When you finally move into your first home, and out of that apartment, dorm or your parent’s home, you will need many things that you have probably never thought about to make your home comfortable and care for it. If you have never lived in your own home, there may be many items that you don’t own because you have never had to. Consider adding these items to your shopping list so you will have more of what you need for your everyday needs.
1. Spare keys
No matter how hard you try, you will inevitably lock yourself out of your house at some point. Instead of having to call a locksmith to get in, wouldn’t it be nice to have a spare key you could use to get in? It may be a key you leave with a neighbor or a hidden key somehow around your house. Avoid
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With the New Year often comes a list of resolutions or goals for things you want to accomplish. If your 2021 list includes any home updates, you may want to consider the latest trends in home décor to incorporate in your home. Benjamin Moore recently announced their color of the year, Aegean Teal. This dusty teal incorporates costal vibes while providing a tranquil quality that will work in many rooms in your home.
Memories make the best scrapbooks and this special show at Bastrop Opera House will take you on a trip down memory lane as a woman returns home to bury her father. Follow along as she rediscovers the past in this three-actress show that will remind you of the beauty of life and the importance of the past.
When you put your house on the market, you’re inviting people to consider what living in your home might be like for them and you want them to be able to imagine themselves there easily. Home Staging is the process of doing just that. Staging is different than interior decorating with the goal of helping people visualize themselves in your home. To make that possible, here are a few tips.
We love the area we live in and truly enjoy sharing our favorite spots with long time residents as well as those that are new to the area. There is so much to see and do in our area that we don’t want anyone to miss out on something just because they haven’t heard of it before.
If you are a fan of adventure, this is the race for you. Grab a friend or two for a full or part day race that will test your strength, endurance, skill and push you to your limits with three or more activities for your team to participate in.
Winter weather can be harsh on everything including your roof. Freezing temperatures, strong winds, rain, snow and ice combine to make winter the worst time of year for extensive water damage. The cycle of water freezing and melting causes roofing to expand and contract, creating gaps that can leak and may sometimes go unnoticed. Older homes or those with poorly designed or constructed roofs are the most vulnerable, and even the smallest amount of damage can add up to an expensive repair quickly.
We love the area we live in and truly enjoy sharing our favorite spots with long time residents as well as those that are new to the area. There is so much to and do in our area that we don’t want anyone to miss out on something just because they haven't heard of it before. 
The park offers covered pavilions, a playground,
The Texas Lost Pines Riding Club is hosting Family Ride Nights each Saturday from 6:00-11:00 p.m. These evenings are casual, fun and free to the public. Bring the whole family out for an evening of riding and enjoyment throughout the year.
If you have been thinking about buying a new home, now is the time to make that a reality. Over the last year, home values have seen above average appreciation making this the perfect time to invest. Mortgage rates are extremely low, which will allow you to purchase more home at a lower long term cost. Before you jump into looking at homes, you will want to spend a little time thinking about the kind of home you will purchase.