A little bit of rain and a lot less heat and your lawn and landscaping have perked up a bit! Why it matters: The Farmerās Almanac predicts our first frost in Dallas will be November 20. So thereās still time for one last round of fertilizer. āļøĀ How it works: Fall fertilizing leads to a stronger […]
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If a pipe busts in your house, you should be able to shut your water off in less than 30 seconds. Why it matters: We know how destructive water can be and the less water you have to deal with the better. When water soaks into certain building materials ā like insulation or carpet pad
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Hard freezes and extended drought conditions the past couple years have been hard on our Texas trees. Why it matters: You might need to act now to save your trees. šĀ Here are some of Timās tips: šĀ Drought stress Many trees have entire limbs that have dried up. Removing the damaged limbs and applying treatment if
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Physics then chemistry. This applies to many aspects of building science, but today Iām focusing on pests. Why it matters: The next month is the ideal time to make sure your house is ready to resist the pests seeking refuge when it gets colder. āļøĀ How it works: Using physics means we are using the right
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If youāre still in shock from your summer electricity bills, you might be thinking ā¦ We really need more insulation. āĀ Stop. Insulation is step 2. š¦Ā Pro Spotlight Cody Bridwell of Blown Away Insulation starts with step 1. š£Ā Air sealing is step 1. Insulating without air sealing is like going outside when itās 20 degrees and
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You made it through the brutal summer, even if your concrete didnāt. Why it matters: If youāre ready to repair your concrete or even add on to a patio, now is great time to do it. āļøĀ How it works: Concrete is stronger when you give it the right amount of time to cure. Fall is
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Thanks to my friends at HOMR.io, I got to focus on the things I wanted to do on Labor Day. Instead of battling my pool to get it ready for our family gathering, I worked on the yard and smoked some ribs! š āļøĀ How it works: HOMRās 24/7 concierge team manages the vendor relationships Iāve
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Itās not quite as epic as The Jetsons Meet the Flinstones or Thatās So Suite Life of Hannah Montana. But my crossover blog is live at HOMR today. š Why it matters: As both a client and a vendor partner for HOMR, I want you to know about their excellent service. āļøĀ How it works: HOMR
š¤š”Ā Smart Homeowner-HOMR crossover Read More Ā»
āMy roof is fine.ā According to someone I see every week. He said all the roofs around him are getting replaced but his is fine (even though he hasnāt had a proper inspection). Why it matters: When you live in one of the top insurance markets for roofing like DFW, cynicism is easy. Sometimes itās
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This week I had one of those moments that reminded me why I love what I do. Why it matters: In our times of need or distress, we want to call someone we trust. When I saw Frank calling me one minute before a scheduled phone conference, I answered. āYou wonāt believe what just happened.
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