Winter Storm

Icemageddon Takeaways and Tips for the Next Winter Blast

By Brenda Masse / January 31, 2026 /

Now that the winter storm has passed and the kids are (finally) back to school … (seriously, I live in Allen, and my kids went back on FRIDAY) … temperatures are headed back to a range that Texans can live with, and all that funny white stuff is melting away, we can all take a…

Welcome to Winter Storm Gerri, and That’s Not a Dallas Cowboys Reference

By Shelby Skrhak / January 14, 2024 /

Dallas football fans might have tuned into the Chiefs vs. Dolphins game Saturday night, anticipating their Cowboys’ own play-off game on Sunday, but many more tuned into the local news to see Winter Storm Gerri* in full effect

Worried About Thundersleet? Here Are 4 Reminders to Protect Your Home During a Freeze

By Brenda Masse / February 1, 2023 /

It’s Day 2 of #Thundersleet2023 as I write this, and my kids have been home for about 22 hours. It’s looking like everything will be closed through Thursday morning if WFAA meteorologist Pete Delkus has it right, which feels like a really, really long time. If you have young kids and are desperately trying to…

Afraid of Temperatures Dropping? Here’s How You Prepare For The Next Snowmaggedon

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / January 12, 2022 /

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…

The Naked Home: Did the Big Freeze Uncover Your Home’s Un-Insulated Walls?

By Shelby Skrhak / August 11, 2021 /

Let’s face it, the last thing to impress a home buyer on a tour is insulation. Most buyers are immediately taken by great curb appeal — beautiful landscaping, a modern front door, and plenty of windows. But thanks in part to last February’s big freeze, home buyers are now looking in unlikely places to decide…