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Careful and meticulous planning are vital in order

Careful and meticulous planning are vital in order to acquire that dream bathroom while staying within your budget. Below are four key things to go over—in detail—before you sign the papers with your contractor.
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Wallpaper is a fun way to show your personality. Not only are design aesthetics important, it’s also important to put just as much thought into where the wallpaper will be installed. Did you know that installing wallpaper on exterior walls increases the chances of mold because the wall is not able to breathe? There are ways around this, so talking with your builder early on can start discussions on how best to move forward with wallpaper and ensure you’re getting the look you want in the safest way.

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Mother’s Day is right around the corner! 🌹 🍽 🍷

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There’s nothing worse than something happening to your home right before Christmas. Whether it’s a leaky roof, a garage door that won’t close or a problem with the heating, getting someone to make a service call around this time is very difficult. Wouldn’t it be nice if you had someone checking in on your house on a monthly or quarterly basis, making sure they proactively spot and fix these problems before it’s too late? If you answered yes, please visit memory-builders.com and check out the packages we offer in providing year-round home maintenance so you have a worry-free holiday season.

It’s a daunting task. After endless neglect and

It’s a daunting task. After endless neglect and an “out of sight, out of mind” mentality, that special room in your house that’s been used to store everything from old clothes to “some day I might need that” items must be cleaned out – once and for all! You know that no contractor is going to step foot inside until you’ve de cluttered the entire space from top to bottom. But with years and possibly decades of accumulated junk, just getting started feels like a Herculean undertaking. How do I get rid of all this stuff? Who on earth besides a hired professional is going to haul this away? Well, before paying top dollar to hire a junk removal service, go to texasm.com for some helpful tips on how to downsize without dipping into your own pocket.
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#downsizing #garagesaletips #decluttering #declutter #junkremoval

It’s official – America has fallen in love aga

It’s official – America has fallen in love again with the bathtub! As coronavirus lockdowns eliminate many of our leisurely pursuits, the idea of lying comfortably in a serene warm tub as the minutes pass by has been rediscovered by a large segment of the population (especially Millennials in need of a cheap activity). Add to the mix some bath bombs or Epsom salts and not only have you created a tranquil environment free from the stresses of the outside world but you’re also soothing those aching and inflamed muscles, improving your overall health.
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However, if you’re ready to make the jump from being strictly a shower person to someone who incorporates both baths and showers, below are three important things to go over with your contractor (more important than Jacuzzi or no Jacuzzi) before you invest in a tub that adds an exclamation mark to the bathroom of your dreams!
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#bathroomdesign #bathtub

It’s no secret that a walk-in closet is a major

It’s no secret that a walk-in closet is a major selling point guaranteed to increase the resell value of your home. With every couple looking for more and more space to store their ever growing wardrobe of suits, dresses and shoes, a spacious and luxurious closet, according to one source, adds between two to three times the cost to your bottom line. But how do you make yours stand out from the rest? The simple answer is careful planning. Before embarking on creating that storage utopia in the master bedroom, keep these five things in mind in order to maximize both your space –and your profit!
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With winter on the horizon, it’s time to protect

With winter on the horizon, it’s time to protect your home from mice. According to one pest control service, the city of Houston is ranked as the twentieth worst city for rodents in America. And of course, whether it’s them gnawing on your electrical wires or carrying (and spreading) many diseases including Salmonella, the threat to your house is very real. Never assume that it’s only one mouse either – where there’s smoke, there’s fire! In just eight to ten weeks, a female mouse becomes sexually mature, having the ability to produce ten litters of up to sixteen young critters each. So before the temperature drops and they come looking for a place to stay warm, make sure your property is secure from these awful rodents with these helpful tips.
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It’s been called the Ferrari of home renovation.

It’s been called the Ferrari of home renovation. A castle fully loaded with a room where you can impress your friends by tasting the very best vintages from around the world. Whether it’s converting unused closet space or building a cavernous escape from the daily grind that’s worthy of being on Houzz.com, adding a custom built wine cellar is guaranteed to add value to your property. According to one real estate agent, “A custom wine cellar … will draw more people in for tours than the pool, the media room, and the gym because its intimacy and elegance will stand out.” But before you head out and stock up on the finest from Bordeaux and Burgundy, go to texasmb.com for five things you need to go over with your contractor before building this jaw dropping dream room.
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#winecellardesign #winecellars #homerenovation

It’s probably one of the most important gadgets

It’s probably one of the most important gadgets a homeowner will ever own. Without that remote control in your hands, you’d be getting out of your car in the very worst weather conditions to pull open your garage door manually – every single time! On average, you probably use your opener over a thousand times per year and yet, when it comes to maintaining it, few give it a second thought until it’s too late.
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So what exactly can you do to make sure your automatic garage door opener continues to function properly? Visit texasmb.com for five simple exercises that can extend the life of this vital piece of equipment.

As fitness centers across the country closed their

As fitness centers across the country closed their doors this year with the spread of covid-19, it comes as no surprise that many health enthusiasts decided to take matters into their own hands by building home gyms. According to several reports, major retailers have seen an unprecedented surge in fitness equipment with some experiencing triple-digit growth. Whether it’s squat racks, benches or cardio machines, America is shifting away from the big box gyms and opting to work out from home instead. No mask policies, no fear of a coronavirus spread and the convenience of rolling out of bed and onto a treadmill make the home gym a very appealing option.

So what if you have an empty room that you’re wanting to put to good use by converting it into a home gym. What do you need to know before you go out and buy free weights and a stair machine? Go to texasmb.com for five helpful tips that will make your home gym the best one on your block!

Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic arrived on our sh

Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic arrived on our shores, the way America works has changed drastically. According to one survey, the number of people working from home went up 17% since the beginning of the year with nearly half of all U.S. workers telecommuting more than five days per week. The advantages are numerous: a more flexible schedule, not having to spend hours commuting on the highway, and no more dressing up usually rank in the top three.
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However, with all these advantages, there are also some drawbacks. In the same survey, workers experienced problems sticking to a routine while being constantly interrupted as they performed their daily tasks. Digging a little deeper, the root cause stems from the lack of a proper home office. So if you’re ready to upgrade from a dingy basement set up, here are five things you should consider to improve your concentration and increase your productivity.
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Go to texasmb.com to read more.

The kitchen from our project in the Heights. To se

The kitchen from our project in the Heights. To see more, visit texasmb.com.
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#houstonrealestate #kitchendesign #kitchendesignideas

Picturesque wrap-around porch from our project on

Picturesque wrap-around porch from our project on 19th street. For more photos, visit texasmb.com.
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It’s every homeowners’ worst nightmare. With t

It’s every homeowners’ worst nightmare. With the sweltering summer sun beating down, you look to your A/C to save your family from the unforgiving heat. But for whatever reason, it isn’t working when you need it the most.
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Well, don’t sweat it! Go to texasmb.com for five ways to tell if you air conditioning needs to be serviced.