Hill Country homes Hill Country homes The term, "Hill Country homes", refers to an architectural style of housing found in the part of central Texas, known as the Texas Hill Country. In the early history of the Republic of Texas, before Texas joined the United States, a land rush began in the middle of the 19th century. This land rush to central Texas included many immigrants from Germany. They created settlements with names like Fredricksburg, Bergheim, Boerne, Gruene, New Braunfels, and many others. These early German immigrants to Texas made their living farming and ranching. Homes were built using materials found right on
Better Homes and Gardens (TV program) Better Homes and Gardens (TV program) Better Homes and Gardens is an Australian television program which is broadcast on the Seven Network, which is based on the magazine of the same name domestically published by Pacific Magazines (itself licensing the brand and magazine format from the American Meredith Corporation). The programs covers a wide variety of lifestyle related topics. These include, gardening, landscaping, architecture, cooking, DIY, pet care and home improvement as well as featuring celebrity guests. In 2014, Better Homes and Gardens was awarded a record 12th Silver Logie for Australia's Most Popular Lifestyle Program The show is hosted