Have you noticed more bicycles around town recently? Although the summer weather is a siren call to most cyclists in major cities, you might expect the Dallas heat to keep folks away from the outdoors, but that's not really the case. Some of that's because of the city itself -- there's a strong ...
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5 Steps to Better Curb Appeal
Improving your home's curb appeal is probably the fastest way to change a house or apartment's look without spending too much, and certain improvements can actually increase your property value. Even if you're not trying to sell, there's always room to freshen things up a little. But before you ...
5 Essential Resources for DART Riders in Dallas
Riding mass transit in Dallas doesn't magically protect your commute from delays. Just as accidents and construction can increase travel times for drivers, DART train and bus riders are often at the mercy of these problems. Even the infrastructure and funding of the system itself ...
Find Your Green Thumb at These Dallas Nurseries
Nothing rings in spring quite like flowers and plants in bloom. Whether you’re looking to increase curb appeal, improve livability, or just add personality to your home, the metroplex is overflowing with local nurseries to help you with your spring projects -- and many have been in ...
Dallas Development Roundup: Projects Worth the Wait
When you think of real estate development, it's sometimes easier to remember loud construction noises and bad traffic before considering the positives. In a city like Dallas, with new buildings emerging at every turn, it might feel like the city's in a perpetual state of development with no ...