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Dallas Builders Association Offers Advice on Coping with Winter Plumbing Emergencies

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | February 17, 2021 |

Phil CroneExecutive Officer, Dallas Builders Association Recent days have provided a multitude of challenges for households throughout the region. Unprecedented cold combined with long-term power outages will cause significant damage to many homes.  Most of the damage will come in the form of frozen and broken pipes. When they dethaw, flooding will ensue if water…

Inspecting The Damage: Dealing With The Aftermath of Extreme Winter Weather

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | February 17, 2021 |

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in for “Upon Closer Inspection.” Well, we never thought we’d see the day, but Snowpocalyse 2021 is here, and now that we’ve all made the requisite jokes about Texans in winter…

‘Historic Winter Weather’ Got You Cold And Ranty

By Adlene Neely Dealey | February 17, 2021 |

I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m a little ranty. I’ve spent the better part of 48 hours huddled with family I’ve already been huddling closely with because of a pandemic. I mean, I love these people, but me and winter have a deal. I live in Texas, and it only glances…

Port Aransas Vacation Community Makes Big Gains in Pandemic

By CandysDirt | February 17, 2021 |

As a result of pandemic-induced flexible work and school schedules, the luxury second home market is sizzling. Cinnamon Shore, located in Port Aransas on Mustang Island, is one of the hottest coastal communities around! This pedestrian-friendly planned development by the Sea Oats Group is comprised of two communities – the original 63-acre Cinnamon Shore North and…

When Building a Home, You Must Marry Expectations With Reality

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | February 16, 2021 |

By Bob HoebekePresident, Hoebeke Builders On every Interstate highway in America little green signs on the side of the road mark an exact location of where you are on the journey. These “mile markers” give a measure of comfort should there be an accident or car trouble – the location becomes instantly identifiable for someone…

Need a Fire? You Can Warm Up In These Tarrant County Homes With Fireplaces

By Seth Fowler | February 16, 2021 |

To say it’s cold outside is an understatement. Don’t worry, come July and August we all will have forgotten these sub-freezing days and will be pining for cooler temps. With Jack Frost upon us for the next few days, let’s take a look at some Tarrant County homes on the market that have nice and…