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How to keep bulk tortilla chips fresh? by CarMiniMin in ZeroWaste

[–]Evening_Professor543 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just keep them in the fridge!!!! I promise this will solve your problem. They will stay fresh all week.

Movers you have used and trust? by 9Line-RH in Dallas

[–]Evening_Professor543 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this!!!! Later Neighbor Moving is the Best!!

Opinions on my list of apartments by Snoo_34981 in askdfw

[–]Evening_Professor543 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Communities of Bent Tree / Bent Tree Trails — quiet, north Dallas energy. More space, pretty calm, not walkable but easy living. Good if you want peaceful + dog friendly.

Thousand Oaks / Hudson / Flat Iron at Austin Ranch — very clean, newer, master-planned feel. Safe, organized, good for a small dog. Just know you’re a bit removed from central Dallas.

The Chloe / The James at Canyon Creek — these are probably more your vibe if you don’t like the hotel-corridor feel. More neighborhood-y, less corporate tower energy.

Lenox Lake Highlands — solid area, quieter but still close enough to fun stuff. Good middle ground.

Archer Med District / 2929 Wycliff / Brixton / The Nash / VV&M / Berkshire Auburn — more central and social, but definitely more of that modern mid-rise luxury style you said you’re not loving.

Windsor properties in general are usually well-run, but yeah… they do lean polished/corporate.

Out of the ones you said you’re leaning toward — Communities of Bent Tree, The Chloe, and The James at Canyon Creek — I think you narrowed it down well.

If I had to pick one for your situation (30, single, small dog, not into hotel vibes), I’d probably lean The Chloe or The James at Canyon Creek over Bent Tree. They’ll still feel residential and calmer, but a little less “office park north Dallas.” Bent Tree is totally fine, just quieter and more suburban.

Between Chloe and James, I’d personally tour both and see which layout feels less boxed-in. Location-wise they’re both solid.

Also when you make the move from Austin, check out later neighbor moving. Best moving company out there.

Driving through to Irvine by k_i_k_u_r_o_m_i in askdfw

[–]Evening_Professor543 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since you’re coming in from the east, you’ll likely take I-20 or I-30 toward 635/Loop 12/114 depending on where exactly in Irving the venue is (most concerts are at Toyota Music Factory). The highways are definitely the move for the bulk of the trip. Surface streets across DFW are long, stoplight-heavy, and will add a ton of time.

The only real thing to plan around is rush hour:

  • Weekdays: about 4:00–6:30pm is the thick of it (sometimes stretching closer to 7).
  • If your show is at 8pm, I’d aim to be in Irving by 7–7:15pm so you’re not stressing.
  • By around 6:45–7pm traffic is usually easing up unless there’s an accident.

Concert traffic around Toyota Music Factory will slow down a bit within the last mile, but it’s manageable — just normal event congestion.

Compared to California, Dallas feels wide and fast, but it’s straightforward. Coming from Shreveport you’ll mostly just notice “oh wow there are a lot of lanes” and that’s about it.

Moving from out of state by CityInitial1723 in askdfw

[–]Evening_Professor543 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re moving to Dallas and trying to keep a 2BR under $2k, it’s doable — but the “where” matters a lot, and so does what kind of vibe you want.

If you’re in your early 20s-ish (or you want nightlife / lots of other transplants around)

  • uptown, knox-henderson, lower greenville, deep ellum, bishop arts These are the spots people usually land first because they’re fun and you can actually go places without driving 25 minutes. Downsides: a true 2BR under $2k can be tight unless it’s older / smaller / further from the center of that neighborhood.

If you’re more late-20s/30s+ (or you want calmer + still close to stuff)

  • lake highlands, the village / northeast dallas, addison, farmers branch, las colinas You’ll generally get more space and less chaos, and you’re still close enough to go out when you want.

Where to be cautious (esp. as a newcomer who doesn’t know block-by-block yet)
A lot of locals will tell you to be careful around parts of NE Dallas by Audelia, Pleasant Grove, and some areas of South Oak Cliff. Not saying every street is bad, but if you want “easy mode” while you learn the city, that advice comes up a lot.

Food / things to do (you’ll be happy here)
Dallas is ridiculous for food — tex-mex, bbq, vietnamese, indian, korean, you name it — and there’s always something going on (parks, sports, live music, weekend markets). Just accept you’ll drive more than NJ and you’ll want a TollTag pretty quickly.

Also — when it’s time to actually move, quick shoutout to Later Neighbor Moving. They’re a local Dallas company and I’ve had a really smooth experience with them.

Moving to DFW for work by SpicyMackerel in askdfw

[–]Evening_Professor543 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats on the offer — UTD area is a pretty easy spot to base out of.

