Joy Donovan

Joy Donovan is a contributing writer for CandysDirt.com covering the Midcities and Fort Worth.

Craft Beer? Movie? Both Are Coming to Mansfield Next Month With Flix Brewhouse

By Joy Donovan / August 14, 2023 /

Multiple choice question: A. Want to meet a friend for a beer?B. Want to check out the latest blockbuster?C. Want to vist a fast-growing suburb?D. All the above The answer is D, friends. Flix Brewhouse, a unique cinema-brewery concept, is scheduled to open in mid-September at The Shops at Broad in Mansfield. Expect award-winning craft…

Dallas Architects Know What They Like When Selecting Stops For The AIA Dallas Tour of Homes

By Joy Donovan / August 11, 2023 /

It takes one to know one. And in the case of the AIA’s annual Dallas Tour of Homes, co-chairs Andrew Meckfessell and Andrew Stiglmeier know the work of good architects because “the two Andrews” are architects, too. They helped select the homes being showcased in this year’s tour planned for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.…

North Fort Worth Home Featured on ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ Just Hit The Market

By Joy Donovan / August 10, 2023 /

A TV star is up for sale. Yes, a star of TV that’s been not only on a major network, but also written up in print has a price tag of $825,000. It’s a home. The lovely home on the edge of far North Fort Worth was built for a 2008 episode of ABC’s “Extreme…

An Alternative to Babysitting a Yard in August? Try a Townhome

By Joy Donovan / August 10, 2023 /

Hello, August. We really hadn’t missed you. The plants are crispy, and the lawns are brown. Trying to keep them green and vibrant like the glossy magazines show is just an effort in futility. The time, the water, the worry — is it worth the effort? Maybe a tiny, zero-lot-line home’s lawn is the answer…

Hot Enough For Ya? Homes With Trees Are a Shady Solution to August Temps

By Joy Donovan / August 3, 2023 /

So, we’ve broken a few temperature records lately. Is anyone keeping score of how many? Or are you too busy fanning yourself and refilling the ice in the glass that was supposed to contain iced tea? Besides inserting one’s head inside the fridge, one must find another way to keep oneself from melting in August…