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Spring Is Here, And So Are These Inspection Issues

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 31, 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.” With Spring comes all kinds of new life from grass, trees, and flowers (POLLEN), to all sorts of animal life like bunnies, chicks, birds, and BUGS.…

Why Building a Pool Looks Different Now

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 31, 2021 /

By Duke Loper of Hobert Pools & Spas The state of the pool construction industry has been dramatically affected by COVID. While more and more homeowners are looking to add a pool to their backyard and enjoy the benefits of relaxing staycations mere steps from their back door, it’s essential to understand that building one…

Lisa Sievers: We Can Make Short-Term Rentals Work For Everyone in Dallas

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 30, 2021 /

By Lisa SieversSpecial Contributor Councilwoman Carolyn King Arnold quickly cut to the heart of the matter during the City of Dallas Quality of Life, Arts and Culture Committee last week: “The big issue here for us is that of property rights,” the Dallas City Council representative for District 4 said. The committee met on March…

Coach’s Corner: Is Motivation Overrated?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 29, 2021 /

By Mark JohnsonChief Executive Officer, JP & Associates Realtors Have you ever said, “I just need to get motivated?” Maybe  Zig Ziglar said it best: “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing, that’s why we recommend it daily.” Zig Ziglar How do you keep driving forward or pushing forward when you’re just…

What’s Wrong With DIY? Nothing, if You Know What You’re Doing

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 24, 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.” One of the things home inspectors run into a lot is homeowners who have attempted DIY repairs and renovations with limited success. In some cases, though,…