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Should I get a home inspection?
Resale Home Inspection Are you buying a resale home and wondering if you should get a home inspection? The answer is YES! The home inspection will cover all major systems, from the roof to the foundation. The inspector will also check fo...
We want safer streets – CTFSS Goes to CAMPO
Since my nephew’s incapacitating car crash in 2016, I’ve been working with a group of advocates to make our streets safer. The underlying theme is “Vision Zero,” or, having zero deaths and incapacitating injuries on our roads due ...
Meet Andy Means with Hank’s in Northeast Austin
Cafe, Comfort, and Gourmet Cooking This beautiful restaurant, bar, and cafe is in the Windsor Park neighborhood of northeast Austin. Hank’s offers a wide array of options. There is something for everyone – with southern staples l...
Meet Michael Kallstrom with Nature’s Treasures, Austin’s Earth and Spirituality Store
Austin’s One-Stop-Shop for Earth, Spirituality, and Geology Nature’s Treasures is the leading earth and spirituality store in Austin. Their 7,000 square foot retail showroom includes a large retail store with a wide selection of ...
Meet Amish Patel with Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming
Amish’s Inspiration Meet Amish Patel, owner and operator of Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming, a one-stop shop for pet supplies and dog grooming. Amish always loved animals as a kid, but he didn’t end up getting a pet of his own u...
Dryer Vent Congested? Try This Homeowner Helper Tip!
What is a dryer vent fire and what causes it? Vent fires are a serious hazard in the home – they account for about a large portion of all house fires. Some sources say between 30-50% of them are caused by the vent being clogged. ...
Homeowner Helper: Faucet Washers (even new homes have ’em)
Have you ever gone to the hardware store and had to fumble through words to ask for something you need?… You know… You need a thingy? Well, today we will begin a journey into vocabulary and “How to” blog posting. I want you ...
Chef Tiffany Derry of Roots Chicken Shak, Mueller HEB
Meet Chef Tiffany Derry, a world-renowned chef, and Alumna of Top Chef, Cutthroat Kitchen, and more! She’s co-owner of T2D Concepts, the company that operates her apparel brand, signature spice brand, and her 3 restaurant locations ...