Winning Powerball numbers? Nope. That’s the 2023 ParkScore for DFW’s six cities that are among the 100 most populated U.S. cities. (👇 Rankings below) To quote Pete Campbell, “Not great Bob!” Why it matters: Parks are part of the public health infrastructure of a city. With residents of the top 25 cities less likely to report […]
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🧠 Today, a thought experiment. I drive a 2020 Tacoma truck that should get 20 mpg. 😨 One day I realize … I’m only getting 10 mpg! 👨🔧 Guy at the auto shop says, You need our “tank extender” —> fits in the bed of your truck and doubles the size of your gas tank. Now you can
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People ask me all the time, “Do you have a good [fill in the blank] guy?” 👇 Skip ahead to meet my floor guy. Why it matters: When you need a good contractor for a job — big or small — you want to call someone you can trust. 🔎 Between the lines: One of the
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Whether you’re opening up the pool or firing up the grill, well-placed fans can make your outdoor gathering more comfortable. Why it matters: Moving air does 3 important things. 👍 Keeps us cool Air moving across our skin speeds evaporation of sweat and makes us feel cooler. 👍 Speeds up drying A well placed fan near the
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When you need minor repairs or have a small project, finding a good contractor can be a challenge. Why it matters: The guy who raises his hand to help on your local neighborhood app often lacks the licensing or insurance that protects you. 🥊 The bottom line: This is the problem HOMR.io set out to solve.
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In yesterday’s email, I recommended Quigley Heating and Air. Why it matters: 8 hours later, I needed them! 🥊 The bottom line: Don’t even think about using anyone else. These guys offer next level service at a fair price. Here’s how it happened: Friday afternoon before a holiday weekend. We realized our upstairs AC was not
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Get your annual AC maintenance done ahead of your next gathering. Why it matters: Memorial Day is one of the busiest days for service calls. According to comfort specialist Daniel Fisher. 🔎 Between the lines: A house full of people will challenge your AC to its capacity to cool. You may not know something is
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🦟 The Asian tiger mosquito is the most common type in Texas and unfortunately, it’s mosquito time. Why it matters: Not only are mosquitos good at ruining a good time when we’re trying to enjoy the outdoors. They are good at spreading disease. ⛏️ Dig deeper 🔬 Zoom in: These preventative measures reduce places the females can lay
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City of Dallas will send a licensed irrigator to help evaluate and optimize your sprinkler system. Not in Dallas? See below. 👇 Why it matters: A properly tuned sprinkler system will save you money in water bills and in lost landscaping. While reducing water waste. 🔬 Zoom in: The most common fixable problems are 👉 Programming errors
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Clearing smoke from cooking is the 3rd most important job of your kitchen range hood. Why it matters: The 1st job is clearing pollutants and the 2nd is removing moisture. 🔬 Zoom in: Pollutants 🔬 Zoom in: Moisture ✅ For your Smart Homeowner list Best, Travis
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