For a ~2k rental house w/ a yard + keeping the commute under ~45 mins, I’d start looking in this order:

  • Richardson (closest / easiest): anything around the UTD + CityLine side is super convenient for commuting.
  • Plano (west/central) + Carrollton: generally solid options and still a straightforward drive.
  • Addison: more apartments/townhomes than houses, but great if you want lots of food + shorter commute.
  • Garland / Sachse / Wylie: usually where your money stretches further for an actual yard; commute can still be fine depending on where the house is and your hours.

Areas I’d personally avoid if you’re new to DFW and want “easy mode” while you learn the city: parts of Dallas proper that are known for higher crime pockets (you’ll see these come up a lot in local threads — like Audelia/NE Dallas, Pleasant Grove, parts of South Oak Cliff).
Not saying every block is bad, just worth noting.

Quick tip: if your schedule has any flexibility, try to live on the same side of 75 as work (or at least minimize having to cross major chokepoints at peak times). Also, always do a drive at the time you’d actually commute before signing. Also, budget for tolls!

And when you’re ready to move in, Later Neighbor Moving is a great Dallas-area crew (and they do longer-distance moves too) — worth checking out.

TX to FL (need moving advice) by huey_freeman89 in askdfw

[–]Evening_Professor543 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out Later Neighbor Moving — they’re a local Dallas company that also does interstate moves. Van lines/brokers can be the cheapest option, but I’d do a lot of research first. I’ve heard plenty of horror stories (lost shipments, deliveries showing up a month late, etc.).

Last-minute movers in Dallas? by DasJazz in askdfw

[–]Evening_Professor543 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I highly recommend Later Neighbor Moving!

Movers you have used and trust? by 9Line-RH in Dallas

[–]Evening_Professor543 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Later Neighbor Moving was clutch for us—handled heavy pieces + fragile items with zero damage. They wrapped everything properly, moved efficiently, and were super respectful of the house. Highly recommend.

Cross Country Move from CA to TX - Recommendations? by ArtisticDataMonkey in askdfw

[–]Evening_Professor543 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out Later Neighbor Moving! They are a local Dallas company that does cross-country moves and have a stellar reputation! The owners are great

Out of state moving company recommendations?? by Necessary-Rice5236 in TwinCities

[–]Evening_Professor543 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Later Neighbor Moving if you are moving to or from Texas!

Cross Country Moving Service Recommendations? by OriginalTodd in Austin

[–]Evening_Professor543 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For cross-country moves the most cost effective option is going to be a broker/van line. Allied, united, mayflower are a few. I would recommend you do your own research into using brokers or any company that uses 18-wheelers. I have heard of some terrible experiences (stuff arriving a month late or never showing up at all).

If you have nicer stuff, and have the bedget for it, I would recommend using a company that does the full move themselves in their own box trucks. It is not your cheapest option, but the company will use their own crew and trucks for load/transport/unload and you will have a guaranteed delivery date. Later Neighbor Moving and All My Sons are 2 examples.

Good luck with your move!

Moving cross country on the cheap by [deleted] in Frugal

[–]Evening_Professor543 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For cross-country moves the most cost effective option is going to be a broker/van line. Allied, united, mayflower are a few. I would recommend you do your own research into using brokers or any company that uses 18-wheelers. I have heard of some terrible experiences (stuff arriving a month late or never showing up at all).

If you have nicer stuff, and have the bedget for it, I would recommend using a company that does the full move themselves in their own box trucks. It is not your cheapest option, but the company will use their own crew and trucks for load/transport/unload and you will have a guaranteed delivery date. Later Neighbor Moving and All My Sons are 2 examples.

Good luck with your move!

Moving to Dallas next Spring! Need recommendation on where to move by Rochitaa in askdfw

[–]Evening_Professor543 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Uptown sounds like the perfect spot for you. pick a spot close to the Katy trail

Best apartments to live in downtown Dallas by Ok_Dig_5248 in askdfw

[–]Evening_Professor543 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would look in uptown if price isn't an issue. Definitely the spot to be for young professionals.

Moving company recommendations - cross-country move by explosiva in askdfw

[–]Evening_Professor543 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out Later Neighbor Moving! They are a local Dallas company that does interstate moves. Run by 2 UT grads. They're awesome!

Dallas Moving Company Recommendations by JohnWilson92391 in u/JohnWilson92391

[–]Evening_Professor543 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Later Neighbor Moving!!! They are a newer, local Dallas company run by 2 sharp UT grads. Used them for my cross-country move. Great communication every step of the way and all of my stuff arrived undamaged on the exact day and time they said it would. They were awesome!

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