Journal
Notes from the job.
Planning, hail season, additions, and how we actually run a remodel in DFW.
Planning · May 18, 2026
How to plan a Dallas home renovation without losing the plot
A clear sequence — design, numbers, permits, then demolition — is what keeps a DFW remodel on time.
Roofing · April 28, 2026
Roof inspection after hail: what to do before you file a claim
Hail season in DFW is not a maybe. Inspect, photograph, and get a contractor on the roof before you call the carrier.
Additions · May 8, 2026
Planning a home addition in Plano
Setbacks, HOA, structure, and how the new rooms tie into the old ones — the unglamorous list that makes an addition work.
Outdoor · May 8, 2026
Pergolas, fences, and a backyard that can take a Texas summer
Shade, airflow, and materials that do not give up in August — how we build outdoor living in DFW.
Advice · May 28, 2026
What to look for in a Fort Worth remodeling contractor
A written breakdown, a payment schedule tied to work, and a crew that has done the job before. That is the short list.
Exterior · June 1, 2026
Windows and doors that actually change the curb
Replacement openings are one of the few exterior upgrades you feel from the inside and see from the street.
Company · June 15, 2026
How Platinum Construction runs a remodel
Design, a written number, draws as the work moves, and a punch list at the end. That is the whole method.
Service area · June 18, 2026
Home improvement in Keller and the mid-cities
Keller, Southlake, Grapevine, and the mid-cities are in our service area — same crew, same process as Dallas.