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Minecraft House Tells Story of Divorce

By Mimi Perez | July 5, 2023 |

It has been said that every house has a story. I never really knew what this meant until I came across the house featured in this week’s column. The story this house is telling is about a couple who agree to build a Minecraft house on their waterfront property only to have their marriage end…

You Need These Expert Energy-Saving Tips For Texas Pool Owners

By Daniel Lalley | July 5, 2023 |

Another serious Texas summer has officially announced itself with record-setting temperatures, heat advisories, and humidity levels even Houston should tip its hat to. As North Texans brace for the season’s notorious temperatures, many Texas pool owners are seeking sanctuary from the sun. In terms of pools per capita, Texas holds its own with over 800,000…

Unusual Home Inspection Finds That Gave Us A Giggle

By Brenda Masse | July 5, 2023 |

Since we’re all coming down from what we hope was a happy and safe Fourth of July celebration for CandysDirt.com readers near and far, we thought we’d take a break from our usual very serious, educational content, and treat you to some of our more interesting and unusual home inspection finds this week. Checks notes.…

New CEO Tapped to Lead Dallas 24 Hour Club, Transitional Sober Living For The Homeless

By April Towery | July 5, 2023 |

More than a decade ago, Tim Grigsby spent the night at Dallas 24 Hour Club because he’d burned every bridge with drugs and alcohol. He was out of options. Grigsby, a former football standout at Highland Park High School, had a $24 money order in his pocket when his mom dropped him off at the…

Should You Let Your Flag Fly? Banner Study Shows Unintended Consequences of Porch Pennants

By Joanna England | July 4, 2023 |

Americans — especially North Texans—love decorating their front yards with signs and flags. While it’s a widespread practice to hang a banner out there, new data from Redfin shows that the flags you fly out front could affect the desirability of your home. In a study of 1,256 U.S. homebuyers, Redfin found that nearly a…

Dallas Spends $3M on ‘Master Leasing’ Program to Move Homeless Into Permanent Housing 

By April Towery | July 4, 2023 |

The Dallas City Council last week authorized the city manager to execute a $3 million, one-year contract with Housing Forward for master leasing services for the Office of Homeless Solutions.  While council members agreed that the idea was a good one, Councilwoman Cara Mendelsohn argued that the resolution — a 180-page contract that no one…