Remodeling

Blackline Renovations Works Hard to Keep Ahead of the Competition

By Joshua Baethge / July 30, 2018 /

Blackline Renovations founder and president Chris Black says that one of his biggest challenges these days is standing out from the crowd. By his count, there are more than 3,500 remodeling companies in Dallas alone. “Demand is high but so is the sheer numbers of remodelers in the business,” he said. “We see new names popping up…

Northwood Hills Home Beneficiary of Stunning Makeover Is Now on the Market

By Bethany Erickson / July 13, 2018 /

Tucked back between Hillcrest Road and Preston Road, Northwood Hills is a quiet, established neighborhood with treed lots and easy access to Interstate 635. In fact, Realtor Kylah Boyd with Texas Urban Living Realty calls the neighborhood a hidden gem. She’s gotten to know it pretty well since she listed this beautifully remodeled traditional located…

From the Archives: Help Habitat for Humanity, Minimize Landfill Chow and Ease Your Taxes

By Jon Anderson / December 25, 2017 /

[Editor’s note: Merry Christmas! This week, we’re taking time off to focus on our loved ones, so we are sharing some of our favorite stories from this year. Keep an eye out for our top features from the archives as we rest and get ready for a brilliant 2018! Cheers, from Candy and the entire…

Preston Hollow Pit-to-Peachy Renovation for Athena Unit 915

By Jon Anderson / August 1, 2017 /

Back in March, I wrote about a condo at the Athena that I called a “dump” that hadn’t seen better days in decades.  It was a bastardized two-bedroom, two bathroom on the ninth floor with 1,770 square feet listed for $249,900 with HOA dues of $1,037 that include utilities, TV and internet.  It sold pretty…

Top Ten Dallas Home Projects with the Highest Return on Investment

By Leah Shafer / July 5, 2017 /

If you’ve ever contemplated home renovations, the big question is usually, “How much is this going to cost me?” This is often closely followed by, “Will I get any of my money back from these projects if I sell my home?”  There are tons of opinions on the Internet and TV about the best home…