Frozen Pipes
By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor It looks like we’re in for another round of winter weather this week in North Texas, and we thought we’d share some quick tips to make sure your home is ready. 1. Keep Your Pool Safe From Freezing Temps Last year’s winter blast caused burst pipes, underground leaks, cracked pool decking…
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It’s February 1, which means it’s almost a year since the entire state was turned upside down during a catastrophic winter storm that shut down much of the state’s power grid. The fallout from the deep freeze of Snowmaggedon left many homeowners coping with burst pipes, pools frozen solid, and wrecked appliances. The Dallas Builders…
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The recent freezing temperatures are probably reminding you of last year’s wild winter weather, but is your home ready for a repeat? With more low temperatures in the forecast, it’s a good idea to get prepared to prevent damage. Here are some tips based on issues we’ve found in the field. Clean Your Pool Filter Did you know pool…
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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.” Now that the storm has passed and temperatures have returned to a heavenly 70 degrees, damage assessment has begun and the prognosis is grim for a…
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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…
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