Peter Simek’s Articles

  • 10 Signs of a Bad House Flip

    10 Signs of a Bad House Flip

    Before you settle on your dream home, follow this guide to make sure your flip is not a flop.


  • 9 Great Texas Public Artworks

    9 Great Texas Public Artworks

    From the quirky to the grandiose, here are nine works of public art that should be on every Texan’s roadside bucket list.


  • How to Build a DIY Owl Box

    How to Build a DIY Owl Box

    Learn why everyone, from farmers to city slickers, is enjoying the benefits of inviting wise owls into their backyards this fall.


  • How to Become a Backyard Birdwatcher in Texas

    How to Become a Backyard Birdwatcher in Texas

    Pick up a book and binoculars, and you’re on your way.


  • Explore the Hidden Underworld of Texas Caverns

    Explore the Hidden Underworld of Texas Caverns

    Some of Texas’ most intriguing vistas are hidden away underground, where geological marvels have created spooky caves and caverns.


  • How German Immigrants Shaped Texas

    How German Immigrants Shaped Texas

    Texas wouldn’t be Texas without the Germans. Here’s how one country’s immigrants shaped the state’s history.


  • Five Great Texas Canoe Adventures

    Five Great Texas Canoe Adventures

    Have you dipped your toes in the cool waters of the Frio? Wandered down the crooked Brazos? Add these Texas canoe trips to your bucket list.


  • How to Care for Your Trees and Protect Your Property

    How to Care for Your Trees and Protect Your Property

    The ancient tree guarding your property may have a dangerous secret.


  • City Spotlight: Salt Flat

    City Spotlight: Salt Flat

    In a remote and desolate corner of Texas lies a tiny ghost town with an outsized history.


  • 15 of Texas’ Finest Retro Diners

    Get your mile-high meringue here


  • 10 Types of Camping Trips in Texas

    Texas is a camper’s dreamland, with adventures ranging from rugged desert wildness to wild, untamed seashore.


  • Rediscover the Joy of Fresh Garden Peas

    Rediscover the Joy of Fresh Garden Peas

    Nothing says autumn like shelling peas — or eating them.


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