It was a day that lived in infamy:

one kid caused a toilet overflow

the other kid smeared 2 chairs with peanut butter

I decided to call the professionals.  Which carpet cleaning service is the best in Brentwood, TN?

Here's my experience using Chem-Dry of Tennessee to clean our Berber carpet and stained upholstery...

I had a fun conversation this week with a family about to move here.

They wanted to know, "What is it really like to live in Brentwood -- the good and  the bad?"

After referring them to this website (naturally!), we talked about  the pro's and con's of living in one of Nashville's best suburbs.

The Hannah Montana movie is being filmed in Nashville, Tennessee this May!

I knew Billy Ray Cyrus lived in Williamson County before moving to LA for Hannah Montana.

Here's more about Miley Cyrus' Tennessee farm--where she'll be living during the filming of Hannah Montana!

Want to see where the real Hannah Montana lives?

Are you trying to sell a house Brentwood, TN--or just looking for your Brentwood dream home?

Here's an innovative new way to see homes for sale in Brentwood, Tennessee...

But I have to warn you:  watching these real estate YouTube videos is downright addictive! 

I rarely spot celebrities who live in Brentwood, Tennessee, but I know they're here.I see the tour buses headed to the Homes of the Stars.

Which celebrities live in Brentwood? Would I even recognize them?

I thought I'd better find out.

As tornadoes whipped through Tennessee last night, I couldn't help but be thankful that our home is insured through Tennessee Farm Bureau.

Why?

When tornadoes ravaged Nashville in 1998, tarp-covered homes on the east side were left standing for months. Many big-name insurance companies refused to pay claims quickly.

But not the Tennessee Farm Bureau.

One of my Brentwood friends is moving away from a four bedroom dream home in Winterset Woods.

He wants to sell it; she wants to rent it.

Imagine my surprise! We were sitting here watching the final 2007 preseason game at LP Field. The Tennessee Titans are scoring against the Green Bay Packers...

...when the camera pans to Olympic skater and broadcaster Scott Hamilton and his wife Tracie in the stands.

Apparently, the Hamiltons are Williamson County celebrities!

Press photo courtesy of RosemaryClooney.com.

Granite countertops are quickly becoming the standard in upscale Brentwood homes.

We've loved the granite counters that the previous owners installed. After a year of hard use, though, they no longer feel as smooth as they first did.

I'm sure I'm not the only one in Brentwood with this problem! I set out to investigate the best granite cleaning products.

Brentwood residents spend a LOT of money keeping up--and improving--our homes. Judging from the traffic, Home Depot and Lowe's might be Brentwood's #1 weekend destinations!

But what if you could buy discount building materials right on Franklin Road--and help local families build a home with every purchase?

When we moved to Brentwood, we were buying a home close to work.

We didn't realize we were buying a home close to so many wonderful things!

Here are a few reasons why you should consider buying a home in Brentwood, Tennessee...

Each year, Newsweek magazine selects the top 1000 high schools in the nation.
This year, BOTH Brentwood, TN high schools made the list:
Brentwood High School ranks 222nd nationally.
Ravenwood High School ranks 571st nationally.

If you're buying Brentwood real estate, we have important information you need to know about Brentwood's high schools:

Whenever I drive through Brentwood, I peek through the gates of Isola Bella. Are you ever curious about this antebellum home just south of Concord Road?

Last month I posted an article about April Consulo, the Realtor we worked with when we moved to Brentwood - and now it's just about the time of year when homes go up for sale. If you're considering a new home, you can start your search from the comfort of your own home.

If you've ever had to hire a Contractor for a project a your home, chances are you've been at least a little concerned before you really knew who you were dealing with. You can find a List of Problem Contractors who have failed to respond to complaints filed with the Tennessee Department of Consumer Affairs.

I posted yesterday about April Consulo, the Realtor that worked with us when we moved to Brentwood, TN. This got me thinking about the other people who made the experience such a successful one. We worked with David Porter at Churchill Mortgage and would recommend him if you're considering a new mortgage.

April Consulo - Our Realtor for Life!

Moving to Brentwood, TN was one of the best decisions we ever made - and our Realtor, April Consulo, is one of the main reasons we ended up right where we wanted to be. If you're considering a move to Brentwood, or anywhere else in the Nashville area, use April as your agent and you won't be sorry.

The new St. Martin Square Condominiums at Seven Springs look like they're getting close to the end of construction. I was curious about the what else might be in store for the site and did some investigation.