If your home has a central air conditioning system, it's important to keep the inside of the ductwork clean. While it's true that HVAC systems offer a filtration system, they can not filter out all contaminants, and these can collect over time in your home's ductwork....

The bathrooms in your home are typically the rooms in your home that have the greatest chance of growing mold. The main reason for this is that there's a lot of moisture in there at any given time. Most of the typical bathroom activities include running water, so...

While branding and visual identity are not new to businesses, they have grown increasingly important in a world that's fully engrossed in social media. From mom and pop stores to corner coffee shops to Fortune 500 enterprises, branding and visual identity are a big...

Carbon monoxide (CO) is the colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is produced anytime a fossil fuel like wood, charcoal, or propane is burned. Since most homes rely on these types of fuels, it's certainly possible that you and your family could be exposed to carbon...

Surge protectors are another increasingly valuable device that helps to protect the electrical appliances in your home. Without warning, a sudden lightning storm, downed power line, faulty wiring, or even the activation of a high-voltage appliance can send a spike of...

Power strips are an increasingly useful tool in the day-to-day functioning of the average American household. Especially in older homes, the availability of power outlets is not always what you'd like to see. Power strips can make that problem a thing of the past....

Continuing our theme of keeping your home dry - especially regarding your walls - is the topic of green lumber. The first time you read the name 'green lumber', you might think that we're referring to eco-friendly lumber. However, green lumber is lumber that has a...

Keeping a dry home has been a core concern of life by humans for many, many years. As building science has improved over the years, there have been significant advances in technology that can help or hinder the permeation of moisture into the home. In this blog post...

Texas is a great place to find delicious, rich meals. Whether they're packed with fat, grease, oil, or butter, there are plenty of guilty pleasures to eat in our great state. While meals like these can be very enjoyable, it's important to remember a simple, yet...

In recent years, the trend for many homeowners has been a decision to move into a smaller space. Of course, you've seen documentaries and reality TV shows about moving into tiny homes. While many have decided to go tiny, not everyone feels like they're able to go that...