Do It Yourself Projects for Outdoor Living
Building a DIY fire pit is a beginner-friendly weekend project that can be completed using landscaping blocks, a metal ring, and gravel for drainage. A simple stone pit requires digging, leveling, and stacking stones with landscaping adhesive for safety. Always ensure the site is at least 10–25 feet away from structures, trees, and fences. Call […]
Get the Most out of a Texwood Home and Outdoor Living Shows
Going to an exhibition show of any kind can be overwhelming with all the booths, sales pitches, giveaways, new fun items, special incentives. Do your planning ahead to get the most out of the time spent walking around with a focus on your goals. What are the most important projects in priority order you would […]
How to Compare Home Renovation Bids
As a homeowner you know what you want done for your home. You have found images or did a rendering of your vision and are now ready to get bids on your home improvement project. The best strategy is to prepare a spreadsheet so as a homeowner you can compare the bids beside each other. […]
Tips for Maintaining a Weather Resistant Deck
Homeowners can enjoy their outdoor oasis year-round with our weather in the Greater Houston area. We do have challenges with intense sun, humidity, rain, occasional high winds, and hurricanes, and even freezing temperatures in the winter months. There are a few tips for maintaining a weather resistant deck to prolong the beauty of your deck […]
When to Walk Away from a Home Improvement Contract
You should walk away from a home improvement contract if you see red flags: lack of communication, no written contract, requests for large upfront payments or cash, unlicensed or no insurance contractors, shoddy workmanship, rushing through your questions, or unrealistic promises, as these red flags signal future problems. If something seems to go to be true, it probably is! Always […]
Enhance Outdoor Living through Solar, Lighting, and Smart Technology
Outdoor living becomes more functional and enjoyable when homeowners use efficient automated technology to customize their outdoor spaces. This is a combination of solar power, smart technology, sensors, and lighting scheduled for security, ambiance, and to maximize energy savings and create a beautiful, illuminated living space. LED lighting can be powered through solar panels during […]
Questions to Ask a Prospective Home Remodel Contractor
Before signing any contractor on a project for your home, homeowners need to do their research about the proposed business contractor. Questions should include their insurance, licensing, reviews/references, timelines, payment schedule, and who to direct unforeseen issues to when necessary. Renovating your home is a huge investment and homeowners need the right fit and have […]
Best Plants and Trees for Houston Weather
One of our favorite Gardening experts, Randy Lemmon, who hosted GardenLine radio show for 27 years until his death January 4. 2023, suggested several flowering trees for our Houston Gulf Coast weather. These are some of our favorite trees at Texwood too. Crape Myrtle– many shades of red, pink, and purple that mature 10-15 […]
Exterior Trends for Spring 2026
Spring is an ideal time to start planning any outdoor renovations for your home. Homeowners should choose paint colors with long lasting appeal in elegant, classic colors with high-quality finishes that add value. Earthly olive green, warm clay red, coastal blue, charcoal gray, soft sage green, deep teal, natural warm taupe, and sunset bronze can […]
Why Texans are Swapping Grass for Artificial Turf
As Texans we can relate to tough summers, occasional water restrictions, and theconstant lawn maintenance. To maintain a beautiful lawn that is acceptable to us andour homeowner associations, the grass must be fertilized and watered frequently aswell as cut before it becomes messy.Weather in the Greater Houston area is unpredictable. Summers can be consistentlyhigh 90’s […]
Spring Landscaping in Texas
As the Texas temperatures rise and flowers bloom, spring is the perfect time to give your yard the attention it needs to thrive through the challenging summer months. We spoke with the experts at Turf Plus Outdoor Living to learn what homeowners in Cypress and surrounding areas should be doing now to prepare their lawns and landscapes […]