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ENERGY SAVINGS IN 2014?

There has been so much press in the last months about conserving and preserving energy so that our planet's precious resources are protected. This can be done with the cars we drive, the recycling and repurposing of  items that we use and also in our homes. Here are a few ideas for you to consider if you are either building a new home or remodeling [...]

By |2017-01-21T20:29:30+00:00January 13th, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments

2014- READY FOR PAINT?

It is the start of a new year and a time that many of us start to think about how we can improve our lives,  our lifestyles and our homes. Either we are considering updating the home so we can make a move to a different home or location in the new year or maybe just making the improvements that we have seen in the [...]

By |2017-01-21T20:31:12+00:00January 6th, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments

DECORATING FOR THE HOLIDAYS

If you are ready to decorate your home and need some ideas on ways to both make a statement and keep your budget in mind, consider staying with one theme for your home decorating.  You can select 2-3 colors to keep your look consistent, so consider silver, blue and white or red, gold and brown. If you have children, let them help with the decorating [...]

By |2017-01-21T20:31:59+00:00December 2nd, 2013|Uncategorized|0 Comments

2013 TRENDS FOR THE BATHROOM

A more transitional style for the home which is a blending of the contemporary and traditional is what is trending in the home of 2013.  Granite is still an important finish for countertops in both kitchens and bathrooms, with quartz stone coming in a close second. White or cream painted cabinets, as well as darker cabinetry is most popular today as well as an increase [...]

By |2017-01-21T20:36:21+00:00June 17th, 2013|Uncategorized|0 Comments

HOME IMPROVEMENT 101

Have you considered remodeling your home but do not want to spend money that you cannot recoup when you sell? Do you worry that any changes you make might not be a sound investment for you so you opt not to do anything at all? There are some replacement projects that make good financial sense for the home, make your home look good immediately, help your [...]

By |2017-01-21T20:40:21+00:00April 5th, 2013|Uncategorized|0 Comments

THANKS COSERV!

I just read a great safety article from Coserv Gas which discusses safety issues related to the use of natural gas. I wanted to pass them along since we are just starting to get cool in North Texas and now is the time that we are using our gas furnaces to keep warm. As residents of homes, we need to know the locations of the gas [...]

By |2017-01-21T20:44:59+00:00April 3rd, 2013|Uncategorized|0 Comments

EFFICIENCY TRIANGLE-WHAT IS IT?

If you are interested in improving your kitchen in function as well as design, you need to pay close attention to the “work triangle” or “efficiency triangle” , of your kitchen. This is the layout of the work areas in the kitchen that affords the cook with the optimum lengths and spaces located between the various sections of the kitchen. Typically, the sink is placed [...]

By |2017-01-21T20:51:39+00:00April 1st, 2013|Uncategorized|0 Comments

IN THE MOOD FOR SOME COLOR?

If you are considering adding some color to your home, keep these suggestions in mind. You do not have to go extreme just to move away from the neutrals that you have been using. Good-bye to some of the beiges, browns and grays! If you want to add a little touch of color, consider investing in one colorful, exciting piece of furniture. A blue couch, [...]

By |2017-01-21T20:49:11+00:00April 1st, 2013|Uncategorized|0 Comments

SAVING MONEY

Dreaming of a Better Bathroom? Remodel It With WaterSense! Bathrooms are by far the largest water users in the home, accounting for more than half of all the water that families use indoors. If you are planning to remodel your bathroom, did you know plumbing fixtures are available in a wide variety of colors, models, and prices to help you save water and money. Advances [...]

By |2017-01-21T20:57:16+00:00March 29th, 2013|Uncategorized|0 Comments

FOCUS-KITCHEN UPGRADES

I just read a great article about the ways that homeowners are deciding to upgrade their existing homes. The data that is cited comes from the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Their information shows that people are deciding not to go with "traditional" changes to their homes, but with what they call "transitional" options that focus on more "long term desirability". Many of these changes [...]

By |2017-01-21T20:55:19+00:00March 29th, 2013|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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