We were recently contacted by a group of pool builders in Houston who are looking to target high-end homes / backyards and new construction. Here's a bit about them straight from the owner himself:

Swimming pool designs in a full array of styles for Houston residents
Platinum Pools offices in Houston specialize in building high-end pools & spas for clients. In addition, we are proud to offer major pool renovations & upgrades for homeowners.

Starting with simple projects and moving up to complex masterpieces, you can choose any pool shape, size, deep end, and layout. All kinds of styles—rustic/organic, tropical, traditional/classical, sleek/contemporary—are on the table. You also have a full spectrum of decorative and functional features including water gardens.

Regardless of the kind of pool features you want installed—including ones you may have never seen or heard of—Platinum designers can tailor a new pool with an array of attractive elements to create an amazing, easy-to-maintain pool & spa. And of course, your pool designer will always work on a plan that keeps your final costs in mind. We are currently offering specials in the 77005 zip code!

Local pool design and construction knowledge is key
When we meet, we will develop a detailed pool plan made for your backyard, family demands, aesthetic preferences, and project ideas. He or she will also provide you with a complete, thorough contract that explains in detail the pool project phases and outlines your payment schedules.

Peace of mind comes from our professionalism. You will receive dedicated help and support from an experienced local team with expertise in local conditions and proven pool-construction concepts.

We are required to carry full insurance with coverage for car, general liability, workers compensation, as well as property. In states where it is required by law, each operation is properly licensed and bonded. Offices also provide all new-pool clients with pool and equipment warranty terms in writing.

We were recently contacted by our friend Mike at Plano Chimney Sweep. Mike's background is in sheet metal but he makes a lot of the chimney caps you see on homes in DFW and then sells them to chimney sweeps across North Texas. Anyway, Mike got the itch to try his hand at running a chimney service and we were happy to assist him.

This isn't our first foray into this industry. Years ago we worked with a different, highly successful chimney and wildlife removal company / website that was recently bought up by Mike. Small world. Anyway, Mike has a great business plan and seems highly motivated to take over the Dallas Fort Worth market. If his sheet metal business is any indication, he's on the right track.

To stay busy in the summers, Plano Chimney Sweep also offers wild animal removal from attics, chimney and walls. This includes the usual critters such as squirrels, raccoons, bats, rats and mice. We'll leave the wild animal wrangling to Mike and worry about keeping his websites looking nice!

For more info, check them out at the above links. They have two locations to serve you and are available 24/7 in most cases. This may change during the winter when things get pretty busy. Be sure to book ahead to secure your cleaning.

We typically work with clients and small businesses in the DFW but we are always willing to making an exception for a referral out of state! In this case, the out-of-state company is Koory Motor Sales up in Omaha Nebraska. A full service car repair bay that handles foreign and domestic car troubles with ease, Koory Motors has achieved a sterling reputation over the past several decades. That's right - decades!

​Koory Motors is a third-generation business that is currently run by Don, the grandson of the original founder and owner. With a lineage of great products and services in place, and a team of professional mechanics, it's not hard to see why Koory Motor Sales has been going strong since before anyone reading this was even born!

We recently handled a web design for Don and look forward to working with them for years to come.

​Visit them: ​Koory Motors | 5052 Leavenworth St. | Omaha, NE 68106 | Call 402-551-5414

Talk about perfect timing. Our latest client, as July rears its ugly head, is our friend Ken at Repair Masters Heat and Air, LLC out of the Fort Worth area. Ken already runs a sprinkler repair company and has now expanded into the heating and cool repair business year-round. The same coverage area (Tarrant County) still applies.

Repair Masters Heat and Air, LLC offers emergency and same-day system repair services 24 hours a day in most cases. Obviously this can change during peak months when calls are through the roof, but odds are good that the offer will be honored. 

While summer is clearly the busiest month (in this highly competitive industry), heating problems can also plague homes in North DFW during winter months. No matter what your needs are, give Repair Masters Heat and Air a call today to talk directly with the owner. We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership.

