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Popular Swimming Pool Trends for Your Backyard

| September 1, 2018
Popular Swimming Pool Trends for Your Backyard

By Cheryl Alexander Though summer may be drawing to a close, there is actually no better time to start on a backyard pool project. For most pool companies, the onset of cold weather can mean a slowdown in business because homeowner think less about outdoor projects as they head indoors. Pricing is almost always lower during […]

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Tips for Remodeling Your Home Office

| September 1, 2018
Tips for Remodeling Your Home Office

By Joanna Fallon With the home office becoming a necessary feature of new homes, those who are working in spare bedrooms or other spaces in the home should consider remodeling to create a dedicated office space. A professional remodeler can help make important decisions that will add value to the home and give return on investment. […]

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Remodeling & Improvements: Good Sense Spending

| August 1, 2018
Remodeling & Improvements: Good Sense Spending

The best remodeling jobs for a solid return on your investment By Cheryl Alexander Before taking on your next home remodeling project, it’s a good idea to get your ducks in a row by doing some important preliminary work. First, do some research about the professionals you’ll want to hire. Browse their websites to find out […]

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Summertime Paradise – Right in Your Own Backyard

| July 1, 2018
Summertime Paradise – Right in Your Own Backyard

Ideas To Transform Your Outdoor Living Space Into A Place You Never Want To Leave By Cheryl Alexander It’s finally summer, and while you may be ready to take the party outside, your outdoor living space may tell a different story. In light of the most recent floods and freezes in the Houston metro area, […]

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10 Tips for Remodeling Your Bathroom

| July 1, 2018
10 Tips for Remodeling Your Bathroom

By Joanna Fallon Remodeling your bathroom can breathe new life in to your home. It might be as simple as in­stalling new cabinets and countertops or upgrading your shower and/or tub. You might, however, want to remove everything down to the studs and start from scratch. Before you begin, consider the following suggestions — some […]

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Local Homeowners Lead the Way with Popular Flooring Trends

| June 1, 2018
Local Homeowners Lead the Way with Popular Flooring Trends

A Report On What’s Of Interest To Consumers Floors are literally the foundation on which a room’s elegance and style are grounded. Whether you are planning to update the flooring in one or two rooms in your home or more, options exist to give every room the look of luxury – but not the cost […]

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Remodel: The Master Suite

| June 1, 2018
Remodel:  The Master Suite

Ten Tips To Help You Create A Stylish And Comfortable Space By Joanna Fallon FACT: A master bedroom with a fresh look not only feels good, it can give you a return on your investment (ROI) between 40-80 percent. In comparison, high-ROI projects – like kitchen and bathroom remodels – come in about 85 percent […]

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Trending Tips for Your Kitchen Remodel

| May 1, 2018
Trending Tips for Your Kitchen Remodel

Countertops, Color, Cabinets And Technology Guide Homeowner Choices It used to be that the kitchen was a small room that was situated in the back of the home, away from the center of activity. Today not only are kitchens much larger, but they’ve become the hub of family life, connected and open to the big […]

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Apply Nature’s Sunscreen to Your Landscape

| April 1, 2018
Apply Nature’s Sunscreen to Your Landscape

Plant Trees That Create Shade And Tolerate Drought Grass tells a story about average rainfall over the last few weeks. And if you’ve taken a good look at your grass lately, you’ll quickly deduce that we’ve had plenty of rain. Trees, on the other hand, show us what has been going on beneath the surface […]

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Spring Gardening Tips and Trends

| March 1, 2018
Spring Gardening Tips and Trends

Outdoor Ideas For Yards, Patios And Decks Adding plants with patterned foliage, ones that are pollinator-friendly or mixing fresh dirt with healthy soil are just some of the trends impacting what, where and how people are gardening. Where you garden will determine a lot of your choices, but don’t let the idea of a small […]

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Get the Look of Reclaimed Wood Flooring

| February 1, 2018
Get the Look of Reclaimed Wood Flooring

Real and fabricated materials can give your home this vintage look Watch any remodeling program on the home improvement networks and you’ll see flooring with a lived-in look being placed in new and remodeled homes. Everything old is new again. Whether you call it distressed or reclaimed, the look of this flooring evokes rustic farmhomes […]

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House of the Future Will Be Designed By Digital Apps and Powered By Smart Devices

| January 1, 2018
House of the Future Will Be Designed By Digital Apps and Powered By Smart Devices

