Brenda Masse

Brenda Masse is content marketing and social media manager for CandysDirt.com.

King’s Highway Home ‘Gives Us Modern Comforts Without Passing on Historic Charm’

By Brenda Masse / March 5, 2025 /

On first glance, you might think the charming Craftsman-style home at 939 North Windomere Ave is a historic home. And that just means the builders did their job to perfection. Located at the crossroads of the iconic Oak Cliff neighborhoods of Kessler Square, Winnetka Heights, and Kings Highway, newer construction is not what one expects…

Come See a Northwood Hills Home That Understands the Assignment — Open Sunday

By Brenda Masse / March 1, 2025 /

Metaphorically speaking, finding a home like 6260 Emeraldwood Place in Northwood Hills – one that’s both stylish and functional – can be harder than finding a perfectly ripe avocado … when you actually need one. Or a Central Market parking space … on a Sunday. Or a group text that actually makes plans … instead…

With Warmer Weather on the Way, You Need All the Ventilation You Can Get

By Brenda Masse / March 1, 2025 /

It’s finally starting to look like spring in North Texas, and after a long hard winter (for us), your vents are probably looking pretty rough — filled with lint, pet hair, and dust from all that extra time indoors. But vent cleaning isn’t what we’re here to talk about today. We’re actually looking at ventilation…

A Midcentury Modern Treasure by Architect Neal Lacey Continues to Inspire

By Brenda Masse / February 27, 2025 /

This week I have the distinct honor of writing about a legacy home that we’ve actually covered before at CandysDirt.com — way back in 2012. Back then, the new owner, Pete Peabody, knew he’d found an architectural gem, but no one seemed to know the history, so Peabody did his own digging. In doing so…

Thermal Imaging Cameras Show Major Problems in Your Home the Eye Can’t See

By Brenda Masse / February 22, 2025 /

Many home inspectors use thermal imaging cameras, or infrared cameras, during a home inspection to reveal problems not visible to the naked eye. It’s an invaluable tool to homeowners to get an in depth look at a property — a glimpse behind the walls. Thermal imaging can detect things like water leaks, missing insulation, HVAC…