Basements

You Should See What’s In the Bloody Basement

By Adlene Neely Dealey / October 23, 2019 /

After an eventful weather day like Sunday’s, sometimes I wish my home had a basement, something that’s a rarity in Dallas homes. But then I read about poor Nick Lestina and realized, that no, I do not wish to have a basement anymore. I’ll take my chances with the linen closet. How did Mr. Lestina’s Iowa…

Slab Versus Pier & Beam: Which is Warmer?

By Candy Evans / February 3, 2011 /

OK, it is really cold in Texas tonight. 20 degrees right now. Supposed to go down to 14. It is my opinion that most homes in Texas are not built for this kind of weather unless they have basements and theromopane windows. Home with old single pane windows are frozen over. I had a pier…