Spotlight on Montrose

Spotlight on Montrose

Imagine Austin’s cool older brother who fondly remembers the good-old counterculture days and was hip before you were even born: that’s the Montrose are of Houston. Often called Bohemian and liberal, Montrose may be Houston’s most interesting, eclectic, neighborhood.

24 Apps to Help You Survive the Holly, Jolly Season

24 Apps to Help You Survive the Holly, Jolly Season

We’ve rounded up our favorite apps for making it through the holidays. Whether you’re trying to keep your cool with holiday travel, organize your office’s Secret Santa or just stay sane around relatives, we’ve got you covered.

Nine Ways to Prep a Guest Bedroom

Having overnight guests at your house can be intimidating even though having house guests can be so much fun. By preparing for visitors ahead of time you will ensure that your guests will have a comfortable stay, and you will be able to take some pressure off yourself during their stay as well. It doesn’t take much but a few dollars and a little pre-planning to create a cozy space for overnight or weekend guest.

Home Sweet (Smelling) Home: How to Get Rid of Pet Odors Without Getting Rid of Your Pet

Having pet odors inside your home can turn off potential home buyers and keep your home from selling. Ask your real estate agent for an honest opinion about whether your home has a pet smell—you may not smell it if you are living with it day to day. If your agent holds their nose, here’s how to get rid of the smell.

Look On the Bright Side—Decorating with Bold Colors, Oversized Art, Wallpaper, and Accent Pieces

Look On the Bright Side—Decorating with Bold Colors, Oversized Art, Wallpaper, and Accent Pieces

To use color boldly can be a challenge. Many people end up picking the wrong color for the wall (probably because of the small paint chips we use to pick our colors), and then we wonder why we aren’t happy with the result. One option to avoid this conundrum may be to cover the wall with bold oversized art. Sure it is jumping in with both feet—but why not?

Outdoor Rooms: Get Away From it All Without Leaving Your Home

Looking for a fun project to help revitalize your home’s backyard?

Consider building an outdoor room. The additional structure will provide space for your family and friends to gather outdoors—and it will increase your property’s appeal and value.

Tech Tips for Road Trips

In the old days, a paper map and a camera were seen as necessities for a long drive. Whether your goal is to beat traffic, boredom, or you original budget plans, there are several high-tech items to consider for your next outing. Today, there are tons of gadgets that can be powered by your car’s cigarette lighter, as well as apps and other ways to bring a bit of high-tech flare and convenience to the classic road trip.

Planning to pack up and hit the road this summer? Consider riding with one of our eight must-have devices.