THE goods

WACKYM’S KITCHEN

Wackym’s Kitchen bakes delicious cookies and treats from original recipes using fresh, natural ingredients like real butter and cane sugar. To order or find a retail location, visit wackymskitchen.com

The 1960s Brady Bunch house

Tony Maniche moved to Dallas 16 years ago from Cleveland, and he was lucky enough to find Oak Cliff right away.

Advocate Ornament

The Advocate Foundation’s limited-edition, numbered, and individually hand-painted ornament makes the perfect gift for the new home owner or Dallas transplant. Sales benefit neighborhood organizations and events. 214.292.0486 foundation.advocatemag.com

Painting With A Twist

Express your inner artist! Instructors lead attendees in creating featured art. Bring nothing more than your imagination, wine or beverage. Perfect for Private Parties as well. 5202 Lovers Lane 214.350.9911 paintingwithatwist.com

His first house was nice, but it had a very small yard. Maniche wanted something a little more suburban, so he moved to a big house in Oak Park Estates, just south of Kiest Park.

HesawthehouseonHangingCliff Circle the day it went on the market, and he closed the following weekend. He loved that it was on a cul-de-sac in a quiet neighborhood.

“I wanted a little more land because I like to garden,” he says.

ManicheplantedTexasnativeplants outfront,andthosecomebackevery year. Since he has a lot of experience with container gardening from living in smallerplaces,hestillemployspotted plants in the backyard. He plants tropical and other sensitive plants in big pots. Once a year, he loads them all onto a big cart and stores them in his garage for the winter. When the weather turns warm, he arranges them outside again. That way, he’s not buying new plants every year.

Maniche’s house didn’t need much work when he moved in. Most of what he’s done is cosmetic: painting, reconfiguring a powder room, and replacing tile, carpet and wood flooring.

He opened up a dark entryway, adding narrow windows to the original front door and taking out a wall to add light throughout the entire first floor.

And last year, he completely renovated the kitchen, extending it with new windows and bench seating at the rear of the house.

After that, he redid the back patio.

“The kitchen was so nice, and I was just looking out here at a concrete slab, and it did absolutely nothing for the space,” he says.

Now it is a welcoming outdoor living space that leads to a gazebo and garden.

Maniche also has replaced some things that are not as fun. He bought two new air conditioners last year, added energy efficient windows and had radiant barriers installed in the attic. Maybe that’s not stuff you can show off to party guests, but it reduced the summertime electric bill in the 2,400-square-foot home to about $187 a month, down from $350-$400 last summer.

Maniche works in Arlington and is the third owner of his 1964 home. He says he loves the neighborhood.

“It’s quiet. It’s a cul-de-sac off a cul-desac,” he says. “And you have access to the freeways that you don’t have farther north in Oak Cliff.” to advertise call 214.560.4203

Classes/TuToring/ lessons

BEADS-JEWELRY-CLASSES

214.824.2777 www.beadsofsplendor.com employmenT

AIRLINES are hiring. Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified. Housing available. Aviation Institute of Maintenance. 866-453-6204

serviCes for you

CONFUSED? FRUSTRATED? Let A Seasoned Pro Be The Interface Between You & That Pesky Computer. Hardware & Software Installation, Troubleshooting, Training. $60/hr. 1 hr min. Dan 214-660-3733 or stykidan@sbcglobal.net

GLORIA’S FLOWERS & GIFTS All Occasion Flowers. 214-339-9273. 3101 W. Davis, Dallas,TX 75211.

