Home Maintenance & Remodeling
January 16, 2015
Getting Tidy for the New Year – The Kitchen is a Catch-all for lots of junk! My New Year’s resolution was to get more organized at my house and to get rid of as much clutter as I possibly […]
January 16, 2015
This is a Fixxer-Upper Swan Story and I am all about a beautiful before and after. This was a project that was very dramatic from start to finish. Unfortunately, I didn’t think to capture any pics until the demo phase […]
January 9, 2015
It's a new year and that means new trends! Styles always shift and it's hard to stay on top of what is "hot" and what is "not," but have no fear, I'm here to help! I love watching how the home design trends are going, especially seeing what is going on in pinterest/internet land vs. what people are REALLY doing in their homes. It's an interesting mix, for sure.
January 7, 2015
I’m continually amazed at what a fresh coat of paint can do. It can breathe new life into almost anything. Paint has remodeling power when you use it to emphasize a room’s best features or play down the flaws. It is one of the most economical upgrades for your home and can give it a whole new appeal. It’s cheap, relatively easy and it’s an instant gratification upgrade!
4 SIGNS YOU NEED NEW PAINT:
January 3, 2015
Check out these 7 Tips for January home maintenance in your East Texas home!
December 1, 2014
Tis the season…for home maintenance?! Okay, okay…that’s definitely not the highlight of the season. However, Texas winters are definitely hard on your home and a bit of prevention goes a long way this time of year. Cold weather is here and you’ll probably be at home more often to avoid Mr. Winter, so it’s a great chance to get a leg up (err…catch up) on some home maintenance before temperatures drop to downright unfriendly levels.
November 15, 2014
If you are working on home projects or plan to in the future, keep this place in mind--Surplus Warehouse in Tyler, TX. They've got everything from doors, toilets, cabinets, flooring, windows and much more! The downside is that you'll have to haul it back to Palestine, but if you're doing a bigger project, the savings can be BIG!
October 30, 2014
This is going to be a quickie post, but I did want to do a post on it, because many people in Palestine don’t know that we have a professional plumbing supply house! Ferguson Enterprises is for both commercial and […]
September 16, 2014
We all know about Spring Cleaning, but there are several things that need to be done in the fall months to prepare your Palestine, Texas home for the winter months! Luckily in Texas, we do not have to deal with basements and some other cold weather home issues that our Yankee neighbors have to face. However, there are some things that need to be addressed to prevent more expensive issues later on. Preventative maintenance=Cheaper Maintenance! (and who doesn't love cheaper!?)