Leader1025 b

By Betsy [email protected]

With a booming real estate market and its resultant high prices, people who want to live in the area are starting to think outside the box during their house hunting. In this issue, and future ones, The Leader will take a look at some of the neighborhoods that are bene-fi tting from the area’s growth.

Brooke SmithCaroline Schlemmer with

Greenwood King Properties said that the Brooke Smith neighborhood on the eastern edge of the Heights is seeing big growth due to both its lo-cation between North Main and 1-45 as well as rising home prices in the Heights.

“It is moving,” said Schlem-mer, who noted that the re-naissance got its start before the economic downturn but

has really picked up as fi nanc-ing capability for investors has improved. “There’s a lot more development going on.”

The prices are going up too. Jena Turner with Habitation Realty who sells there said that not too long ago, there was more inventory in the $250,000-$350,000 range for fi rst time home owners.

“It was a good alternative to people who were priced out of the Heights,” Turner said.

Kay Harnden, a realtor with Berkshire Hathaway, is one Brooke Smith homeowner who got in early. As someone with “a soft spot for Victorians” she came across a 1-bedroom house on Archer Street in 2003 on a property tour, which she got for $100,000 less than she would have paid for it in the Heights. It was a double lot, and once she married, Harnden and her husband sold the Victorian and relocated a Craftsman style house from

Woodland Heights to the other side of the lot.

While it might be families with babies now, the neighbor-hood had its fair share of drug and prostitution activity back then.

“I’ve always been a bit of a pioneer,” said Harnden, who with her husband has bought and renovated some other houses on the street.

Now that developers with deeper pockets are moving in, the renovated houses are sell-ing for $500,000 and up.

“If you had asked me fi ve or six years ago, I wouldn’t have predicted it would change so quickly,” Turner said.

Schlemmer notes that the appeal of Brooke Smith is partly due to the way that in-vestors and homeowners are embracing the period of the homes.

Saturday, October 25, 2014 • Page 1B

Heights Office2222 North Durham Houston, TX 77008

281.517.8760

Scott Lester - Bank Office PresidentMargaret Vandever - Senior Vice President

Amy Ritter, Banking Officer/Lender

Construction Financing Made Simple.

www.allegiancebanktexas.com

�� When Business Is On The Line

The Do-Over: Why ‘Do-Over’ for the next owner?By Cynthia Lescalleet

For The Leader

Sometimes, remodeling a home isn’t to prep it for sale to someone else - it’s so the hom-eowners can enjoy the results themselves.

As renovators working in Leader News neighborhoods, Greater Houston Builders As-sociation President Leslie King of Greymark Construction and Kevin Vick of Vick Construc-tion & Remodeling Inc. have some suggestions on smaller projects with big results.

Or, as King calls them, proj-ects that “pop.”

Clients often think they need to add square footage when all that’s required is reworking what they have, she says. They just “have to get creative.”

Just don’t go too crazy with the project’s complexity or fi n-ishes, says Vick. That can add to cost and timeline.

For those who dream big (or small, in this case,) here are some tweaks currently in demand and estimates for tackling them.

For (about) $10,000Remove the wall between

the kitchen and family room

(or dining room, or both). It typically runs $5,000 to $10,000, even if you have to install a drop beam to support the span, King says. Having the beam fl ush with the ceiling will cost more. Expect the job to take one or two weeks.

Re-face rather than replace cabinetry to save half to two-thirds of the cost of an update and “make what’s there look better,” Vick said. Some of the work is handled off-site. Re-in-stallation takes about a week to complete and includes new hardware and refi nished box-es. (Add some under counter lighting for a brighter, more modern space, he adds, and it runs about $1,000.)

Convert a tub into a walk-in shower for “that spa expe-rience at home,” Vick said. Expect the transformation to take a couple of weeks, includ-ing inspections.

Add an outdoor venue (with pergola). Mature trees in the area make this a particularly popular request, he notes.

$5,000 to $10,000Install French doors to the

yard from the master suite or family room to add natural light and extend either room

outdoors, King suggests. The installation isn’t time con-suming, but having to order custom-sized doors can take several weeks.

Rework the utility room to accommodate a half-bath, she says. Stackable appliances and a tankless water heater free up space. Tapping into adjacent closets can supply a few more square feet.

$5,000Add trim. It gives a room

cleaner lines and makes it feel completely new, Vick says.

Maximize master closet space with a storage system “smartly laid out,” he says. Ditto in the garage, particu-larly older ones, where stor-age above the bays leave more room below.

Replace countertops in the kitchen. If the new surface is in stock, the project takes only a few days, King estimates.

$2,000-$3,000Swap out the bathroom’s

built-in vanity for a pedestal sink or one in an interesting piece of furniture. Match ex-isting tile or perhaps create a “rug” in the pattern with some-thing that adds some jazz.

$1,000Bring light to a dark area

by installing a 10 inch or 14 inch sun tunnel. It takes about a day. Some models work in two-story homes if there is room in a closet for the tube,

King says.Replace the front door. It’s

a two-day project and another opportunity to bring light into the interior while boosting curb appeal. Also. paint, but paint well.

“A bad paint job makes it all look bad,” Vick said.

With the holidays approach-ing, good contractors are in high demand. Ask, but be prepared to book starting in January.

Contributed Photo by Ben HillA rare opportunity to step into stunning homes designed by accomplished Houston architects runs noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 25-26 during the American Institute of Architects 2014 Annual Home Tour. Three of the seven homes are in Leader News neighborhoods: 502 Archer St. (pictured above), 1134 Waverly Ct. and 2204 Decatur St. Tickets are good both days and cost $25, $20 for cyclists or $10 for a single home, and are available at the homes on tour days. For information, visit www.aiahouston.org.

OPINIONSEXPERT

Question:While real estate is probably the biggest

business in our area right now, the growth of our neighborhoods has spurred cottage industries like remodeling, and many ho-meowners are currently remodeling their homes. Is doing so always a good investment to make in an older home? If so, why? If not, why?

“Remodeling your current home can be a very lucrative investment, if it is done prop-erly. However, there are some very important things to keep in mind.

First, be sure you are hir-ing a reputable contractor or builder to do the work. Always check their references and the BBB. Secondly, be sure that someone is around and available to check the work and progress of the contractor you have chosen. This will avoid any mistakes or miscommunications before they happen and keep the progress moving along smoothly. Also, it is important to know that the alterations you are doing to your home are actually adding value and marketability should you decide to sell your home. A good architect is invaluable if you are adding on to your home. As an added service,

I off er my clients a free con-sultation before they begin work on their home. I always welcome a phone call or visit. I can off er advice on design, colors, etc. before money is spent on items that may not necessarily add value to your home. The rooms that I would concentrate on are your kitchen, baths, family room, and master bedroom. These are the rooms that have the most impact to a home.

Lastly, know the value of your home before you begin so that you do not over improve your property! This is one of the single most im-portant steps. If you are not a client currently, please do not hesitate to call. I am always happy to help.” - Leann Salmons, Broker Associate, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International

“It is not “always” a good investment to remodel an older home. Sometimes it is wise but there are key ques-tions to answer before you do. Just some are; Do you plan to remain in the home and enjoy it?

Do you just want to bring it up to match a greater degree of what the current markets’ buyers are demanding?

Not one obvious answer here and much depends on your goals and where the house is located.

Bottom line, don’t just guess or spend money before you seek the counsel of a local real estate expert that has done the research and is willing to share her knowl-edge into this unique housing market.” - Dana Shinn, The Reyna Realty Group

Neighborhood Watch

Photo by Betsy DensonIn the past three years, the Brooke Smith community has seen an infl ux of young families.