Free Oak Cliff Delivery With Mention Of This Ad. gloriasflowersdallas.com For Deals. CC’s Accptd

YOUR COMPUTER GEEK Let Me Solve Your Computer Problems. 25 Yrs. Exp. Hardware/Software Issues/Install. Network Setup, Home & Small Business. $50 per Hr. Mike. 214-552-1323. mikecomputergeek@gmail.com

ceLeBraTInG scOUTInG

Rosemont Elementary School student Braden Moore hangs out on a zip line at Scout-apalooza in August. Oak Cliff-based Troop 5 put on the day-long event to encourage interest in scouting.

professional serviCes

Website Design

Flash Demos

Graphic Design

RibbitMultimedia .com 214.560.4207

mind, Body & spiriT

EMPOWER YOUR HEALTH! Boost your immune system for the Holidays. Vitality & Wellness Coach, BJ Ellis 214-226-9875 peTs

Metro Paws Animal Hospital is coming soon to Oak Cliff! (next door to the Belmont Hotel) 214.887.1400 Visit our website or Lakewood location today. dallasmetropaws.com

Nov. DEADLINE oct. 12 to ADvERtISE cALL 214.560.4203

peTs

In-Home Professional Care Customized to maintain your pet’s routine In-Home Pet Visits & Daily Walks

“Best of Dallas” D Magazine Serving the Dallas area since 1994 Bonded & Insured www.societypetsitter.com 214-821-3900

Buy/sell/Trade

DONATE YOUR CAR Free towing. “Cars For Kids” Any condition. Tax deductible. outreachcenter.com 1-800-597-9411

TEXAS RANGERS BASEBALL SUITE Share this prime suite on a partial basis (sets of 5,10 or 20 games) during the 2011 season. Our suite is located directly behind home plate, and each game includes 16 tickets, three parking passes, game day programs, private bathroom, air-conditioned seating, three televisions with cable channels, and a great view of the game and the Ballpark. Great for birthday parties, anniversaries, family reunions and client appreciation events. Email rangerssuite@gmail.com or call 214-560-4212 for more information.

esTaTe/garage sales

ESTATE SALES & LIQUIDATION SERVICES

Moving, Retirement, Downsizing. One Piece Or A Houseful. David Turner. 214-908-7688. dave2estates@aol.com

real esTaTe

STOP RENTING Lease Option To Buy Rent To Own No Money Down No Credit Check. 1-877-395-0321

CarPenTry & remodeLinG

KITCHEN AND BATH SPECIALISTS

WHOLE HOUSE RENOVATION

• IN-HOUSE DESIGN & PLANNING

• LICENSED & INSURED

214.341.1448

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VISA, MASTER CARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS

CLeaninG serviCes

CINDY’S HOUSE CLEANING 15 yrs exp. Resd/Com. Refs. Dependable. 214-490-0133

CLEAN FREAKS Since 2005. Free Estimates. DallasCleanFreaks.com Call Today! 214-821-8888

WINDOW MAN WINDOW CLEANING.COM

214.526.8533

CarPenTry & remodeLinG

BLAKE CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS, LLC

Complete Remodeling, Kitchens, Baths, Additions. Hardie Siding & Replacement Windows. Radiant Barrier, Insulation. Get Your Electric Bill Lowered & Stay Cool. Bonded & Insured. 214-563-5035

BO HANDYMAN Kitchens, baths, doors, cabinets, custom carpentry, drywall & painting 214-437-9730

HANDY DAN “The Handyman” To Do’s Done Right! www.handy-dan.com 214-252-1628

KEN’S RESIDENTIAL REMODELING 214-886-8927. kenscontracting.com

PREVIEW CONSTRUCTION INC.

HardiPlank 50 Yr. Cement Siding, Energy Star Windows. Kitchens-Baths-Additions & More. 214-348-3836. See Photo Gallery at: www.previewconstruction.com

RODZ HOME IMPROVEMENT All Home Repairs, Add-Ons, Rehabs. 214-952-8963

Residential Specialists. BBB. 214-718-3134

ComPuTers & eLeCTroniCs

CONFUSED? FRUSTRATED? Let A Seasoned Pro Be The Interface Between You & That Pesky Computer. Hardware & Software Installation, Troubleshooting, Training, $60/hr. 1 Hr. Min. Dan 214-660-3733 Or stykidan@sbcglobal.net

ConCreTe/ masonry/PavinG

CAZARES CONCRETE Concrete retaining walls, Patios, Driveways, Removal, Sidewalks. 214-202-8958 Free estimates.

