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2 days ago | candysdirt.com | Rick Mauch

Borrowing tools is a tradition as old as time — maybe even the first person chiseling out a wheel had to wander over to the neighboring cave to borrow a bigger blade. Several cities around North Texas are giving that age-old habit a modern upgrade with a free tool-sharing program that lends everything from lawnmowers to leaf blowers: no neighbor negotiations required. The goal?

4 days ago | candysdirt.com | Joy Donovan

What if your commute from home to your office was just a matter of a staircase? Think of the time saved or the long-gone miles on our ever-more-congested North Texas highways. Think of the stress reduction achieved from not white-knuckling it through stop-and-go traffic. Think of never having to put gas in your car again. Obviously, the easy solution is to purchase 715 Jones St. in Fort Worth. It’s The Granger Building, and living and working here means commuting is as simple as taking the stairs.

6 days ago | candysdirt.com | Daniel Lalley

It isn’t every day that we encounter a head-turning townhome. With the incredible luxury inventory offered in Dallas, competition for features is fierce. However, it’s not always sprawling square footage or historic heritage that catches our attention. When we find something that marries incredible design with a killer location, chances are, we’re coming for the story. Recently, we received a tip about a Katy Trail townhome that has transformed the way we think about urban living.

1 week ago | candysdirt.com | Daniel Lalley

Sparkman Club Estates is a close-knit community known for its extensive amenities, annual events, and storybook setting. In summer, this enclave truly shines. With multiple recently renovated swimming pools, tennis courts, and its famous Independence Day parade, this dynamic northwest Dallas neighborhood perfects the season. When a home hits the market here, you can expect immediate attention.

1 week ago | candysdirt.com | Charles Grand

The controversy over how well Dallas officials manage city-owned property hit a watershed moment this week when three floors at City Hall experienced flooding due to a toilet flush valve failure on the sixth floor. Affected parts of the building included the city council chambers, council members’ offices, the city manager’s office, and offices associated with City Hall’s communications operations and the Department of Information & Technology Services.