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  • Safe Trick Or Treating For Families
    By: Joe Cline | - Halloween in the second largest retail holiday as far as candy sales is concerned. Its no wonder, as millions of kids hit the streets to trick or treat each year. Buckets of candy make their way home and at times the loot can last well into December. With so many families wandering the dark streets and neighborhoods, its easy for a fun holiday to turn dangerous or deadly. There are some precautions that parents and children should take to ensure a safe evening of trick or treating fun.

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  • Searching For Schools Online: How To Evaluate A School District Before You Move
    By: Joe Cline | - Any concerned parent knows that the quality of the school their child attends will have a big impact on their future. If youre in the process of moving and have children, you may be concerned about the quality of education that your child will receive in their new home town. Before you settle down new roots, you can figure out the lay of the educational landscape in a few different ways.

    One of the best resources if youd like to get a birds eye view of the schools in an are ...
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  • Travis Heights Neighborhood In Austin, Texas
    By: Joe Cline | - If youre looking for unique and charming homes in Austin, look to the Travis Heights neighborhood. Its in an urban part of town, but is very desirable because of the influx of young couples and local culture. Its nearby to downtown and the South Congress area which makes it a perfect location if you want to take in all that Austin nightlife has to offer. In fact, many residents are within walking distance of hip clothing stores, cutting edge restaurants and other exciting amenities.

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  • Designing Your Dream Master Bath
    By: Joe Cline | - If youre having a custom home built, or perhaps just remodeling your current home, one of the most exciting designs you could take upon yourself is that of your master bath. Thought of as a private getaway for most couples, or overworked moms at the very least, the master bath is often a place where a higher budget is given when it comes to design and decorating. Its one of the few places you can shut the door and get away from the kids, and one of the few places you can completely relax i ...
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  • How To Install A Pet Door
    By: Joe Cline | - If you have dogs or cats, you quickly learn how convenient a pet door could be. Especially with cats, theres the constant open the door, shut the door. When theyre out they want in, and when theyre in they want out. Why wear out your door hinges and sliding door when you can give your pet the freedom to leave and enter your home at their leisure? Installing a pet door is a relatively inexpensive thing to do, and depending on the type you install, can be done in an hour or so.


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  • Winter Home Organization Tips
    By: Joe Cline | - Most of us have heard of spring cleaning, but what about winter organizing? Extensive home cleaning or reorganization doesnt have to take place only once per year. If you tackle the project twice yearly, it will make it all that much easier when you do tackle it. The more often you take stock of what you have and what would be best for you to do with it, the less time it will take to get your house in order when its needed.

    Add to Your Storage Collection

    You can t ...
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  • Living Room Interior Decorating Tips
    By: Joe Cline | - When it comes to decorating your home, whether for the first time or the tenth, you may come short when it comes to ideas. Before you go spend money on an interior designer for tips and hints, do your own research and make note of the ideas that will work for your living areas. It is both possible and practical to get ideas for decorating from people you know, websites you trust and television shows you enjoy. Making a living room look like a million bucks doesnt need to cost a million bucks. ...
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  • About Interior Room Paint Finishes
    By: Joe Cline | - Painting the walls of a room are a great way to bring a new look into a drab living environment. For very little money, an entire look can be created with a few gallons of paint. However, if you have ever stepped foot into a paint store, you know the color choices are endless. Without even considering the color options, there are many paint finishes to choose from, from flat to glossy.

    Depending on what room of the house youre painting, how often the room will be used, and wheth ...
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  • Taking Care Of Ceramic Tile Floors
    By: Joe Cline | - If you are one of the millions of homeowners who has made the switch from carpet to tile flooring, you will need to know how to care for your investment. Surprisingly easy to care for, ceramic tile floors add beauty and an upscale feel to any home. Though not as difficult to care for as hardwood floors, they do require some extra care to keep the tiles free from abrasions, cracks or discoloring for years to come. It is fairly simple to take care of tile floors.

    Daily Care


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  • South By Southwest Music Festival
    By: Joe Cline | - Art, Culture and Music in Austin Texas

    One of the most sought out events in Austins busy social calendar each years is the South by Southwest Festival. What first started as a musical event has branched out to include art, culture and technology. Its one of the largest musical festivals in the country and the 2008 festival brought in $110 million into the city.

    The next SXSW festival will happen between March 12 and 21, 2010. The interactive festival (focused on b ...
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  • How To Pack Valuables When You Move
    By: Joe Cline | - Moving to a new home is often a happy, momentous occasion. Though packing all your belongings can be a hassle, it is even more distressing to find out during the unpacking that your valuables or breakables have been damaged. Therefore, it is particularly important to take care when packing items of great value. Use the following guidelines when packing your valuables, and unpacking at your new home will be free of the stress that comes with damaged goods.

