is it because not all rooms are equally comfortable, including those where indoor temperatures are controlled by the same thermostat? In this case, let’s say your dining room (not … 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 air … 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 say … Read more
Cooking vs. buying prepared meals or ordering takeout 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
Do you remember who you called the last time you needed work done on your heating or cooling system? Most people don’t. The tendency is to wait until a need arises, do a web search or ask around for a recommendation, make a call, and hope you’ve made the right choice. We’d like to suggest … Read more
Every winter, your furnace runs a marathon, the likes of which no human could endure. Once it goes on, it tends to stay on, taking the occasional break for a warm day or even a warm spell. Other than that, it’s business as usual. As the heating season starts winding down, no doubt a couple … Read more
Keeping your home and family toasty while keeping heating costs down can be a challenge during a typical DFW area winter. Fortunately, there are several creative ways to beat the odds, like sealing up drafty windows and running ceiling fans in reverse. But there’s more furnace advice “out there” you should absolutely ignore. Here are … Read more
Quick, and no peeking: when did you purchase your furnace? Of, if you inherited it from the previous owners, when did they purchase it? No, this is not a trivia quiz. It’s a serious question to help you determine if its’ time to replace your furnace…or least consider the possibility. Since we’ve already brought up … Read more
