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Heat Rises on Dallas as Permitting Progress Fizzles

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / July 29, 2021 /

From The Dallas Builders Association Frustration among builders in the City of Dallas is rising with the summer temperatures as permitting review times lengthen and inquiries to the city go unanswered. As of July 27, the average time from submittal to permit issuance is five weeks, with many Dallas Builders Association members reporting much longer…

When The Temperatures Heat Up, Laughter Helps Keep Home Inspectors Going

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / July 28, 2021 /

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.” It’s summer in Texas, and the heat is hard on everyone, especially folks who work in un-air-conditioned spaces. We find that laughter is the best…

Which of These Guitar Houses is Taking Care of Business?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / July 28, 2021 /

By Mimi PerezSpecial Contributor I am a huge Elvis fan. The smoky voice, the cape draped in sequins, the black leather jumpsuits, and those oh-so-gyrating hips … ooohhhh baby, Elvis oozed a whole lot of hunka, hunka burnin’ love and people went crazy over him. What made Elvis a megastar though, was his commitment to…

What Happens if Your Home Attracts The Creepy Crawlies?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / July 21, 2021 /

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.” Home Inspectors spend a lot of time in the parts of a house where most people don’t go: the crawl space, the attic, the nooks and…

How to Get The Model Home Look

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / July 19, 2021 /

By Michelle LynnePresident, ML Interiors Group  So, you want your house to sparkle like a model home? Well, it can be done! The trick is making the space feel cozy and inviting while simultaneously keeping it clean. That means your space should appear as if you are ready for surprise guests at any minute. Essentially,…