Communities enjoy growth in hot, local housing market

Photo by Betsy DensonShepherd Park Terrace is enjoying a renaissance as people discover its aff ordability and well maintained homes.

See Growth, P. 2B

��

��

��

��

� � � � � � � � � � � � �

Let us put it together for you

When it feels like a puzzle

to buy or sale

��

Sponsored by Century Oaks Title, LLCSheila Zabrycki

Please RSVP to 281-269-8706

Saturday November 22 • 10:30-11:30633 West 20th Street

Learn how to keep costs down on buying and how to save money on selling your home.

Come out and talk to the experts in the Real Estate Industry:

Realtor, Lender and Title Company

“There are a lot of renova-tions versus new construc-tion,” she said. “Townhomes didn’t sell here. People want single family homes.”

Lindale ParkAnother neighborhood that

is getting more attention, al-beit growing more slowly than Brooke Smith, is the Lindale Park area east of Norhill and Woodland Heights. Its bound-aries are Interstate 610 on the north, Moody Street on the south, Robertson Street on the east, and Fulton Street on the west.

“People are interested in the area because of the easy access to the new rail line,” Schlemmer said. “A lot is hap-pening there, but it’s really in its infancy.”

One resident who has been there since the 1980s is State Senator Sylvia Garcia.

“I bought my house because I loved the trees,” Garcia said, noting that even as the area is changing demographically and generationally, it has main-tained its small town charm. Garcia said that the establish-ment of light rail is contrib-uting to the beautifi cation of Fulton Street, with derelict buildings being demolished and replaced with new busi-nesses.

Turner said that in her expe-rience it’s an area that appeals to a buyer who is a little more of a risk-taker, who may not have found anything anywhere else in their price range.

“There are builders who are working there but they are not as established as those in Brooke Smith,” Turner said. “There are a lot of fi rst time investors.”

Harnden notes she put an offer on a home in Lindale Park for a client a few weeks ago and that they were one of 22 offers.

“We went in at $20,000 over the $219,900 list price and still got beat out,” Harnden said. “Lindale Park is defi nitely on the upswing after stagnating for a few years.”

Schlemmer sees a little new construction and notes that the neighborhoods are band-ing together to put in some restrictions with regard to lot size and high density develop-ment to preserve the integrity

of the area.Senator Garcia is one of

those people. “We like it the way it is,”

Garcia said.

Shepherd Park TerraceThe third neighborhood,

Shepherd Park Terrace, is one that is fi rmly established, but seems to be entering a resur-gence of late. Established in the 1960s at the same time as nearby Shepherd Park Plaza, the neighborhood has tradi-tionally been a close knit Af-rican-American community with an active neighborhood association and a Christmas light display that once drew tourists on buses.

Realtor Pat Walker is a big fan of the area and notes that the neighborhood’s price per square foot ($76) compares very favorably with Shepherd Park Plaza ($156) and Candle-light Plaza ($150). Homes reg-ularly sell for under $200,000.

“There’s a great opportu-nity to buy a home for a rea-sonable price and renovate it,” said Jena Turner. “However, the developers are moving in too.”

Themetta Turner and hus-band Oscar have lived in Shepherd Park Terrace for the past 18 years and raised their daughter there. They enjoy the friendliness of their neighbors, and the proximity to down-town as well as the White Oak hike/bike trail. They don’t plan on selling anytime soon, but Turner has seen quite a change come to her neighbor-hood, as older residents have died or moved to assisted liv-ing.

“We’re becoming more di-verse,” Turner said. “There are Caucasian families moving in, Hispanic families moving in. A lot of people are having kids too.”

Like the Turner’s neighbor Jacob Honey who grew up in the area and went to St. Pius. He moved to Shepherd Park Terrace in 2004 after he gave his realtor leeway look as far north as Spring Branch. He and his wife have a two and eight year old daughter who affectionately call Turner their “best neighbor.”

But like most best kept secrets, once the word gets out, it’s out. Themetta Turner said she recommended that a friend look at a nearby house to buy. The house in question turned out to be $340,000, a steep increase as compared to other recent sales.

“These neighborhoods are the next logical step,” Schlem-mer said. “They have close proximity to strong areas. The Heights, Garden Oaks, Oak Forest are all so expensive. People want more cost effec-tive alternatives.”

Page 2B • Saturday, October 25, 2014

Purchase of a home Refinancing or home equity loans

PMI removal

Divorce settlement Estate liquidation FHA Loans Home improvement Selling a home

Appraisals for:

713.858.8910 • [email protected]

TX-1323701-R

Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser

Mark TharpeBen Hill Appraisals

[email protected]

713-686-5454 PREMIERPROPERTIES

SUSAN PESL REALTOR®

713-397-1916

Any Condition FAST CASH SALE

Photo by Betsy DensonThe establishment of a light rail station has created renewed interest in Lindale Park.

Growth, from P. 1A

Bringing the highest level of service to the forefront of inner-loop realty.

Established 1967

MICHAELS I LVA

1217 WAVERLY I HEIGHTS

®

[email protected] O H N D A U G H E R T Y . C O M

Houston Business Journal Top 25 ResidentialReal Estate Professional

2023 Haddon I River Oaks Shopping1BR/1.5BTH, $369,000

2027 Saxon I Oak Forest3 BR/2BTH, $499,000

2405 Hazard I Montrose3BR/3.5BTH, $739,900

2407 Hazard I Montrose3BR/3.5BTH, $739,900

2000 Bagby #7416 I Midtown/Rise Lofts2BR/2BTH, $465,000

2000 Bagby #11440 I Midtown/Rise Lofts1BR/1BTH, $309,000

MICHAEL SILVA713.725.8748

UNDERCONSTRUCTION

UNDERCONSTRUCTION

Local business is our business.

Send your story of [email protected]

1801 HEIGHTS BLVD. 713.864.0888 WWW.GREENWOODKING.COMGREENWOOD KING

Choose A KnowledgeableGreenwood King Agent

With Experience and Expertise

GREAT NEW AREA LISTINGS

Rich Anhorn Lauren Baker Alex Berry Shirley Foreman Emily Brandenberger Jennifer Gangeri Karen Keplinger Stowers

Soo Kim Chris Larson Juli Moore Sasha Van Nes Brittany Zalman Felicia Zbranek

Amanda Anhorn Caroline Schlemmer Nancy Jane McMillan Brigette Larson

Linda King & Julie Greenwood

917 Ashland 1210 Omar 1410 Hewitt917 Ashland 1210 Omar 1410 Hewitt


Brewing UpBusiness

www.har.com/PatriciaWalker pat @ thepatwalker.com

Pat Walker SRES ®, Green®

(713) 412-6682

SOLD

Fine Arts Director changes anthem on music education By Christina Martinez

[email protected]

Like many other teachers working in Houston ISD, David White grew up in the district.

A music prodigy, White at-tended Sam Houston State Uni-versity on a music scholarship but discovered he was behind many of his fellow peers. After studying education, White set his goal as a teacher to help put students ahead of the learning curve and on a better path to success if they so choose.

White now serves as Di-rector of Fine Arts and Music Director of Band and Orches-tra for Acres Homes Middle School and Elementaries. From the beginning, White faced nu-merous challenges, particularly from those who weren’t wel-coming of his mindset. White said others questioned why he pursued a more academic fo-cus rather than sticking to tra-ditional band and, even more so, drum line.

