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Ran my plumber through Fakespot after he quoted me $4,000 for a water heater. Grade F. 68% of reviews flagged as suspicious. Found a better plumber with a B grade who did it for $1,800.

heavy bag rounds are the answer. i kick the bag 200+ times per session. after a year my shins are noticeably harder and shin-to-shin contact in sparring that used to make me cry barely registers now. just put in the reps

Protested online with DCAD. Uploaded 4 comparable sales, all lower than my assessment. Got a $32,000 reduction at the informal hearing. Saved $780/year.

pro tip: most gyms will negotiate if you ask. sign a yearly contract, pay upfront, or bring a friend who signs up. ive gotten $20-30/month off just by asking

Uptown being boring is the most popular unpopular opinion in Dallas. Everyone who doesn't live there agrees. Everyone who does live there gets defensive.

Cowtown Marathon in February is the best DFW race. The Fort Worth course is scenic and the February weather is usually perfect for running.

Filed a lemon law complaint with TxDMV after my new truck had the same transmission issue repaired 5 times in 14 months. Got a full replacement vehicle. Process took about 4 months.

Cidercade being BYOB means plenty of people bring sparkling water and nobody notices or cares. It's the games that matter.

Genesis on Greenville is the truth. Found a Burberry trench there for $18. Highland Park people donate NICE stuff.

Negotiating is the key nobody talks about. I got my 2-month penalty reduced to 1 month because the complex had 15% vacancy. They'd rather get a month from me and re-rent than fight.

The belt situation alone kills boxing for casual fans. When you tell someone there are 4 champions in every weight class and some have "regular" and "super" champions, they check out immediately.

When someone asks where you're from and you say "Dallas" even though you live in Plano/Frisco/Irving/Garland because nobody outside Texas knows those cities.

A "roofing company" knocked on my door the day after the 2024 hail storm in McKinney. Cash only, no contract. I asked for a TDLR number and they literally walked away.

Used this exact process on a $14,000 ER bill at Baylor Scott & White. Itemized bill had $1,200 in duplicate charges. Self-pay discount brought it to $5,800. Negotiated to $3,200 on a 12-month payment plan.

Turning Point in Bedford being James Beard nominated is the most DFW underdog story. A brewery in Bedford. Nationally recognized. Incredible.

The Rodriguez case is crucial. If a cop is done writing your ticket and then says "mind if I walk my dog around the car?" — that's an extension of the stop. You can say no.

Scarborough is the most DFW thing that nobody associates with DFW. A massive Renaissance faire 45 minutes from downtown Dallas. And it's been running for 40+ years.

The Grape on Lower Greenville has been there since 1972 and is still one of the best wine experiences in Dallas. The duck entree with a glass of Pinot Noir is perfection.

Filed a TX AG complaint against a home security company that wouldn't let me cancel. AG's office contacted them. Contract cancelled within 2 weeks. The AG letterhead works.

3-1 in nogi is a great day. the guillotine stat is interesting — if youre hitting it that consistently in competition you should build your entire A-game around the front headlock position. guillotine, anaconda, darce, snap downs. become the front headlock guy

The bye week requirement is the only acceptable solution. Making teams play on 4 days rest is negligent. The quality of play suffers and the injury risk increases.

Fort Worth has more soul. Dallas has more options. Both are valid. It depends on what matters to you.

the GB gear requirement is the thing that bothers me most. i already own 4 gis that i love. being forced to buy a $160 Gracie Barra gi with patches feels like a cash grab even if the instruction is solid

Used the DTPA to get out of a solar panel lease that was sold to me with false savings projections. Attorney took it on contingency. Got the contract voided and a settlement.

the DFW-centric combat sports discussion ignores that places like Tyler, Waco, and Wichita Falls have growing martial arts scenes. these gyms are doing important work in communities that dont have 50 gym options like we do in dallas

Our photographer disappeared with $4,500 three weeks before the wedding. Filed a chargeback with Amex, police report with DPD, and AG complaint. Got $3,500 back through the chargeback within 45 days.