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Winter Home Maintenance Tips to Keep You Cozy

As cooler temperatures roll in, our Service Manager provides some seasonal maintenance reminders. Taking the following steps could save you money and even protect the members of your household from hazardous situations.  1. Cooler temps don’t mean you’re off the hook for maintaining your HVAC.Just because you may not be running your air conditioner as […]

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The Best Plants to Ward Off Pests & Insects

As we all try to escape the warmer spring and hot summer seasons, pests and insects are often trying to follow us indoors. Beyond making sure your grass is maintained and trees and shrubs trimmed, we have compiled a list of the best plants to ward off pests and insects. Whether spending time outdoors or […]

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100+ of the Best Summer Frozen Treats

Warmer weather comes early in Texas, and we have the best summer frozen treats to help keep cool. From boozy drinks to kid friendly popsicles, we have something for everyone. Insanely Good Recipes: 20 Best Frozen Cocktails Epicurious: 31 Frozen Drinks That Are Worth the Brain Freeze Kids Cooking Activities: 25+ Kids Popsicle Recipes + […]

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Amazing Spring Brunch Recipes

With the arrival of spring comes a feeling of reengaging with your community of friends and coming out of hibernation to get back outside. What better way to spend time with friends or the spring holidays than with brunch. In that spirit, we have created a list of Amazing Spring Brunch Recipes. From pancakes to […]

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Easy Water Heater Maintenance Tips

A new hot water heater typically lasts between 8 to 12 years in a home. However, to reach its full life expectancy, a hot water heater must be properly maintained. We have compiled water heater maintenance tips for electric hot water heaters in order to prolong the use of your water heater and also minimize […]

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Best Valentine’s Day Dinner Recipes

Forgot to make reservations? Prefer to stay in this Valentine’s Day? Whatever your reason, we have compiled a list of the best recipes for a romantic night at home. From heart-shaped lasagna to pepper-crusted prime rib, there are plenty Valentine’s Day dinner recipes for everyone’s preference. Food Network: 30+ Best Valentine’s Dinner Recipes Good House […]

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Proper Home Winterization Tips

We want to ensure the health and safety of our residents through proper home winterization. Last winter we learned that the state of Texas can be just as susceptible to winter weather as up north! As winter weather returns this season, please review our winter weather preparedness tips to keep you and your home safe. […]

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Tips for Garbage Disposal Maintenance

A garbage disposal is the smallest appliance that causes the biggest hassle…when it stops working. Is garbage disposal maintenance necessary? Do you know the correct way to treat and/or maintain your disposal? Did you know if your garbage disposal stops spinning that it can most likely be fixed with a tool from your local hardware […]

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Holiday DIY Gifts on a Budget

The BEST DIY gifts are easy to make and useful! So, check out these easy and inexpensive gift ideas we found. Easy, Cute, Inexpensive Gift Idea These cute dish towel and utensil gift sets are easy to make and inexpensive since everything can be found at Dollar Tree! [Get Idea…] Gingerbread Fudge Who doesn’t like […]

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Tasty (and Festive) Recipes for Every Holiday

Whether looking for some recipes to keep you warm, easy one-pot-wonders to keep you cozy this winter, or new, unique sides or desserts this holiday season…we’ve got you covered! Quick and Easy One Bowl Christmas Salad A quick and easy Christmas salad recipe, with simple ingredients, and thrown together in 20 minutes or less. Loaded […]

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Ways to Protect & Secure Your Home

Here, you’ll learn not only how to protect your home, but tips on deterring potential intruders and other ways to keep your home and family safe and secure. Equip Your Doors and Windows with Smart Locks or Combination Locks Upgrading to Smart locks is a great security measure. Looking at options beyond regular lock-and-key can […]

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Comfy & Cozy Fall Recipes

Whether you’re looking for some recipes to keep you warm through the fall, easy one-pot-wonder recipes to keep you cozy this winter, or new, unique sides that will make you the talk of Thanksgiving dinner…we’ve got you covered! Award Winning Chili Looking for a hearty fall or winter chili recipe that you can fix and […]

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The Best Quick & Spooky Halloween Snack Ideas

Why is Halloween so Fang-tastic? Some love Halloween because they get to dress up and play pretend for the day, some love all of the candy (especially the special ones that only come out for Halloween, yes, you Mr. Candy Corn), and some love a great Halloween Party! Is that you? Are you having that […]

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How to Know When You Need to Hire a Professional Mover

Life is filled with big events and important decisions. Moving certainly falls into both categories. Choosing to move—when, where, and why—requires careful planning, preparation, and consideration. It can be exciting to move, especially when it’s because of a good job prospect or because you’re going to be closer to loved ones. But moving inevitably brings […]

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Home Trends: Smart Homes

Smart home technology is here to stay, and in fact, a recent study has shown that incorporating these products into your household help increase value and can shorten time on the market. Each year, companies become more and more innovative as they press further into the smart home frontier, and while Amazon and Google continue […]

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The Most Epic Moving Checklist in the History of Moving

Moving soon? Take a look at this epic moving checklist we found! Take me there! Ameritex Property Management provides a variety of quality homes for rent throughout the State of Texas. We pride ourselves in providing unmatched customer service and a rental process that is convenient and transparent for our residents.

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How to Protect Yourself from Summer Pests

For many people, summertime is the most anticipated season of the year. It’s a time for vacations, picnics and other outdoor activities, and nice weather. One drawback to summer is that it brings out more pests. You aren’t likely to see insects during the cold-weather months, but they’re abundant in the summer. These pests can […]

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Summer Temps Have Arrived!

…And We Want To Help Make Sure Your AC Is Ready! Please see our troubleshooting guidelines below to ensure maximum efficiency this summer from your air conditioner. Power UpIf your air conditioning unit won’t turn on, there is likely an issue with its power source. You’ll want to check the outdoor cooling or condensing unit […]

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Why Renting May Be Better Than Buying

Ameritex Property Management’s simple 3-step process allows for residents to locate, apply for and lease their next home quickly and more conveniently. Ameritex Property Management provides a variety of quality homes for rent throughout the State of Texas. We pride ourselves in providing unmatched customer service and a rental process that is convenient and transparent […]

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I’m a Lifelong Renter by Choice

7 Surprisingly Smart Reasons Why I’ll Never Buy a Home. “When are you going to grow up and buy a home?”“You know you’re throwing money away on rent, right?”“You’re not an adult until you buy a home.”Those are just a handful of the phrases I hear on a regular basis.I’m a 33-year-old renter. Many people […]

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Spring Cleaning & Home Maintenance Tips

Have you done your spring cleaning yet? Don’t panic; we haven’t either. And while schools have started to let out for spring break, it might be the best time to recruit some help and tidy up for the warm months ahead! To help in getting started, we have put together a short guide and list […]