Little Free Library

My third Little Free Library visit of the day brought me to the delightful "Life is Good" library,…read morecharter #74662, on 4th Street in Grapevine. What a fantastic find! This library was very well stocked and had a great selection of books. It's truly remarkable how often the hosts of these community book exchanges also cultivate stunning gardens, and this library was no exception. The surrounding landscaping was absolutely beautiful, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere that perfectly complemented the charming little library. This stop certainly upheld the "Life is Good" motto. It's clear a lot of care goes into maintaining both the library and its surroundings. A big thank you to the stewards of this wonderful literary haven!

Sharing Library

I was departing the nearby Oak Valley Park North when I spotted this nearby community book box…read more It's hard to miss, painted in bright yellow with pink and blue and then white shutters on the front on a baby blue stand. Very cool, folks! Very cool. Inside, two stuffed shelves with mostly hardcovers and thrillers on the top and children's and young adult on the bottle. Lots of good stuff here and I was happy to add a couple of my own paperbacks to the collection as I'm trying to reduce my own home library just a litttle. This box is apparently not part of the Little Free Library system and doesn't need to be. It's perfectly fine by itself. Thanks! [Review 16030 overall - 217 in Texas - 1535 of 2021.]

Little Free Library

This big blue box is on a residential street and it's hard to miss. Double doors with transparent…read morepanels show a fully stocked library with a lot of books. Inside, two wide shelves that are also deep enough for many of the books to be double deep. Mostly paperbacks because those fit best. I was able to add my three from my own library that I'm working to cut back and I didn't take anything with me today. This is charter 111107 and has the title "Glenn's Little Free Library." The online caption reads, "In Memory of Glenn Myers. For the love of books." [Review 16016 overall - 204 in Texas - 1521 of 2021.]

Community Book Box

3.0

This box is located in the park and does not seem to be affiliated with the Little Free Library…read moreprogram. It is a bright green box with a single door. There is a small plaque on the box that reads, "Silver award project. Lily Dorris. Troop 2330. December 2020. Nicholas P. Sims Little Library." It also has the Girl Scouts logo. Inside the box, two shelves of books that now have four of my thrillers from my own library as I'm reducing my own library at home. None of the other books were interesting to me. [Review 16068 overall - 249 in Texas - 1573 of 2021.]

Jacaranda Little Library

The Jacaranda Little Free Library at the Jacaranda Gift Shop is right on the front porch. This…read moredelightful little library is a book lover's paradise, offering a diverse selection of books for all ages. Little Free Libraries are a wonderful way to discover new authors and genres, and to share your love of reading with others.

Luke, Jack, and Beau's Little Library

As I was leaving White Rock Lake Park, this library caught my eye. Peavy Road is quite busy and I…read morefeared stopping here so I continued to the next side street and was able to stop my vehicle there and pop over to the library. Painted a mint green with a wooden roof and wooden door that has a single clear panel, the library is quite full. I was able to add a couple of paperbacks to the collection as I am reducing the size of my own home library. I also grabbed a book to read today, Alex Trebek's biography that is now back into circulation. This is charter number 61091 and the online caption reads, "I have been enamored with the idea of the Little Free Library ever since I saw one for the first time while jogging in Tyler, TX. I said to myself "What IS this magic?!" Years later, I am finally the proud librarian of my very own Little Free Library. Fully stocked and ready for sharing. Let the adventure begin!" There is no steward contact information listed. [Review 752 of 2024 - 511 in Texas - 21783 overall]

Lucky Dog Books - East Dallas

4.4

(58 reviews)

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Never ending bookstore, rooms after rooms ! Tons of variety ! Their pricing is 50% off what the…read morebook originally sold for or the special stickers they choose to put on the book (usually older books). Overall great! Easy to get lost in! Take some time out and enjoy!

Closed when they're supposed to be open - guess they don't know how to change their hours on Google…read moremaps. I can smell the smoky, dusty, moldy books THROUGH THE DOOR.

