I went out to my old Alma Mater at Texas Tech University over the weekend.  Lubbock is a hell of a place and I ran into an old buddy of mine.  He was in several marketing classes with me and had the bright idea to start PTI Roofing Company in Lubbock.  With as much wind as Lubbock and west Texas generates, his idea to provide quality roof repair and full service replacement was a no-brainer.  What I consider normal wind conditions have been significantly altered after living in Lubbock.  Here in Dallas, I've never seen anything nearly as bad as the punishing winds that wrecked havoc and literally destroyed buildings and roofs.  No joke, I saw it happen.  So say I suffered from ennui towards wind would be an understatement.

I'm happy my buddy is doing well and I would highly recommend thinking outside the box while still thinking logically.  If you see an opportunity in your city, especially playing off weather conditions, run with it.  Why not?

My place isn't exactly what you would call "classy" and I needed the best interior design help in the worst way.  Luckily, my aunt told me about Baker Interior Design Group in Dallas, TX, a team she had used for years since moving to Dallas in the late 90s.  While Dallas has many wonderful interior design firms, I am glad I went with Baker.  They sat me down and explained, and rightfully so, that my place was a total dump and needed some exquisite flair to it.  All of my wanton needs had to go out the window.  After contacting the design firm, they figured out what I needed to make my place look like an actual human lives in it.  No more Playstation games lying around.  I actually feel like an adult.

The new place looks great and I am very pleased with Baker's ability to make even the biggest derelict like me look classy after some TLC.  I appreciate it!

I spent yet another weekend looking for some real estate in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and Keller, Texas.  I spent most of Saturday looking at real estate in Prosper, TX and also in the Little Elm, Texas area with a real estate agent who really knew his stuff.  Shout out to those guys, even though I ultimately didn't choose anything.  Oh well, at least my Cowboys won.  Oh, wait... maybe it's too soon to bring that up after the Arizona game and now this one.  Ugh.


Not even a good home inspector like Paul Bateman could help me out with finding a good spot, it seems I am doomed to stay a renter for another year.  With the real estate market in Dallas at a seeming bottom of the bottom, I thought it would be a good time to get into the real estate game, but I guess I was wrong.  Other notes: the Cowboys game was a bust.  I liked the Ticket's white elephant day last week and I hope this chili I made lasts me through the week.  Also went to Dream Cafe which was great as usual.  And damn, those Packers look unstoppable this time of year, so jealous.

Need a reliable Fort Worth Roofing Contractor?  This was the spot I found myself in just a few weeks ago when, during a Rangers game of all things, I noticed leaks coming from the ceiling.  Because I lived in the Colleyville - Keller TX area at the time, I knew I need a local roofing company who was reliable and trustworthy.  Luckily, a buddy of mine turned me on to CustomPro roofing, a North Richland Hills-based roofing contractor that came out the same day for a free bid.  I didn't feel scummy or anything like that when talking with the owner, Mike, and I didn't pay out of pocket because their roofing company worked with the insurance company using my homeowner's insurance.  Lesson learned - if you are going with a roofing company, make sure they work with the insurance companies so you don't get stuck with a bill.  They also have a branch in Arlington TX if you live in the mid cities and need roofing help.  Either way, I doubt I will have roofing problems again but I would be happy to call them up if the need ever arose.

Get a free quote from professional Dallas House Painters.  They recently did some house painting in Arlington, TX at my rental property and it turned out great.  Whether you just need one wall touched up or modernized or an entire living area repainted, they are great and very affordable.  My home office also looks great and while I initially thought I could do it myself, it's much easier leaving it to the pros.  Click to learn more about their painter services anywhere in DFW with same day service available in most cases.  This includes color matching and window treatments.

CWC, a locally owned Dallas company, offer affordable carpet cleaning in Dallas Ft. Worth (DFW) since 2006.  Starting with a single truck and growing their business steadily and guiding it through the recession, the owners now enjoy a fleet of trucks and employees to serve all your needs.  Get carpet cleaning in Carrollton TX if you live north of Downtown Dallas, carpet cleaning in the Colony for the far Northeast suburban area and carpet cleaning in Keller Texas for the western half of the DFW metroplex.  The company offers weekly Groupon specials that you can't miss if you are in the market for great low prices, same day service and friendly employees.  If you are tired of looking at that dirty old carpet or rug, give them a call today.  This includes upholstery cleaning and pet stain clean up no matter how tough the stain might be.

Circuit breaker boxes in Dallas, TX are typically simpler to operate and are much more safe than older fuse boxes. The breaker trips when someone over loads the circuit, which means you must turn something off and then flip the switch back on. It is easy to see which circuit tripped because it lights up a reddish orange color in most homes, noticeable even in the dark. In older Dallas homes with a FB, you normally have only three to 5 fuses available.

A circuit breaker box should normally offer more than a few different breakers which reduces the chance of tripping them because you can have different voltage on each breaker.  Thus, increased safety.  

Upgrading to a circuit breaker box will give you the comfort of knowing your home is safe from overheating.  If you believe it's time for a new circuit box, call the professional electricians in Dallas today.  A professional, licensed, friendly electrician will come to your home, look over your old wiring situation and offer an estimate for the conversion from a fuse box to a better system.  Don't let your home turn into a fire hazard.  The Richardson electricians have been offering electrical repair in the Richardson, TX area and across DFW for over two decades.  This includes residential and commercial electricians in Dallas as no job is too big or small for their team, with over 30 years experience.


Visit www.dkelectricians.com for more info on electrical repair and full electrician services.

Dallas TX homebuyers experience much inclement, rainy and hot weather every year. During Spring, a storm can appear literally out of no where and blast through the DFW area with heavy rains, high winds, and large hail.

When these storms tear across the Dallas area, they often cause damage to commercial and residential properties, specifically to roofs and foundations.  What can you do to prepare for potential damage? The main thing is to make sure your property insurance is up to date. 

Most policies cover the damage caused by storm damage and your insurance company will pay for the roof repair in Dallas or even full replacement in the event of hail damage or harsh shingle damage.

You can also spend a little on impact resistant shingles for your roof if you have a high pitched slope roof. Most insurance companies will offer a large discount on your insurance premiums when you invest in these types of roofing upgrades. 

Check with your insurance adjuster to confirm and talk to the Dallas roofing pros at 360.  They also specialize in metal roofing in Dallas and offer free estimates and quotes on every job site.

Interview from a while back:


Escaping 9 to 5 with Anthony G Adams

Virtual lecture I gave at Michigan Tech a while back:


Anthony Adams at Michigan Tech