older homes: Tips on fixing ceiling stains - 08/11/08 04:28 PM
Coming from the remodeling industry I picked up a few things that make some repairs simple.  Most older homes and some newer homes have had water problems that have leaked into the ceiling and discolored it.  Now that you have replaced that roof, fixed that overflowed toilet or repaired that AC drain line you are left with a water stain on the ceiling.  Most people would tell you to paint it.  If it is a new home than chanced are you have paint that matches.  If it is a few years old than there is no way you are going to … (2 comments)

older homes: McKinney Historical District - 08/10/08 02:45 PM
McKinney will be celebrating its 160th birthday this year and most of the city consists of new growth.  Being one of the fastest growing counties in the country for the past few years Collin county is full of new homes.  With all this growth many people are still looking for that old town style and feel.   McKinney has a revitalized downtown with large historical home district that attracts visitors from all over. 
I served in a church during my college years and fell in love with McKinney's historic district.  There is so much history and charm in the older homes.  McKinney has over 1700 … (0 comments)