    Choosing the Right Contain ...
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  • Things To Do With Your Dog In Austin
    By: Joe Cline | - Pet-Friendly in Austin: The Best of the Best

    Austin is one of the most dog-friendly cities in the country, and perhaps the world. Offering a wide array of restaurants, activities, and stores that allow four-legged guests, Austin provides a warm and welcoming reception for dogs and their owners.

    Austin dogs can enjoy the luxury of a bakery all their own at Groovy Dog Bakery on South Lamar Boulevard. This specialty bakery offers a wide array of dog treats including fres ...
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  • Growing A Winter Vegetable Garden In Austin
    By: Joe Cline | - Those of you who live in Zone 9 planting areas will be happy to know that the high summer temperatures come with an unseen benefit a long planting season. While most gardeners are tilling up their gardens before the first frost hits in October, most people in Zone 9 will be able to start a winter vegetable garden mid-month and have a harvest a few months later.

    Winter Vegetable Garden Preparation

    Winter vegetables require a little bit of forethought and extra attent ...
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  • Mortgage Rates Continue To Drop
    By: Ki Gray | - Mortgage rates have now dropped for 3 weeks in a row. We are not seeing a lot of movement. 30 year rates have only dropped from 5.14 to 5.04 in the last 3 weeks. What is interesting is that rates are dropping at all. Most of the news have focused on how inflation is pending for the US because of unprecidented government spending. But while the news has focused on pending inflation (and corresponding higher mortgage rates) mortgage rates have continued to drop. Mortgage rates are lower than ...
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  • Is For Sale By Owner (fsbo) For You?
    By: Joe Cline | - In todays market many people are faced with choosing the best way to sell their home, however this is a difficult choice to make. The intention of this article is to help a home seller understand what is involved in the process, even if only slightly. This will empower the home seller to make the best choice in any situation.

    For many the option to sell a home themselves is often intended to save the 3 to 6% on the real estate agents commission. Some budget the mark ...
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  • Branding: What It Is And Why It Helps
    By: Joe Cline | - For some time every cattleman in Texas and throughout the United States brands or marks his herd. This is how he distinguishes his steer from that of a neighboring ranchers should one wander away from the group when they are, for example, rotating to a different field for feeding. And it is the most intelligent thing he or she can do, because it makes the cattle stand out. Everyone who sees that mark will know: that is one of Smiths or that is one of Jones. Its si ...
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  • Tips For Saving On Ac Costs Hot Climates
    By: Joe Cline | - When you live in an area where the climate is hot and the air conditioner needs to be run all year long, your cooling bills can put a huge dent in your wallet. In order to save money on your electric bill, you might be tempted to just turn of the AC and suffer, but that isnt necessary. Here are some helpful tips that will increase the energy efficiency of your cooling system and help save money on your electric bills when the weather is warm.

    -Choose the right sized air c ...
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  • If You Want The Best Austin Realtor, Seek Out Austin Realtors Who Will Be Able To Sell Your Home For
    By: Vikram kuamr | - Many people are under the assumption that they cannot sell their homes, which is put forth by some Austin realtors. This is an incorrect way of thinking. The best Austin realtor will want you to get the most that you can when it comes to the sale of your home and are willing to employ new marketing strategies to do this.

    Real estate is all about marketing. The marketing strategies have to move with the times or else they will not work. The real estate market in Austin, just ...
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  • Using An Austin Realtor To Find The Best Deals Is Easy When You Use Austin Realtors Online
    By: Vikram kuamr | - If you want to sell your property in Austin, you should look for a good Austin realtor that has experience in the field and does not limit themselves to drop in customers or the MLS. Good Austin realtors today are going online with websites designed to attract investors from all parts of the country as well as international investors. This can make all the difference when it comes to selling your home.

    If you stick with an Austin realtor who does not take advantage of modern t ...
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  • The View From The Ut Tower
    By: Joe Cline | - Every city has its landmark, the one building or statue that everyone from thousands of miles around comes to see. In Paris, it is the Eiffel Tower. In New York, it is the Empire State Building, Chicago the Sears Tower and London, Big Ben. In Austin, the landmark is associated with one of the best colleges in the country - it is the University of Texas Tower, a structure that all within the city know and all without the city should see at least once in their lives.

