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 […]
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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 […]
NolascAir – Kristi’s Birthday Flight Over Austin
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 – […]
Incredible Investment Opportunity in South Austin!
Four-plex – $359,000 – Unit Mix 1/1.5 & 2/1.5 – 4,048 sq ft – 2305 Mission Hill *****Note: A similar four-plex in area recently sold for $369,900 or $102.41 per sq ft (3,612 sq ft). This property is being offered at $88.93 per sq ft. ***** This is a great opportunity to invest in a […]
Austin Pound & Shelter – City of Austin Animal Services
A puppy ran in front of our car last night. He was malnourished and had visible wounds from the lead he was on. We’re glad he escaped and frustrated we had to take him to COA Animal Services. Sadly we could not take on a 3rd dog with or risk injury to our six year old […]
Pozole Recipe
This is my aunt’s recipe Mine is here: http://redcanoerealestate.com/pozole/ INGREDIENTS: 1 pkg. thick pork chops or small pork roast cut into small cubed pieces 1 large onion, chopped Garlic to taste 1 gallon can of white hominy, washed & drained well (Juanita’s Mexican style hominy from Walmart) 2 16 oz. cans red enchilada sauce, hot […]
Austin Code Enforcement & District Representation
Construction near residential areas keeping you up at night in Austin? A permit exists for after-hours concrete installation, but this site is not eligible to obtain one because it is not located downtown. The city has not issued any permits authorizing after hours construction at this site, and even if the contractor requested a permit, […]
Heartwood Buyout – Strategy Meeting – 10/01/2014
Service Type Code Compliance waterway Service request COA property Sample of trash and obstructions in Williamson Creek that affect Fairview Neighbors Ramble_Contress_Apartements_Parkland_deed 2014006418 (click image to download – image file)
How to Break Up a Dog Fight
If you’ve ever taken your dog to a dog park, or have multiple dogs, you’ve probably seen two dogs get into a fight at some point. Many dog owners immediately panic & react the wrong way…often leading to a very unsafe situation for both the dogs and the humans. Typically, people’s first reaction is panicking […]