If your backyard is ready for a glow-up, consider this your sign. Houston Life recently toured the Allied Outdoor Solutions showroom with Director of Marketing Jess Lester, and let’s just say — if you’ve ever saved backyard inspiration on Pinterest, this is where those dreams start to become reality.
For more than three decades, Luke’s Plumbing & Air Conditioning has been a trusted name in Houston homes — offering dependable plumbing, heating and air conditioning services with a personal touch that only a family business can provide.
Houston weather isn’t easy on your roof. From hurricane season to months of scorching heat, your roof takes a beating year-round. The problem? Damage isn’t always obvious, and waiting too long to address it can mean costly repairs down the road. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp sat down with Carlos Elizondo Jr., owner of Sugar Roofing, to talk about what every Houston homeowner needs to know when it comes to keeping their roof in top shape.
Austin-based energy startup, Base Power, is disrupting the way Texans stay powered up, offering smart battery systems that automatically kick in during outages and help reduce energy bills year-round. Designed to be safer, quieter, and more affordable than gas generators, Base Power is on a mission to bring backup energy to homes across the state.
At first glance, you might think you’ve pulled up to a family farm. But look again, this peaceful five-acre property in Tomball is also home to one of the most unique plumbing companies in Texas: Loyalty Plumbing LLC. Family-owned and proudly unconventional, Loyalty Plumbing blends expert craftsmanship with a deep commitment to well-being, both for their clients and their team.
With hurricane season underway and extreme weather already impacting parts of Texas, now is the time to take a closer look at something you might be overlooking: your roof. “It might look fine from the street,” says Carlos Elizondo Jr., owner of Sugar Roofing, “but there could be signs of damage most people don’t recognize until it’s too late.” Carlos stopped by the Houston Life studio to share his top tips for identifying whether your roof is ready to handle a storm or is already in trouble.
As more and more people flock to Houston, drawn by its vibrant culture and economic opportunities, they are discovering a unique challenge: mastering Gulf Coast gardening in one of the nation’s most demanding climates. Here are five tips to help your garden thrive.
As temperatures rise across the Houston area, so do many homeowners’ energy bills. But a veteran-owned business in Tomball is helping residents take control of their cooling costs—one window at a time.
A Houston-based company has developed a revolutionary backup power solution that bypasses common generator installation hurdles while keeping essential home systems running during outages.
Here in Houston, we have a lot of opportunities throughout the year to enjoy our outdoor living spaces, but we can also get some weather, which means your outdoor furniture needs to be built to last. This year, Chair King celebrates 75 years of helping Houstonians get the right outdoor furniture for their home.
In Houston, we know flooding can be a serious concern. For some homeowners, even a few inches of rain can lead to significant water damage. This was the case for Magnolia homeowner Neida Rodriguez, who had experienced flooding in her home three times, despite not being in a designated flood zone. Thanks to Leon Foundation Repair, her home now sits several inches higher, raised to prevent future water damage.
Home batteries are becoming increasingly popular here in Houston. People are using them to keep the lights on, the refrigerator running, and the air conditioning humming during an outage, which is what the Wright family did when Hurricane Beryl in August 2024. The Wright family was unaware of the power outage when Hurricane Beryl struck their home in Houston. Their Sunrun activated immediately as the grid went down, ensuring a seamless transition.
Spring is here, and Exclusive Furniture is ready to help you refresh your home with stylish and functional furniture. Houston Life's Melanie Camp visited the Exclusive Furniture showroom in Cypress to learn more about the exciting deals available during their spring sale.
Havertys Furniture has made a grand return to Houston, opening a new showroom in The Woodlands and another at Baybrook Mall in Webster. This marks a significant comeback for the company, which first opened its Houston showroom in 1896 on Fannin Street. The new locations are part of Havertys expansion in Texas, with 23 stores across the state.
If you've been contemplating a home update but aren't ready to invest in new furnishings, consider the impact of lighting. Lighting is a simple change that can dramatically transform your space. Houston Life's Melanie Camp recently visited Star Furniture to gather expert tips from interior designer Jessica Deuce on how to use lighting in your home effectively.
