A Bug’s Life
How to Get Rid of Ants Ahh! Why are there ants in my home? One of our GEMS Owners had this very problem. Her home became a scene for Pixar’s A Bug’s Life movie… and not in a cute cartoon way. When we sent our technician…
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When Trauma Hit Our Home: Protecting Continuity During Home Renovations
Meet Our Southlake Owners When we asked Ernie and Sheila McAnally why they picked up the phone and called Mike Garabedian — twice — their answer was: “You can trust him to always do the right thing.” That statement spoke to character. Our Owners met…
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How To Get Rid Of Bats in Your Patio
When a Bat Moves into Your Patio: A GEMS Story When we create beautiful outdoor spaces for our Owners — places to relax, entertain family, and enjoy North Texas evenings — every once in awhile, unwanted guests decide they would like to enjoy those spaces,…
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A Thursday Night Call That Could Not Wait
It was Thursday evening, just before 6 p.m., when one of our Owners called in. All water to the house had shut off unexpectedly. With the family expecting a full house the following evening, the concern was immediate. Timing that could not have been worse. Luckily, Garabedian…
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Who to Call When Your Driveway Gate Stops Working
There’s a particular kind of stress that comes with arriving home and realizing you can’t get in. In one case, our GEMS Owner had a large, custom iron electric driveway gate that secures the drive from the garage. When the gate motor failed, the gate…
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A Strong Foundation: Meet Our Owners
“When they poured the foundation,” Michelle remembered, “we stood outside and prayed over it — that this would be the place where our family grows, and that the foundation would be strong.” From a friendship formed at church to a home built on faith, the…
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Our First Custom Home: Meet Our North Keller Owners
Every home we build carries the fingerprints of the family who imagined it. For this North Keller Owners, their first custom home began not with a set of blueprints, but with a sketch on a legal pad — and a builder who helped bring it…
