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Welcome Spring with 5 Essential Home Maintenance Tasks
The arrival of spring brings new home maintenance tasks that have been dormant during winter. As the weather warms up, you’ll want…
Understanding the Difference Between Heat and Temperature
Heat and temperature are closely related yet distinct concepts. We’ll explore how they differ. Understanding the difference between heat and temperature is…
Understanding Kilowatts
Energy bills and electricity providers frequently mention kilowatts and rates per kilowatt-hour. Even if these terms sound familiar, chances are,…
Home Energy Efficiency Tips: Creative Ideas for Brightening a Room
Some houses have a certain charm that makes them feel very cozy and inviting, despite having the same architectural designs….
Energy Conservation – Summer 2023
Hot summers are nothing new to Texans. But with the recent temperature extremes in the Lone Star State, energy usage…
Energy Saving Tips for Summer
If you’ve experienced a Texas summer, you’re familiar with a level of heat that surpasses that of the rest of…
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Tips
Eco-friendly cleaning is increasingly becoming popular, and we are now seeing more “green” products lining retailer shelves. They are not…
Reading Your Smart Meter
Smart meters, also known as Advanced Metering System (AMS), give consumers and utility companies a straightforward means to track energy consumption for…
Electrical Safety Tips for a Spooktacular Halloween
Electrical Safety – It’s nothing to be frightened by! Halloween is officially around the corner! That means it’s time to…
The Benefits of Using a Dehumidifier
Those who commonly get allergies know how they can get frustrating at times. If you live in an area with…
Energy Efficiency Tips for Fall Savings
Grab a cup of your favorite pumpkin spiced, because the Autumn season is officially here! For a lot of people,…
Happy 811 Day!
Happy 8/11 Day! August 11 is National Safe Digging Day, also known as 811 Day. The observance reminds anyone considering an…
How to Save Energy During a Heat Wave
Texas is in the middle of a massive heat wave, and this year’s summer may be the hottest in years….
Understanding Rolling Blackouts
In Texas, summer means spiking temperatures – and rolling blackouts. The past month has given us warmer-than-average temperatures, and a…
Home Energy Audit: Your Questions Answered
Do you find yourself sweating in the summer even if the air conditioning is on full blast? Have you noticed…
Ways to Save Energy Outside
When homeowners think of ways to lessen their energy use, they normally focus on ways to do it inside their…
Prepare Your Plumbing for the Warmer Months
As you complete your spring maintenance tasks, do not neglect an essential home system: plumbing. As the days grow longer…
Preparing for an Energy-Efficient Spring: Plan Your Home Improvement Projects
Winter weather can be unforgiving on your home, and since spring is just around the corner, it’s high time to…
Simple Ways to Secure Your Home
We’re sure that you’ll agree that decorating your home is more fun than setting up home security. However, in the…
Winter Storm Preparedness Checklist
Winter storms can bring in blizzards and below-freezing temperatures, ranging from disastrous effects to inconvenient conditions. Being prepared is always…
