Summer-especially here in the southwest-can be a killer. Texas summers average a temperature somewhere in the 90s, punctuated by heat spikes upward of 100 degrees. For residents of the Lone Star State, that means lots of air conditioning indoors and extra care outdoors! In this article, we’ll take a look at how the heat and […]

Today, air conditioning is more than simply an optional convenience. It helps keep indoor temperatures at within a tolerable range, which is very important in the year-round Texas heat. However, that comfort comes at a price—in the monthly utility bill, of course, but also in the energy used. If we look to the past, however, […]

Hot summers in Texas can be hard to deal with even when going from your home to the car and to work or running errands. Even while you are at home, your air conditioning can struggle while attempting to keep your house cooled. For those of us that grew up in Texas, we have learned […]

Plumbing is a lot more complicated than most people realize. For example, did you know that your drain lines require ventilation? Chances are that you didn’t. Few people realize that their drain lines also have pipes connected that allow exhaust and sewer gases to escape and air to enter to make sure pressure in the […]

Can you imagine not having air conditioning to keep your home cool during the hot Texas summers? Well as miserable as this might sound, it was not that long ago that Texans did not have central air conditioning systems and had to rely upon other ways to remain cool on those sweltering summer days! In […]

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On the surface, using the toilet in your home seems like a straightforward and simple task, but we all know that toilets are susceptible to clogs and other flushing issues over time. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at what you should avoid flushing to prevent problems.   What’s Okay to Flush (and […]

The garbage disposal is an incredibly useful tool that can help get rid of waste and scraps that could cause some unfavorable smells in the kitchen. However, it’s worth mentioning that there’s plenty of foods that could damage or completely destroy your garbage disposal. For example, people tend to assume that garbage disposals utilize “blades” […]

There’s no doubt common plumbing problems need to be fixed sooner rather than later. Even small leaks can turn into major water damage, and water damage can do more than just leave puddles in an unfinished basement. Thankfully, there are several easy fixes a homeowner can do themselves before they call a 24-hour plumber. The best […]

Air pollution has become so rampant in the environment today such that it is affecting you both indoors and out. One would think that being at home and keeping the outside air from getting inside a house will make it have clean air, but that’s not the case. Air pollutants range from the things you […]