Shelby Skrhak

Shelby Skrhak is executive editor of CandysDirt.com and producer of the Dallas Dirt podcast. She loves covering estate sales and murder homes, not necessarily related. As a lifelong Dallas native, she's been an Eagle, Charger, Wildcat, and a Comet.

Great Home, Great School: Far North Plano and Frisco ISD for Under $500k

By Shelby Skrhak / August 16, 2018 /

There are two very good reasons why you’d want to purchase a home in this far north Plano neighborhood. No. 1, you’re looking at Plano addresses because you want something a little more established with trees that actually provide shade. And, No. 2, you want your kids to attend one of the best elementary and…

What a Home Decorating Fail Taught Me About a Job Well Done

By Shelby Skrhak / August 10, 2018 /

I’m hobbling to this week’s CandysDirt.com column with both a bruised toe and bruised ego after a home decorating fail taught me a lesson or two. With all the personal development books I’ve read, I’ve learned that done is better than perfect. But when all you’re doing is procrastinating, it’s time to rethink that strategy.…

Plano Named Least Stressful City in TX, Here are 3 Zen Homes to Prove It

By Shelby Skrhak / August 2, 2018 /

Financial site WalletHub ranked 182 of the largest U.S. cities to find the most stressful places in America, and found that Plano is the least stressed city in Texas. Houston was ranked the most stressful city in the state. Oh, and the sky is blue. These are things we already knew. Based on data, WalletHub…

Can I Get an Amen For The Ahh Bra And The Woman Who Invented It?

By Shelby Skrhak / July 27, 2018 /

Gather in closely ladies, we’re going to talk about bras. Specifically, a little piece of life-changing seamless fabric called the Ahh Bra. (I could hear your “I know!” shriek all the way from here.) The woman who created and manufactured this wildly popular undergarment is a former beauty queen, actress, and stand-up comedian by the…

Dog Showers and Custom Pet Furniture Growing Popular for Dallas Pooches

By Shelby Skrhak / July 20, 2018 /

Imagine a bathroom dedicated to your dog’s own shower or designing a luxe custom bed for your cat that costs as much as your own. It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds. Dallas interior designer Kim Armstrong says when her clients begin home renovation projects, they’re including pets into their interior design schemes. Here are…