Wallpaper is making a significant comeback in interior design, shedding its old-fashioned image and emerging as a versatile and stylish option for home décor. Interior designer Jessica Deuce recently shared insights into this trend, offering tips to help you incorporate wallpaper into your home decorating, emphasizing that today's wallpaper is not like your grandmother's.
Thanksgiving Prep: Turkey Tips and Tricks with a professional! You may switch out your sides each year, but there is no getting around Turkey on Thanksgiving. Follow these tips to help you whip up a feast! With the holiday just around the corner, Chef Colin Shine took Houston Life inside the Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Houston showroom kitchen to walk us through some turkey tips that will help you prepare an impressive and (maybe less stressful?) Thanksgiving feast.
Believe it or not, some people in Houston do not experience outage anxiety during a storm. That is because they have the right backup power system. However, not everybody can install a whole-home generator at home, which is where Bronco Power comes in. The Bronco Power Boost is a solution for homeowners who find permitting issues are stopping them from installing a whole-home generator.
It may come as no surprise after the summer we have just experienced, but did you know that here in Houston, we are nearly three times more likely to experience a power outage than the average American? When the Derecho whipped through Brandon Seidel's neighborhood in The Heights, thanks to Sunrun, his family's lights stayed on while everyone else was in the dark.
Summer is winding down, but unfortunately, Houston's hurricane season is not over yet. We had a rough start, and while we watch Tropical Storm Francine build off the coast, it is a timely reminder of how important it is to be prepared. Frontier Services is a local company that knows all too well what it takes to clean up the mess left after a hurricane, and they see how you can best prepare. Houston Life reporter Melanie Camp took us on a tour of their facility to learn more about how they are helping Houstonians in times of need.
It has been nearly 6 weeks since Hurricane Beryl and many Houstonians are still cleaning up the mess. Local business frontier services have been on the frontline helping people after disaster strikes.
If your legs feel heavy, achy, or even swollen throughout the day that is not just something that comes with age. Dr. Tonie Reincke of Reincke Vein Center in Sugar Land said these symptoms could be signs of something more serious, like vein disease.
Perhaps you are thinking now is a great time to move ahead with those yard upgrades you have always wanted. Randy Riser is a sales and design trainer with System Pavers, and we invited him into the Houston Life studio to get some advice on the process of turning any backyard into an outdoor oasis. Watch the video above to learn more.
You may have heard of Termite Watkins, the Houston-born boxer who turned pro in 1974. He earned his nickname, Termite, because growing up his family was in the pest control business. Now, Termite has retired from boxing and he is getting back into the business after buying Coastal Fumigators.
As the saying goes, “if it ain't broke, don't fix it.” But, if it is broke, John Moore can help! In a move to empower homeowners and help them make informed decisions about home repairs, Joe Bany, Director of field operations at John Moore Services visited the Houston Life set to share some tips on how homeowners can navigate service appointment.
On Sage Road in the Galleria, you’ll find the Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove Houston showroom. This space takes the idea of a showroom to the next level. Think of it more as an experience where you’ll not only get an idea of how an appliance might look in your own home but you’ll get to see it in action. Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove corporate chef, Colin Shine explained that the showroom is “really a unique opportunity to show off our family of brands."
If you’re entertaining a few extra guests this holiday weekend, Exclusive Furniture can help bring comfort and style to your home.
Houston Life's Melanie Camp chats with Garage Door Doctors owner Tommy Mello to get a few great ways to upgrade and care for your garage.
It makes sense to wait until after everyone has made a mess and left but then, won’t everyone judge you for the carpet stains you already have...now you’re looking there are a few, right?“ Do both,” said Joseph Pais who is the owner of Upfront Home Services. It may sound a little extravagant but with Upfront Home Services Holiday Stain Protection Package you really can do both. With their 90 day warrantee, “if you have a spot or you have a spill, you can’t get it out, we’ll come back over and touch it up for you. So there is no need to wait,” Joseph said on Houston Life.
The are the "power" behind your generator needs, Power Solutions Specialist are a family-owned business in Tomball and once you get a generator from them, you'll become part of their family. Meet the team!
Joseph Pais is the owner of UpFront Home Services. He shares expert tips for keeping your tiles and carpets looking like new for longer.