Flipping a home involves purchasing an old, usually run-down property and, with a bit of elbow grease and a whole lot of hardwood floors, turning it into something that turns a profit. If this entire process sounds fascinating to you, you’ll simply flip over these two HGTV programs dedicated to flipping houses.

Rehab Addict
Pint-sized contractor Nicole Curtis packs a huge punch with the houses that she flips on HGTV's Rehab Addict. The show follows Curtis as she lovingly scoops up dilapidated homes in Detroit and Minneapolis and transforms them into something that anyone would be proud to live in. Unlike many home renovation shows that center around granite countertops and other trendy design details, Curtis aims to preserve the historic details and original character of every home she renovates. After watching her plead her case to city officials and argue with her own quirky family, you’ll be hooked on this entertaining HGTV show!

Flipping the Block
If you have a bit of a competitive streak, you’ll love HGTV’s competition program Flipping the Block. This brand new eight-part series features four teams of contractors and home renovation experts as they compete to re-do identical condos and see which one sells for the most money.

CC-BY-2.0/Flickr/Jess Pac

You'll have a blast at Embassy Miniature Golf in San Antonio. Easily located just off Route 281 and Embassy Oaks, this is a miniature golf course that delivers big. You’ll know you’re there when you see Puttina, the big giraffe and mascot of the place.

Boasting a bright, well-maintained design, with nice greens, cool landscaping, and even a waterfall, this golf course is challenging for adults, but still fun for kids. Want some more fun? Check out the “Water Wars” game, a splashing good time for kids.

The price for mini golf is just under $8 for adults, with discounts for seniors, children, and military personnel. Don’t worry about getting there late; Embassy Miniature Golf stays open until midnight on weekends.

Embassy Miniature Golf
500 Embassy Oaks
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 496-5847
www.embassygolf.com
www.yelp.com/biz/embassy-miniature-golf-san-antonio

CC-BY-2.0/Flickr/Colin Bartlett

Tacos El Piquin worked its way up from a food truck to a taqueria in San Antonio, opening its brick-and-mortar location on Huebner Road in 2012. Regulars say Tacos El Piquin uses fresher and tastier ingredients than other taquerias in the area. The salsa bar here offers plenty of fresh options as well, including pickled red onions and roasted serranos. Popular menu items include the asada and al pastor tacos, the quesadillas, the tostra al pastor, the El Impossible taco, the huarache, and the costra.

Locals say that Tacos El Piquin serves some of San Antonio’s most authentic Mexican cuisine. You’ll often find expatriates from Mexico dining here. Since Tacos El Piquin stays open late, it’s a good option if you want to grab something on the way home from a late night. Tacos El Piquin is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Thursdays through Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Tacos El Piquin
19211 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 303-4129
www.facebook.com/pages/Tacos-El-Piquin/100148946719669
www.yelp.com/biz/tacos-el-piquin-san-antonio

CC-BY-2.0/Flickr/jeffreyww