Home Owners
The Dangers of Asbestos
Asbestos Asbestos Cement Roofing and Siding Despite its desirable qualities, the use of asbestos in building materials has proven to be a dangerous practice. This naturally-occurring, fibrous rock has heat and fire-resistant properties. But the long term effects proved to wreak havoc on our health. Asbestos and Portland Cement Commonly used in homes and buildings…
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Maintenance Checklist
You guessed it, it’s that time again. Just kidding. As a homeowner, it is always time to maintain your home. If not you, then who? Don’t worry we understand, having to constantly check and pay for problems can be irksome. Which is why we have created this comprehensive checklist that not only helps you remember…
Read MorePreach, Practice, and Prosper.
“The true method of knowledge is experiment” -William Blake It finally happened. After telling you time and time again how to inspect, protect and maintain your home, I finally had to do the same. After saying ‘Yes’ to a house that has so many lovely characteristics and just as many hidden projects, it seemed clear…
Read MoreFestival after Festival after Festival…
“Obviously, the highest type of efficiency is that which can utilize existing material to the best advantage.” -Jawaharlal Nehru Festival season is upon us. Which for Austin, is practically year round. You already know this, so quit your bitchin’ and figure out how to use it to your advantage. If not to expand your understanding…
Read MoreSomewhere between Hogmanay and Iranian Norouz
“Action is the foundation to all success.” – Pablo Picasso Perhaps its my obsession with minimalism or the fact that I forget to clean throughout the year but, I love the idea of ridding your personal space of excess material. A.K.A., Spring Cleaning. A concept that is not limited to the mass of items amassed…
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