The Smartphone has been a blessing for us Contractors. The amount of time they save us and convenience they provide is a huge windfall, and causes them to be a critical tool. So, it gets a bit hellish on days like last Thursday morning, when both mine and Michael’s smart phones stopped charging. What a […]
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Vacationing on the Buffalo River, Keeping Your Home Safe While on Vacation, and Getting Back to Work
Last week my dog Buddy and I traveled to Arkansas to canoe the river and camp on the banks of the lower Buffalo River Wilderness area, and fished for trout on the White River. The Buffalo River trip is 29 miles long and takes three days. Along with the incredible scenic beauty, this wilderness area […]
Love Your Home with Maintenance and Save Money, Too!
Check out the “Home Maintenance Checklist” Elizabeth is putting together for us. We are trying to make the checklist as comprehensive as possible without being overwhelming. The checklist is designed for you to systematically check and maintain the various components of your home. The list is long, and without a checklist, it’s no wonder you […]
Por favor cambie las pilas en el detector de humo!
This past Saturday morning, at 2 AM, I was awakened to a man’s voice coming from my hallway, saying with urgency, “Por favor cambie las pilas en el detector de humo! Por favor cambie las pilas en el detector de humo!” Although startled, I was instantly put at ease once I saw my dogs weren’t […]
A Tip That Will Reduce the Dust in Your Home and Save You Money!
A client recently asked me if I had any ideas why his house was so dusty. I stopped by to take a look and figured out the problem right away. The air vent boots in the ceiling weren’t sealed at the drywall, so when the heat or air conditioning turned on, air was being pulled […]
Trendy: Iron Doors and Glass Tile
Two of my favorite current trends are iron doors and glass tile. The iron doors are just awesome; they have a great look, a great feel, and add security and value to your home. Glass tile is a perfect artistic outlet; it can add some “sexy” to any design! The project pictured above is a […]
Exterior Painting and Hidden Gardens
This time of year I look at the exterior of a lot of homes for painting estimates. I see what happens to homes that had a coat of paint slapped on them compared to ones that were properly done. The paint jobs that are properly done last many years longer, protect siding and trim, and […]
Shed Doors and a Great Moonrise
My buddy Wes asked me to give him a hand with the doors on the boat shed at his lake house. As you can see, they were in horrible shape. Wood doors were used and the veneer was peeling off. We’ve replaced lots of shed doors over the years. If you have rotting shed doors, […]
Tornado!!
April 3rd tornado in Arlington, Texas Photo courtesy of Monique We are finally starting work on a couple of homes in Arlington that were damaged during the tornado on April 3rd. That was a crazy day, as approximately 13 tornadoes tore through the Ft. Worth-Dallas area. I was at our office in Dalworthington Gardens and […]
Man Cave!
A Man Cave is a room or area within a home where a person (I don’t see “Man” Cave as gender- or age-specific. Anyone can have a “Man” Cave) can pursue recreational activities or hobbies or just relax. I’ve designed and built hundreds of them over the past 30 years for all types of uses; […]
Bathtub Envy
One of my favorite things to do is to take a long, hot, soaking, meditative bubble bath. So, when we install a tub like this one, I get a serious case of bathtub envy. What’s to be envious of? Take your pick of features: Deep, drop-in design with a built in pillow 72” length so […]
Mother Nature is Trying to Eat Your House!
Mother Nature is literally trying to eat your home. We live in an organic world, where everything will be consumed eventually. The good news? With a little forethought and routine maintenance, you can protect your home from premature consumption. The main cause of the premature deterioration of your home […]
