David has been in the homebuilding/ real estate industry since 1991. He has been a licensed Realtor and a registered home builder, and was named a Certified Graduate Builder in 1997 and a Certified Sales Professional in 1993 by the National Association of Home Builders. In 1997 the Dallas Home Builders Association honored him with a McSAM Award, naming David the best sales professional selling luxury homes in the Dallas / Ft. Worth Metroplex.

David was honored by Bob Vila's 'Restore America' for his "outstanding preservation efforts" in 2000. Since 1996 David has produced seven major showcase home events, including the Gabbert's Community Home, The HOME Magazine 1999 American House of The Year, The AT&T Home of Tomorrow, the The Galleria Idea Home, the Colleyville Women's Club Holiday Home, Houston Habitat for Humanity's 500th Home, and The KTRH Dream Home. More than half a million people have visited his design and idea show homes.

Email: David@HGRadio.com · Phone: 888-445-3237 x700

Ron Hall wants to save the world, he says,

"one yard at a time." To some, that might sound corny. But Hall is serious, and for good reason. Before starting Ron's Organics, Hall worked as a Dallas firefighter for 20 years. In

that line of work, he says, "I saw all the damage that chemicals can do and decided to make a change, beginning with my own home." So he

studied, took courses, attended lectures, read books and consulted with some of the leaders in the field of organics. He is both a certified

landscape and nursery professional, as well as a licensed irrigator and applicator and a member

of the Texas Nursery Landscape Association. With all this experience behind him, Hall can help you obtain and maintain a beautiful and healthy landscape.

Click here to learn more about Ron Hall and Ron's Organics

Tonia Tomlin is the Founder and President of Sorted Out™ and Sorted Out Publishing. Tonia is an author, publisher, speaker and mother of twin girls. She has been featured on HGTV's, Mission: Organization, and is the author of the book Chaos 2 Calm. She's also a regular "Organization Expert" on Good Morning Texas on WFAA Channel 8.

Conquer Kitchen Chaos:

Secrets to Creating an Organized Kitchen, By Tonia Tomlin

Ask any home owner, and they'll probably tell you that of all of the rooms in the house, the kitchen is the room that is used the most. Whether for cooking, eating, or even entertaining, most kitchens get more than their fair share of use. With the many purposes and functions of the kitchen, it's important that your kitchen be as organized as possible. However, with the many items most kitchens hold -food, appliances, cookware, utensils, plates, cups, etc. - it's not uncommon to find that the most used room in the house is the least organized. But, take heart: by following a few simple tips, you can conquer kitchen chaos.

For instance:

Clear off the counters: Store kitchen utensils in drawers, not on the counters in a bucket or basket. Eliminating the clutter from the counters makes the kitchen feel more inviting and "orderly." Keep the island cleared of the paper chaos by investing in a mail center from Pottery Barn. Each piece of mail, school permission slip, and coupon will have its own home while making yours organized.

Purge the cardboard: Get rid of your cardboard. It doesn't keep food as fresh as clear, air-tight plastic containers, or zip lock bags. Cardboard also attracts bugs. So empty those cereal boxes and other boxed food items. Your food will be easier to find, taste a lot better and save you money in the long run!

Invest in the right organizing tools for cupboards, pantries, and cabinets: Maximize your storage space in pantries by going vertical with your organizing tools. Put a bag holder on the wall for reusing shopping bags and under-the-shelf baskets to maximize space. Use trolley bins for storing paper goods. They help you know what you have so you can use it.

Sort your staples, snacks, and supplies: Most people don't take the time to organize their refrigerator, but it is well worth the effort. Organizing the refrigerator is a simple way to save time, money, and space. Arrange your shelves in the refrigerator by category, such as dairy drawer, veggie drawer, fruit drawer, children's snack bin, etc. Also, the refrigerator doors tend to become catch-all's with no method to the madness. Designate the doors for condiments and special items, such as special needs foods for diets, illnesses, weight loss, or medicines, etc. This will help you in making a list, going grocery shopping, saving money and help you have a nice, uncluttered refrigerator too.

Once you get your kitchen organized, stick to your organization system. Remember: it's much easier and much less time consuming to stay organized than it is to be disorganized!

There is a time to relax and unwind and refocus when we are rested and refreshed.

There are also many times when we need to stay on top of our game and work smart and hard. When we are always striving to be our best, we will continue to come up with new ideas which will take us in different directions. This constant "thinking" will definitely keep us motivated and reaching for the next goal.

If you are comfortable, watch out! Your competitor may speed right past you.

If you are a high achiever, that's fantastic! You will never be satisfied and comfortable with where you are because you are always learning and trying to do more and be the best that you can be. Be on the lookout for new ideas and work to improve on them.

Get out of your comfort zone and keep looking forward.

According to S. Truett Cathy, the founder of one of the fastest growing restaurant chains in America, Chick-fil-A, in his book It's Easier to Succeed Than to Fail: "Winners concentrate on winning. Losers concentrate on getting by."