1. Lower Your Hot Water Bills!

Install aerators in faucets and low-flow shower heads that may reduce your hot water consumption by half. Repair leaky faucets and shower heads. A leak of one drip per second can cost $1 per month....

Saturday, 12 December 2009 | Print | Read more

2. A Room of Their Own

For many years I lived comfortably in my quiet little East Dallas cottage, with my dog, Annie, and cat, Kelsey.  Then one day I decided to pursue my dream of having children.  I was no longer going...

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3. Small Rooms, Sanctuaries and Treasures

My company continues to surround itself with a professional team of people, making it possible to give the public the best possible service. In a previous article, I mentioned that I have been an...

Thursday, 10 September 2009 | Print | Read more

4. The Dirt on Organic Gardening

Go to organic gardening – it works! Many people are planting the organic way because they no longer wish to use toxic pesticides and herbicides around their children and pets. Another good reason...

Wednesday, 16 September 2009 | Print | Read more

5. Vintage Eclectic

Respect for the past and regard for the present are meeting in kitchens today to provide a sense of history and homeyness. Whether old in years, or only in spirit, these new kitchens bring heart to...

Wednesday, 16 September 2009 | Print | Read more

6. So You Want to Sell Your House?

May we suggest a different mindset? Instead of selling your home, what you really want is to attract buyers. So how do you attract buyers? What do they want? Simply put, they want the same thing...

Wednesday, 16 September 2009 | Print | Read more

7. Heat's On! Get the Pool Ready NOW

If you have spent the winter having a new pool put in or haven’t properly taken care of the pool you have, here are some quick tips to get your pool up and running. 1. After removing the cover,...

Wednesday, 16 September 2009 | Print | Read more

8. The Neighborhood Custom Framer

The furniture has been bought, rearranged or updated. What is the next logical step? Decorating the walls! Where do you find the accessories to decorate the walls, anyway? Do you go to a...

Friday, 18 September 2009 | Print | Read more

9. Preventing Costly Water Leaks

The Manmade KindMany homeowners worry about water damage from heavy rainstorms, yet few ever think about potential trouble spots in their own plumbing. Unlike the weather, plumbing-related water...

Friday, 11 December 2009 | Print | Read more

10. The Price You Pay For Neglecting Washing Machine Hoses

Washing machine hoses - those python-like "creatures" that attach your washer to your water source - are one of the most neglected and potentially damaging maintenance monsters in your home.Are your...

Saturday, 12 December 2009 | Print | Read more