*November 2017*
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Why Bamboo Is Taking Home Decor by Storm
Homeowners are often looking for home improvement options that strike the right balance between affordability, functionality, aesthetics and eco-friendliness. Bamboo has been marketed as something of a panacea—a kind of wonder wood that checks all the boxes. Designers, contractors and consumers have all taken note, as bamboo has made its way into homes as flooring, walls, window treatments, furniture and more.

Here are the properties that are making this popular material a go-to green choice for interior design materials.

Affordability
Bamboo is a readily available wood…except for the fact that bamboo isn't a wood at all, but a grass! Therein lies the secret to bamboo's ascendant success as a housing material: It grows like a weed because it essentially is one. At a maximum of three feet per day, it is, in fact, the fastest growing plant on Earth.

Versatility
Just the one word "bamboo" doesn't do justice to the range of looks the material offers. It can vary greatly in shades and textures, making it a versatile option for decorators and designers.

Durability
Whether natural or manmade, few materials can match bamboo's physical properties pound for pound. Because bamboo grows in wet, tropical climates, it is well-suited to resisting rain and wind. In fact, this unassuming reed beats out hardwood, brick and concrete alike in terms of compressive strength, while rivaling steel in tensile strength . 
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Five Quick DIY Projects That Give Big Results
Even if you typically shudder when you hear the letters D, I and Y, not all projects of the do-it-yourself variety are as labor and time intensive as you think.

Here are five projects you can complete in a weekend while boosting your home's value.

1. Shine a (new) light. Builder-grade bathroom lighting often leaves something to be desired, and those basic fixtures can date your house quickly. Swap it out for something more modern.

2. Get the farmhouse look. Find yourself drawn to the farmhouse look? One of the most inexpensive ways to try it out is by trading your kitchen sink for a farmhouse or stainless steel version.

3. Go stainless. Upgraded appliances can give your kitchen a facelift without the hassle or cost of a major renovation. Stainless steel still reigns supreme.

4. Embrace a new color. Painting remains one of the cheapest and fastest DIY projects out there, and it can change the entire look of your home's exterior or interior in an afternoon.

5. Bump up your curb appeal. First impressions are everything, so add new mulch to tired-looking flower beds and replace your old mailbox with something fresher.
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TOY DRIVE

Keller Williams Realty-The Woodlands & Magnolia

Supporting:
Youth Services Montgomery County
All unwrapped toys for children ages 0-18 welcome!
Our biggest need this year is gifts for teenagers (13-17 years old).

Suggestions include:
Sports Equipment
watches
gas cards
bed sheets (new, twin)
bath towels (new)
ethnic hair care products clothing (socks, underclothes - adult sizes)
fun sweatshirts (boys and girls - adult sizes)
art supplies (canvas, brushes, paint, paper, adult coloring books, etc.)
bath products (body spray, toiletries)
$20-$50 gift cards (movies, walmart, academy, chick-fil-a, whataburger, etc.) makeup
3 DROP OFF LOCATIONS:
1401 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands, 77380
8111 Ashlane Way, The Woodlands, 77382

Deadline: 5pm Monday, December 18 
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Sal ata is The Next Generation Salad Bar where you create your
tossed-to-order salad or salad wrap by choosing from a wide variety of lettuces, vegetables, fruits, nuts, cheeses, and our amazing homemade dressings! Top off your meal with grilled chicken, salmon, shrimp, quinoa, tofu, or falafel. Add a cup of delicious soup and be sure to try one of our signature teas and lemonades!

**Salata is located in the College Park shopping center on the SW corner of Hwy 242 and I-45. 

Hours:
Monday- Saturday from 11:00am to 9:00pm
Sunday 11:00am to 4:00pm.

Salata College Park
3091 College Park Dr, ste 290
The Woodlands, TX 77384
Email: collegepark@Salata.com
Phone: 936-703-6194
Fax: 936-703-6195
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We have a new address:

The Nina Marino Team
2219 Sawdust Road
Suite 1802
The Woodlands, TX 77380

Stop by anytime!
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Nina Marino, Lead Agent

Residential * Commercial
Commercial Division Director
​Luxury International Agent​
Global Property Specialist ​

We are here to help with all your
Real Estate needs!

We handle all aspects of real estate including: land sales, home purchases, home sales, commercial leasing, residential leasing, commercial purchases, real estate investment, and apartment locating.

281-364-3773
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