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Keep The Ants Out Of Your Pants!!!
July 28th, 2010 Categories: Austin Area News
Hello Readers,
People seemed to really enjoy my staying bug free tips. I thought we would stick with the theme and give you some great tips for keeping the ants away.
INSIDE:
*Clean spilled food/beverages immediatley
* Take the trash out ast often as possible
* Rinse out jars/ containers before throwing them away.
* Pick up / store food nightly
OUTSIDE:
* Seal doors and windows tightly.
* Keep gutters clean to prevent moisture.
* Trim trees and shrubs that are touching your house.
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Making Your Kitchen Spacious!
July 26th, 2010 Categories: Austin Area News
Whatever its size, it’s easy to make your kitchen look more spacious…
Paint walls and cabinets with similar colours
For a seamless look, check out new paints that work on any cabinet surface.
Clear out unnecessary items
Clutter can make a room feel tight.
Hang ‘em up!
Use a pot rack to keep things like utensils handy, so counters remain clear.
Double your view.
Cover your backsplash with mirrored tiles to make the room look bigger and brighter.
See through.
Add depth to the room by replacing solid cabinet doors with glass panels.
Get comfortable.
Add a seating area– now you have a real live in kitchen.
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Make That Stove SHINE!!!
July 24th, 2010 Categories: Austin Area News
One of the most dreaded cleaning chores is the mainstay of every kitchen – the stove. Here are some easy environmentally friendly ways to keep your stove shining with less effort.
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Bubble away burnt-on bits. Coat stuck-on grime with a paste of baking soda and water and pour 1/4 cup white vinegar over it – the mix will bubble up and loosen the dirt, so all you do is wipe.Grease-proof your stove… With tea. Brew a strong cup (3 tea bags). When tea is warm to the touch, use it to wipe down the stovetop. Tea’s tannins will soak up grime. Make it sparkle with citrus. Restore your burners’ brilliance! Food bits on a glass stovetop. |
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How to get the most out of your AC
July 24th, 2010 Categories: Austin Area News
Heres how to keep the AC on the lowest setting and still be comfy, even on the hottest days…
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Trying the shrubbery trick. Landscaping to shade your entire home from the sun is a great way to keep it cool for less. The best use of your landscaping dollars is to plant a few inexpensive shrubs to shield the air conditioning unit. This trick will actually boost the unit’s efficiency bill and save you money. Cleaning house at this time. Swapping your light source. Cracking an attic window. |
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Austin Texas Dating Capital of the World!
July 12th, 2010 Categories: Austin Area News
Hooking that hottie is hard enough without the odds stacked against you, so the city researchers at Sperling’s BestPlaces have identified “America’s Best Cities for Dating.”
The study is based on criteria that includes percentage of singles ages 18-24, population density, and dating venues per capita such as concerts, coffee shops, bars, bowling alleys, etc., and includes 80 metro areas in America. This survey was sponsored by AXE Deodorant Bodyspray, which specializes in the dating game, to find out which city is revered as the D.C. (Dating Capital) of the U.S…
Yee haw! Austin, Texas, tops the list of best cities to play the dating game. Is the city you call home the place to find that special someone?
Best Cities For Dating…
- Austin, TX
- Colorado Springs, CO
- San Diego, CA
- Raleigh/Durham, NC
- Seattle, WA
- Charleston, SC
- Norfolk, VA
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Springfield, MA
- Honolulu, HI
Interesting Facts from the Top Ten…
“Large cities that everyone associates with socializing, like Los Angeles and Miami, did not rank particularly high, scoring lower in categories like coffee shops per capita and flowers bought as gifts,” said Bert Sperling, president of Sperling’s BestPlaces.
“But cities like Austin (No. 1), Colorado Springs (No. 2) and Ann Arbor (No. 8 ) were not a complete surprise - they are heavy-populated college towns and it’s easy for young singles to get together.”
- Austin, TX
Taking home the grand prize, Austin scores relatively high in everything, from frequency of dating partners to the number of establishments to meet people. Austin also has the highest percentage of 18-24-year-olds and knows how to have fun as they spent more money out socializing than any other area. Austin residents also had the highest expenditures on alcohol purchased away from home.
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Austin Texas 4th of July Events
July 2nd, 2010 Categories: Austin Area News
July 4th in Austin:
The fourth of July in Austin is a very festive time in the city. There is always a major fireworks event downtown, which is open to the public. Additionally, there are always fireworks and events in the Lake Travis area. Read on to learn about the various events to celebrate Independence Day in Austin in 2009!
H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks:
The “official” and largest 4th of July event in Austin will be held at Auditorium Shores at The Long Center. More than 100,000 Austinites will gather to see the Austin Symphony perform patriotic music, including the 1812 Overture, with the shooting of cannons by the Texas National Guard Salute Battery. Fireworks will be shot over Lady Bird Lake from 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The orchestra will begin playing at 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Alcohol and glass containers are not permitted, but concessions will be sold.
Volente Beach 4th of July Fireworks:
Volente Beach Waterpark, which is on Lake Travis, offers another wonderful way to celebrate July 4th in Austin. There will be live music and a firework show that starts at dusk. The event is free to guests who purchased park admission prior to 8 p.m., and costs $5 for guests entering the park after 8.
