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Trending now: Trade a big block of cabinets for a freestanding kitchen island
10+ hour, 16+ min ago (604+ words) A few decades ago, it became standard to plonk a block of cabinetry into the middle of the kitchen, cover it with a countertop and call it an island. Now, you'll be hard-pressed to find a kitchen without one. But…...
What’s an Aga, and why does everyone have a luxury European stove right now?
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (680+ words) Garth Blackburn, a chef who works in sales at Dallas-based appliance retailer The Jarrell Company, says that sales of European-style, colorful ranges have tripled in the last three or four years. "Interest in it is probably tenfold," he says. "People…...
No time or money for a remodel? These construction-free updates could be the solution
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (479+ words) Nicole Arnold knows how to open up the look and feel of a home. For a recent North Dallas remodel, the designer worked with contractors to raise and widen openings between rooms, tear out a back wall and replace it…...
Texas salesman’s pitch on accountability exposes deep issues in home remodeling
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (852+ words) What I witnessed recently from a home improvement company was more than just a clever sales maneuver. It was a revealing glimpse into some of the unethical practices that have come to define a deeply flawed industry. Texas doesn't require…...
Fix it or forget it? How to know if a fixer-upper is worth buying
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (433+ words) Justin Pate, owner of Renovation Sells North Dallas, has seen plenty of both types of houses. If you want to avoid the worst of renovation headaches, take note of his fixer-upper deal-breakers and recommendations. When you think about a fixer-upper…...
When older neighbors need home repairs, silver-haired volunteers come to the rescue
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (897+ words) Peggy Plaisted's fence was falling down and she needed help. The 70-year-old Plano resident, retired and living on a fixed income, couldn't afford to hire a commercial fencing company. So Plaisted turned to social media looking for someone handy to…...
These ‘invisible’ upgrades give your house a different kind of luxury
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (387+ words) Speaking of showers, all the contractors that we spoke to had a tankless water heater on their quiet-luxury wish lists. "It's relatively inexpensive if you have to change the water heater anyway," says Cantu. "It adds extreme value and comfort....
If you’re buying or selling a home, this is what an appraiser wants you to understand
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (526+ words) There's a lot more we could say about him, but most importantly, he's a local expert in what drives up (or down) those all-important numbers " which are used to determine if the agreed-upon purchase price is reasonable. Here, we've asked…...
If you’re considering DIY cabinet painting, here’s what you need to know
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (759+ words) Roman Surovtsev's clients have high expectations for how their kitchens looks when he's done working. "They want their cabinets as smooth as the Ferrari in their garage," shares Surovtsev, owner of Premier Painting DFW. If you're OK with something shy…...
These Are the Best Home Upgrades Seniors Can Make Before Selling
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (461+ words) Whether you're moving to a senior living community or simply downsizing for retirement, selling your family home can be daunting " especially when you start thinking about all the upgrades and fixes it may need to sell on the modern market....