CAWP Cares

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Community Book Box

3.0

Located in Alvarado's Carver Park, this red painted box is under the picnic pavilion and is easily…read moreaccessible. Hard to miss as it is painted a farm barn red with yellow trim and stands on a yellow post. It looks like there might once have been a plexiglass window but that's gone. The door is secured by a latch. As it's is here in the picnic area, it should be mostly okay from the elements. Three shelves inside, divided into Adult, Teen and Kids. Unfortunately, it's just a big jumble today. But free books are free books and that makes it A-OK. There is parking in the park and there are picnic tables nearby if you'd like to sit and read. [Review 16154 overall - 332 in Texas - 1660 of 2021.]

Little Free Library

This large gray box is on a single wooden post in a residential neighborhood and is completely…read moreaccessible for all. (The pond area behind it is gated and is for residents only.) The box has a single door with a clear panel secured by a twist lock. The inside was stuffed with all sorts of interesting books including children's, reference and non-fiction. I was tempted by The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires but opted to leave it for the next patron. This is charter 128994 and there is no steward listed on the website. The caption reads, "Although the pond area is only for Mistletoe Hill Residents, the book box is located outside of the fence and is open for anyone to enjoy!" [Review 16038 overall - 224 in Texas - 1543 of 2021.]

Legacy Plumbing

4.8

(535 reviews)

My hot water heater in the attic gave up the ghost after 15 years of good service so I got busy and…read moredid my research. I was very pleased to find Legacy Plumbing who clearly had the best reviews for plumbing services in the Dallas area. I asked them to send their top-notch expert technician, and I was very fortunate that they sent Jason and his excellent assistant (Ricardo) to my home the next day. They carefully removed (and disposed of) my old water heater and did a beautiful job of installing the new one (it was made by A.O. Smith Corporation). The installation job required several hours but it was clearly done properly. During the entire installation process, Jason kept me well informed. I highly recommend Legacy Plumbing for any plumbing or water heater installation needs. This is a very professional company what goes out of its way to provide exceptional customer service. There was no sales pitch and no pressure. As I have always said, selecting a reputable company and high-quality equipment is important, but having it installed properly by a team of highly knowledgeable experts is the most important aspect of the job. Jason and his wonderful team did exactly that.

The guys showed up on time, were really pleasant and courteous (without overdoing it), and were in…read moreand out in about an hour. They diagnosed the problem (old valves, possibly originals from when the house was built in 2000), and set to work. They replaced the problem valve and the (ostensibly) working one, and did so without ripping out dry wall or any of that other costly repair stuff. Great job, and I would definitely recommend them. Would hire them again, for sure.

Paragon Pest Control

4.9

(115 reviews)

Great communication and follow-up…read more They came out, explained everything, sprayed and thankfully I see very little. What is do see, they are dead...YES!

The techs were fine and the service was fine. I paid extra to get extra treatments that were…read moreimportant to me (they didn't work). My real issue is the pestering to confirm appointments. As an adult, I keep track of my appointments and dont want to be infantilized. If you don't confirm an appointment by the time they want, they will cancel your slot and make you an 'anytime appointment'. I understand needing a schedule, but I really dont like threats. Additionally, they just didn't show up for an appointment they pestered me about and when i contacted them at 6pm, i got an 'oopsie' reply from a third party person who said i'd be contacted by the office. That was several months ago so.... All in all I just didn't appreciate how I was treated.

Lone Star Sharpening

(48 reviews)

We signed up on-line to get 16 knifes and 4 pairs of scissors sharpened. They came out to our…read morehouse, on time, and sharpened them all in a very timely fashion. They did an outstanding job, we were very pleased at how sharp everything was, especially the scissors! We highly recommend Lone Star Sharping!

I didn't think I could afford knife sharpening, but I got a quote and was shocked. Just do it…read more I'd been waiting forever, looking for places to do it. No one does this work. Casey was on time, took my knives and came back with them sharp as can be! I will happily do this again!

Fine Repairs Jewelry and Watches

4.9

(40 reviews)

Always great work! Today he cleaned up and serviced my mother in laws watches and did a great job…read moreon both time pieces of hers.

Exceptional customer service! Great value! Amazing quality!…read more Chris is absolutely amazing at his job. I came in requesting a repair for my wedding ring. The pearl popped off and needed to be reattached. Chris explained what he would do to fix it and even cleaned it up to its original shiny state. The repair cost only $50 and was ready for pickup within an hour! I am very impressed!

Locene Clockworks