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Shopping for a new Texas living space?

If you’re looking for a new place to live, you likely have a number of “boxes” you’d like to check, such as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, how much storage space is available, certainly the cost of your rent or mortgage, taxes, and perhaps a yard or close...

Ways to Keep Your Home Comfortable in a Humid Texas Climate

Home energy efficiency is often dominated by discussions about cooling and heating, which account for about 48% of energy costs in the average home . However, when your air has too much moisture, your home may feel warmer than the actual air temperature. Any...

Texas Energy Saver Comfort Tips for New Homeowners

When Catherine Williams bought her new home, she admits she didn’t give much thought to how comfortable it might be during colder seasons. She made the purchase in summer, after all. Her timing is common; the period from May through July accounts for than 40% of...

Save Texas Energy in Your Household With A Smart Power Strip

Installing a smart power strip (or, advanced power strip) in your home is a quick and easy way to start saving money while making your household a little more energy efficient. You may be asking yourself, “why should I bother with a power strip when I turn my...
Texans Set the Thermostat Low—And Keep it There!

Texans Set the Thermostat Low—And Keep it There!

Every year I try to convince myself that I am going to turn my thermostat down for the entire winter. It's going to be 68 degrees or lower, I tell myself. I'm not going to turn it up for any reason. I might even be daring and try to get a few degrees lower! It'll be...