Music can influence attitudes and conjure emotions. The right playlist at your open house can set the mood for an event that pulses with energy, or one that’s more laidback and easygoing. So if you decide to play music at your home’s all-important debut, what kind of playlist should you create for one of our [...]
Hardwood floors can add elegance and value to your home. Cherry, walnut, oak, maple, birch, and many more—they all bring their own distinct style to your space. Keeping them in great condition, however, can sometimes be a challenge. To help protect and properly maintain your hardwood floors avoid these mistakes. Using Too Much Water or [...]
Spring brings forth tender leaves that sprout from bare branches, and new blades of grass that peek out from dormancy. This year you’ll try again to get a greener lawn—in the past you haven’t had much success, and your neighbor’s lush yard has always made yours pale in comparison. As you mount a new effort, [...]
If you want to give your kids room for artistic expression using your walls as their canvas whiteboard paint can be the perfect way to accommodate their desire to write and draw. Here’s everything you need to know to transform a wall. Whiteboards Don’t Have to Be White You might be surprised to learn that [...]
Your open house is your home’s introduction to buyers, and first impressions are usually the ones that stick. Consider these ways to make the most of this all-important event. Timing Is Everything Typically your agent will hold your open house on weekends, when buyers are most likely to have time away from their jobs and [...]
Enjoying some fun in the sun shouldn’t mean having to swat away buzzing bees and whizzing wasps. Enhance your landscape and home with six plants that will help keep these pesky insects at bay. Marigolds The marigold produces attractive blooms in bold yellow, orange, red, white, and variegated versions, but its scent is anything but [...]
Sure, most Midland residents are aware of the city’s connection to the world of national politics thanks to the Bush family. But the two former presidents and first ladies aren’t the only well-known folks with a Midland history. When friends ask about your new neighborhood, you can mention these entertainers who at one time or [...]