However, White said the program has continued to re-ceive positive attention and growth at his schools. When the program first began under White’s leadership, there were only 20 children signed up from the previous year. While a few dropped from the program after learning of White’s focus on music literacy, by the end of the year White had about 150 students in his class. White expected another increase of approximately 50 students the following year, but the program ballooned to over 300 students total.

White said some students can stay within a music pro-gram for years and not know

how to read music, which is an invaluable tool for students wanting to pursue more music education.

“If you’re a good player and able to read music, you’ll be able to go on to any program you want,” White said. “For some of our students right now, this is just for fun. Later on if they decide this is what I’m going to do for a living they are ready for it. We may not have strong focus on the ‘fun activities’ but these kids can read music.”

Like many other schools and music programs, White also faces challenges regarding his budget. When the orches-tra program first started, the school had no orchestra instru-ments or music and the current band hall once served as a dis-ciplinary room.

White turned his attention to the HISD Furniture Services, where schools can take vari-ous things they don’t want or need, and found the base of his orchestra instruments. He also made calls to businesses, spent money out of his own pocket, traded personal band equipment and called in some other favors to supply enough instruments to get the program off the ground.

While White has only been able to spend his budget on repairs and supplies, he did ob-tain uniforms including jackets, skirt, tuxedo shirts, bow ties and cumber buttons. Heights

Cleaners also donated the dry cleaning of each uniform free of charge.

Working with budget con-straints is nothing new, White said. However, in terms of en-riching students’ music educa-tion and providing a positive environment for learning, the price for things like instruments and uniforms is well worth it.

“So far I’ve seen a lot of interest in the program from the parents and in the com-munity,” Principal of Heights Elementary School Taiam Sim-mons said. “Lots of parents

are actually wanting their kids to participate and learn to play the instruments and then to be able to matriculate into a larger program at some point.

“I think the program is ex-actly what our school and the community needs to be able to differentiate diversity and at some point will be a sell-ing point for when parents are looking for something different in fine arts in their community. We want our kids in our com-munity to stay here and go to school here.”

[email protected]

ELLIOTT

713-906-5481

Selling, Leasing & Property

Management

Realty Associates

��

��

��

��

www.ComfortKeepers.com/CentralHouston

IN-HOME CARE

��

��

��

��

��

��

Jan Clark, J.D.

The Right Agent...

[email protected]

Whether you are buying, selling or building choose the agent that’s right for you.

A 2013 Top producer

Photos by Christina Martinez(Left) Students from Highland Heights Elementary Orchestra program practice during their morning class. (Above) Music Director of M.C Williams Middle School and Fine Arts Director for Acres Homes middle school and elementary schools, David White leads his M.C Williams Orchestra class through warm ups.

[email protected]

LIGHTHOUSE PROPERTYCONSULTANTS

COOKIE DAVENPORTBroker/Owner, GRI

713.291.2321EQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITY

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

SOLD and I can sell yours too!

FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE

WORK WANTED WORK WANTED WORK WANTED WORK WANTED WORK WANTED WORK WANTED WORK WANTED

THE CLASSIFIEDS.Wanting to run a classifi ed ad? CALL 713-686-8494 Monday - Friday. We accept credit cards.

THE C

FOR SALE

713.686.6622 FOAMthe store

Memory FoamMattresses

SLEEPBETTER

� Custom Cut � Memory Foam � Chair Pads� Couch Cushions � Mattress Foam

2217 W. 34th, Ste. A.713-686-6622Johnny & Rhea Danna, Owners

RETAIL CENTER WHOLESALE PRICES

THE FOAM STORE

www.thefoamstore.com

GUNS & AMMO

REPUBLICARMS

713-682-5549www.republicarms.com

3344 E.T.C. Jester

WANT TO BUY

COM PUT ERS

Home, Small Of ceComputer RepairUpgrades, Installation,

Con guration(Virus-Removal)

Home - NetWorking832-818-4970

Party Boy Needs Help: Looking for person with fol-lowing experience: Stocking, Layouts, Buyer, Cashier, An-swering Phones, Customer Service, Balloon Designer, Forklift, Receiving.Available Opening & Closing 7 Days/Week Some Travel, Bi-Lingual Required

Submit Resume to: [email protected]

PART-TIME BOOKKEEPER• Must know QuickBooks

• Minimum 3 years experienceFax Resume 713-683-7077

or call 713-683-3817 Ask for Kelly

WORKWANT ED

��Business or Home

• Appliances • Yard DebrisGarage Clean Outs

Free EstimatesCALL Manny Insured281-414-8698

ADULT CARE

“He who has something to sell and whispers it into a well, is not as apt to get the dollars as he who stands up tall and hollers.” Advertise!

Sell it fast with an inexpen-sive Leader classifi ed.

SPECIALOCCASIONSCHARMING VENUE FOR YOUR NEXT GATHERING: Houston Heights Woman’s Club’s Historic Bungalow, perfect for small events. Recitals, luncheons, fund-raisers - events up to 100 people. Grand piano, stage, round tables, small catering kitchen. Call Lizz Martin, 281-217-6070, regarding this Heights landmark. (TF)

WE BUY/SELL GUNS: Top cash paid. FFL concealed handgun classes. 713-694-4867. (TF)

MANNA - DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Your neighborhood thrift store appreciates any and all donations. We can ar-range pickup for large items or large donations. Call 713-686-6440 or donate at 1806 W. 43rd St. Thank you. (TF)

Huge Yard Sale $ to Help AnimalsSat. Oct 25th

http://SNAPus.org/HeightsDrop off “donations” of

household items - Sale from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm On the

Norhill/Bayland St. Esplanade Baked Goodies & music!

[email protected]

TOP CASH PAID FOR YOUR GUNS: FFL con-cealed handgun classes. 713-694-4867.

I BUY CARS OF THE 1950S AND 1960S: Especially con-vertables - what is stored in your garage. John, 713-443-3405. (10-25)

WAITSTAFF NEEDEDNow hiring friendly faces for wait staff

at new restaurant in the Heights 1111 Studewood

Call for interview time 832-962-4472

BLUE MOON ANTIQUES: Antiques and collectibles. Providing estate sale servic-es. 3311 Ella. 832-286-7882. www.bluemoonantiques-houston.com. Like us on www.facebook.com/blue-moonantiqueshoustontx. (TF)

Drivers/Owner Ops! Local Work! Home Daily,

Benefits! CDL-A, 1 yr exp, Great Driving record.

Sunsetlogistics.com 281-693-4587 or

888-215-4285

Training provided. No experience necessary.

713-636-9715

We have a job for you!LOVE DOGS?

��

��

��

��

��

We’re looking for the right person for the right position. We are a long established Automotive Repair and Maintenance Facil-ity with strong community ties. Our Business is Growing and we need you. We have an immediate opening for an Assistant Manager. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about the auto industry, friendly, people oriented individual who is a self-starter, honest, ethical and a strong leader. Two years of experience as a service advisor preferred Great Pay and Benefits, salary plus sales bonus. Vacation, on the job training, closed Sundays.

Celebrating our ten year anniversary of Ownership

ADOLF HOEPFL GARAGE 4610 North Shepherd • 713 357-5812

proudly serving the Community since 1946

We’re looking for the right person for the right position. We are long established Automotive Repair and Maintenance Facility with strong community ties. We have an immediate opening for a lube tire tech. We offer Advancement Opportunity, training from Master Technicians, Paid vacations, medical, prescription and vision insurance available. You will need basic tools for oil and lube services, Minimum 1 year lube tech experience. Good Driving Record, Clean cut with good personal hygiene, Must be able to pass background check. State Inspector License a plus.

