With growing populations and ongoing drought conditions in many areas of our country, our water resources are operating under a strain. When we preserve and protect the nation’s water supply, we show our concern for the economy, our environment and human health. One way to help reduce water waste in our homes is to install a high efficiency toilet. Toilets are the single largest user [...]
In the 2015 kitchen remodeling projects that I have been doing, I am seeing a several trends in the DFW area. Many of my homeowners are opting for a very open and clean look, connecting their kitchen and living areas together, by removing walls. In doing this, they are also creating either an oversized peninsula or island for eating, food prep, dish washing, storage, [...]
If you have been thinking of repainting your home and have been shopping at the local paint stores, you have probably heard or seen the phrase, VOC's or volatile organic compounds, right? Have you been wondering what this is and how it might be important for you and your family? Volatile Organic Compounds are chemicals that are used in the manufacture of many products used [...]
re you ready to start spring with a less cluttered life? Getting rid of clutter does not have to be a tiresome, endless project. Start small, with just 8 simple ideas and just 1 hour: Grab a trash bag and toss out ten items from your home! These are things that you do not want, need or use anymore! Find a cluttered surface in your [...]
We are always told to focus improving the owner's retreat and the kitchen first in our homes to gain the most "bang for our buck" as it relates to the value of our homes. What are the trends that I am seeing in the DFW master bathroom? For one thing, the focus seems to be creating a "spa like" atmosphere in the bathroom. Many owners [...]
Just like fashion for clothing, there are also new trends and fashion for the home. Consider these hot products for your home in 2015 remodeling projects. 1. Have you see the new ceramic tile that looks like wood flooring? It has the beauty of wood floors with the ease of maintenance and durability that many families want. 2.Quartz instead of granite is making a real [...]
If you are considering doing a bathroom remodel in 2015, consider and update to the traditional soap dish and also get the hair product off the floor and out of sight. Before your tile installation, ask a carpenter to frame into the shower wall, a box or boxes of varying sizes. These can be placed at a typical level of a soap dish, can be [...]
What will they think of next? Kohler has introduced it Purefresh toilet seat! It has a deodorizing system within in the seat the is activated when a user sits on the seat. A carbon filter coupled with an integrated fan helps to neutralize the air in the commode area. The fan directs filtered air over a scent pack that is locate inside. This fresher [...]
If you are interested in the new products that help to protect the environment, take a look at the Dual Flush toilet! The toilets use differing amounts of water to flush either liquid or solid waste, and thereby save you money and water, and help to conserve water protecting the environment. The button at the top of the tank is pushed depending on how much [...]
If you are a gadget person and love the improved technology and convenience in your life with the introduction of new and improved products for the home, you might just love the "Lyric" thermostat by Honeywell. This new thermostat not only has a cool and improved "look" for the home, but can help to save you money on energy costs, automatically adjusts to your specific [...]