The Allen brothers: To the snide, the sweaty, the curmudgeonly disgruntled, .they were the pair of slick New York land speculators who, hot on the heels of the 1836 victory at San Jacinto, trumped up a godforsaken, pestilential swamp into the Texian promised land. No place in the new republic was healthier than Houston, they crowed, “having an abundance of excellent spring water and enjoying the sea breeze in all its freshness. ... It is handsome and beautifully elevated, salubrious and well-watered.” You can … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2011
Houston Private Schools
We have many excellent private schools in the Greater Houston area. What makes a great private school are challenging curricula, facility ratios, and a reputation as a good college preparatory. Once you have made the decision to send your child to a private school. Find the school which best accommodates the needs of your child. If you are unfamiliar with the many private schools in Houston consider hiring an educational consultant. A consultant will help guide you in planning for the academic success of your … [Read more...]
Harris County Private Schools Listing
In Houston it is no secret that your children’s academic performance will be enhanced by the correct choice of school. Statistics prove that private schools out perform public schools. Parents who desire have many choices of private schools in Harris County. So this fall, as you child heads back to school consider one of the following private schools. Houston Area Independent Schools (HAIS) Listing Alexander-Smith Academy 10255 Richmond Ave. #100 Houston, TX 77042 9th - 12th 713.266.0920 DavidArnold, … [Read more...]
Water the Foundation or pay for Costly Repairs
The extreme Houston drought has caused an increase in the number of home foundations requiring repairs. Growing up in Houston I was told that when the Azalea trees start drooping it is time to water around the house. Today many people simply set the sprinkler system and sit back knowing that the water will be distributed around the foundation. The number one method of watering the foundation is to install a buried foundation watering system. Finally a soaker hose can be buried three inches deep and six … [Read more...]
What to ask your Homebuilder
Home Building in Houston has slowed along with the economy. In this buyer’s market builders are striving to compete against the many foreclosures which are for sale. To be competitive, many builders offer a dizzying array of structural upgrades and home design options that include “packages of appliances, doorknobs, and lighting fixtures. That kind of razzle-dazzle often diverts a potential buyer’s attention from what’s really important, many construction professionals say. Following are 10 important … [Read more...]