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Master Gardner and design expert Rhonda Kaiser shares her tip on elevating your holiday decor from her Southern Home & Farm.
Wallpaper 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.
Home design expert and content creator Dee Brown loves a good DIY project -- and she loves minimal, money-saving tips. Check out how she transformed her dining room using items she already had at home -- and why her wallpaper fail turned into a happy accident.
If you've got a couple of spare Oreos, stick them on your forehead, put your hands behind your back and try to get that cookie in your chomper. Derrick Shore and Lauren Kelly from Houston Life tried it LIVE on TV and... let's just say one of them is pretty much an expert now. ;-)
Funtastik Labs just opened their second location in Sugar Land, and the new STEAM-focused space is sure to be a hit with the whole fam.
Learning never stops with the Listers. They shared two fun experiments you can try at home with your kids.
Perhaps 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.
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.
As 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.
On 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."
With simple materials such as a cereal box, aluminum foil, and paper, you can create your own eye protection to see the solar eclipse on April 8.
Not everyone is born with confidence, but that doesn’t mean you can’t boost yours. Ivanhoe shares some simple ways to teach yourself self-confidence.How self-confident are you?
Looking for activities to keep the kids busy indoors? Get them started on a fun DIY project for wintertime. It’s perfect for those chilly days when you can’t go outside and play.
Wrapping gifts... you either absolutely love it or you absolutely hate it. Some people go all out, buying a plethora of ribbons and bows personalized to the one receiving the gift. Others prefer to just put the gift underneath the tree in its original box.
To help you upgrade your gift-wrapping game this holiday season, Mary Burnett from Bering’s, shared her quick step-by-step instructions in 2021 that will have you wrapping presents like the best of Santa’s helper.
Take the kids to the free Gingerbread Lane display at the Houston Farmers Market and sign up for a workshop with Guinness World Record Holder Jon Lovich who is known for building the largest entirely edible gingerbread village.
Dee Brown, TV personality and Home Design Content Creator shares her pro tips on how to refresh a space, adding style and function, without breaking the bank.
While recent rain is certainly a welcome change is it enough to undo damage to your garden after such a long hot summer? If your lawn is looking a little lack luster, check out the video above for advice on what to do as we head into fall. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp caught up with garden guru, ABC Home and Commercial Service’s President & CEO, Raleigh Jenkins to get some post summer garden tips.
Transform any room in your home in just one day! The solution is as simple as changing up your flooring with 50 Floor. Use the promo code HOUSTON LIFE you will save even more with $100 off your order and 60% off all carpet, vinyl, hardwood, tile and laminate.
It seems everywhere you go right now, the world is decked out for the holidays. But, what about your home? Is it missing a little something special? Guided through the process by local floral pro, Ace Berry, Courtney and Derrick show you how to wow your friends with an amazing holiday centerpiece that you can make yourself!
With the holiday season in full swing, we’ve got a fun DIY project you can do at home, FOR YOUR HOME. Or you can gift one to a friend or family member for Christmas! Houston Native Eboni Roberts, Founder and Creative Director of Kicky Mats stopped by to demonstrate this creative and artsy craft with Courtney and Katherine—guest hosting for Derrick Shore today!
DIY expert Ashton Sedita shows Courtney and Derrick how to paint pumpkins like a pro! You can too. Materials and Instructions For the spider design: Materials - white pumpkin, black paint, black paint pen Instructions - Use your thumb and dab paint circle dots with it on white pumpkin. Once dry, make upside check marks to create 8 legs. For ghost design: Materials – orange pumpkin, white paint, black paint pen. Instructions: Use to your thumb and dab white paint onto the orange pumpkin. Once dry, create 2 eyes and a mouth.
The team at ABC Home & Commercial Services can help you get your garden ready for fall...y'all! Raleigh Jenkins shares three great tips with Houston Life correspondent Melanie Camp
If you want to get your green thumb this spring but don’t have a big area available at home, there’s a gardening technique from the ‘70s making a comeback, which can help your veggies grow even in a limited space.
If you want to spark an interest in STEM in your little ones from an early age, there are simple and fun science experiments you can do with them at home starting at age three.
Looking for a way to beat the hit and keep your kids engaged during the Winter holiday break? There are some thing you can do without breaking the bank that can keep them entertained for hours. Spin Master is a leading global children’s entertainment company best known for award-winning brands PAW Patrol, Bakugan, Kinetic Sand, Air Hogs, Rubik’s Cube and GUND, and is the toy licensee for other popular properties.
We hate slamming any kind of sweet, but gingerbread is just the worst. Here's how to make a gingerbread house without the gingerbread and common candies.
Even though wrapping gifts is a dreaded task, it gives your present an extra personal touch and it will definitely save you money.
Christmas is right around the corner, and whether you’re planning a holiday party or hosting a family get-together, Jacqueline Terrel, owner of Tudor House Cookies has an easy and festive way to make it sweet and memorable. The mom of four and winner of Food Network’s “Christmas Cookie Challenge” shared the simple steps to create a stunning stacked Christmas cookie tree that’s sure to impress and taste delicious.
Whether you’re looking for a unique gift, party ideas or just want to satisfy your sweet tooth Cypress Sweets is the one stop shop that can fill all your candy needs. Owner Courtney Okanlomo along with Sweets Specialist Karina Williams shared a festive candy craft that the whole family will love.
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If you live in Texas and are thinking about giving your home some TLC, you are going to want to keep reading.
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After being turned down by the Food Network two times, Jacqueline Terrel, owner of Tudor House Cookies, was ready to take a break from making cookies. But, with some encouragement from her friends she applied one more time, finally finding sweet success on the show “Christmas Cookie Challenge” where she beat out her competitors to take home the big win.
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Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin are the local stars of HGTV’s ‘Two Steps Home,’ a show where they help their Houston-area clients sell, buy, and renovate to create their ideal home.
Fariha Nasir is a self-taught DIY expert and first-generation immigrant breaking down barriers. She’s the owner of ‘Pennies for a Fortune,’ a home décor and DIY blog.
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