Winter is coming! (Where have we heard that phrase before?) Is your HVAC system ready to make the switch to cold weather?

When it comes to disposing of food waste, many of us have developed the habit of simply rinsing it down the kitchen sink. However, food items can cause serious problems in our plumbing system, leading to clogs, blockages, and even damage. That’s the last thing you want to deal with when hosting family members during the holiday season. We will explore some surprising food items that should never go down the drain and provide alternative methods for disposing of them effectively and responsibly.  

Fall is on the way and with that comes football season and, in Texas, that means one thing—tailgating. If you aren’t familiar with tailgating, it’s very simple, you park at or near the stadium and prepare to cheer on your team. How does one tailgate? Another simple answer. Gather your group to share eating and drinking while watching the pregame shows and talking predictions. As you can imagine, such a gathering can leave quite a large footprint behind, but what if that didn’t have to be the case? What if there were ways to help eliminate that footprint?

Summer means kids at home, hot temperatures, and finding ways to fill in the time. Is your home ready for what summer has in store? If you aren’t sure or have no idea, don’t fret, below are some tips we have gathered to help you in maintaining your home this summer. Once you read each tip, you can print this useful checklist as a reminder! 

As temperatures rise and everyone gets ready to spend time outside, what better way to celebrate the start of summer than with an eco-friendly party? From the invitations to the decorations, there are many ways to pull off an amazing celebration that also takes care of our environment. Here are some helpful hints to keep in mind when planning your next summer party. 

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With summer fast approaching, we've got some fun enviro-friendly vacay tips for you and your crew!

Love is in the air, and what better way to show your significant other how much you love them than by giving a gift that is thoughtful and helps the environment. If you are looking for some ideas that will show your adoration for a special someone, as well as to our planet, we have compiled six eco-friendly gift ideas that might be just right. 
 

We should work on our lawns year-round—even during the colder months. Some preparation now will bear fruit (literally and figuratively) when the weather gets warm again.

The winter season is not usually the time of the year people think of when deciding to plant vegetables. However, for some hardy vegetables, this is the perfect time to get them in the ground and ready for an early spring harvest. Here are some tips and tricks that will make planting these vegetables easier every winter.