Shelby Skrhak

Shelby is Associate Editor of CandysDirt.com, where she writes and produces 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.

Whatever Happened to These Wednesday WTFs?

By Shelby Skrhak / August 4, 2021 /

Every week our writers scour the web for the weirdest or most wonderful listings in the world, and they’re infinitely more witty than this wayward attempt at alliteration. But what happens after these WTF homes’ five minutes of fame? Here’s a look at whatever happened to these Wednesday WTF hall of famers: The Home I’m…

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It’s Not All Bad News for Plants Post-Winter Storm, Says Lawns of Dallas

By Shelby Skrhak / July 23, 2021 /

This year has been a rough one for lawns and landscaping. The Valentine’s Week winter storm — a storm that ended up causing $195 billion in damage — the torrential rains in May, and fluctuating temps in June have taken a toll on North Texas landscaping. Now in July, there’s some good news: Many plant…

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This Winnetka Heights Prairie Style Home Is Like a Meta Work of Art

By Shelby Skrhak / July 21, 2021 /

Speaking to Diane Sherman of Dave Perry-Miller is always a pleasure because she shares such an enthusiasm and affinity for historic Kessler Park homes. When I look up a home’s history in the Dallas Morning News back archives, chances are Diane’s already done that and ten times more to know all about a home’s unique…

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Three Can’t-Miss Homes You’ll Love

By Shelby Skrhak / July 20, 2021 /

This week’s Inwood Home of the Week, sponsored by Inwood National Bank, represents three very different homes at three different price points. Which is your favorite? Share in the comments below, or better yet, give Kyle Trafton at Inwood National Bank a call to get your mortgage pre-qualification underway so when you schedule a showing…

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Here’s What We Know About the Plano House Explosion That Sent 6 to Hospital

By Shelby Skrhak / July 20, 2021 /

Plano Fire-Rescue officials are investigating an isolated gas leak as the cause of a violent explosion that leveled a house and damaged neighboring homes near Park Blvd. and Coit Road. Plano Police on Monday evening have ruled out criminal activity as the cause. The blast, which took place at 4:40 p.m. Monday, made international headlines.…

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