July 4th Celebration in Lakeway:
The city of Lakeway, which lies on the outskirts of Austin, has its own Independence Day celebration. At 8:30 a.m., there will be a 4th of July parade down Lakeway Drive. The Pageant at the Lakeway Activity Center for the Grand Marshal Speech begins at 10:30 am.. Starting at 6 p.m., attendees will enjoy food, live entertainment, and fireworks. The events will end at 10:00 p.m.
Carlos ‘N Charlies Fireworks Extravaganza:
The infamous restaurant and bar on Lake Travis hosts its firework extravaganza the night of July 3rd. On July 4th, they are not having fireworks but instead a night of live music with Lance Keltner and guests. Gates open at 6 p.m. and entry at the gates costs $15.
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Austin - Where Small Business Rocks!
June 8th, 2010 Categories: Austin Area News
Hello Readers,
Check out this amazing article I ran across in the Kipilinger Personal Finance magazine…
Many rankings of cities seem poorly researched and insufficiently comprehensive to be credible. This is not the case with the well respected Kiplinger Personal Financial magazine that did in-depth research and site visits to find the Best City in the US . In their most recently study, Austin ranks as the number-one Best city for the Next Decade. In a nutshell, they found Austin is a hotbed for small business and music. In their research, they focused on places that specialize in out-of-the-box thinking. They were looking for new ideas that generate new businesses and places where innovation really works well. They identified innovation as having three elements: 1) smart people, 2) great ideas and 3) collaboration. It was the third element of collaboration that “really supercharges a city’s economic engine.” They also noted “when governments, universities and business communities work together, the economic vitality is impressive.” What a great description of Austin ! Here’s another comment from the report that fits Austin well: “And it’s no coincidence that economic vitality and livability go hand in hand. Creativity in music, arts and culture, plus neighborhoods and recreational facilities that rank high for “coolness,” attract like-minded professionals who go on to cultivate a region’s business scene. All of which make our 2010 Best Cities not just great places to live but also great places to start a business or find a job.” This is also a great description of Austin . 50,000 new residents every year seems to also support this view.
The section on Austin states: ” Austin is arguably the country’s best crucible for small business, offering a dozen community programs that form a neural network of business brainpower to help entrepreneurs. Now overlay that net with a dozen venture-capital funds and 20 or so business associations, plus incubators, educational opportunities and networking events. Mix all these elements in what many call a classless society, where hippie communalism coexists with no-nonsense capitalism, and you’ve got a breeding ground for start-ups. Don’t discount the fun factor: In the self-proclaimed live-music capital of the world, music and business creativity riff off one another. The city’s famous South by Southwest festival, where concerts, independent film screenings and emerging technology overlap, is a prime example.”
Here’s the link to the longer article on Austin which is also printed below. http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/best-cities-2010-austin-texas.html
Also, here’s a link to a nice 2 minute video tour of Austin . http://www.kiplinger.com/video/index.html?bcpid=35148674001&bclid=1571610693&bctid=87688564001
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3 Common Mistakes Home Buyers Make
May 21st, 2010 Categories: Austin Area News
Buying a home is the biggest purchase most people will ever make, yet many go into it blind. Here are the 3 common — and costly — mistakes homebuyers make.
1. Not knowing your credit score
Why does it matter?
The lower your score, the higher your costs of borrowing. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, for example, charge higher up-front fees to borrowers with credit scores below 740.
2. No Realtor
It’s nice to have someone on your side, especially one that can save you a bundle and make sure you don’t make these mistakes!
3. Not budgeting for insurance
Many homebuyers don’t understand just what is — and what is not — covered. Standard policies pay for theft and wind, fire, lightning, hail and explosion damage. Not covered is flooding, earthquake damage or problems caused by neglect of routine maintenance, according to Jeanne Salvatore, spokeswoman for the Insurance Information Institute, an industry-sponsored educational group.
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Hey Austin…don’t flush your money away!!!
May 19th, 2010 Categories: Austin Area News
The FREE toilet program is back!
Austin Water Conservation now offers high-performance HET’s (high-efficienct toilets). These Pro-Flo PF9300 toilets with dual flush technology ensure great performance and reduce water consumption. You can apply to replace up to 3 toilets per home, if your home was built prior to January 1, 1996. (This program does not replace 1.6 gpf toilets). To qualify, you must recieve water from the City of Austin od eligible MUD.
To participate, complete and submit a Free Toilet Program application avilable at www.WaterWiseAustin.org or call 512.974.2199
The City of Austin will mail you a voucher to pick up your toilets at a local vendor. Standard toilets are FREE and elongated-bowl toilets are available for $21,78 plus tax, payable at pick-up. Toilets come with everything you need for installation (wax rings, bolts, and seat).
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Where does Austin Texas rank???
May 12th, 2010 Categories: Austin Area News
Hello Readers,
I have said for years that Austin Texas is the place to be…but don’t take my word for it.
Check out some recent rankings the city of Austin has received:
#1 city in America for small business creation. www.Portfolio.com
#1 large city in America for jobs. www.Forbes.com
#1 (tie with Washington D.C.) city best surviving the recession. www.Forbes.com
#8 best place to launch a business. www.CNNMoney.com
Living in Austin Texas is unlike living anywhere else!!!
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