Building Trends

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…

Private Pickleball Courts Are the Latest Status Symbol in North Texas Backyards

By Rick Mauch / April 29, 2025 /

Pickleball continues to be one of the fastest-growing sports in the country — think tennis, but on a smaller court with a paddle instead of a racket. The scale may be smaller, but the popularity is massive. It’s growing so fast, in fact, that public courts aren’t enough — and homeowners are taking matters into…

Dallas Builders Association on Trump Housing Agenda: ‘A’ on First Days

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / January 30, 2025 /

By Gena Godinez, Executive OfficerDallas Builders Association As the Dallas Builders Association service area continues to experience rapid growth and demand for housing, national policies impacting the housing industry can significantly influence how our cities tackle affordability, development, and urban expansion. Newly-elected, for the second time, President Donald Trump’s proposed housing policies aim to address…