Celebrating our ten year anniversary of Ownership

ADOLF HOEPFL GARAGE 4610 North Shepherd • 713 357-5812

proudly serving the Community since 1946

Come work for

THE LEADER.One of the most respected media brands in the area is looking for a local, aggressive and energetic sales representative to join our team. We need someone who is self-driven, fearless and open to learning a new way of selling traditional and digital media.

The perfect candidate doesn’t need newspaper ex-perience, but we’d love someone who knows how to take care of customers.

The Leader is an exciting place to work with good ��community newspaper in Texas last year.)

To apply:Email Frank Vasquez: [email protected]

Accounting Clerk Position available for

Accounting Clerk with Com-peat Restaurant accounting

software experience required. Send resume to

[email protected]

��

��

��

��

• Garage Cleaning • FenceDebris Removal • Demolish

Free Estimates • All Concrete

No Job Too Large Or SmallDISCOUNTED RATES

TRASH HOUSTON

You Call It ~ We Haul It TODAY!

Junk - Debris - Trash 7 Days A week• RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

• PROPERTY PRESERVATION

Free Estimates 281-624-7637Garden Oaks/Heights Proud

GARAGE SALE: 2311 Blue Water, Friday/Saturday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Antique glass-ware, furniture, collectibles. Priced to sell.

Royal Oaks Garden ClubOctober 24th & 25th • 9am-4pm1715 Nocturne • Spring Branch

West of Gessner between Imperial Crown and Shadow Wood) Signs on N Gessner will direct you to the sale.

House Tear Down!Sale - Rain or ShineINSIDE SALE

1526 Northwest Hewitt Drive off 43rd

Fri 10/24 Sat 10/25 8amAppliances: New Gas stove,

frig., countertops, wood blinds, furniture and fixtures, cabinets, shutters, vanities, D/W, new wood floors, etc.

MEGA GARAGE SALECandlelight Oaks Village Neighborhood

Between Tidwell & Pinemont, Antoine & TC Jester entry @ Bolvia Lots of Household participating.

Saturday October 25 • 8am - 3pm

28 Old Wooden Windows For Sale

$35 each pieceI replaced the windows in my house and need to sell these

713-993-6604 281-813-8368

It’s easy to place a Leader classifi ed. Just call us and charge it to your credit card.

STEEL BUILDINGS FOR SALE: Must go. 1-70’x150’, 1-80’x125’, 1-91’x211’. May split. Call 1-800-411-5866 today and save thousands!

A TRASH HAULER: 832-388-7084. Garage cleaning, house cleaning. Demo: sheds, small garages. Resi-dential, small businesses. On time! Calvin Edwards. (TF)

HANDYMAN SAVES YOU MONEY: Plumbing, electri-cal, carpentry. 281-660-0350.

HANDYMAN: Powerwash, any average size, one-story house, $65. Houstonian Don, 713-754-0923. (TF)

I CLEAN HOUSES: Please call me. 832-577-0898.

LAWN & GARDEN GUIDE��

Al’s��

��

��Al Rojas ��

��

��Lawn Maintenance

Landscape & DesignSprinklers/Drainage Systems

��

20 yrs. exp. �� David Bartula

Comm.-Res. • Trimming • Removal

• Stump Grinding • Planting• Pruning • Trash HaulingFree Estimate • InsuredLino 281-704-6828

��

Expert Tree Services

281-866-8859

TREE CLIMBERS

10% OFF Labor w/ad

Fully Insured • Free Est.

• Removal • Trim • Prune• Spray • Feed • Top• Stump Grinding

• Landscape Design & Installation• Maintenance • Irrigation• Drainage • Lighting• Pool Design & Installation

We accept all major Credit Cards

Gilbert’s LandscapeLawn Care

Mowing • Edging • BlowingFlower Bedding • Fertilizing

FREE ESTIMATES – 17 Yrs. Exp.(281) 948-4879

��

• Weather Damage Replacement• Lawn & Bed Maintenance• Landscape Lighting• Organic Soil Amendments

• Landscape Installation• Tree Trim & Removal

��www.richtersservicesinc.com

��

New Horizons

Residential/CommercialFree Estimates

Taylor Herrmann

713-298-4628

Lawn Maintenance

Landscaping & DesignSprinkler Repair

��

��

Residential/CommercialFREE ESTIMATES/Credit Cards

Dennis Clooney - Manager25+ Years Experience

��

Insured Liability and Workman’s Comp

713-683-TREE(713-683-8733)FREE ESTIMATES

• Tree Trimming/Removal • Stump Grinding• Fertilization • Construction Preparation• Residential/Commercial

• Tree Removal • Trimming• Pruning • Stump Grinding • Lot Clearing

www.medinatreeservicehouston.comhotmail: [email protected]

713-466-4612 713-301-8584

��

Free Estimates • Bonded - Insured

��

��

��

713-480-9450

��

w Trimming w Pruning w Toppingw Removal w Stump Grinding

(of ce) ��Free Estimates • Reasonable Rates • Insured

Res.Comm.

��

Professional Lawn Care

• Professional Lawn Care• Mowing/Mulching

• Landscape Installation• Fertilizing

[email protected]

713-703-6406

U S Tree Experts• Tree Removal • Shaping & Trimming

Insured • Free Estimates

FRANK ZENIL713-681-4079 • 713-410-4265

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

4560 W 34TH ST @ MANGUMNEXT TO FIESTA TACOS713-686-8306

MOWER PARTS AND SUPPLY

Lawn Equipment Small Engine Chainsaw Parts • Sales • Service

Ranger Tree Service

713-690-TREE-(8733)

Specialize In Dif cult Removals,

Trimming and Planting of New Trees

Free EstimatesInsured

FULL-TIME ASSISTANT TEACHER/CHILDCARE NEEDED for NW private school. Must have two years childcare experience with CPR/First Aid training/certi-fi ed. Please fax resume to 713-681-4957 or email to [email protected]. (10-25)

LOCAL COURIER SER-VICE needs owner/operator with small trucks/SUVs and minivans. Eight immediate openings. 281-645-2196. (11-1)

LOCAL HOT SHOT COURI-ER SERVICE needs qualifi ed dispatcher and also sales personnel. 281-645-2190.

BUS DRIVERS NEEDED FOR CHURCH SHUTTLE: Approximately six hours a week. Must have CDL and passenger endorsement. Call 713-681-3600. (TF)

MECHANIC WITH EXPERI-ENCE on Econoline vans needed. Experience with A/C, alternators, brakes and suspension. Tools required. Salary commensurate with experience. 713-681-3600.

CAREGIVER AVAILABLE 24/7: Compassionate and caring lady would like to care for your loved ones. Faye, 713-791-8477.

��HELP WANTED

• Cocktail Waitress Thurs-Fri-Sat Nights

• DishwasherCall 713-263-0022

Estate Sale

Experienced Licensed Real Estate

Assistant Needed• 30 hour week• Reply email only and in-clude salary requirements to:

[email protected]

Owner Operators: Local-Home Nightly! Regional, OTR avail.

