Lately I have been seeing a lot of people posting pictures of their decorated Christmas trees. The typical Christmas colors are bright red and green. But what if you prefer a more muted Christmas? Here are some great ideas for minimalist Christmas decorating from Kristen … Read More
Staging an Occupied Home for Showings
Last week we explored steps one needs to take to prepare to sell your house. You can read that post here. One of the steps is to ready your home for potential buyers. Removing clutter and personal items are key to preparing your house, especially … Read More
Steps to Follow Before Selling Your House
Last week, we looked at the steps to follow before buying a home. To read that article, click here. So it is only natural to now look at the steps one should follow before selling your house. Again Rachel Cruze with Ramsey Solutions does a … Read More
Are You in the Market for a House?
Are you in the market for a house? Well, the housing market has slowed back into more normalcy since the feeding frenzy during and immediately after the pandemic. In fact, some people are afraid of a bubble bursting. Others are worried about rising interest rates. … Read More
Two Different Ways to Decorate for Fall
School is back in session, which means that it will be fall very soon. As hot as it has been this summer, I am sure that we are all looking forward to crisp mornings and cooler temperatures throughout the day. Decorating seasonally is a popular … Read More
Lawn Care During a Drought Continued
The Lake Conroe area has enjoyed some rainfall since my last article on proper lawn care during a drought. However in spite of the rain, the drought conditions have gotten worse. According to the US Drought Monitor, Montgomery County is in a severe drought. The … Read More
It’s a Peach of a Summer!
Are you ready for a peach of a summer? Fredericksburg and other parts of the Texas Hill Country are famous for their peaches. I recently drove through Georgia, arguably the peach capital of the US. Then I ate the best peaches of my life in … Read More
Protect Your Lawn During a Drought
It doesn’t require a degree in meteorology to know that we are on the verge of a severe drought. We have gotten inconsistent and little rain. Combine that with high winds all spring and unseasonably hot temperatures now and we could be in serious trouble. … Read More
Stay Safe While Things are Heating Up
The summer days are really heating up! The mercury is rising and high temperatures can lead to real life-threatening situations. Today we are going to look at heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat Exhaustion Fortunately heat exhaustion can easily be treated by cooling down. However … Read More
Pantry Organization in 5 Steps
School has just let out and summer has begun! It also means that kids and their friends will be in and out of your home for the next few months. A common question is: what is there to eat? Between meals, snacks, and beverages, your … Read More