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Epic DIY Fails: There Are Some Jobs Best Left to the Pros

By Brenda Masse / August 23, 2025 /

Over the years of writing Upon Closer Inspection, some of my favorite columns have been the ones dedicated to home inspection finds that are the result of probably well-meaning but epically bad DIY jobs. I haven’t thrilled you with any fantastic DIY fails recently, so I thought I’d collect some of my past favorites for…

Dallas Mayor Hints at Need for Local DOGE

By Charles Grand / August 22, 2025 /

Mayor Eric Johnson appears to be taking a page out of President Donald Trump’s playbook in an attempt to get Dallas’ fiscal house in order. On Friday, Johnson requested an item be placed on the city council’s agenda for August 27 that proposes to rename two of the city’s eight established committees and limit when…

In McKinney, Home Makeovers Mean Something Totally Different  

By Daniel Lalley / August 22, 2025 /

Having covered thousands of luxury properties over the years, we’ve seen our share of home makeovers. From simple renovations to complete remodels, it’s always exciting to see what a home can be in its next era. However, when we see these updates, the home is rarely rendered unrecognizable. It’s only when budget, vision, and taste…

How Bad and Frequent Are Power Outages in Texas Really?

By Charles Grand / August 22, 2025 /

When it comes to keeping the lights on, not all states are created equal. Some are powerhouses of reliability, while others always seem to be making headlines over the frequency or duration of their power outages. Press coverage is one thing, though. Underlying data is another. Now, I don’t want to name any names, and…

Pepper Square Opponents Drop Zoning Lawsuit, but New State Law May Make Their Fight Moot

By Charles Grand / August 21, 2025 /

The years-long Pepper Square saga appears to have come to an end this week after Far North Dallas neighborhood activists dropped their lawsuit to stop the controversial development. But the new Senate Bill 840 may have rendered the residents’ legal battle for less housing density irrelevant by giving developers broader rights to build more housing.…