At the turn of the 20th century, Texas opted out of the national powergrid in favor of its own. The effects of this choice can be seen today. Here’s what you should know. 1. How is the Texas powergrid different? The U.S. powergrid is divided into three sections: One serves the west One serves the … Read more
If you’ve ventured out to Arizona or New Mexico, you may have been surprised by the stucco walls, terra cotta shingles, or wood beams that are so often present in pueblo-style homes. In this blog, we’ll teach you more about pueblo homes and where the architectural design originated from. 1. What are pueblo homes? Pueblo … Read more
Cypress trees, and even a cypress forest, can be a great fit depending on your location and land. Gardeners sometimes skip over cypress trees because they believe that they only grow in wet, boggy soil. This is false! A cypress tree can grow on all types of land. Although their native environment is constantly wet, … Read more
If you want to drain rainwater away from your property or you’re interested in constructing a stream crossing, a culvert pipe may be a good fit. You can create a culvert in a stream or driveway. To do this, you’ll need to follow these steps: Determine if you need a permit Understand the installation process … Read more
Over the past century, fire suppression efforts have been emphasized at the federal level. However, the United States Forest Service is once again beginning to recognize the place that controlled burns have in management practices. This method seeks to accomplish the benefits that regular fires provided to the environment while also preventing fires that burn … Read more
You’re likely familiar with the concept of a car lease, but what about a land lease? Land leases combine purchasing a home or building and renting the land it sits on. It’s a great path for those who want a path toward homeownership but are having trouble attaining the capital that it requires. Here’s what … Read more
Many people are looking to install a whole house water filter. They clean all the water that enters your home, so you never need to think about whether your water is safe to cook with, drink, or use for bathing, laundry, or washing dishes again. Here’s what you should know if you want to install … Read more
Have you heard about the mountain pine beetle epidemic occurring in Rocky Mountain National Park? This beetle is aggressive and devastating to the forests it invades. It kills timber at a 70 to 90 percent rate. If you think the mountain pine beetle isn’t impacting the area where you live, think again! Here’s what you … Read more
For decades, we’ve known that the injection of fluids in the subsurface of the Earth has the potential to cause earthquakes- and since this is what occurs in hydraulic fracturing (fracking), it makes sense that fracking earthquakes can occur. Here’s what you should know about how fracking causes earthquakes and the locations most at risk. 1. … Read more
Hydro seeding is a high-quality, efficient, and inexpensive way to seed your lawn. We know…it sounds too good to be true, right? When property owners find out hydro seeding exists, they normally want to know what their options are. Can they do it to a brand-new lawn? Can it help them repair an existing, older … Read more