Summer

Dallas Just Hit 100 Degrees, So Your House Has Some Work To Do

By Elaine Raffel / July 8, 2026 /

The smartest warm-weather interiors aren’t about turning your house into a beach resort. No bowls of seashells, cabana stripes or sudden obsession with rattan required. A few strategic changes can make home feel lighter, fresher and far more inviting when it’s anything but outside.

This Common Summer Home Maintenance Issue May Surprise You

By Brenda Masse / June 27, 2026 /

As the temperatures rise across the summer, you may not be too worried about your water heater, but you’d be wrong. In fact, water heater problems are one of the most common plumbing repairs that end up happening in the summer months. There are two factors contributing to this. First, your water heater is almost…

Some Pool-Side Open Houses Just in Time for Summer

By CandysDirt / May 23, 2026 /

Memorial Day marks the official start of our annual negotiation with the sun. If your current backyard setup is lacking the turquoise-hued salvation required to survive a Texas July, consider this weekend’s open house lineup your scouting mission. We’ve curated a list of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate’s finest residences where the pools are pristine and…

Central Market’s New Item Showcase Provides a Tantalizing Taste of Summer

By Elaine Raffel / May 5, 2024 /

Calling all foodies. Thanks to the folks at Central Market, it’s going to be a flavor-filled summer. At last week’s sneak peek New Item Showcase, an enthusiastic group of writers, influencers, and food bloggers got a taste of what’s in store at the popular, always-innovative specialty grocer.

Buy a Home This Summer in One of The Best Neighborhoods With Pools

By Brenda Masse / August 7, 2023 /

If you’re shopping for homes in North Texas this summer, it’s frankly difficult not to let the heat factor in to the decision-making process. But if you think about it, that gives summer buyers a certain advantage. The traditional spring busy season shows homes at their best, when the grass is green, and everything is…