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May 23: Secrets of the Millionaire Mind

T. Have Eker says that the slow economy may not be what is holding us back from building wealth. The smART discussion groups continues with next week's discussion about Eker's book, Secrets of the Millionaire Mind.  We will meet next Wednesday, May 23 from 11:30 am - 1 pm at Buffalo Wild Wings … [Read More...]

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ASID Vendor Night April 12

Join the ASID Fort Worth Design Community for Vendor Night:   Design & Construction Tradeshow and Networking Event. This event is being held at Diamond Oaks Country Club in Fort Worth on Thursday, April 12, 2012, from 6:00pm-8:00pm.  Open to all industry professionals.  Bring your … [Read More...]

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Mobile (Modern) Marketing and Sales Class April 5

Your potential buyers are everywhere you are... and everywhere you aren't.  Experts David Yates, Mike Snyder, Elaine Bartlett and Leslie Blandford-Akins will drag you into this millennium and help you understand, adopt and implement a modern, mobile marketing plan that fits your budget and reaches … [Read More...]

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Design Ideas

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Prairie Style

The Prairie style originated in Chicago in the early 20th century and spread throughout the suburbs and other large midwestern cities. The style quickly faded after World War I, but was most popular in the years between 1900 and 1920. A group of unusually creative architects, such as Frank … [Read More...]

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Evolution of an Artist’s Vision

Building SAVVY Magazine publishers, Beverly & Steve Smirnis, recently produced a commemorative photobook about the design and construction of a completely remodeled home in Bluffview built for  Dallas-based mega entrepreneur Phil Romano and his wife, … [Read More...]

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Tudor Revival–Medieval English Roots

Many suburban homes throughout the country in the early 20th century were based on the architectural style commonly known as Tudor. An architectural style with a fairly wide latitude of expression, the “Tudor” label is loosely based on the architecture of Medieval England, from the 15th … [Read More...]

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SAVVY Trucks & Toys Reviews

AUTOMAKERS UNVEIL THEIR LATEST, GREATEST AT THE 2012 DFW AUTO SHOW IN DALLAS

Every year, automakers unveil vehicles with innovative designs, cutting edge technological advancements, increased safety features and improved performance. And what better venue to peruse the hundreds of models that are in dealerships now and those that are bound for showrooms in the near future … [Read More...]

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SAVVY Trucks & Toys Now Has Its Own Site

We are pleased to announce the launch of savvytrucksandtoys.com, our new website dedicated exclusively to car reviews and suggested road trips for driving the latest and best new vehicles!  We'll keep reviewing the trucks and toys in Building SAVVY that we feel builders will be most interested in, … [Read More...]

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Ram to Build North America’s Only OEM Compressed Natural Gas-powered Pickup

Today, Ram Truck announced it will become the only manufacturer in North America to offer a factory-built compressed natural gas-powered (CNG) pickup truck. The Ram 2500 Heavy Duty CNG pickup is designed for fleet and commercial customers and offers cost and emissions benefits, using an abundant, … [Read More...]

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Build It Better

NARI Greater Dallas Members Take Regional CotY Awards

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) announced the 151 Regional CotY (Contractor of the Year)TM Winners in the 2012 competition, of which, 6 winners and one honoree are members of the NARI Greater Dallas chapter representing the Dallas metroplex. Judging for the regional … [Read More...]

Can Green Building Be Hazardous to your Health?

Lee Hall of Sustainable Structures of Texas says YES it can. Hall claims that too many people put emphasis on building a tight structure without giving thought to the effect that can have on indoor air quality. Indoor environmental quality was a focused concern in the construction of TERRAcourt … [Read More...]

EPA Making Their Move; OSHA Will Be Next!

Those of you wondering why you had to pay the fees to take the Lead Renovator Training class and to file with EPA and others seem to be getting away with not doing it may be interested to know that EPA is flexing its muscle.  Window World of St. Louis Inc., has agreed to pay a $19,529 civil penalty … [Read More...]

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Feeling Left Behind in the Social Media Wave?

“Keep in mind that social media is also fairly new and even the top marketers are still learning new strategies offered by these new technologies. Don’t feel that you’re way behind or too late,” says our own local Social Media Guru Dina Lima. I recently accomplished the task of editing my … [Read More...]

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Get Smart About SmartPhone Technology

“What started as a must-have device that didn't tie you down has now morphed into a texting, tweeting, multi-tasking productivity and entertainment gadget that offers a wide range of possibilities for you and your business.  The lightning-speed advancement of the Smartphone has left many … [Read More...]

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Financial Matters

10 Tax Deductions That Many People Miss

MSN Money lists the TOP TEN tax breaks that a  lot of taxpayers don't know about or overlook.   They can save thousands of dollars! … [Read More...]

Movie Made in 1937 Rings True Today

Mature Market Experts, "the blog for people who work with boomers and beyond" recently posted an interesting article about a movie that first ran over 70 years ago Make Way For Tomorrow (1937) by Leo McCarey is about an elderly couple who lose their house to foreclosure and are unable to find work … [Read More...]

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