Daniel Lalley

Daniel Lalley is a freelance writer for CandysDirt.com.

This East Dallas Craftsman is Curated to Amaze  

By Daniel Lalley / June 30, 2023 /

There’s probably no Dallas dwelling style more iconic than the Craftsman. Take a tour through the M Streets and make your way around East Dallas and you will discover this classic American architecture is profound and prominent. Of course, if you find one that’s well-maintained to boot, you’re in for a treat. For this week’s…

These Grand Prairie Homes Exemplify Suburban Greatness

By Daniel Lalley / June 25, 2023 /

About halfway between Dallas and Fort Worth, Grand Prairie is one of the Metroplex’s most stimulating suburbs. With attractions like Lone Star Park and Texas Trust CU Theatre, this town plays host to a ton of events, concerts, live races, and more. And with its Asia Time Square and renowned Farmers Market, this city also…

A Piedmont Addition Home at an Unbeatable Pricepoint

By Daniel Lalley / June 23, 2023 /

Piedmont Addition has long been one of Dallas’s most diverse neighborhoods. Nestled just between Buckner Boulevard and 175, this area has a ton to offer and even some outstanding schools like Dallas ISD’s Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary. Here, residents enjoy an array of authentic eateries, activities, and outdoor attractions like Umphress Park and Grover C.…

As the Economy Takes a Hit, Home Improvement Hits the Brakes

By Daniel Lalley / June 19, 2023 /

In the last several years, economic circumstances have led to unprecedented trends in American spending habits. The discretionary spending landscape, in particular, has been defined by fast-moving feast or famine conditions. Of course, one of the largest classes within this category is home improvement. Immediately following the onset of the pandemic, many Americans found themselves…

Dads Will Fall in Love with These DeSoto Lawns

By Daniel Lalley / June 18, 2023 /

For this Father’s Day edition of Suburb Sunday, I’ve decided to focus on the most important aspect of homeownership for dads across the country. For centuries, suburban Sunday mornings have been defined by the distinctive hum of the early morning mower. From Hank Hill to Howard Cunningham, father figures and front lawns are the stuff…