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While Texas may not get the harsh winters as other parts of the country, it is important to take time to do the yearly tasks that prepare your home for winter. It may be tempting to ignore these tasks, but inaction can be costly. Keeping your home in good repair not only prevents larger problems, but it can also avoid any possible complications if you have to file an insurance claim in the future. Here are 12 tasks to complete to get your home in peak condition for the winter. CLEAN THE GUTTERS Remove leaves, pi... read more
This paint coverage calculator makes calculating the amount of paint you'll need for your project a nearly automatic task. Your own role in the process involves just a few elements: Measuring the height and width of each wall to be painted. Logging in the number of windows and doors in the space Deciding if you want to paint the ceiling Deciding how many coats of paint you'll apply Pressing the "Calculate" button. If that doesn't sound easy enough, let's go through each step individually. Using the Paint Calc... read more
Affluent Dallas suburb makes bank as richest Texas county, report says Based on its geographic size, Rockwall County is the smallest county in Texas, at just 149 square miles. But don’t let its size fool you when it comes to wealth. Rockwall County also is the richest county in the state. Data analysis website Stacker compiled a list of the wealthiest counties in Texas based on median household income, and Rockwall County came out on top at $100,920. It was the only county in Texas to break the $100,000 mark... read more
In Texas, Plano’s parks are the cream of the crop, according to a new report. The nonprofit Trust for Public Land’s 2022 Park Score rankings put Plano at No. 15 nationally and No. 1 in Texas for the best parks system among the country’s 100 most populated cities. Plano landed at No. 15 in last year’s national rankings, too. The Park Score report says Plano stands out for: Its median park size of 13.8 acres, more than double the national Park Score average of 5.4 acres. Its spending on pa... read more
Amongst all the excitement for an upcoming vacation, it’s easy to forget to double-check that your home is secure and protected. In fact, according to the Department of Justice, there are 14 percent more burglaries in the summer than in the winter across the U.S. The rate of household property victimization and household theft also peaks during the hottest months of the year, and happens to be when many of us pack our bags and head out for vacation. While you’re out enjoying the summer weather in Fort ... read more

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