CandysDirt Open Houses of the Week
Hello, August. We really hadn’t missed you. The plants are crispy, and the lawns are brown. Trying to keep them green and vibrant like the glossy magazines show is just an effort in futility. The time, the water, the worry — is it worth the effort? Maybe a tiny, zero-lot-line home’s lawn is the answer…
So, we’ve broken a few temperature records lately. Is anyone keeping score of how many? Or are you too busy fanning yourself and refilling the ice in the glass that was supposed to contain iced tea? Besides inserting one’s head inside the fridge, one must find another way to keep oneself from melting in August…
That Barbie, she’s everywhere and she’s got everything. She’s the “it girl” of the moment. What gal has more, done more, been more than Barbie? Her hair has gone from bubble hairdo to ponytail to long, luscious waves. And that killer wardrobe — she’s always chic and trendy whether it’s that iconic black-and-white swimsuit still…
Good grief, pass the cold drinks and let’s find some shade. The summer temperatures in Texas are: (insert your favorite cliche) Here’s some news: this summer is expected to be warmer than usual. Shocking, but it’s official, according to the Climate Prediction Center during its seasonal projections for the summer of 2023. Now, air conditioning…
July in Texas. The A/C is cranked but it rarely feels like enough. Cooling off and cooling down might come in the form of water when the thermometer hits 100-plus day after day. Some call these designed and natural water features “blue spaces,” a term for water in the form of oceans, lakes, or rivers.…