eLeCTriCaL serviCes

ACCURATE ELECTRIC

All Jobs.TECL# 27297. Steve. Accurateelectrician.com 214-718-9648

ANNA’S ELECTRIC Your Oak Cliff Electrician Since 1978. tecl25513. 214-943-4890

ANTHONY’S ELECTRIC Master Electrician. TECL24948 anthonyselectricofdallas.com Family Owned/Operated. Insd. 214-328-1333 fenCinG & deCks

#1 COWBOY FENCE & IRON CO. Est. ‘91. 214-692-1991 www.cowboyfenceandiron.com

4 QUALITY FENCING

Specializing in Wood, New or Repair. Free Estimates. Call Mike 214-507-9322.

CREATIVE METAL SOLUTIONS LLC

Automatic Gates, Fence, Stairs, Stair/Balcony Railings, Wine Cellar Gates. 214-325-4985

EST. 1991 #1

★COWBOY

FENCE & IRON CO.

214.692.1991

SPECIALIZING IN Wood Fences &Auto Gates cowboyfenceandiron.com fLoorinG & CarPeTinG

DALLAS HARDWOODS 214-724-0936

Installation, Repair, Refinish, Wax, Hand Scrape. Residential, Commercial. Sports Floors. 25 Yrs.

STAINED & SCORED CONCRETE FLOORS New/Remodel. Res/Com. Int/Ext. Refin. 15 Yrs. TheConcreteStudio.com 214-320-2018

WORLEY TILE & FLOORING

Custom Marble Install. 214-779-3842

Willeford

hardwood floors

Superior Quality: Installation • Refinishing

Repair

• Cleaning & Waxing

Old World Hand Scrape 214-824-1166

GaraGe doors

GARAGE DOOR & SPRING REPAIR

972-672-0848 TexasGaragePros.com

20% off with “Advocate Magazine”

GLass, windows & doors

LANDMARK ENERGY SOLUTIONS

insuLaTion/ radianT barrier

LANDMARK ENERGY SOLUTIONS

214-395-9148. Radiant Barrier, Insulation. Free Quotes call today...972.379.9530

Energy Costs through the roof? We can help.

Best Quality. Best Prices.

inTerior desiGn

HAND CARVED STONE fireplaces, fine art, architectural stone & restoration. DavisCornell.com 214-693-1795

KELLERJACKSONDESIGN.COM 214-277-1430

Licensed Residential/Commercial Interior Design

KIM ARMSTRONG INTERIOR DESIGN www.interiorsbykim.com

Licensed/CID/ASID 214-500-0600

kiTCHen/baTH/ TiLe/GrouT

ALL SURFACE REFINISHING

214-631-8719. Tub/Tile/Refinishing. allsurfacerefinishing.com

HANDY DAN “The Handyman” Remodels Done Right. handy-dan.com 214-252-1628

STONE AGE COUNTER TOPS

Granite, Marble, Tile, Kitchen/Bath Remodels. CJ-972-276-9943 cjrocksthehouse1@verizon.net

Lawns, Gardens & Trees

ALL SPRINKLER SYSTEMS REPAIRED Arthur Adams, B.S. Biology $55 hr. Serving Dallas 25 yrs. LI 3449. 214-660-4860

Residential Renovations by John Gilley

Residential Renovations by John Gilley

Kitchens Baths Whole Home 214.336.2228 edinburghcustomhomes.com

214-395-9148. Specializing In Replacement Windows/Doors. premium quality custom shower doors & enclosures 214-530-5483

• frameless and framed shower doors & enclosures

• many glass & hardware options showerdoordallas.com

Handyman serviCes

BO HANDYMAN Kitchens, baths, doors, cabinets, custom carpentry, drywall & painting 214-437-9730

HANDY DAN “The Handyman” To Do’s Done Right. www.handy-dan.com 214-252-1628

U R LAWN CARE Maintenance. Landscaping. Your Personal Yard Service by Uwe Reisch uwereisch@yahoo.com 214-886-9202

Castro’s Tree Service

Jeff Castro 214-337-7097 214-725-1171 jridefree@aol.com to

Lawns, Gardens & Trees

JD’s

Locally harvested wood!

