Houseplants add another level of complexity and stress to a move. After all, you want to make sure they survive the trip and thrive in your new space. Even hardy plants get damaged easily when moving from one place to another. However, there are some ways you can pack and prepare your plants for moving to make sure...

If you like rooms with warm and welcoming atmospheres, consider trying traditional home decor. While some might say the style is outdated, traditional decor endures as a popular option for even the most trendy and contemporary homes. To help inspire you, here are some ideas for using traditional style home decor at home: Furniture placement Furniture placement matters...

A backyard patio can be much more than a simple concrete slab. Patios are a place to gather, relax and enjoy your outdoor space in a variety of ways. If your backyard doesn’t have a patio or if you’re looking to update the one you have, here are some fresh ideas for DIY patio projects to try. Pavers...

While placing furniture in your home might seem easy for certain rooms, it can be challenging for others. If you'd like to avoid the time-consuming process of moving furniture around repeatedly to find the right design, you might benefit from virtual home decorator tools to help. Here are some tools and tips for finding the best places for...

Creating a great garden path doesn’t have to be a long and difficult process. With the right tools and techniques, DIY enthusiasts of all skill levels can build a classic and functional brick pathway. Here we’ll go over the materials and process for your next garden path DIY project. Materials CobblestonesEdging stakesGranite paversPlastic landscaping edgingSandSpray paint (for marking)...

Renovating a bathroom is a major project. Before you can design and decorate your updated space, you will need to think of a theme. It's important to decide on a theme for your bathroom in advance as this will help you carry out the theme throughout the entire design. These are a few tips that can help you...

In some states, qualified homeowners can use a property tax deferment to save on annual expenses. While deferring taxes usually refers to a period of delay in paying taxes on an item until a later date, property tax deferment comes with some additional important factors. Here is a quick guide about property tax deferrals: How does it work?...

Relax in this lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath home located near Canyon Lake and is a short drive to the Guadalupe River and Schlitterbahn Waterpark. The home's features include open living/kitchen area, fireplace, ceiling fans, granite counter tops in the kitchen and bathrooms, pantry, 270 Sq Ft screened-in porch with retractable sunscreens and drapes, 6 Ft cedar fence with a 4 Ft single gate and a 8 Ft double gate, gutters with leaf guards, RV Pad with full hookups, oversized 2 car garage (20' X 25'), utility room, Alamo Water softener, full house Genrac 22KW power plant (1 year old and powered by a 250-gallon propane tank and a 8' X 12' storage...

Whether you’re renting for the first time or not, there are important questions to ask and think about during the process. Asking the right questions can make an enormous difference in how successful you are in finding the right place and being happy in it once you do. Here are some questions every renter should ask while searching...

Is it possible to flip houses for profit with no experience? Luckily, this is one area of real estate investment that is viable even for beginners. Here is a simple beginner's guide to house flipping to get you started: Step 1: Find a Cash Source Flipping a house requires more cash up front than with a traditional home...

Universal design creates spaces that are more accessible for everyone. Whether they're an elder, child or have mobility restrictions, it focuses on building areas to be used by all And, despite the daunting name or meaning behind it, universal design isn't a difficult feat to accomplish. Add Views of the Outdoor Installing French doors provides an incredible view...

The modern real estate world is full of helpful technological advancements, including home designing software. A comprehensive home design software program allows homeowners, interior designers and architects to bring their home design plans to life in a more accurate, efficient and collaborative way. But what are some other ways modern professionals and homeowners can use technology to improve...