A patio is a wonderful addition to your home, offering al fresco space to connect with family and friends during the warmer season. But choosing the right outdoor flooring for your patio is important. Here at DFW Properties, we wanted to present a few of the most popular choices:Tile. Unglazed ceramic tile is a wonderful option for your new patio. The most popular variety are quarry, terracotta or...
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It's never too early to plan ahead for a party, especially when you are expecting guests in your home. Your family and friends know and might love your style, but it can be important to spice things up now and again to impress your visitors. Factors such as lights, music and food can affect your guests experience in your home.To remain stylish and keep your party going, consider these tips from DFW...
It happens to the best of us: a few years of reckless spending, or a few missed credit card payments, and our credit score is a little less than appealing. If you're looking to purchase a home in the next few years, this can be discouraging. But don't worry -- you can boost your credit in less time than you may think."Banks like to see a credit score of 640 or more, with scores of 740 and above in...
Coming together for a shared meal is a simple, yet important way for family members to bond and create memories with one another. There's no better time than right now to bring everyone together around the dinner table – including your four-legged friends – for a delicious meal. These tips by DFW Properties can help make mealtime even more meaningful for everyone. Get Everyone...
If you're looking to up your organization game, no need to head to a pricey big box store. You may have simple items around the house you can reuse to do the trick! Below are five easy organizational tips presented by DFW Properties that can offer major upgrades: Tension rod for pot lids. If you store your pots and pans in a drawer, install a tension road along the inside and slip your pot lids behind...
Creating more airflow is an important step to improving your indoor environment, but considerations like air quality should not be overlooked. More air is a good thing, but more clean air is better yet.Everyday home life activities such as cooking, showering, lighting candles, sleeping and doing laundry can all contribute to polluted indoor air, which over time can lead to the development of illnesses.We...
Looking to add a little lush life to your living space? Just like picking paint and furniture, it's important to spend time choosing the best plants for your interior. Not only should you be considering the care your new plant friends will need, but also how they will impact your space as they grow to their full forms. Below are several tips presented by DFW Properties for picking the best...
Attempting to juggle management concerns for multiple properties can be quite the undertaking. Overlooking the impact that seasonal changes may have on workload and client relations, and even the working conditions that property managers can expect to see throughout the season, could be a major misstep. A few simple tips on how to optimize efficiency, stay organized or improve communication with clients...
While you may already be taking shorter showers or turning of the tap while you brush your teeth, there still are many ways you can improve your water-use habits around the house. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average family in the United States uses more than 300 gallons of water per day, and an estimated 70 percent of that usage occurs indoors. More than half of that usage...
Even though you’re still enjoying the lazy days of summer (as you should!), there are several tasks you can and should be doing to start prepping your home and yard for fall. Taking some small steps now will not only lessen the workload down the road, but also help you avoid the stress and expense of emergency situations in the thick of the cooler weather. We at DFW Properties recommend the...