http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com Distinctive...Dynamic...Diverse Mon, 21 May 2012 17:24:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/dallas-real-estate/thrifty-ways-save-lawn-environment?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thrifty-ways-save-lawn-environment http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/dallas-real-estate/thrifty-ways-save-lawn-environment#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:25:27 +0000 The Harrison Group http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/?p=9564 Water restrictions start Monday in Dallas. Last week, the Dallas City Council voted to make twice-a-week watering limits permanent. Residents will only be able to use sprinklers twice a week, but can still water by hand or use soaker hoses more frequently. Officials from other North Texas cities say they also plan to extend existing [...]]]> http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/dallas-real-estate/thrifty-ways-save-lawn-environment/feed 0 http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/home-improvement/newspapers-kill-garden-weeds?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newspapers-kill-garden-weeds http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/home-improvement/newspapers-kill-garden-weeds#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:00:40 +0000 The Harrison Group http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/?p=9486   April 22 is Earth Day, a day to raise awareness about, and to celebrate, the Earth’s natural environment. It’s also a day for people of Dallas to do something good for the planet. There are lots of ways to help the environment, including by reducing your net electricity usage, by conserving fresh water supplies, [...]]]> http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/home-improvement/newspapers-kill-garden-weeds/feed 0 http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/dallas-real-estate/rolling-power-outages-predictions?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rolling-power-outages-predictions http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/dallas-real-estate/rolling-power-outages-predictions#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:59:14 +0000 The Harrison Group http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/?p=9423 ERCOT doesn't forsee rolling summer power outages, according to the Associate Press via WFAA.  [Our] state's power grid operator is predicting that Texas will make it through the summer without rolling outages after the system was pushed to the brink last year.  Trip Doggett, CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, told lawmakers Tuesday [...]]]> http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/dallas-real-estate/rolling-power-outages-predictions/feed 0 http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/real-estate-news/build-rain-barrel-save-money-environment?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=build-rain-barrel-save-money-environment http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/real-estate-news/build-rain-barrel-save-money-environment#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:30:00 +0000 The Harrison Group http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/?p=9363 According to the EPA, during summer months, lawn and garden watering account for roughly 40% of a typical home’s water use. It’s a statistic that reminds us how “green lawns” can be wasteful to both the environment and household budgets  – especially with drought conditions expected and water costs rising in many U.S. municipalities. As a homeowner, [...]]]> http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/real-estate-news/build-rain-barrel-save-money-environment/feed 0 http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/dallas-neighborhoods/throne-home?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=throne-home http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/dallas-neighborhoods/throne-home#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:01:09 +0000 The Harrison Group http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/?p=9273   New Throne for Your Home City of Dallas Water Utilities customers can take advantage of FREE high-performance HETs (high efficiency toilets).  These new ProFlo® PF1400, WaterSense® certified toilets ensure great performance and reduce water consumption–rhinestones not included. You can apply to receive up to two toilets. This program does not replace existing 1.6 gallons [...]]]> http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/dallas-neighborhoods/throne-home/feed 0 http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/dallas-real-estate/install-dimmer-switch?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=install-dimmer-switch http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/dallas-real-estate/install-dimmer-switch#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:30:23 +0000 The Harrison Group http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/?p=8035 A Frisco home’s lighting accounts for 15 percent of its total energy consumption, a fact that’s both costly to homeowners, and “un-green” to the environment. It’s simple to reduce those effects, however — all you need are dimmer switches. A modern dimmer switch works by rapidly opening and closing a light circuit, providing less energy [...]]]> http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/dallas-real-estate/install-dimmer-switch/feed 0 http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/dallas-real-estate/lower-your-fallwinter-energy-bill-with-ceiling-fans?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lower-your-fallwinter-energy-bill-with-ceiling-fans http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/dallas-real-estate/lower-your-fallwinter-energy-bill-with-ceiling-fans#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:33:01 +0000 The Harrison Group http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/?p=7781 November is here with many parts of the country are already feeling the chill. This weekend, a nor’easter dropped up to 20 inches of snow in cities along the eastern seaboard – a reminder that winter is coming. No matter where you live, though, the seasonal change in temperature throughout Plano serves as an excellent [...]]]> http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/dallas-real-estate/lower-your-fallwinter-energy-bill-with-ceiling-fans/feed 1 http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/dallas-real-estate/energy-star-sales-tax-holiday?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=energy-star-sales-tax-holiday http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/dallas-real-estate/energy-star-sales-tax-holiday#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 20:26:59 +0000 The Harrison Group http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/?p=6460 ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday Wouldn’t it be nice to update your appliances?  Especially if they are ENERGY STAR products which will save you up to 75% on you electricity bill!  Memorial Day Weekend is your best opportunity to update all your appliances with the Texas ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday!!!   Not only will you [...]]]> http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/dallas-real-estate/energy-star-sales-tax-holiday/feed 0 http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/real-estate-news/bagster-dumpster-in-a-bag?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bagster-dumpster-in-a-bag http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/real-estate-news/bagster-dumpster-in-a-bag#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:03:14 +0000 The Harrison Group http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/?p=5935 What is a Bagster?  A Bagster bag is a heavy-duty bag that can hold up to 3,330 lb of waste and construction debris.  The lightweight bag, is tough enough to assist in all sorts of cleanup projects like small-scale renovations, home and garage organization, and stone work.  All you have to do is buy a [...]]]> http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/real-estate-news/bagster-dumpster-in-a-bag/feed 0 http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/going-green/water-conservation-tips-for-your-home-and-garden?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=water-conservation-tips-for-your-home-and-garden http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/going-green/water-conservation-tips-for-your-home-and-garden#comments Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:08:42 +0000 The Harrison Group http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/?p=5884 According to the EPA, the average U.S. household spends close to $500 each year on water and sewage bills. But by making just a few small changes, that figure could drop by as much as $170 annually. It’s all in how you use your water. In this 4-minute video from Lowe’s, you’ll learn basic water conservation [...]]]> http://dallastexasrealestateblog.com/going-green/water-conservation-tips-for-your-home-and-garden/feed 1