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Come to our open houses this Saturday, May 5th 2007 from 2pm - 4pm.

Come and go anytime and see the inside and out of beautiful homes. 

Visit these locations:

10608 Elgin Ave.
4619 28th St.
5004 Itasca St.
8007 Winston Ave.

For more information on these properties, simply click on "Our Homes" at the top of this page to view pictures and amenities. 

To see a list of other open house locations, visit www.lubbockopenhouse.com.

Check out this article published in the Dallas Morning News:

Thrift store home decorating

Don't overlook the potential of creative recycling

10:08 AM CDT on Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Kathy Wilson/Dollar Stretcher

Many of us who are on tight budgets are faced with the dilemma of how to find affordable materials for our home decorating.

One would think a thrift store is the last place on one would shop if they were trying to create their dream home, but don't overlook the potential of creative recycling.  Here are some great ideas for using thrift shop finds for home decorating projects.

You can find old curtains, quilts, sheets, and even clothing that can be sewn into home decorating items such as placemats, tableskirts, or pillow covers.  Old blankets and comforters can be used as batting when making a quilt or padding a dining chair seat.  Prety sweaters make wonderful throw pillows, and a silk floral dress might cover all four chairs in your dining room.  Don't forget to wash all linens first, and then send through a hot dryer to sanitize. 

Ugly lampshades can be found in spades at such shops.  They can be transformed with some creative paint or decoupage treatments or a fabric cover stitched up to drape over the shade.

Dishes can be found that are pretty enough to hang on the wall, but they are sold for pennies beause they are lacking a full set.

Picture frams can be repainted to match your decor.  It's really okay to throw out the picture you hate inside. 

Interesting containers can be found that make wonderful vases and planters, such as chipped tureens, old cast iron pots, or pretty mismatched teacups. 

Use your imagination and find some great bargain finds at bargain basement prices the next time you have a home decorating project in mind.

Don't miss these beautiful homes.  They will be held open for viewing this Saturday from 2pm to 4pm.  If you are interested, come on out - if any of your friends are looking for a great home - let them know.

The following homes will be held open:

*904-2 Xavier
*8007 Winston Ave
*2204 87th St.
*6111 10th Dr.
*10608 Elgin Ave.
*5004 Itasca Ave.

For pictures and more information on these homes, please visit www.lubbockhomes4u.com and click on "Listings."

For a complete list of open houses, please visit www.lubbockopenhouse.com.

If you are anyone you know has any questions or would like to schedule an appointment to see any of these properties, please email me at vmedina@coldwellbanker.com

A more efficient way to get hot water in your house has come to Lubbock!  Tankless water heaters, a new technology allows the energy conscious people of Lubbock to have a hot shower every morning.  According to "Heating Water: A Tankless Task" by Mary Jacobs, Tankless water heaters use a gas burner to heat water as needed without a storage tank.  Owners can take advantage of instantaneous hot water.  Because no energy is used to keep a supply of hot water, the system can save energy and money.  This is a great way to cut down on your expenses by reducing your electric bill.  The tankless heater also saves space in your home by eliminating the need for a large water storage unit.   

Lubbock homeowners can purchase tankless water heaters from Home Depot - these range in price from $649 - $999.  Many plumbers will install tankless water heaters for a premium price.  Consumers will pay a high initial price in order to save money in the long run. 

Different types of tankless water heaters are available, so be sure to take into account the number of bathrooms in your home, the number of appliances, and the average temperature of the groundwater.