How many times a day do you walk over to your bathroom or kitchen sink and turn on the faucet to wash your hands? Or how many times do you press a tiny button on your washing machine or dishwasher …
According to the Bureau Of Labor Statistics, the average American spends more than a quarter of his or her life inside their home. Our home is our sanctuary. And for most of us, it’s our largest asset. That’s why we …
It’s officially down-to-the-bone cold, Houston. Where better to seek sanctuary and guaranteed warmth than your own home, right? Wrong! Air leaks in the envelope of the home – windows, doors, ceilings, etc- are a major cause of heat loss in …
Although the official start of summer is still over a month away, here in Houston we are already starting to feel the heat and humidity. And sure, the summer brings with it a lot of fun, but it can also …
It’s that time again Houston — winter is here in full force! With temperatures below freezing at night, some urgent around-the-home maintenance is needed (did you see the segment on KTRK about what to do?) to make sure our pipes …
Winter in Texas may not look like winter in Michigan, Montana, or Maine, but it can still hit residents hard. As the cold months pass, it’s important to prepare your home for the temperature drops. Not only will winterizing your …
During the winter, the main focus for most homeowners is making sure the furnace is working in prime condition. After all, having the heater go out in the middle of a freeze could easily turn into a disaster. But winter …
Humidity is a term that we Houstonians directly relate to summertime. And if you’re not from Houston, all it takes is spending one day of summer in our great city to know what we are talking about. But the thing …
Fall is finally getting here. We can see the end of the hot and humid days of summer (right around the corner! Really!), and can anticipate cooler weather, changing leaves, and the holiday season. But for homeowners, the cold weather …
