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DFW • Seasons • Real Homes

Home project ideas, by season, for busy homeowners.

Use this blog as your seasonal checklist for North Texas living: when to winterize, when to aerate the lawn, how to prep for storm season, and where it makes sense to call a pro instead of DIY.

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Winter • DFW

DFW Winter Home Checklist: 15 Tasks Before the First Freeze

Seasonal ~ 7 min read Built for North Texas homes

North Texas winters are short but sharp. Pipes can freeze, sprinkler lines can burst, and drafty windows quietly burn through your heating bill. This checklist covers the small things most homeowners skip: hose bib covers, attic door seals, and when to schedule a quick plumbing check-up.

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When to call a pro: if you’ve had frozen pipes, unexplained high winter bills, or can’t safely access your roofline for lights and gutter cleaning, it’s cheaper to bring in a local plumber or handyman for a quick pre-freeze tune-up.
Winter • Holiday Lights

DFW Holiday Lights Guide: Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Little Elm & Plano

Winter ~ 7 min read Holiday Lights • Local Displays

North Texas transforms into a glowing patchwork every December. From Frisco’s animated light shows to McKinney’s historic square and Plano’s famous Deerfield neighborhood, this guide highlights the best places to see lights—and how to get your own home professionally decorated the easy way.

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Pro tip: holiday light installation books up fast across DFW. Many homeowners use WorkWhale to find trusted pros who install, maintain, and remove lights for a stress-free season.