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Are you thinking about painting a room in your home? It can be daunting, especially if you are painting the entire inside of your home. There are so many versions of white and gray and these colors tend to be overused. Color is a great way to change an interior room without changing the footprint.…
Read MoreAs a home designer in Houston Texas, I have been asking myself this question quite a lot, and I have decided the answer is yes. Maybe this will be a good thing. Normally, our front porch is not used often except for greeting guests and to collect our mail. Here’s an idea, why not move our…
Read MoreFinding help with small remodeling jobs or repairs can be challenging. Who do you call- a remodeler or handyman? Many people believe that if the job is too small, a remodeling contractor may not be interested and call a handyman instead. Keep in mind that all handymen are not created equal. Every handyman may not…
Read MoreAt this difficult time, working from home seems to be the current reality, and likely a necessity going forward. Many of us weren’t prepared for this need and must make do with using space in their home that may be less than desirable, especially if you have more than one person working from home and…
Read MoreWith all the uncertainly that the COVID-19 pandemic has created, one of the most common questions I hear is, ‘Is now a good time for me to remodel my home?’” While multitudes of Houstonians stayed home during March, April and May, it became apparent to many that improvement projects were needed on their homes. Many…
Read MoreIt seems as though “normal” is being redefined daily. One thing is clear, life goes on and we each have to adjust to our own reality. Working from home is one of those new realities. Finding a space that gives you the quiet and privacy to work efficiently can be a challenge. Even before…
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Enjoy the outdoors without fear Don’t be surprised if you have seen a mosquito even though it’s April, they are generally active from April through October. Since the weather is warming up, it is time to protect yourself from mosquitos and ticks. According to a recent 3 part series presentation at the Locust Valley Library…
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The following are tips for finding a qualified remodeler from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Stay Local Local remodelers are compelled to perform quality work that satisfies their customers for their business to survive. Local firms can be checked through references including past customers in your community or through your local NARI…
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Spring is here, the weather is getting nicer and we are all looking to spend more time outside. It is the perfect time to consider a facelift for your home’s exterior facade. Three Home Facelift Considerations: Style – Do you want to maintain the same style or transition into a new look? Color – Don’t…
Read MoreNobody likes having too much pressure. Sprinkler systems don’t like it either! Landscape irrigation sprinklers are often installed at sites where the system pressure is higher than what is recommended for the sprinkler nozzle. Fixed-spray-head nozzles are the most common types of sprinkler heads out there, but they may throw large amounts of water up…
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