Texas summer months are hot and humid. There's no question about it. The question that does come into play is whether it's more important to keep your monthly energy bills down or keep your home's thermostat set at a comfortable temperature. As such, you may...
Humidifiers: Why We Need Them, How They Work, and Other FAQs
Humidifiers are a frequently overlooked household appliance that can make a vital difference in your at-home comfort. When used correctly, they offer health benefits and add a level of protection inside your home. Plus, humidifiers can provide homeowners...
The Ultimate Guide To Ceiling Fans: Facts and Enlightenment
The first notable ceiling fan was created in India during the 17th century using a cord and palm leaves or cloth. The device, called a punkah, was moved manually by servants when they pulled the cord. It wasn't until 1860 that the first ceiling fan, which...
Understanding Energy Conservation and Its Many Benefits
Did you know that in 2018 two-thirds of the total energy used by American's was wasted? That's a lot of energy resources squandered that we can never get back. However, there is good news. Experts believe that by 2050 we can reduce our total energy usage by...
11 Energy Saving Tips for the Summer
Energy Saving Tips and Tricks In the last few years, the United States and Canada have experienced some of the hottest summers on record. The nine warmest years on record are 2016, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2014, 2010, 2013, 2005, 2009, and 1998. The summer of 2019...
The Top 9 Environmentally Friendly Tips to Save the Planet
Concern about the world’s leading environmental problems has grown from a simple inconvenient truth to movements large and small in countries around the globe. Students, activists, and concerned voters are calling for legislation to limit and repair...
15 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Climate change is the result of increasing levels of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, primarily referenced in terms of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The longer we delay action on climate change, the worse its effects will be. Every person, business,...
How to Keep Your House Warm in Winter: 10 Tips to Stay Cozy
We know how quickly winter creeps in. One moment it’s bermuda shorts, barbecues and, for the lucky few, weekends at the lake. Then, all of a sudden, the leaves turn golden and fall, pumpkin spice fills the air and talk turns to the holidays. But for all the...
Reduce Your Electricity Bill by Adjusting Home Activities
With the cost of education, housing, childcare, and travel steadily increasing, we’re all left trying to keep up with these rising expenses by looking for ways to cut costs. Finding untapped opportunities to save can seem daunting at times, but it’s easier...
10 Affordable Ways to Improve Energy Efficiency at Home ($50 or Less!)
“Work smarter, not harder.” We’ve all heard the phrase before, but likely not in regards to your home’s energy consumption. What is energy efficiency? It’s your home’s version of “working smarter” by continuing to do the same tasks with less power. Creating...