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Inks Lake is located in central Texas. It is a part of the Highland lakes and is the next lake down from the Colorado River from Lake Buchanan. With just a length of only 4.2 miles and a width of 3,000 feet, Inks Lake is the smallest of the Highland Lakes, but is by far the most beautiful. There ...

Summer will be here before we know it, and families will be planning their vacations. To some, this can be a frightening experience; the hassle of booking trips, reservations, renting a car or making flight plans. Don't let all of the things you have seen in the movies scare you and your family o...

There are innumerous cities in the U.S. where builders are holding new home auctions ... and not on the courthouse steps! If you want to find some good ones, just do a simple search on the Internet. You may also check with local builders, or call some of the real estate agencies in your area. Bui...

Outdoor kitchens have developed into a variety of concepts and can vary based upon your budget and your home's location. High end outdoor kitchens can encompass everything from a gourmet grill to outdoor appliances like refrigerators, stovetops, dishwashers and icemakers. Some outdoor kitchens al...

As the future of the American automobile industry seems uncertain there has been a lot of talk about the cars of the future. Unfortunately, less and less people can afford a new car now, let alone a possibly more expensive car with green technology. But gas prices are edging up again, despite oil...

Traditionally, rainwater was collected, or harvested, in large below ground tanks, or cisterns. These tanks have a reputation for being difficult to store and maintain as well as not realistic in residential applications. Today, however, many companies are developing a wider variety of options, i...

If your gardening is limited to insufficient space or poor soil conditions, planting your vegetables in containers is an easy solution. Almost any vegetable that can be planted in the ground can be grown in containers. Almost any containers will do. Just make sure they are large enough for the ty...

It looks like the Fort Worth real estate market is still moving slower but the stats this month are an improvement over November. This is a positive sign as we move into 2009. There was a 23.7 percent drop between December 2007 and December 2008 in the number of home sales. From December 2006 to ...

For green horns and the cow-savvy alike, the 113th Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo boasts family-oriented entertainment and commercial exhibitions galore. If you are new to Texas, the stock show holds promise as an introduction to true cowboy culture. This impressive event, which boasts over more...

In this day and age, it seems hanging on to the mighty dollar is getting more difficult to do. We are constantly searching for ways to save a buck. Turning up the AC in the summer and weather stripping your home are not the only ways to save money. Did you know that some of the everyday items you...