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The Bridges of Turtle Creek: Dallas Restores Its Hidden Landmarks

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / August 21, 2025 /

By J.D. Trueblood Thanks to a partnership between the Turtle Creek Association (TCA), Turtle Creek Conservancy (TCC), and the City of Dallas, a landmark initiative is now officially underway to restore and enhance eight historic bridges of Turtle Creek that have quietly shaped the character of the creek for more than a century. A Corridor of History The…

Artz Landscaping Offers Year-Round Gardening Tips for Dallas Homeowners

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / August 11, 2025 /

By Artz Landscaping For Dallas-area homeowners, gardening is more than a seasonal hobby. It’s a year-round opportunity to enhance your home’s outdoor spaces. With North Texas’ warm climate and mild winters, it’s possible to enjoy colorful blooms, fresh vegetables, and lush greenery in nearly every season. Yes, even a Texas summer. The key to successful…

Jolene Monaco: Tales of Moving Terror and What You Can Do About It

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / August 6, 2025 /

By Jolene Monaco “I love moving,” said no one ever. Moving is inherently stressful. There was a time in my life when a move was a welcome change. The feeling of a new beginning softened the disruption to my life that moving inevitably causes. When life was simpler in my 20s, I’d get a group…

Jolene Monaco: A Professional Organizer’s Go-To System for Overcoming Clutter and Chaos

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / July 22, 2025 /

By Jolene Monaco CandysDirt.com Columnist I’m not gonna lie… there are times when I go into client homes and I feel overwhelmed for myself and them. Having spent over 10K hours working in all types of homes and businesses, it’s easier for me to take the emotion out and focus on results. We have a…

Multifamily Living Has Gone To The Dogs (And Cats)

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / July 14, 2025 /

By Jonathan MillerSpecial Contributor Coming out of the pandemic and the isolation it created, pets went from companion status to family members. One in five families acquired a pet during the pandemic, and now 63% of families own a pet. For those uninitiated with Manhattan co-op boards, some boards actually have a 50-pound weight limit on…