Excellent Pay! TWIC Card, 23 yoa, 2yrs exp,

CDL-A req’d. Flatbed. Apply: adamsii.com or

800-525-6958 x3


GARAGE DOORS• Repair Specialist• Springs • Rollers

• Sections repaired &replaced • Cables

40 years' exp. • Low Rates

(713) 682-3528$10 off w/Ad

• Driveways • Sidewalks • PatiosFREE ESTIMATES

CallGregory

832-675-2485713-864-3755

BALDERAS CONCRETE WORK

Gilbert 281-948-4879

Repair & InstallPressure WashingPainting • Siding

WOOD FENCING

PAINT INGInterior/Exterior

Sheetrock • Power WashFree Estimates

Cell: 832-584-0725

FRANK’SAdam’s WOOD FLOORS

832-515-4214

Installation RepairSanding Finishing

GENERAL HOMEIMPROVEMENT ROOFING

bySERNA BROS.

Serving NW Houston Since 1973FREE estimates

713-688-3277• Painting • Ceiling fans & Lights• Drywall • Carpentry • General Repairs• Door Locks

References • Heights Home Owner

713-248-0763

HELP YOU WITH YOUR HOME REPAIRS

��

Complete Pavers

Gilbert

• Patios • Decks• Driveways

• Brick Columns

281-948-4879

SIFUENTES SER VICESRoom Additions

• Ceramic Tile • Kitchen/Bath• Flood Damage Repair

• Painting • Sheetrock, Concrete

281-508-1718Small Jobs Welcome

Free Estimates

281-827-4447

• Painting • Sheetrock• Tile Work • Roo ng• Carpentry • Carpet• Concrete • Power Wash• Burglar Bars • Brick • TreesFREE ESTIMATES - Hector

HOMEREMODELING

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES

GENERAL HOME IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL HOME IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL HOME IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL HOME IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL HOME IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL HOME IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL HOME IMPROVEMENTS

713-645-0505www.BraunsRoofing.com

RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL Roofing • Siding • Gutters

• Windows • Doors • Painting Exterior Improvement

BRAUN’S ROOFING INC.�

Since 1987

ANIMAL LOVERS NEEDED to volunteer at no kill animal shelter in the Heights. Down-load volunteer application at www.nokill1.org or visit us in person at 107 E. 22nd Street, Tuesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. (TF)

Advanced Fence & Gates

www.advancedfences.com

SALES, SERVICE & REPAIR• Ornamental Iron • Access Gates & Equipment

• Wood • Chain LinkCall Frank Direct281-236-6774

At Reasonable prices •Patios •Driveways •Room Additions •Expedient Work American Made

713-703-8488 Jim “God Bless America”

QUALITY CONCRETE WORK

��

��

��

��

��

��

713-849-2727www.asap-roo ng.com

ASAPROOFING• ReRoof • Repair• Siding • Windows

Frank Montes

PaintingInterior/Exterior

Sheetrock RepairMatch any textureRoofing Work

CarpentryHandyman Services

Power WashingGood

References(713)

962-3474

House Painting• Interior/Exterior

• Sheetrock Repairs• Door Re nishing • Wood Repairs

• Pressure Washing

Ramiro Garcia

713.206.5965

It’s HOT!!

Call Now713.868.1021

INSULATE

FENCES &DECKS

Repair & In stallationAll Type Fences

• Chain link • Wood• Ornamental Iron

Small jobs welcomeCall 7 Days

JoseCell (281) 221-0637

`

• Room Additions • Baths & Kitchens• Hardwood & Tile Flooring• Painting • Window Replacement

FREE ESTIMATESMartin Gonzales 832-472-2427

MJG HOME REMODELINGHEIGHTS CUSTOM HOME REMODELING

� Painting � Drywall � Hardi Plank Siding � Any Type of Carpentry Work � Complete Remodels

281-272-6900 713-569-4199

For Your Home Repair Needs:J&D HANDYMAN SERVICE

CELL TEL

� Quality Work � Low Prices �� Hand Nailed � Hardi-Siding �

Oak Forest Area Resident 40+ yearsFree Estimates

713-688-6463

Charlie'sR O O F I N G

713-664-1815• Carports • Carpentry • Free Estimates

25YearsResidential & Commercial

• Shingles: Flat - Tile - Metal • 5" and 6" Seamless Gutters

HOWDY'S HANDYWORK

20 Yrs. Exp. - 30 Yr. Resident

• Carpentry - Cabinets to Patios & Decks• Painting, Interior/Exterior

• Sheet Rock Repair & Installation

DAVID OJEMAN 713-682-8033FREE ESTIMATES

REMODELING

AMS RemodelingCOMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL

• Custom Homes • Garages• Room Additions • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Hardi Siding

Free Estimate713-680-2019

Re-roofs • Repairs

3308 Ella Blvd • (713) 680-3530All Work Guaranteed Free Estimates

CAMPOS Roofing“The Residential Roofing Specialists”

www.camposroofing.com

Hardi Siding • Gutters• Windows

HEATING/AIRCONDITIONING

10 Year Warranty

www.713-gogreen.com

��

• Commercial• Residential

• Commercial RefrigerationTACLB010963C

713-660-0370713-GO-GREEN

Cooling & HeatingRes. - Com.

��

713-460-COLD(2653)www.acmanhouston.com

TACL B27781E

American StandardAuthorized Dealer

with this ad$20 OFF

HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING

��–��–��

��–��

��– ��– ��

��– ��

281-651-STAR281-651-7827

Sales ServiceRepairs Cleanings

Senior Discount Credit Cards

Air Conditioning

QUICK RELIABLEFREE Service Call w/Repair

TACLA 28719E��

��

��

TACL #A00058351E

713-862-7320Call For A Comparison

ITS NOT JUST A FENCEITS AN INVESTMENT

��

Free Estimate 30+ Yrs. Exp.

Thank you for your continued business

��

��www.PrimeRoofing.com

“Insured For Your Protection” Warranted Workmanship

GOT LEAKS? NEED REPAIR?You may have been affected by a storm and not know of your damage. Let us give you a FREE damage inspection! CALL NOW

• Commercial • Residential • New Roof • Re-Roof

HOME REPAIRS

Interior & ExteriorQuality Work

Reasonably Priced281-706-2848

Wood Floors R’ Us

• Sand • Finish • Installation

281-763-0635New or Old Flooring

Installation & RepairFree Estimates

��

33 yrs. ExperienceCall Gerald

281-827-5136

SEMI-RETIRED HANDY-MAN: Carpentry, paint, roof repairs, power washing. Don Ruthstrom, 713-754-0923. (TF)

Will Treat Your Loved Ones As My Own

M&M PetSitting

Affordable Pet CareIn Your Home

Mitzi Cell (713)444-8517Bonded (713)682-5246

PETS & LIVE STOCK

��Call for appointment

713-682-11585800 N. Houston Rosslyn

Houston TX 77091Tues. & Thurs. 7am - 6pm Wed., Fri. & Sat. 8am-5pm

Royalty Pet Center

9900 N. Houston Rosslyn713-849-9000

• Grooming• Boarding• Pet Supplies

Since1976

www.royaltypetcenter.com

BURGLAR BARS: Cus-tom made. Residential and commercial. Free es-timates. 281-448-2759. www.burglarbarsandmore.com. (TF)

LEGALNOTICES

St. Andrew’s Epis-copal School in the Heights, Houston, Texas, a Montessori program, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion. national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability

MOUNTAIN AIRBe safe & have your heating system checked.

