If you’ve ever hosted holiday guests, you already know the truth: getting the food right is easy compared to keeping everyone comfortable. One person runs hot, another is freezing, someone opens a window, someone else closes it, and suddenly your thermostat is at the center of a family debate. In Houston, the challenge gets even more interesting. You may have a 40-degree morning followed by a 78-degree afternoon. Add a full house and you’ve got yourself a Texas-sized comfort

When it comes to your home’s HVAC system, size definitely matters — and not in the cheeky way you think. A system that’s too small will leave you sweating through Houston summers, and a system that’s too big will short-cycle, waste energy, and create hot-cold swings that drive homeowners crazy. Let’s break down how to choose the right size HVAC system — and why guessing based on your old system is one of the biggest mistakes homeowners make.

Ah, summer in Houston — when the humidity hugs you tighter than your grandma at Thanksgiving and your air conditioner becomes your best friend. But if you start noticing tiny, fuzzy bugs fluttering near your vents, your HVAC system might be hosting some uninvited guests: drain flies. Also called moth flies or sewer gnats, these little pests thrive in warm, damp environments — and your A/C’s condensate drain line or drip pan is the perfect vacation spot.