    The University ...
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  • All About The Texas Homestead Exemption
    By: Joe Cline | - Rationale for homestead laws

    In Texas, homestead laws were first promulgated in the 1800s to protect homeowners and farmers from losing their lands through foreclosure. When the 1837 Depression resulted in landowners at that time failing to pay on their mortgages and having their lands foreclosed, the State saw the need to come up with legislation that will ensure that families will not lose their land due to extraordinary economic fluctuations and thereupon become public welfare ...
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  • Mechanics Liens: Protecting Your Home
    By: Joe Cline | - For a major home improvement or renovation, a homeowner usually hires the services of a contractor to do the job efficiently and quickly. For a first-time homeowner, however, he would be surprised to know that there is a law that would attach his property to his contractor, a legal remedy known as mechanics liens. Although a mechanics lien is unavoidable, there are a few things a homeowner could do to protect his home.

    The basics of mechanics liens

    For every major c ...
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  • Pemberton Heights: Old Austin Money
    By: Joe Cline | - It's easy to see why Pemberton Heights is elected as one of the 25 Platinum Addresses in the United States. The small neighborhood is practically a haven for individuals and families who adore sprawling lawns and large trees. The quiet, but non-intimidating environment offers a peaceful and beautiful scenery where you can rest and live for life.

    The Homes In Pemberton Heights

    Country homes that will suit your taste make up this exclusive subdivision. There are homes ...
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  • Vineyards In The Hill Country
    By: Joe Cline | - The beautiful weather and wonderful conditions of the Texas Hill Country make it a prime area for vineyards. There are dozens of vineyards around the Austin area, producing wonderful wines and other products. Those who enjoy wine tastings and tours can find endless events at the areas many vineyards. Here are just a handful of the local wineries that you can visit and enjoy.

    Torre di Pietra Winery - This winery is located in the town of Fredericksburg, just outside of Aust ...
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  • Austin's Texas Rollergirls: The First In The Country
    By: Joe Cline | - Prior to 2003, womens flat track derby was essentially nonexistent. Those who played did so nonprofessionally and got no credit for their skill, athleticism and dedication. But that has since changed. Today there are more than 300 Flat Track Derby leagues in the world. The women skaters are the primary owners of the league - they dictate the rules, make sure all is fair and keep interest in the sport alive. But none of this could have happened without the creation of the first league, wh ...
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  • The Lbj Library: Rooms Of Knowledge
    By: Joe Cline | - Every city has a library. There is one building dedicated solely to preserving the thoughts and ideas of the writers and composers of the world. The shelves in this building are lined with book after book, arranged by genre and author, waiting for someone to wander in and gobble up the words in a manner that could only fill each writer with sheer joy and contentment. In Austin, that library is the Lyndon B. Johnson Library, located on the University of Texas campus at 2313 Red River.


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  • Zilker's Botanical Gardens: Austin's Eden
    By: Joe Cline | - It would be ideal if we all had green thumbs, if we could each turn a seed into a brightly blooming bud that would return year after year to add fragrant beauty to our yards and windowsills. But we don't. Most of us can barely keep a pot of mums alive. Fortunately, the few individuals blessed with a true skill at gardening are willing to share the aesthetic scenes they create. In Austin, those people have done so through Zilker Botanical Gardens, a 31-acre area of variable and beautiful top ...
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  • Water In The Home: How To Find, Fix, And Clean Water Damage
    By: Joe Cline | - Arg! There are few disasters that can occur in the home that are more heinous and hard to deal with than water damage. It can sneak up on you or hit you suddenly. No matter how it strikes, it's a tough one to clean up after and the damage can be subtle and long lasting.

    It's not always obvious when water damage has occurred because often the source of the damage is a broken or leaky pipe behind the drywall or under the concrete slab of your house. Leaking pipes take a long time to ...
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  • Flooring Options For Complete Enjoyment: Designing With Tile
    By: Joe Cline | - In todays design world, your options extend far beyond wood or carpet flooring. In fact, very few people have constrained themselves to either or, or both, throughout their entire home. There is nearly always one room, or several, that has a different variation of flooring, that has ceramic tile, marble or granite.

    Often it is the kitchen or bathroom that will have this flooring, but you shouldnt feel limited to those rooms. You can put tile wherever you like. It is relativ ...
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  • Maintaining Your Four Walls: Repairing Dents And Cracks In Drywall And Plaster
    By: Joe Cline | - Your walls are what hold your home together. They are the all-important connection between the roof and the ground. Without them, you would have no house, no roof over your head and no place to hang your hat. You need your walls, which means you need them to be well maintained, and that can take a little bit of work.

    Over time your house starts to settle. It is not necessarily a sign that you have a problem with your house, but more a sign that the foundation beneath has shifted ...
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  • Austin Texas Real Estate Remains Strong
    By: Cherri Fox | - Big things are happening in Austin Texas. Austin is an expanding city, fast becoming one of the most popular areas in the U.S. to live. CNN ranks Austin as the third fastest growing area in the United States. As a major market city with all the conveniences of a metropolitan center and excellent real estate values, Austin is proving to be a great environment for the investing sector.

