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Who knew five inches of snow could bring the entire state of Texas to its knees? A week of extreme cold and unprecedented snow caused near-catastrophic effects on the state's electric grid and utility providers. Many homes and businesses suffered extensive damage from busted pipes and flooding. In Episode 92 of The Architecture Happy Hour podcast, co-hosts and residential architects Laura Davis and Holly Hall talk about all that went wrong during the massive winter storm that hit Texas and much of the southern US in February 2021. Using this recent experience as a backdrop, we go on to talk about measures you can take to protect your current home from freezing temperatures as well as designing your home to survive extreme weather. In this podcast: What can go wrong in extreme temperatures? What you can do to your current home to protect it? How to design severe weather safeguards into a new home or remodel? Necessary systems such as, electricity, plumbing, heating, cooking, driving, and services and food delivery are extremely vulnerable in winter weather. Products mentioned in this podcast (may have affiliate links): Armaflex pipe insulation Home generators Whole-home surge protectors Portable power supplies Plumbing manifold More Home Design Podcasts Designing Your Home to Survive Extreme Weather Mar 1, 2021Who knew five inches of snow could bring the entire state of Texas to its knees? A week of extreme cold and unprecedented snow caused near-catastrophic effects on the state's electric grid and utility providers. Many homes and businesses suffered extensive damage from... How will Coronavirus Change Home Design in the Future? Jul 4, 2020Life at home has certainly changed in 2020. Working from home and managing kids in the same space has created new challenges. Since the coronavirus outbreak, have you changed the way you purchase groceries and bring take-out food into your home? In Episode 91 of The... 7 Essentials for Starting Your Home Renovation or New Home Design Project Feb 13, 2020What to Think About Before You Design Your Own Home You're thinking of starting a new home design project, but you're not quite sure where to start. Are you wondering, "How long does it take to build a house?" or curious about "How much does it cost to build a... Best Time of Year to Buy Things for Your Home Feb 5, 2020Planning big purchases for your home this year? Knowing the best time to buy and planning ahead can save you big bucks on things for your home. In Episode 88 of The Architecture Happy Hour podcast, co-hosts and residential architects, Laura Davis and Holly Hall share... « Older Entries