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Smoked Turkey – Rocketship Smoker

Ingredients 22lb turkey 1/2 cup salt 1/2 cup oil 1 can coke 2 large onions 1 apple 1 clove garlic Smoking Directions: Combine Salt & Oil – rub on outside of bird (skin is inedible) Chop onions, apple, garlic, and combine in cavity with can of coke (or pour coke in, once in smoker) For […]

Closed Cell – 2 Pound – Spray Foam Insulation

After we purchased our current home we found asbestos (vermiculite) in the rock-wool kitchen insulation. I could not, in good faith, keep the ceilings up, knowing that was all looming overhead. Additionally, the upstairs was hot.. very hot.. it had very little (or missing) insulation.  All walls and ceilings were torn down – throughout the […]

Lost Civilization of Lake Buchanan: Lost Mines, Precious Metals & Radioactivity

When the water levels were low enough, we could drive up to this area. With the rains this year, it’s since been re-hidden under the waters of this lake. Bluffton: Texas’ Lost Civilization Rises from Lake Buchanan     Other interesting, historical stories from the same area – Similar to the rare-earth minerals at nearby places […]

Austin Energy – Electrical Service Issue Escalation – Contact Information

Should you run into any issue with your electrical service or installation thereof that requires escalation, here is the contact information you will need: Director:  Electric Service Delivery – Allen Small – allen.small@austinenergy.com   – 512.505.7111   Vice President:  Electric Service Delivery  – Dan Smith –  dan.smith@austinenergy.com – 512-505-7009, 512-203-3069-mb Austin Electric Claims – Belinda Bayarena – belinda.bayarena@austinenergy.com […]

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Just Listed! – Complete “Studs-out” Remodel in 78745

  2512 Carlow Drive,  78745 3 beds / 2 full baths – 1,347 square feet  Offered at $329,000  -Bird and butterfly Texas native plants -New roof with 25 yr warranty on materials & 5 year warranty on labor -New siding and trim w/ 50 year warranty -New double pane, gas-filled low-e windows with screens with lifetime […]

Map of Austin – Year 1887

This is a 15MB map of Austin we found online. There was no owner/creator listed with the image to give credit to. It’s unfortunate – this is a really neat glimpse into our history. Thank you for your research and a glimpse into our past Anonymous Austin Historian! Click here to Download Full Resolution – […]

Rice Noodles

Make broth: In large boiling pot, bring to boil: One large onion – chopped into larger pieces One clove garlic – finely sliced 4 x tblspn lemon pepper 1/4 cup red caldo de pollo – to taste 2 x lemons –  juice Bunch of fresh oregano – stemmed Bunch of fresh basil Pepper – to taste […]

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Financing Your Real Estate Investment

Financing your investment property is an important decision, and knowing the best options for your investing goals is key to having profitable assets. These are three popular financing options: Traditional Loans – While often referred to as agency loans or traditional loans, these loans offer very competitive rates and are a great choice for investors […]