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Wallpaper makes a stylish comeback! Here are tips from an interior designer on how to best use it in your home
Read full article: Wallpaper makes a stylish comeback! Here are tips from an interior designer on how to best use it in your homeWallpaper is making a significant comeback in interior design, shedding its old-fashioned image and emerging as a versatile and stylish option for home décor. Interior designer Jessica Deuce recently shared insights into this trend, offering tips to help you incorporate wallpaper into your home decorating, emphasizing that today's wallpaper is not like your grandmother's.
There is no getting around turkey on Thanksgiving! Follow these tips to whip up a feast
Read full article: There is no getting around turkey on Thanksgiving! Follow these tips to whip up a feastThanksgiving Prep: Turkey Tips and Tricks with a professional! You may switch out your sides each year, but there is no getting around Turkey on Thanksgiving. Follow these tips to help you whip up a feast! With the holiday just around the corner, Chef Colin Shine took Houston Life inside the Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Houston showroom kitchen to walk us through some turkey tips that will help you prepare an impressive and (maybe less stressful?) Thanksgiving feast.
This local company in Houston is helping neighbors power on through outages, without permitting issues
Read full article: This local company in Houston is helping neighbors power on through outages, without permitting issuesBelieve it or not, some people in Houston do not experience outage anxiety during a storm. That is because they have the right backup power system. However, not everybody can install a whole-home generator at home, which is where Bronco Power comes in. The Bronco Power Boost is a solution for homeowners who find permitting issues are stopping them from installing a whole-home generator.
Check out how some Houstonians are keeping their power on through outages
Read full article: Check out how some Houstonians are keeping their power on through outagesIt may come as no surprise after the summer we have just experienced, but did you know that here in Houston, we are nearly three times more likely to experience a power outage than the average American? When the Derecho whipped through Brandon Seidel's neighborhood in The Heights, thanks to Sunrun, his family's lights stayed on while everyone else was in the dark.
This Houston company is here to ride it out with you when disaster strikes
Read full article: This Houston company is here to ride it out with you when disaster strikesSummer is winding down, but unfortunately, Houston's hurricane season is not over yet. We had a rough start, and while we watch Tropical Storm Francine build off the coast, it is a timely reminder of how important it is to be prepared. Frontier Services is a local company that knows all too well what it takes to clean up the mess left after a hurricane, and they see how you can best prepare. Houston Life reporter Melanie Camp took us on a tour of their facility to learn more about how they are helping Houstonians in times of need.
Hurricane, fire, or flood…Here is how to prepare for the next disaster in Houston
Read full article: Hurricane, fire, or flood…Here is how to prepare for the next disaster in HoustonIt has been nearly 6 weeks since Hurricane Beryl and many Houstonians are still cleaning up the mess. Local business frontier services have been on the frontline helping people after disaster strikes.
No, you are not old! Your swollen legs might be a sign of vein disease here is how to find out…
Read full article: No, you are not old! Your swollen legs might be a sign of vein disease here is how to find out…If your legs feel heavy, achy, or even swollen throughout the day that is not just something that comes with age. Dr. Tonie Reincke of Reincke Vein Center in Sugar Land said these symptoms could be signs of something more serious, like vein disease.
Turn your backyard into an outdoor oasis and beat the Houston heat
Read full article: Turn your backyard into an outdoor oasis and beat the Houston heatPerhaps you are thinking now is a great time to move ahead with those yard upgrades you have always wanted. Randy Riser is a sales and design trainer with System Pavers, and we invited him into the Houston Life studio to get some advice on the process of turning any backyard into an outdoor oasis. Watch the video above to learn more.
Retired pro boxer Termite Watkins has tips to help knock out the termites in your home!
Read full article: Retired pro boxer Termite Watkins has tips to help knock out the termites in your home!You may have heard of Termite Watkins, the Houston-born boxer who turned pro in 1974. He earned his nickname, Termite, because growing up his family was in the pest control business. Now, Termite has retired from boxing and he is getting back into the business after buying Coastal Fumigators.
9 questions you should be asking your home service pro
Read full article: 9 questions you should be asking your home service proAs the saying goes, “if it ain't broke, don't fix it.” But, if it is broke, John Moore can help! In a move to empower homeowners and help them make informed decisions about home repairs, Joe Bany, Director of field operations at John Moore Services visited the Houston Life set to share some tips on how homeowners can navigate service appointment.
Let this showroom in the Galleria area help inspire your next remodel
Read full article: Let this showroom in the Galleria area help inspire your next remodelOn Sage Road in the Galleria, you’ll find the Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove Houston showroom. This space takes the idea of a showroom to the next level. Think of it more as an experience where you’ll not only get an idea of how an appliance might look in your own home but you’ll get to see it in action. Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove corporate chef, Colin Shine explained that the showroom is “really a unique opportunity to show off our family of brands."
Create beautiful, stylish spaces for your home at Exclusive Furniture’s Memorial Day sale
Read full article: Create beautiful, stylish spaces for your home at Exclusive Furniture’s Memorial Day saleIf you’re entertaining a few extra guests this holiday weekend, Exclusive Furniture can help bring comfort and style to your home.
Did you Know Your Garage Needs a Yearly Service? Check Out These Great Ways to Upgrade and Care for Your Garage
Read full article: Did you Know Your Garage Needs a Yearly Service? Check Out These Great Ways to Upgrade and Care for Your GarageHouston Life's Melanie Camp chats with Garage Door Doctors owner Tommy Mello to get a few great ways to upgrade and care for your garage.
Should You Clean Your Carpets Before Your Guests Arrive or After they Leave?
Read full article: Should You Clean Your Carpets Before Your Guests Arrive or After they Leave?It makes sense to wait until after everyone has made a mess and left but then, won’t everyone judge you for the carpet stains you already have...now you’re looking there are a few, right?“ Do both,” said Joseph Pais who is the owner of Upfront Home Services. It may sound a little extravagant but with Upfront Home Services Holiday Stain Protection Package you really can do both. With their 90 day warrantee, “if you have a spot or you have a spill, you can’t get it out, we’ll come back over and touch it up for you. So there is no need to wait,” Joseph said on Houston Life.
Meet the Team Who are the ‘Power’ Behind Your Generator Needs
Read full article: Meet the Team Who are the ‘Power’ Behind Your Generator NeedsThe are the "power" behind your generator needs, Power Solutions Specialist are a family-owned business in Tomball and once you get a generator from them, you'll become part of their family. Meet the team!
Two Great Tips from an Expert for Keeping Your Tiles and Carpets Looking Cleaner for Longer
Read full article: Two Great Tips from an Expert for Keeping Your Tiles and Carpets Looking Cleaner for LongerJoseph Pais is the owner of UpFront Home Services. He shares expert tips for keeping your tiles and carpets looking like new for longer.