Sr. Discounts Free Estimates

TACL 6413B

Please Call

713-468-5359Attic Change Out

$19000050,000 BTU RUUD

Furnace

+ tax

• Interior/Exterior Painting• Sheetrock, Powerwashing & much more

��

Call Justin For Free Estimates

713-443-0462

��• Chain Link • Wood

• Wrought Iron • Operators32 yrs Exp. Free Est

Tony 713-680-9353Cell 281-787-5942

[email protected]

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

AUTOS & TRUCKS

CA$H

832-646-6103

For Unwanted Cars, Trucks, MTX & RV’s

Not running OK

TODAY

2013 HONDA FIT SPORT: A/C, all power, MP3, CD, new. Non-smoker. Excel-lent. 20k miles. $10,450 obo. 832-620-2853. (11-8)

2006 CHRYSLER MINIVAN: Wheelchair equipped. Dual A/C. Good condition. Hy-draulic ramp, $9,500. Call 281-748-1894. (11-18)

2002 FORD TAURUS: 56,000 actual miles. Beige, excellent condition, $4,000. A/C, power windows. Re-ally clean. 713-201-9999. (11-15)

FOR SALE: 2003 Ford Expedition. Very good con-dition, well taken care of. 78,000 miles. 713-688-0073. Please leave a mes-sage. (11-15)

2001 SILVERADO 1500 HD 4X4 CREW CAB: Transfer-able warranty, recent new transmission/AC, $7,000. Joe, 713-854-9323. (11-15)

GARAGE DOORSRepair or Replace

Doors/Openers

½ HPSears

OpenersInstalled281-807-5588

Choice DoorCredit Cards Accepted

Repair Specialist

713-545-3414

7 DAY SERVICE

$27000

ALL HOME REPAIR

35 Yrs. Exp. & Leader AdvertiserCall Sam 713-582-5500

713-686-2285

• Termite/Water Repair• Sheetrock • Painting• Roo ng Repair/Replace• Shower/Bath Redo • Tile• Flooring/Carpet @ Wholesale PricesSales & Installations

you read this, then classifi ed ads work.

Call today to advertise

713-686-8494

Local business is our businessBusiness • Education • Church. If you have a local story that may be of interest feel free to email us.

[email protected]


a community event for families in The Leader neighborhoods

THBIRTHDAY BASH

December 6, 201410:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

@ Lutheran High North1130 W. 34th St.

Admission: FREE

You’re invited to attendBecause of food and refreshment needs, we are

asking families to register before they attend. All we need is number of people you’re bringing.

Please call The Leader at (713) 686-8494or email us at [email protected]

Check in online to the

ER with ScheduleNow.

With Memorial Hermann’s

online scheduling tool,

ScheduleNow, you are a few

clicks away from checking in

to our ER. Simply head

to our website, choose the

best time for you and reserve

your spot. Once you arrive,

a healthcare professional will

see you within 15 minutes.

memorialhermann.org

If you have symptoms of heart attack or stroke, or other life-threatening conditions, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room (ER) immediately. ScheduleNow should only be used if you have a non-life-threatening situation that requires urgent attention.

Emergency?Log on.

Check in.Get seen.

Event sponsor


By Christina [email protected]

There’s a new tenant in the Garden Oaks Shopping Center that isn’t your typical business - Oak Forest residents Landon and Natalie Weiershausen have taken over what was once a title car loan office and turned the space into a one-stop-shop for home brewing and wine mak-ing needs.

Weiershausen grew up in West Texas on a wheat farm and his family comes from four generations of farmers. His blue collar work ethic is part of the foundation of his business and for about seven years now Weiershausen has been brew-ing his own beer.

Weirerhausen named the brew Farmboy Brew, in line with his roots, however he ran into issues with brewing his own beer following his move into Oak Forest.

“We moved into Oak Forest about two and a half years ago and there just wasn’t a brew shop around.,” Weiershausen said. “It was tough getting my ingredients or I had to order them online.”

Weiershausen met his wife while they were in college at the University of Texas. After his wife graduated, Weirshau-sen had schooling to finish and needed to buckle down on what path to take to finish his educa-tion.

“For a couple of years I was finishing up my school and I just didn’t know what I wanted to do,” Weiershausen said. “Ev-ery time we would pass a leas-ing sign, I would say ‘oh I can put a brew shop there,’ but just as something on the side. When I graduated I started looking at office jobs in oil and gas and had some people helping me with that, but I realized that I’m probably not the person that plays well in an office cubicle environment.”

During his job search, Wei-ershausen’s wife Natalie gave him the push to run with the brew shop idea. Weiershausen researched the brew shop busi-ness and its potential in the area and with each day the business became more of a reality.

“As soon as we realized that this is something people want

here, it made it all that much better for us to say let’s do it,” Weiershausen said.

The process of opening the brew shop doors hasn’t been an easy journey, Weirerhausen

“The city is really busy right now,” Weiershausen said. “The plan review process took about three months. It was a lot be-cause there is only about one other brew shop in Houston city proper. I don’t think a lot of the plan reviewers understood that Farmboy Brew Shop is a retail shop.”

Now that the doors are open and the Farmboy Brew Shop logo is displayed in the window, Weiershausen says that he has had several people come by to just see what’s going on and who’s the new tenant.

“It’s fun sitting at the front of the office and watching people walk by because everyone will stop and look at our sign,” Wei-ershausen said.

When looking for a loca-tion, Weiershausen says there weren’t too many locations to consider and there is space available in offices and ware-

houses, but Weiershausen said tenents may end up being bur-ied behind other buildings and businesses. Landing in Garden Oaks Plaza was simply a matter of good timing.

Farmboy Brew Shop will have their grand opening from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 1 to co-incide with National Learn to Homebrew Day and will offer a free class from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and class attendance will give a discount on all ingredi-ents for your first batch of beer or wine. For more information call (832) 667-8081.

��

��

� ��

� � ��

��

Hours: M-F 7am-6:00pm Sat. 8am-12 Noon5315 Antoine@ Pinemont 713-688-9625

Call About Cat Vaccines

* With Wellness Exam

Dog RabiesVaccination��

Routine Male Cat Neuters��

*��

��of quality care for

your family pets

New Well Puppy & Kitten Exam

��

Prepared as a public service to promote better dental health. From the office of: Chase Baker, D.D.S.,

3515 Ella Blvd., 713-682-4406.

Chase Baker, D.D.S.

With Halloween this week, the candy treats abound. It seems everywhere over the last several days has someone that is

trying to force some sugar on me (which I admit, I’m not the best at turning down). Kids aren’t the only ones partaking of the sweets this time of year. We’re all under attack from the sugar bugs. With that in mind, if you decide to indulge, here are a few helpful tips to help keep you and your little monsters out of the dentist’s chair. SUGAR-FREE: The best candy to choose are sugar-free or those containing Xylitol as a sweetener. Xylitol has been shown to help strengthen your enamel and fight cavity forming bacteria. CHOCOLATE: Chocolate is better than most, because it melts quickly in the mouth so the sugars are left in the mouth for a shorter period of time. AVOID STICKY/HARD CANDY: Hard candies tend to be left in the mouth for extended periods of time allowing the sugars to coat the teeth. If chewed, they can also lead to tooth fracture. Sticky candies can be difficult to get cleaned off which keeps the sugar in contact with the teeth. DRINK MORE WATER: Water helps to wash off sugars from your teeth, keeping them from settling in and starting decay. BRUSH AND FLOSS: Brushing, flossing and regular check ups from your dentist will help to keep you and your kid’s teeth from looking like your Jack O’ Lantern.

HALLOWEEN TIPS TO KEEP YOUR

FANGS HEALTHYAd # 36774

No Deposit No Late Fees Controlled Access Lighted & Secure

Lowest Pricesin Town!

Aztec StoragesWest 34th St.

