Building Trends

Is Your Garage Door Letting In Heat and Pests? Here’s What to Check, According to Meadows Garage Doors

By Daniel Lalley / July 30, 2026 /

With summer in full swing, North Texas homeowners are dealing with the annoyances that arrive with the season: extreme heat, higher energy bills, and more unwanted pests looking for shelter. We sat down with Jason Meadows of Meadows Garage Doors to discuss two ways homeowners can make their garages more comfortable during the summer: insulation…

The Acre Is Back as Some Luxury Homebuilders Push to North Texas’ Outer Edges

By Shelby Skrhak / July 21, 2026 /

For years, the trajectory of North Texas new construction has seemed fairly predictable: Unless you’re bulldozing in Preston Hollow or have Strait Lane kind of money, building new on an acre lot means casting your net toward DFW’s outer edges. But the one-acre lot isn’t confined to custom-home enclaves or multimillion-dollar estates. Production builders are…

Meadows Garage Doors: The Garage Glow-Up Is Real

By Daniel Lalley / February 10, 2026 /

With innovations across just about every space, the way we experience our homes is evolving. From ensuite spa amenities to elaborate entertainment systems, there’s no limit to the level of luxury you can summon. However, not all upgrades are created equally. With fickle design trends and fast-moving state-of-the-art standards, it’s difficult to determine which rooms…

From Bridges to Backsplashes: Candy Evans Finds the Fun in Remodeling

By Candy Evans / September 8, 2025 /

Now I remember all the fabulous reasons we’re moving. Hint: about 200,000 of them are at Texas Counter Fitters. Never mind that I’m exhausted from mortgage financing, bridge loans, interest rates (LOWER THEM ALREADY!!!), purging, and packing. Some days, I feel I could just pack and ship myself off to Florida. Instead, I have to experience the…

Trends for the Ultimate Personalized Kitchens

By Shelby Skrhak / July 14, 2025 /

It’s so saccharine a saying that my teeth hurt, but it’s true: Home is where the heart is. If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that homes are our everything. They’re our offices, our creation spaces, our virtual storefronts, and our ultimate sanctuaries. That’s why custom home builders have embraced a classic trend in luxury…