The team over at DFW Marble Suppliers has made a living making your kitchen and bathroom look better. How? Amazing imported marble countertops and flooring. They also handle custom cabinetry and furniture design.

But their bread and butter is their namesake. If you need a company that specializes in stone of any kind, look no further. They've been in the area for over a decade and have handled top redesigns in areas like Lakewood and the Turtle Creek area.

Even if it's just a minor repair, don't settle for anything less than the best. We vetted their owner and were extremely impressed with his commitment to his craft. Give them a look - you won't be disappointed. We look forward to assisting them for years to come.

The family-run Cates Quick Moving LLC out of Dallas is our newest client. And while every moving company in the Dallas area claims to be "the best", the team at Cates actually might lay claim to the title.

Why?

Cates specializes in house stagings for real estate agencies like David Perry Miller. Which means they handle some very expensive furniture. Antiques, grand pianos, all that good stuff. 

They aren't the cheapest moving company in the DFW metroplex. But as with any service, you usually get what you pay for. And residents of high-end neighborhoods like Highland Park and Preston Hollow trust Cates Quick Moving LLC with their possessions. 

Their team is available 24/7 and they specialize in antiques, art hanging and more.

So if you want a locally-owned mover that treats your move with the utmost importance and care, look no further than Cates Quick.

A current client referred us to RV Explosion Attorney Michael M. Guerra of the McAllen, TX area. Mr. Guerra already has a successful personal injury practice, as well as an overtime law expert, in South Texas and is now looking to expand his practice nationwide to serve those injured by propane explosions in their campers.

While this is a niche law practice, it still isn't a small venture. Unbeknownst to us, thousands of people are seriously injured (or worse) in RV accidents that result from faulty propane tanks. It's a topic that Mr. Guerra is passionate about (having written about the issue at length) and he looks to become the premiere online source for such injury cases.

We look forward to working with Mr. Guerra on the new branch of his law firm and helping him to spread awareness about this serious issue.

Update Feb. 2016: Michael Guerra has a new branch focused on overtime law in the San Antonio area. The newly formed Guerra, Burke and Khirallah can be found at:

Address: Mary's, 3707 N St Mary's St #200, San Antonio, TX 78215
Phone: (210) 529-2878

We are excited to offer services to Michael Nail Retaining Walls. This is a new division of an established home remodeling and construction company that will focus exclusively on veneered stone and other forms of wall design for residential clients across north Texas.

Some suburbs of focus for Michael Nail Retaining Walls include:

• Keller
• Grapevine
• Colleyville
• Trophy Club
• Denton
• The Mid Cities
• Southlake
• Coppell

and more. As an established builder with countless satisfied customers, they have seen and done it all in north Texas and look forward to serving you.

A new tree and landscaping service (an industry we know pretty well) recently contacted us about enhancing their online presence and we are excited to have them on board. The eponymously titled Little Elm Tree Trimming is a newly formed service provider in the North Dallas area. Since areas of Dallas like Prosper and Little Elm are currently exploding, this is a great niche market for several reasons:

• Little Elm is a city that has some very mature trees, while houses remain relatively new.
• Little Elm is named after the tree! It's a corny point to make but it's true.
• This area is underserved when it comes to landscaping and home services.

The owner of L.E.T.T. has worked in the industry for over a decade and has decided to branch out and start his own service. We look forward to helping him grow his business and clientele for years to come. Over time we will be building a Facebook and Twitter audience as well - more coming soon!

We've had a huge glut of local businesses contact us over the summer and we are excited to work with the following companies moving forward:

Karen Richards is a realtor who needed help redoing her website. We look forward to helping her expand her presence in the Rockwall area. This is always one of the hottest areas for real estate in DFW and this should be a valuable partnership for many years to come.


S & L Mobile Mechanics is an interesting business model that we are just now starting to assist. They offer on-site car repair anywhere in Fort Worth and surrounding areas like Hurst, Euless, Bedford and the Southlake area. The owner, Steve, was another referral and we will also be assisting with his social media campaign.

We also plan on expanding into app develop in the fall if all goes according to plan.