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As an electrician who has wired homes across Texas for decades, I’ve never seen demand for power skyrocket like this past summer. Relentless heat waves drove our air conditioners full blast, pushing…

Owning a home in Texas means facing a special set of challenges: scorching heat, high humidity and even the occasional freeze can really put a house through its paces. From the swampy Gulf Coast to…

Owning a home in Texas means facing a special set of challenges: scorching heat, high humidity and even the occasional freeze can really put a house through its paces. From the swampy Gulf Coast to…

Smart technology has been moving from phones and living rooms into kitchens across the Lone Star State. From a San Antonio family controlling the oven from their smartphone to an Austin couple…

The Texas–Louisiana Gulf Coast is in the midst of a natural gas boom, with dozens of major pipeline projects and liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals under construction. From the Permian and…

Water is now so precious in Texas that cities regularly warn residents not to drink the tap: reports Texas averaged about eight boil-water advisories per day in 2023 amid persistent infrastructure…

Believe it or not, U.S. companies are spending money to import garbage. American firms have paid to bring in loads of waste – plastic bottles, aluminum cans and other recyclables – from countries…

Texas has long been at the mercy of droughts, explosive population growth, and dwindling rivers. State planners warn that without new sources, supply may fall 18% short of demand by 2070. Under a…

Outdoor kitchens have become a centerpiece of Texas home life, combining the state’s love of barbecue with year-round alfresco living. In the Lone Star State’s warm climate, cooking and dining…

A neat, well-designed bathroom can feel like your personal spa – even in a tiny Dallas apartment or a humid Houston home. Whether you own or rent, the same principles apply: declutter first,…

As climate change pushes Texas temperatures higher, homeowners and heating professionals alike are facing a new reality. A recent Texas Tribune analysis found that record-breaking heat is becoming…

Texas is famously big, and its water sources are diverse – but our lakes, rivers, and underground aquifers are under growing stress. In this guide from a water resource professional’s perspective,…