On this Halloween of 2026, I wanted to share a story about what I consider to be the birth of the modern Haunted House industry. This story goes back over 56 years to a young man who most have never heard of. His name is Jimmy…
A patio door that won’t close properly may seem like a small inconvenience. That is until you receive your electric bill and it’s double than what it was last month. Or until you have to lift it, pull it, push it, and perform a minor…
What Texas’s 2026 HVAC Changes Mean for Your Home The Texas heat hasn’t changed unfortunately. It’s still hot. What has changed are some of the rules behind the equipment responsible for keeping that heat outside… where it belongs!! Effective September 1, 2026, the Texas Department…
Every home, no matter how well built, has a way for the outside world to find its way in. Sometimes it is water. Sometimes it is wind. Every once in awhile, it is a raccoon! One of our GEMS Members in Westlake’s Terra Bella discovered…
Give Your Home a Bath! You take a shower every day (or you are supposed to). You wash your car once a week, wax it before a road trip, and vacuum the floorboards when company is coming. When is the last time you gave your…
When the Thermostat Failed, GEMS Fixed It by Text When our GEMS Owner called us, they were already sweating. Their upstairs air conditioner had a mind of its own. Instead of cooling, it decided the household needed heat… in July… in North Texas. For most…
A Colleyville Owner’s Perspective: Trust, Craftsmanship, and Weathering a Winter Storm Jim Gulizia has called Colleyville home for almost two decades. Before he chose to renovated with Garabedian Properties, he walked through nearly 50 homes across the metroplex, researching builders and forming his wish list….
We Helped Our Owners Assemble Their Furniture One of our GEMS Members called us recently with a request that had nothing to do with their home. Their daughter was moving into her first apartment in Dallas, and somewhere between the moving truck and the end…
What Is Homeownership Month — And Why Luxury Estate Owners Should Pay Attention Every June, National Homeownership Month arrives — and for most people, it departs without any recognition. A bank sends a promotional email. A real estate brand posts a graphic on Instagram. Then…
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