(Between Ella & T.C. Jester)

Call us and compare our prices to

ANY OTHERFACILITY!

713-681-1383

COVERED STORAGE NOW AVAILABLE 12'X30'

832-884-4169

��Fredrick’s

IF NOT CALL ME!”

“If you have a good honest mechanic

- Keep him.

www.aikibudo-aikido.com

Classes Enrolling NowJapanese Martial Arts

40 yrs experience8th Degree Black Belt

AIKIDO & SELF DEFENSE

��

Ad # 31953

7151 Fairbanks N. Houston(1 mile North of HWY 290)

Always call your Vet if you have any concerns or questions

(713)-937-7274W W W . F A I R B A N K S . V E T S U I T E . C O M

FAIRBANKSANIMAL CLINIC

PET EMERGENCIESBeing prepared for handling emergencies is part of

responsible pet ownership. Most emergencies are preventableso be aware of what your pet is exposed to such as plants, toxins, insects or dangerous animals. Look for situations that can occur, such as hangings by collars or ropes, swallowing bones or toys or escaping from a secure house or yard. Routine consulting & preventative medicine by your vet can eliminate many emergencies from developing.

Act early if you suspect a problem. Call your vet for advice or use you own judgement & get to the clinic. Emergencies do interrupt the clinic routine so be prepared to spend more time and money especially near closing time. The best care if your clinic is closed or about to be, is an emergency clinic. They are open at night, weekends and holidays when most clinics are closed. They are staffed with alert and skilled people, who work long and undesirable hours. They are fully equipped to treat and monitor your pet while your vet is closed. The emergency clinics will cost more due to higher overhead expenses and you need to be nancially prepared to care for your pet beforehand. In NW Houston if your vet is closed call 281-890-8875 (Hwy 249 near Cypresswood) or 713-693-1100 (near the Galleria).

Oak Forest resident follows dream with new brew shop

Photo by Christina MartinezLandon Weierhausen is follow-ing his dream with the opening of his new brew shop.

FOR RENT

Classifieds Continued...

Our Guide To Northwest Houston is packed with local information you just can’t find anywhere else ... elected officials, civic associations, entertainment venues, youth sports leagues and much more. Just visit www.the-leadernews.com and click on Special Attractions.

REALESTATE

Charlee Peddicord

(281) 859-5159ON THE MARKET [email protected]

Call Charlee

Buying or Selling?

We don’t charge for The Leader, it’s priceless.

Northwest Houstonians have been getting results with Leader classified ads for more than 50 years.

APPLIANCE &TV REPAIR

Washers - DryersDishwashers - Ranges

KINARD’SAppliance Service

281-350-6255713-857-2050

All Makes & Models

I Buy cracked Flat Panel TV’s

��

��1622 W. 23rd

David’s

“We Make House Calls”

��

• Refrigerators• Ovens• Washers• Dryers

832-526-8531

Sales & ServiceWasher • Dryers Ranges & Stoves

Refrigerators Freezers 713-697-0335

(open 7 Days)400 W. Crosstimbers

AW Appliance

• Ice Makers• Disposals • Water Heaters

WASHERDRYER REPAIR

• Same Day Service• 6 Days A Week• All Work Guaranteed

Tommy Smith713-984-1849

Free TripCharge with

Repair

Most Repairs$95

1 yr. Warranty On Parts & Labor

Call Today!281.866.0080

— Since 1995 —

Don’t Throw It Away...• Refrigerators • Freezers • Stoves/Ovens

• Dishwashers • Washers • Dryers

��

3511 Pinemont Suite A-1 Houston, TX. 77018

10% SENIOR DISCOUNT

STATEWIDE ADVERTISING

APPLIANCE & TV REPAIR APPLIANCE & TV REPAIR APPLIANCE & TV REPAIR APPLIANCE & TV REPAIR APPLIANCE & TV REPAIR APPLIANCE & TV REPAIR APPLIANCE & TV REPAIR

$15 OFF REPAIRS W/AD

APPLIANCESERVICESAL’S

• All Major Brands• Written Warranty• No Service Charge w/Repair

832-894-8824

Looking to hire good local people? Leader classifieds get great response and cost less than the daily paper.

LEADER PUZZLER SOLUTIONS

��Answers: A. bowls B. obedience C. leash D. careLICENSE

��

OAK FOREST SENIOR COU-PLE has large bedroom for rent. Perfect for senior ten-ant. Room updated. $495 monthly. All utilities included. 713-560-7470.

GORGEOUS 3-2-2: Spring Branch Royal Oaks. New carpet/roof. Wood floors. Maux Street, $1,700. 832-444-0310. (11-1)

FOR LEASE: Four bed-room, two full bath, two-car garage. Non-smoker. No pets. $1,700/month. Mangum Manor. 713-702-9304. (10-25)

12’X30’ CARPORTS: Perfect for boats, RVs, etc. Call 713-694-4647. (TF)

PLUMBING

PLUMBINGJoe Petrovich

Repairs & RemodelsComplete Plumbing Services

Since 1977 Free Est.

Shop 281-442-7863Cell 281-831-2302Insured • Lic. #M8922

“I want to be YOUR plumber”

PLUMBERSONNY’S REPAIR SERVICE

832-465-5325Est. 1979 Ins. RMP #18131

ALWAYS UPFRONT PRICE$Independent Master Plumber

Call Sonny and SAVE!Single Homeowner Discount

Aaron’s

PLUMBINGDrain & Sewer Cleaning

Since 1974

#17773 - 7 Days a week

713-695-2222825 Curtin 77018

��

ASTRO PLUMBING & TILE

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

CO.

(713) 729-2585 (281) 686-2315

PAINTING

Same Day Service��

��

Heights • Garden Oaks • Oak Forest

PLUMBING PLUMBING PLUMBING PLUMBING PLUMBING PLUMBING PLUMBING

RAYCOPEST CONTROL

TPCL#13462Termites • Bees • Rodents

Spiders • Fleas • Roaches • Ants

281-444-3525WWW.RAYCOPEST.COM

PESTCONTROL

Cherokee

PEST CONTROL

®713-682-6801

Free Termite Inspection

• Termites • Roaches• Ants • Silver sh • Rodents

CARPET &FLOORINGFAIR PRICES ON CARPET/FLOORING SALES, IN-STALLATION AND REPAIR: Thirty-five years experience. Carpet, hardwoods, vinyl, ceramic tile. Carpet sham-poo and restretch carpet. Dry cleaning now available. 713-582-5500. (TF)

ELECTRICSERVICES

ELECTRICAL SERVICES ELECTRICAL SERVICES ELECTRICAL SERVICES ELECTRICAL SERVICES ELECTRICAL SERVICES ELECTRICAL SERVICES ELECTRICAL SERVICES

HARBINGERelectric

Lights-Plugs-BreakersCover all electric needs

Licensed-Insured

713-721-5490 TEL.17823

ELECTRICIANAll types of new

wiring and repairs

D&E ElectricSince 1975Low Rates

TECL# 43460

(281) 448-8615

• Residential • Commercial • ServiceLicensed - Insured - 23 Yrs. Exp.

MASTER #178565 TECL #25670 Native Houstonian - 43 Yrs.

John Kuenstle Electric,LLCOak Forest Resident/Of ce

832-425-2152 - Free Estimates

�“A” ON ANGIE’S LIST

Since 1953 - TECL 19210

[email protected]

BRAVENEC ELECTRIC

Res./Comm. Wiring713-864-4168

cc accepted

Your opinion is valuable ... share it with the community in our letters to the editor column.

