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The electrical panel box is like the brain of your home’s electrical system, and you really don’t want just any Tom, Dick, or Harriet messing around with it. This is why we here at Upon Closer Inspection always say, “Do Not DIY Electrical.” However, you shouldn’t just completely forget it exists either. Every sensible homeowner…
When Ruth and Charles Cipione couldn’t find their dream home, they turned to luxury builder Robert Elliott. Together, they created a unique masterpiece. This stunning French Transitional, nestled in the heart of Manchester Downs in North Dallas on over half an acre, has been their idyllic family home for a decade. Now, it can be…
Dallas is another step closer to getting its first H-E-B after the City Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend the grocer’s zoning request to build a 127,000-square-foot store at the southeast corner of LBJ and Hillcrest Road. The project has drawn consternation from neighborhood residents who believe the location is inappropriate for a grocery store…
Nestled just northeast of downtown Fort Worth and situated on a beautiful bluff above the Trinity River, Oakhurst is easily one of Fort Worth’s most iconic neighborhoods. Within this coveted community, historic homes and architectural treasures make for a scenic experience. From its landmark properties like The Losh House to its collection of quaint Craftsman,…
Home tour season 2025 is here, and Dallas-Fort Worth has a full slate of can’t-miss events on the calendar this fall. From Fort Worth to Turtle Creek, Oak Cliff to North Dallas, September and October bring opportunities to step inside some of the region’s most remarkable residences and see firsthand how architects, builders, and homeowners…
It’s not every day you find a showstopping 1,000+ square foot garden terrace in a high rise — much less a corner unit with breathtaking views of downtown Dallas. But at 2828 Hood Street #403, that’s exactly what makes this residence a standout. Located in The Plaza at Turtle Creek II, one of Turtle Creek’s…