    In a real estate market that has shown signs of decline nationwide, the market in Austin has cont ...
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  • Solar Power-hot Power From Roof
    By: Joe Cline | - The hot topic nowadays around the globe is scarcity of power. As a country moves towards the peak of development, so is the demand of power. Reports show that there are many homes using electricity more than that used by a small industry! It is because, in the modern, digital lifestyle, each and every appliance like television, computers etc demands huge amount of electricity. However we live in a modern world and hence the usage of these power hungry appliances are inevitable.

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  • Austin Texas Neighborhood Profiles: Westlake Hills
    By: Eric Bramlett | - Many home buyers first consider Westlake Hills for its prestigious educational district, but once buyers come to the area to actually look at homes, they fall in love with this Texas town. That's because Westlake Hills, located on MoPac (Loop 1) and Highway 360 (the Capital of Texas Highway), near Austin, is a Texas community with plenty to offer. Many Westlake Hills have million-dollar views of hills and canyons and the streets here are clean and safe.

    While Westlake Hills is on ...
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  • Interested In Scofield Farms Real Estate?
    By: Eric Bramlett | - The history of the Scofield Farms community provides an important clue as to why this neighborhood is considered to be one of the most coveted in the Austin area. Development of the community began in the 1980s, when a small number of cozy 1200-1600 square foot houses were built. By the early 1990s, building continued with different builders. This new phase of development centered around larger homes of 1500 to over 3500 square feet. By the end of development in the area, D.R. Horton became invo ...
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  • Top Seven Tips For Avoiding Real Estate Investment Scams
    By: Eric Bramlett | - Every industry has its scam artists, and real estate is no exception. While most of the professionals who work in real estate are ethical and honest, there are people in the industry who want to take your money and run. Worse, there are scam artists who use real estate as a cover. These fraudsters may know nothing about real estate but simply use properties to extract money from victims. Sadly, properties mean large amounts of cash and this can attract criminals. You don't have to be a victim, t ...
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  • 7 Reasons To Use A Realtor When Selling Your Home
    By: Nancy Drew | - The debate continues. Should you hire a Realtor to sell your home, or just do it yourself? Like a tireless pendulum, opinions on the debate can go back and forth. Many assume they can actually save money, time, and numerous frustrations by playing real estate agent. In some rare cases this may be true. Often, however, these individuals actually lose a large sum of capital, spend uncounted hours of precious time trying to make a sale (to no avail), and heap frustrating irritation upon themselves ...
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  • Va Homes & Va Financing What You Need To Know
    By: Christena Palmer | - What Are VA Homes?

    VA homes are owned by the VA, or Veteran's Administration. The previous mortgage on these homes were insured by the VA, so when the mortgage loan is defaulted on, the VA gets the title to the property. They can then re-sell it to another buyer. The one thing that many people don't know about VA properties is that anyone can buy them. You do not have to be military personnel or a veteran to purchase one of these houses as your own.

    VA houses are ...
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  • South Austin Charm: Going, GoingÃ"'¦gone?
    By: Nancy Drew | - When I first moved to Austin in the early part of 2001, I was fortunate enough to find myself a place South of Town Lake, just up the hill from the Continental Club on South Congress, and I've been a South Austinite ever since. When Austin embraced the Keep Austin Weird slogan, they definitely had my side of town in mind, but I worry, as I drive slowly down Travis Heights Blvd, taking care because of the speed bumps, what effects the current surge in construction, both residential and commerci ...
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  • Top 7 Tips For First Time Home Sellers
    By: Eric Bramlett | - Selling your first home can be a nerve-wracking experience. When buying your first home, it's normal to be a bit scared but also excited & with plenty of plans for the future. However, when it's time to finally sell your largest investment, many sellers are filled with questions and doubt. Will my home sell? How should I price it? What do I need to do to make sure it's in showing condition? When it's time to sell your largest investment, you need sound guidance & advice. Follow these tip ...
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  • Top 7 Tips When Buying A Hud Home
    By: Eric Bramlett | - HUD homes offer many buyers the chance to purchase their home with built in equity, and allows investors some fantastic deals, as well. When the foreclosure rate is particularly high, as it is in 2007, HUD's inventory swells, and there are deals to be made. HUD deals are very different from traditional purchases, however, so make sure and follow sound advice before purchasing your first HUD home. Follow these tips, and you will be on your way.

    1) All HUD Homes Aren't Great Deal ...
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