Fall is in the air! If you are trying to reduce your carbon footprint and switch to a greener lifestyle, there are numerous ways you can be more conscious during the change of seasons. Read on for a few tips to help you lead a sustainable lifestyle this fall. Reuse Your Leaves As you begin to...

Whisper Valley homes are unique in the Austin market in that they utilize geothermal energy for heating and cooling. The community features a geothermal district system called the GeoGrid™ that is part of the infrastructure, similar to the community-wide water, sewer and electric utility...

Brutal Texas temperatures have finally returned for the summer. With ERCOT issuing alerts to conserve, online discourse has been heated over recommendations to bump thermostats up to 78 degrees. And we get it, no one wants to endure sweltering conditions inside their own home! This inspired...

There is a growing interest in sustainable living in Austin, TX, and nationwide. People are looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact and live more sustainably. One way to do this is by making your home more energy efficient. With these new features, our home builders have made...

The Inflation Reduction Act, a spending bill signed into law by President Biden on Aug. 16, allocates more than $300 billion to be invested in energy and climate reform. This includes thousands of dollars in tax credits for consumers who make energy-efficient upgrades to their homes or buy electric...

Every year on April 22, people all over the world celebrate Earth Day to support making our planet a better place to live. From picking up litter to planting trees, there are a number of ways you can participate in Earth Day festivities – including attending the Whisper Valley Earth Day festival...

As spring approaches, you may be feeling the itch to downsize on clutter and deep clean your home. Sustainable cleaning is easier to accomplish than you may think, and it makes a big impact on the health of your family and the environment. Check out a few of Whisper Valley’s sustainable...

Approximately 145 million cards are exchanged on Valentine’s Day, which makes the day of love the second-largest holiday for giving greetings cards after Christmas. Glitter, plastic lamination and other decoration features like foil make these cards unable to be recycled. And when you add in...

From the food you eat to the car you drive, everything you do in your day-to-day life has an impact on the Earth. We all know how important it is to reduce our carbon footprints to protect the environment, and this starts by shifting to a sustainable lifestyle. Small changes you make today make...

Thanksgiving is a holiday often known for over-indulgence, but if you start planning now, you can aim to have a low-waste Thanksgiving celebration. Whisper Valley has rounded up a few tips to get you started, but let us know over on our Facebook and Instagram pages how you’re planning a less...