A little bit of rain and a lot less heat and your lawn and landscaping have perked up a bit! Why it matters: The Farmerās Almanac predicts our first frost in Dallas will be November 20. So thereās still time for one last round of fertilizer. āļøĀ How it works: Fall fertilizing leads to a stronger […]
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Building science gives us the insights and tools to create comfortable and healthy living environments. Why it matters: We should no longer accept ārules of thumbā or the notion that āweāve always done it that wayā when it comes to the places we live. š¬Ā Zoom in: Our comfort and our health rely on integrated systems.
š”š§ŖĀ The Build Science Behind Comfort and Health Read More Ā»
If you or someone you know is ready to welcome a new dog into your life, now is a great time. Why it matters: The Dallas Animal Services shelter is at 161% capacity right now. Many breeds of large and small dogs are available today for adoption. Adoptions are free and include vaccinations, microchipping, plus
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If a pipe busts in your house, you should be able to shut your water off in less than 30 seconds. Why it matters: We know how destructive water can be and the less water you have to deal with the better. When water soaks into certain building materials ā like insulation or carpet pad
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Hard freezes and extended drought conditions the past couple years have been hard on our Texas trees. Why it matters: You might need to act now to save your trees. šĀ Here are some of Timās tips: šĀ Drought stress Many trees have entire limbs that have dried up. Removing the damaged limbs and applying treatment if
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āIf a building doesnāt last, it doesnāt matter.ā Why it matters: Designing and building homes that hold up to the challenges of Mother Nature IS the job of the architect and builder. š„Ā The bottom line: Water kills buildings. But using the right practices and materials can keep the water out. šĀ Zoom out: Have you ever
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Physics then chemistry. This applies to many aspects of building science, but today Iām focusing on pests. Why it matters: The next month is the ideal time to make sure your house is ready to resist the pests seeking refuge when it gets colder. āļøĀ How it works: Using physics means we are using the right
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If your car was damaged Sunday night in the hail storm, Iāve got good news for you. Why it matters: Getting your car repaired is easy, convenient and costs you nothing. āļøĀ How it works: Paintless dent repair shops can offer a rental car and pickup & delivery of your car. For $0 out of pocket.
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Jim and I talked for almost an hour as I was helping him understand what went wrong. For $165/month, Jimās solar is producing $23.40 worth of electricity. š Why it maters: People having issues with their solar donāt know where to turn. š£ Reality check: Unregulated salespeople can use smoke and mirrors and deceptive numbers
āļøĀ Tales from the helpline: Solar nightmare Read More Ā»
How would you answer this question: Why do we build? Read the intro to this series here. š¼ļøĀ The big picture: Building has one primary objective: control. If we can control our buildings, we have created a predictable, conditioned space. šĀ Zoom out: Weāve been doing this since the advent of fire and our ancestorsā days of
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