COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus, has disrupted life in many ways for Texans and people throughout America and the world. Schools are closed, offices have become virtual, and grocery store shelves are missing many staple items—none more famously than...
Buying a new home can be simultaneously exhilarating and terrifying. On the one hand, you may be significantly upgrading your living space, storage space, and even your quality of life. But on the other hand, you may be “signing your life away” to a money pit that...
Clean, running water is a modern convenience that many of us take for granted. It’s there when we need to bathe, brush our teeth, wash our clothes and dishes, cook, or quench our thirst. Having access to running water is dependent on a home’s plumbing. And for most...
In August 2017, Hurricane Harvey devastated many parts of Texas, including Houston. Countless homes and businesses were heavily damaged or destroyed by high winds and flood waters. The cleanup and repair efforts are still underway, but a major flood-related problem...
Many homes in rural areas or outside of city limits dispose of their waste via septic tanks. These devices are large tanks that are buried underground somewhere on the home’s property—typically in the backyard or on one side of the home—and they’re connected to all...
Many home buyers are attracted to older homes because of their unique architecture, history, location, and value. And while many older homes have had multiple renovations to update them for 21st century life, they may be lacking one important element that homeowners...