Monthly Archives: February 2012

Spring 2012 Home Decorating Trends

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Rebecca

What’s hot for spring 2012 in home decor? Heat! Chili pepper oranges and yellows are big this season. Cool them down with gray or blue if you aren’t ready for that much sizzle. When you think blue, think deep cobalt … Continue reading →

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DIY Cleaning Supplies

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Rebecca

It feels almost like spring, close enough that you might be thinking about spring cleaning. It used to be that homes were shut up pretty tight all winter, with coal or wood fires going, so things could get a bit … Continue reading →

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Cajun Meat Loaf

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Rebecca

When you get home from your Mardi Gras shenanigans, you’ll want something hearty. Here it is: Cajun Meat Loaf 2 lbs of ground round 1 cup ketchup, divided 4 tbsp. of your favorite steak sauce, divided (Heinz 57) ¾ cup … Continue reading →

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DIY Painting: Worth the Risk?

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Rebecca

When you have your home built by United-Bilt Homes (and perhaps by other builders as well), you can save quite a bit by doing some of the finish work yourself. The savings can be impressive, but you have to wonder … Continue reading →

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Is Your House Built for Love?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Rebecca

Certainly your house is built with love, and maybe it’s even built on love, but is it built for love? Consider the Crockett, a comfortable home with country charm and plenty of space. It may not look like a love … Continue reading →

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United-Bilt Rosenberg, Texas

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Rebecca

Rosenberg, Texas, not far from Houston and Galveston, was named after Swiss shipping magnate Henry von Rosenberg. It was Rosenberg’s idea to start a railway line that would circumvent Houston and provide an alternate route to avoid bottlenecks. Since there … Continue reading →

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Chicken Nachos

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Rebecca

Chicken Nachos 1 package tortilla chips 1 can refried beans 1 c shredded cooked chicken salsa to taste 1 bag shredded Mexican blend cheese chopped bell pepper chopped green onions chopped tomato chopped jalapeno peppers, or jalapeno slices 1 avocado … Continue reading →

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The Plugged-in Home

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Rebecca

United-Bilt homes have, as standard features, two phone jacks and two TV outlets. Most new homes have the same number included in the basic price. Is that enough — or too many? If you think you might want more or … Continue reading →

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