We are here, the most controversial time of A/C season: maintenance time. What is the controversy about? Well, whether to actively maintain … or not. This topic has Houston homeowners divided. Everyone seems to agree that maintenance is important. Cars need the oil changed right? This leads most of the population to faithfully call each [...]

As it continues to get colder and holiday parties are in full swing, remember than holiday cheer is not the only thing that spreads this holiday season. Flu season lasts through the winter and oher colds and viruses have been on the rise lately. Make sure to protect you and you family this season with [...]

This might be a little personal to reveal to you …, but I have fallen in love. He is tall, has a great smile, oh and he is pink. No I am not crazy, just excited about our latest offering – OwensCorning PINK Fiberglas Insulation. Now I have always loved the Pink Panther and Peter [...]

The buzzwords of green and energy efficient have been at an all time high as energy costs have sky rocketed. We saw an unprecented high of $4.11 for a gallon of gasoline this past summer, despite the price’s recent drop experts are warning it will return. AAA Auto Club regularlly tracks gasoline prices, their spokesman [...]

Thanks to Hurricane Ike we had three offices hit by water damage. In the process this is what I learned…
- Check roof for leaks (especially if you have known roof damage like the tree that hit us).
- Check for water that blows in under windows and doors
- Walk along the perimeter walls to test for [...]

It is days like today that I am proud to be an Aardvark.
Okay, I am always proud to be an Aardvark, but today even more so.
I am happy to announce that we are up and running. We even have a back up generator thanks to a kind neighbor. Many of us were hit hard, [...]

Despite our wishes Hurricane Ike came and is now gone leaving much of Houston without electricity.
If you don’t have power: Good news, the new projected times are that 75% of Houston will have power by Tuesday Sept 23rd. Much better than the 3-4 week wait predicted earlier.
If you have power but no A/C or [...]

In the age of ever increasing electric rates and global warming, more people are finding it important to seek out green and energy saving solutions. I know my family recently received a notice of increase – starting October my electric is going to cost 5 cents more per kilowatt! Coupled with the constantly rising cost [...]

This past labor day weekend was stressful as many of our loved ones live in and around the New Orleans area – some of the stubburn ones choosing to stay versus evacuate. Thankfully Gustav treated them nicer than Kartrina did and no lives lost.
As when any natural disater threatens family and friends, I have [...]