-
How To Fix A Leaky Garden Spigot
One of the small irritations of home ownership is a leaky outdoor spigot. You’re trying to wash your car, water some plants, fill your pool — whatever the case may be — and you’ve got this steady stream of water running down from the spigot and pooling next to your foundation. This is not only
-
How to Clean Oil off a Driveway
Whether youv’e got a shadetree mechanic in your household or just a car that leaves the occasional puddle underneath it, odds are your once-spotless driveway has a few brown blobs on it by now. Because this stuff is composed of oil — worse yet, dirty oil — it’s going to take more than a shot from the
-
Why You Should Water Your Foundation, And How To Do It
Water your foundation? Yeah, it sounds weird, we know. Since concrete is not, like, a living thing and all. But hear us out. Because of the composition of the soil and the weather in Texas, foundation problems are common, and one of the biggest reasons is that the soil under your foundation will expand and
-
What To Do With Your Used Cooking Oil
Here’s how it goes: You fry up some … oh, we don’t know, let’s go with Gulf oysters. And you eat them and they’re lovely and satisfying and then it comes time to clean the kitchen and you realize you’ve got a big ol’ pot o’ spent cooking oil sitting on your stove. Whether it’s
-
How to Plant a Flower Bed under a Tree
As your grow with your home, you may start wanting to add to its landscaping. The hedge row is nice, and the annuals look pretty popping out of the mulch, but you’re ready to take the next leap in giving your yard a personalized character. This being the case, you’ve probably considered planting a flower
-
Take Care of Your Outdoor Patio in the Summer
Summer heat can warp wood, melt plastic, and cause metal nails to pop out of their holes. Fighting the ravages of the midday sun is a constant battle, only ending well into October here in Houston. Here are three things you can do to help protect your furniture this summer! Keep It in the Shade
-
The Best Plants for Your Summer Garden
Summertime in Texas is the perfect time to get outside and get started on the garden of your dreams. “Going Native” is also a big new trend in the gardening scene around these parts. With so many adverse effects that planting non-native species has on the environment, it’s no wonder that going native has taken
-
The Best Snacks for Summertime
Summertime is here and the snacking is easy! This is the season when the fruits and veggies are rolling into markets, making it easy and cost-effective to whip up delicious snacks with local ingredients. Some of our favorite local Texas ingredients are: blackberries, melon, apples, corn, peaches, tomatoes and cucumbers. From fresh fruits and vegetables
-
Cleaning For Your Wood Floor: A Step-By-Step Guide
If you’re looking for beauty, it’s difficult to beat a hardwood floor. They add a tremendous amount of character to any room, and the timeless look of a good wood floor means it’ll never go out of style. But as is so often the case, all that beauty and character comes with a trade off.
-
Things to Do Over Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is a special holiday in the US as we remember those that serve and who have served. From law enforement, fire, and military, we are proud of those that make this country more safe and secure. They have sacrificed what many are not willing to give up, and for that we are