Home Improvement

What Made This Roofer Different: Attention to Details That Others Missed

By Mimi Perez / February 10, 2026 /

Yesterday, I told you about the roof we needed — and the months of bids, no-shows, and dead ends that followed. The right roofer came through an unexpected recommendation from my hairstylist: her friend April, a professional makeup artist who founded her own roofing company. The first week of January, April Santiago with Bootstrap Roofing…

We Asked Santa for a New Roof — Instead, We Found a Roofer Unlike Any We’d Met Before

By Mimi Perez / February 9, 2026 /

So this year the Gusman and I had a conservative Christmas because unless Santa delivered us a new roof, we were going to have to break our piggy bank to pay for a new one. So I reached out to my wonderful Editor Shelby Skrhak and asked her if she would be interested in me…

Old-School Values, Next-Level Service: How Meadows Garage Doors Is Raising the Standard in North Texas

By Daniel Lalley / November 17, 2025 /

With the evolution of technology and materials, homeowners expect more and more when it comes to next-level features and luxury details. From whole-home automation to eco-conscious capabilities, an array of extras can enhance a home’s functionality and increase its value. However, some of the most important value-adds are often overlooked or underestimated. This is where…

New Fencing Franchise Brings Dozens of NTX Territories Under One Operator

By Charles Grand / November 17, 2025 /

A local entrepreneur is breaking into the fencing market, leveraging franchisor 76 Fence’s brand to launch a large operation spanning North Texas. Local tax strategist and asset manager Bob Wolf is behind the new franchise, which comprises dozens of territories in and around D-FW. He told CandysDirt.com that instead of finding 38 franchisees to populate…

Expert Advice on Defending Your Artificial Turf From Summer’s Triple-Digit Heat

By Daniel Lalley / July 24, 2023 /

After gaining notoriety in sporting arenas around the world, artificial turf has made its way into backyards across the country. This synthetic system of short pile fibers imitates its organic grass counterpart and provides an array of benefits to homeowners. Reduced maintenance, lowered water bills, and exceptional aesthetics are a few of the reasons many…