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Our series on the 2020 Preservation Achievement Awards presented by Preservation Dallas continues this week with the Sharrock Niblo barn. Historic preservation is not just about restoring homes or repurposing office buildings. It’s also about preserving original pioneer structures like the Sharrock Niblo barn. This is one of the most important aspects of preservation because…
Low-key island living and loving it! These finds in secluded Manasota Key, Florida are perfect for a beachfront escape. In fact, Coastal Living named Manasota Key one of Florida’s 10 secret islands. It’s admired for its four white sandy beaches and low-key Gulf Coast vibe that includes thrilling watersports, plus a fabulous local tiki bar. Here we…
Can I walk on the Katy Trail? What day is it? Are the restrictions by first name or last name? Here’s an idea, don’t go. I haven’t walked the length of the trail in many weeks. I go elsewhere. Even if you think you know your city – your neighborhood – you don’t. I used…
It takes a lot to get my attention. Writing about the luxury home market means I continually set the bar higher. But, it’s going to be hard to surpass this Frank Welch contemporary home in Turtle Creek. It’s my new standard for comfortable elegance. This home lies in an enclave of only 14 residences along…
I have been called many a thing — just last week, it was “evil” and (checks notes) “unfriendly,” and a few weeks ago, “someone who glorifies day drinking.” Clearly the latter was hurled by someone who has never taped a tea bag string to the inside of her wine mug so it looks like Earl…
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.” As the stay-at-home order lifts later this week, we expect that more people will begin resuming their planned real estate activities. As the busy spring real…