• Electrical Service & Repairs• Breaker Box Updates

• Res./CommTECL 20275 • Insured

ANTHONY ELECTRIC CO.281-541-8846

Licensed ElectricianUP TO 50%

SAVINGSCall Greg at E.M.I.713-466-3063

T.E.C.L. 24242

STATEWIDEADVERTISING

MAKE A CONNECTION: Real people, flirty chat. Meet singles right now. Call LiveLinks. Try it free. Call now. 1-800-319-9484, 18+.

CA$H FOR CARS/TRUCKS: Get a top dollar instant offer. Running or not. Damaged? Wrecked? OK. We pay up to $20,000. Call toll free. 1-888-416-2207.

AIRLINE CAREERS START HERE: Get FAA approved technical training. Housing and financial aid for qualified students. Job placement as-sistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance Houston 1-877-846-4155 or Dallas 1-888-896-8006.

RECEIVING PAYMENTS from real estate you sold? Get cash now. Call Steve, 1-888-870-2243, www.stevecashesnotes.com.

OCT. 25 AND 26 - THE REAL TEXAS GUN SHOW: Orange County Convention and Expo Center, 11475 Hwy. 1442, Or-ange County, TX 77630. Satur-day 9-5 p.m., Sunday 10-5 p.m. Aubrey Sanders Jr., Promoter. 1-713-724-8881, www.the realtexasgunshow.com.

ATTENTION: Viagra 100mg, Cialis 20mg. 40 pills + four free for only $99. No prescription needed. Discreet shipping. Blue Pill now. 1-800-404-2750.

CANADA DRUG CENTER is your choice for safe and afford-able medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 75% on all your medica-tion needs. Call today. 1-800-317-6360 for $10 off your first prescription and free shipping.

REDUCE YOUR PAST TAX BILL by as much as 75 percent. Stop levies, leins and wage garnishments. Call The Tax DR now to see if you qualify. 1-800-715-2204.

GUARANTEED INCOME FOR YOUR RETIREMENT: Avoid market risk and get guaranteed income in retirement. Call for free copy of our Safe Money Guide, plus annuity quotes from A-Rated companies. 800-425-0826.

STEEL BUILDINGS — Must GO: 1- 70’X150’, 1- 80’X125’, 1- 91’X211’. May split. Call 1-800-411-5866 today and save thousands.

DIRECTV STARTING AT $24.95/MONTH: Free three-months of HBO, Starz, Showtime and Cinemax. Free receiver up-grade. 2014 NFL Sunday Ticket included with select packages. Some exclusions apply. Call for details. 1-800-413-9179.

DIRECTV: Over 140 channels only $29.99 a month. Call now. Triple savings. $636 in savings. Free upgrade to Genie and 2014 NFL Sunday ticket free for new customers. Start saving today. 1-800-395-0787.

The Texan York NutshellerFeatures contoured handles with plastic grips, shield pre-vents shell scattering, sharp tempered steel blades set at an angle. Shells pecans, Brazil nuts, Englishwalnuts, lberts, and others. $9.99 # 602825 Replacement blade kit available.

Weekdays 8am-6:30pm • Saturday 9am-6pm • Sunday 10am-5pm

SHOP ONLINE @ WWW.CANDDHARDWARE.COM

314 E. 11th Street • 713-861-3551C&DHardware & Gifts E. 11th

I-10 Stu

dew

ood

610

Hei

ghts

Blv

d

New LED Lighted Cylinders.Add a spooky splash of color!

5”x12” or 7”x24” batteries included.

Nitro-PhosFall Special Winterize NOW !October is a great month to fertilize with Nitro-Phos Fall Special fertilizer. It builds strong roots making the lawn muchstronger.Sale $19.99. Reg. $23.99

Nitro-Phos Barricade PreemergenceHerbicideNitro-Phos Barricade Preemergence Herbicide is for selective preemergence control of grass & broadleaf weeds in lawns up to 5000 sq. ft. 10 lbs bag. Sale $14.99. Reg. $19.99

Two meat probes included. Easy-to-use pellet clean-out. Extra grill rack included. 20,000 BTU’s and 567 square inches grillspace. Americas BEST selling pellet grill. Shown, 070Pro.

Pecan Picker GathererPatented pecan picker-upper allows you to stand up and pick up pecans with ease. Position wire half circle wire holder over pecans and they pop thru the wire holderand are held inside until emptied out. Wire holder will hold up to a full quart of nuts. 28” steel handle with loop end. Color: Red. While supplies last,No rain checks! #750240

Rocket NutcrackerAll steel machine construction with hardwood base and soft plastic handle. Unique design cracks pe-cans, English walnuts, almonds, lberts, and Brazil nuts. Unique 5-star cracking action gives greater power and assures cleaner, larger nut meats. While supplies last, No rain checks! Regular price. $21.99 #611430

Do it Best Indoor Insect Fogger3-pack. Kills ants, cockroaches, eas, spiders, house ies, and other household pests.Each can of fogger can treat up to 6000 cu. ft. Water-based fogger $5.99, $2.00 mailin rebate! #727914

Portable plug-in outdoor timer. Specially designed to control the lter pump of a portable pool or spa. Also ideal for holiday decorations, engine block heaters, air conditioners, signs, lights, fans, and other appliances. Use indoors or outdoors. Sale $14.99. Reg. $19.99#500805

Limited supplies on all Halloween items

Sale $1499

Sale $1499

Sale $1499

Sale $999Sale $1999

Sale $599

Sale $1499

OUTDOORPLUGINTIMER 15A

This Traeger® Grill is the PRO so you don’t have to be.

PECAN SEASON

SHOP NOW

Have a SPOOK-TACULAR Halloween with C&D!

HOWL-o-WEENFor Your Pet

Lighted Color-changing Bottle Topper

Great Fun for your Monster Mash! Battery’s included

SALE PRICES END NOVEMBER 2

HIALEAH $690’SOAK FOREST4/2.5/2 • hardwood fl oors • high ceilings • recent construction

CHESHIRE $820’S OAK FOREST 5/3.5/2 • master suite • high ceilings • beautiful POOL!

W 41ST $390’SGARDEN OAKS3 br/2 bath • granite kitchen • hardwoods • large master bath w/ tub and shower

SAXON $330’SOAK FOREST 3/1/1 • hardwood fl oors • large backyard • original charm

CHANTILLY $860’SOAK FOREST5/3.5/2 • over 3800 sq ft • hard-woods • open custom kitchen

CHIPPENDALE $790’S OAK FOREST4/3.5/2 • designer fi nishes • open fl oor plan • hardwood fl oors • marble kitchen

HARTMANASSOCIATES.COMIt’s not just our business,

it’s our neighborhood.

AZALEADELL $450’S GARDEN OAKS PLAZA 3/2/2 • hardwood fl oors • up-dated open kitchen • beautiful POOL!

Billy Hartman Brett Hartman Lorraine Cole Ailene Hartman Cindy Coy Brewer Bill Hartman Grady Jarl Ronnie Connell Javier Medrano

HARTMANASSOCIATES.COMKelley Moore

CHIPPENDALE $860’S OAK FOREST 4/3.5/2 • granite kitchen • NEW CONSTRUCTION • master suite

Jamie Bartula

NEWCONSTRUCTION

Carrie Lam

NEWCONSTRUCTION

PENDIN

G

Leader1025 b

Documents

woodland heights

brooke smith neighborhood

appeal of brooke smith

brooke smith homeowner

brooke smithcaroline

rising home prices

big growth

big results