St.

John’s

Episcopal School

Pre-k through Eighth Grade Co-educational

Lakehill Preparatory School

Leading to Success. 2720 Hillside Dr., Dallas 75214 / 214.826.2931, www.lakehillprep.org

A BETTER EARTH PEST CONTROL Keeping the environment, kids, pets in mind. Organic products avail. 972-564-2495

PLumbinG

ANDREWS PLUMBING • 214-354-8521

# M37740 Insured. Any plumbing issues. 24 Hours/7 Days. plumberiffic@yahoo.com

Sewers • Drains • Bonded

*Joe Faz 214-794-7566 - Se Habla Español*

REPAIRS, Fixtures, General Plumbing. Senior Discounts. Campbell Plumbing. 214-321-5943

PooLs

Jonathan Mossman FREE

214-729-3311 stjohnsschool.org/openhouse

Kindergarten through Grade 12 - Lakehill Preparatory School takes the word preparatory in its name very seriously. Throughout a student’s academic career, Lakehill builds an educational program that achieves its goal of enabling graduates to attend the finest, most rigorous universities of choice. Lakehill combines a robust, college-preparatory curriculum with opportunities for personal growth, individual enrichment, and community involvement. From kindergarten through high school, every Lakehill student is encouraged to strive, challenged to succeed, and inspired to excel.

THE LAB @ LAKEWOOD

5304 Junius St., Dallas, TX 75214 / 214.901.4280 / www.thelabdallas.com

The Lab is a fun place for kids to learn about science! Programs include a mix of demonstrations, hands-on experiments and auditory and sensory stimulation in a fun, age-appropriate environment. Servicing all school-aged children, we offer onsite birthday parties, science fair project mentoring, homework help, enrichment classes, school assemblies and Scout programs. Please visit our website for up to date calendar of activities and events, www.thelabdallas.com.

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

848 Harter Rd., Dallas 75218 / 214.328.9131 / www.stjohnsschool.org

Preston Hollow, Park Cities Areas

214-824-0767

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Founded in 1953, St. John’s is an independent, co-educational day school for Pre-K through Grade 8. With a tradition for academic excellence, St. John’s programs include a challenging curriculum in a Christian environment along with instruction in the visual and performing arts, Spanish, German, French, and opportunities for athletics and community service. St. John’s goal for its students is to develop a love for learning, service to others, and leadership grounded in love, humility, and wisdom. Accredited by ISAS, SAES, and the Texas Education Agency.

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Community

STevenS Park gOlf COurSe is set to reopen Oct. 10. Arlingtonbased Colligan golf Design reconfigured the course to provide better views of the Dallas skyline and slow erosion at Coombs Creek. The $8 million updates were paid for with 2003 and 2006 bond money.

Oak Cliff WOmen in buSineSS meets Thursday, Oct. 20, at Bishop Arts Theater Center, 215 S. Tyler. Teresa Coleman Wash of TeCo Theatrical Productions Inc. hosts. The networking meeting is free and open to everyone. Bring lots of business cards and RSVP to heidi@kesslersimplesolutions.com.

Three ChurCheS that share one building on West Colorado, Promise Metropolitan Community Church, Sanctuary of Love Church and Loving Faith Covenant Church, teamed up with Men of Essence to buy school supplies for kids at Stevens Park Elementary School. They filled some 325 backpacks with school supplies so every student at Stevens Park had what they needed to start school.

mayOr mike raWlingS appointed District 1 City Councilman Delia Jasso to a second term on the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau Board.

The STuDenTS anD menTOrS in l a reuniOn TX arT ChiCaS/ ChiCOS program will spend every weekend in October working on art projects. They present their work in an exhibit from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at the La Reunion TX acreage, on Jefferson Boulevard near Cockrell Hill Road.

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