SPICEWOOD SPRINGS, Texas--When Joe Wheeler built his new house here in 2001, he was told that it would cost $10,000 to drill a well, and that he wouldn't be able to drink or bathe in the water.

In our increasingly eco-conscious world, discovering methods that simultaneously shrink our environmental footprint and trim household expenses is a victory for both our wallets and the planet. One ...

Plain, sloping roofs can collect up to 50 percent more rainwater than flat roofs with gravel. This water is also of higher quality. These are the conclusions of a study conducted by researchers in ...

For six years, Hope Farms has shown that the words “urban” and “farm” are not mutually exclusive. Located in the Sunnyside neighborhood, 10 miles south of Houston City Hall, the seven-acre farm ...