Planner 5D, interior design platform, explains major features of a future house Some of us are already enjoying new technology when designing or building our homes – such as IoT devices, interior design apps or even AI. It’s predicted that soon most of our homes will enter the digital age. Here is a rundown of […]

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Maximize a Small Space

| November 1, 2017
Maximize a Small Space

Design Tips To Make The Most Of Less Square Footage By Bee Heinemann In almost every home there is a need for larger living areas. It can be a challenge to decorate small rooms to make them purposeful and comfortable without looking too cluttered. With some thoughtful planning, there are ways to maximize every square […]

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Make Your Yard a Friendly Habitat for Resident and Migratory Birds

| October 1, 2017
Make Your Yard a Friendly Habitat for Resident and Migratory Birds

If You Plant Natives, Birds Will Come By Mara Soloway The Houston area has numerous resident bird species, thanks to its humid subtropical climate. The area is also in the migratory path of so many more birds as they make their way across and around the Gulf of Mexico in the spring and fall. This […]

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Make Pool Maintenance a Pleasant Experience

| September 1, 2017
Make Pool Maintenance  a Pleasant Experience

These Tips From The Pros Can Help You Keep Your Pool Sparkling By Merry Wise Pool season is here! The weather is warm, and it’s time to enjoy the pool once again. Use these useful professional tips to take the struggle out of pool maintenance and make it the fun experience it is meant to […]

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10 Steps to Easy-Care Beds and Borders

| August 1, 2017
10 Steps to Easy-Care Beds and Borders

Eco-friendly plants save gardening effort Garden beds and borders, artfully filled with a colorful tapestry of flowers and foliage, are very much back in vogue. But unlike the traditional perennial beds and borders, which were labor intensive and peaked mainly in spring, today’s garden plots are filled with eco-friendly plants designed to perform better, require […]

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The Art of the Outdoors

| July 1, 2017
The Art of the Outdoors

Create Elegant Ambiance With Water, Fire, Sculpture And Lighting By Merry Wise Adding art to your outdoor space can take your home to a whole new level of elegance. Consider adding the elements of water and fire and an interesting sculpture, and turn your whole creation into a wonderland with light at night. Swimming pools, […]

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It’s Summertime, and the Outdoor Living is Easy

| June 1, 2017
It’s Summertime, and the Outdoor Living is Easy

These Ideas Will Keep You Outdoors, No Matter How High The Temperature Climbs By Mara Soloway It’s summer, which means it’s time to enjoy your backyard and entertain on the patio. While the mercury is already on the rise in our area, don’t let the high temperatures send you, your family and your guests indoors […]

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Metal Roofs are Growing in Popularity

| May 1, 2017
Metal Roofs are Growing in Popularity

They Have Several Advantages For Homes In The South With the new year, homeowners are looking to new trends as they make home renovation plans. The roof is the biggest design element on a home and probably the most important. Metal roofs are growing in popularity and are poised to make a big impact in […]

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Make Pool Maintenance a Pleasant Experience

| April 1, 2017
Make Pool Maintenance  a Pleasant Experience

These Tips From The Pros Can Help You Keep Your Pool Sparkling  By Merry Wise  Pool season is here! The weather is warm, and it’s time to enjoy the pool once again. Use these useful professional tips to take the struggle out of pool maintenance and make it the fun experience it is meant to be. […]

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Kitchens That Cook

| March 1, 2017
Kitchens That Cook

Creating A Culinary Space Text by Cheryl Alexander Kitchen designs are as varied as the cooks who use them. Some are so lackluster that even the thought of cooking in them can stifle any craving. Others, however, like the culinary spaces fashioned by these talented designers and their teams, really whet the appetite for creating […]

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Easy To Grow Dahlias

| March 1, 2017
Easy To Grow Dahlias

Plan Now For Spectacular Summer Blooms By Melinda Myers Photos by Longfield-Gardens.com Dahlias provide some of the garden’s biggest and most spectacular blooms. The flowers come in a rainbow of colors and many different styles and sizes, and all are excellent cut flowers. One of the best things about dahlias is how abundantly they bloom. […]

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Kid and Pet Friendly Flooring Ideas

| February 1, 2017
Kid and Pet Friendly Flooring Ideas

A Range Of Flooring Types Will Work For High-Activity Areas By Mara Soloway Sure, empty nesters can have stylish concrete floors in their homes. It certainly makes having dogs easier. And area rugs can make a soft, friendly space for their visiting grandkids to play. But what can others do who want the combination of […]

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