Swimming Pools

Designer Spotlight: Getting to Know Dan Houchard, From the Ground Up

By Kambry Ruby / February 12, 2022 /

Dan Houchard discusses his work, background, and ways he collaborates with his clients to create the ideal gardens for the place they call home.

Texas Adopts International Swimming Pool and Spa Code

By CandysDirt / July 16, 2019 /

From staff reports Thinking about building a new pool? You may find some new hoops to jump through in the next couple of years, thanks to a new bill signed into law in Texas. The Texas legislature passed HB 2858 in the last legislative session. The bill allows municipalities in the state to require model…

What We’re Reading: The World’s Most Terrifying Swimming Pool

By CandysDirt / June 29, 2019 /

Splurge vs. Steal: Expansive Lake Highlands Homes with Swimming Pools

By Leah Shafer / March 5, 2018 /

“The more house, the better” is a common motto some homebuyers have adopted and the popular East Dallas area of Lake Highlands has options in several neighborhoods.  In this week’s Splurge vs. Steal, we’ve found two expansive Lake Highlands homes, one with over 3,100 square feet and the other with over 4,900, built one year…

North Texas Outdoor Living Is At Its Finest In These Five Ebby Halliday Properties

By Candy Evans / August 12, 2016 /

Even on the hottest summer day, North Texans have an evening when outdoor living is enjoyable. This is especially true if you’re lucky enough to have a home with superb outdoor spaces. We’ve found five outstanding Ebby Halliday properties on the market now that elevate outdoor living to an art. You’ll find everything from infinity-edge…