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It’s Fall, Y’all: Time to Enjoy The Outdoors in North Texas

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / November 3, 2020 /

By Michelle LynnePresident, ML Interiors Group  Generally, this time of year doesn’t inspire thoughts about outdoor living, but here in Texas, our weather is pretty mild during the winter months, so it’s still a great time to create an outdoor living area that you can enjoy.  It’s fairly simple to extend your patio season well…

Dallas Builders Urge Action on Lumber Supply Shortages

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / November 2, 2020 /

By Phil Crone Executive Officer, Dallas Builders Association On Oct. 20, nearly 100 Republican and Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Trump seeking urgent action on lumber supply shortages. Lumber shortages have resulted in unprecedented price spikes in recent months that are threatening the housing industry and economic recovery.  The Dallas Builders Association took…

Scary Stories From The Home Inspector’s Notebook

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / October 28, 2020 /

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in for “Upon Closer Inspection.” With Halloween coming up,  we asked the inspectors to share some of the scary things they’ve encountered in the field. From a home inspector’s perspective, “scary”…

You Won’t Believe These Shocking Tales From The Panel Box

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / October 21, 2020 /

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in for “Upon Closer Inspection.” When you’re buying a home, the major areas of consideration from an inspector’s standpoint are the roof, plumbing, foundation, HVAC, and electricity. These are your bigger-ticket…

Coach’s Corner: Keystone Habits Can Transform Your Path to Success

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / October 19, 2020 /

Mark Johnson Chief Executive Officer, JP and Associates Realtors Some habits are more important than others — they have the power to transform. Keystone habits are like throwing a pebble into the water and the ripple effect it creates. Said another way, these habits hold together all of our other habits, much like the pillars of…