home improvement

Making Money on Etsy What started out as a small platform for local sellers to sell their crafts has exploded into a multi-billion dollar platform with millions of visitors and hundreds of thousands of active sellers. It’s safe to say Etsy is a real contender when it comes to making money online. Can you actually make money on Etsy? If you’re a dab hand at crafting or have a good eye for...

Foundation Red Flags to Consider When Buying a Home in Houston The Houston area is booming, with house prices on the rise and more and more people moving to the city and surrounding suburbs. Buying a new home is an exciting experience, but it can be a bit overwhelming at times as well. You’ll likely be living in the house you’re buying for years, so you want to ensure it is a safe place to live...

Whenever you make a major life change, even one you’re looking forward to, there is a certain amount of stress involved with the transition. Downsizing is no different, as it comes with a lengthy checklist, and if problems arise, things can go downhill quickly. But there are ways to manage this transition so that it’s less bumpy and more manageable. R. Alexa Real Estate Group understands the...

Run Your Business from a Brand-New Home Office: 3 Solutions Working at home has driven plenty of small business owners to desperation lately. Make-do workstations in the kitchen and video calls from the most spacious closet in the house are becoming commonplace. If you’re looking for a way to make your home work area more habitable – or you don’t have an office at all – check out these three...

How to Eat Out at Home: Your Perfect Backyard Dining Space By Suzie Wilson Backyard Dining There’s a difference between grilling out and turning your backyard into a functional kitchen and dining space. If you’re aiming for the latter, DIY projects can transform your outdoor space into a spot you’ll want to spend every season (not just the summer quarantine). Here’s how to create the...

The Right Way To Mix Wood Furniture and Finishes: 6 Tips From Design Experts By Whitney Coy | Jul 17, 202Remember the days of rooms filled with matching wood tones—everything purchased from a matching set and displayed exactly as they were arranged in the furniture showroom? Thankfully, those days are long gone. The trend these days is more eclectic, and filling your rooms with a mix of wood...