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The Right Questions For Any Pool Builder

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / December 22, 2020 /

By Duke Loper of Hobert Pools Choosing the right pool builder for your backyard pool is not a decision to take lightly. It’s a significant investment that will have lasting effects on your property, wallet, and family. Done right, you can expect to enjoy a smooth building process that’s cost-effective, time-efficient, and results in your…

Celebrating Family, Community, And Home With Talulah & HESS

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / December 18, 2020 /

By Elizabeth MastOwner, Talulah & HESS As we settle into the holiday season’s warmth, we cannot help but reflect on all which has brought us comfort during this unpredictable year. Like so many, our year began filled with promise, excitement, and a message of love. Love for our clients, our vendors, our community, and our…

In Construction, Setting Team Boundaries Makes Homebuilding Easier For Everyone

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / December 17, 2020 /

By Bob HoebekePresident, Hoebeke Builders Bill Gates made a fortune by realizing all of the computer hardware staring him in the face wouldn’t just work by itself — he needed to tell it specifically what he wanted it to do. By programming the hardware using software he created, Gates was able to get exactly what…

David Preziosi: The Struggle to Save Historic Homes is Real

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / December 17, 2020 /

David Preziosi, FAICPExecutive Director, Preservation Dallas It has always been a struggle in Dallas and the Park Cities to save historic homes from the wrecking ball. We have lost so much over the years and continue to do so because historic properties face incredible pressure, from property valuations to a desire for increased density.  The…

Make Sure Your Roof is Safe For Santa Claus

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / December 16, 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.” Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa might have a hard time delivering presents to some of the houses we see. From the roof to the chimney, here are…