Bathroom Tile Ideas: Rectangular Tile Keeps it Simple

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Replacing Old Tile Brings Updated Style to an Austin Home Are you planning to sell your Austin home soon, but need to replace outdated tile? Consider the current trends before making your selections both for the style and color of the tile as well as the layout. In some areas, and Austin is … [Read more...]

Mueller Austin: Big and Green Urban Living – 2011 Market Update

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Mueller Austin - RMMA Redeveloped The Mueller Development at the old Robert Mueller Municipal Airport (aka "Mueller") is a stunning example of urban fill. An old, weedy lot (a GIGANTIC one) turned into something an area needs - fantastic housing, compelling amenities, and excellent proximity … [Read more...]

Lessons From the Modern Homes at Agave (Nine Sixty Nine) | 2011

Green Modern Home in Nine Sixty Nine in Austin Texas

Nine Sixty Nine: Big Boxes on The Hillside Bright, colorful and boxy. Modern homes unlike the new homes you've seen elsewhere in Austin, except perhaps for a sprinkling just east of I 35 and downtown. The Agave development on 969, east of 183 and downtown Austin has presence. (Click Here … [Read more...]

Austin Landscaping: Not Your Father’s Big Green Lawn

Austin is known for marching to a different drummer, so it's not surprising that landscaping in Austin is making a move away from the water-guzzling lawn your father used to spends hours watering, mowing and edging. Although many of the newer subdivisions (newer, meaning, in the last 20 to 30 … [Read more...]

Austin Farmers Market – Triangle: Good Eats From Texas Growers

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The Austin Farmers Market - Triangle is the place to be if you love fresh produce. You will find Triangle Park at The Triangle at 4600 Lamar (46th Street and Lamar), with plenty of free parking at surface lot next door and The Triangle retail parking garage down the street. The Austin Farmers … [Read more...]

Austin Landscaping: Tips from the Pros

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This series of landscaping and exterior update articles from HouseLogic.com are worth your time if you want, or need, to add curb appeal to your Austin home. Just remember to take the water usage into account for different plants when you're choosing what's right for your garden. … [Read more...]

Austin Locavores in the Making: Planting a Spring Garden

Northwest Austin Back Yard Garden

My kids would be rolling in the mud all day if they could get away with it. To let them scratch the dirt itch and learn something in the process, we planted a garden in our backyard last Spring. Somehow we ended up with about 120 seedlings for things we couldn't identify (oh, yeah, THAT'S what the … [Read more...]

Energy Efficient Appliances Help Keep Energy Costs Under Control

Seems like everyone is talking about appliances this Spring! Maybe it was that messed-up rebate system that got us thinking about upgrading our appliances, or maybe it is just because we're a little greener in our thinking and habits than we used to be. I know my fridge and washing machine are … [Read more...]

2011 Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency Home Upgrades

Energy Efficiency - You Want Your Home to Leak like this?

Need to Lower Your Texas Utility Bills in 2011? Had a shocking Utility bill in 2011? The Texas Mail-in Appliance Rebate Program ended in March, but you can still get in on some of the Federal Tax Credits for certain upgrades. We have another blazing hot Texas summer ahead of us. In addition … [Read more...]

Tax Credits for Replacing Doors and Skylights in 2009 and 2010

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If money seems to be escaping through drafty windows, doors, and skylights, this federal tax credit might make energy-efficient replacements more affordable. Does it feel like money is escaping through your home's drafty windows, doors, and skylights? You might be able to keep at least some of that … [Read more...]