Archive for January, 2009>> Natural Gardener’s TIPS for FebruaryMonday, January 26th, 2009The average last frost date in Austin (Austin Bergstrom) is March 3. http://www.srh.noaa.gov/ewx/html/avgfrzdates.htm >> 6 Ways To Begin Greening Your HomeSaturday, January 24th, 2009Start small. Start anywhere. It feels good because it’s the right thing to do—and that’s contagious. Here are six simple ways to be greener: >> Here’s The ScoreFriday, January 23rd, 2009The New Year is bringing the BCS National Championship Game along with >> Geeky GadgetsFriday, January 23rd, 2009LG Incite, $199.99 with new two-year customer agreement and mail-in rebate >> In The Hills of WestlakeThursday, January 22nd, 2009Westlake is an area located in the rolling hills on the west bank of Lake Austin whose boundaries are defined by the Eanes Independent School District. Situated on the Edwards plateau, this close-knit, family oriented community is naturally beautiful with many homes having spectacular views of the downtown skyline and the rolling hills of [...] >> 2009 Color Trends in Home DécorWednesday, January 21st, 2009Maybe it’s the growing interest in “going green,” but trends in home décor are pointing decidedly in the direction of natural influences and soothing tones. What better way to make your home a haven, than by bringing in colors that inspire and soothe, making your home a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the [...] >> 9 Tips from Teachers to get your Household in A-plus OrderTuesday, January 20th, 2009New year, new systems for keeping your family organized: borrow tried and true tips from teachers, whose job necessitates keeping their “family” of children in order. >> Making the Switch: From Analog to DigitalTuesday, January 20th, 2009Q:Tom, what’s up with all these commercials about Digital Television? Will my TV stop working early next year? Do I need to go to my local Nerd Herd and buy a new TV? [...] >> Watch Your WaterMonday, January 19th, 2009Discussion of the design of your home’s HVAC system should include controlling the moisture levels appropriate to the climate in which you live. The addition of moisture (humidification) may be required in colder climates during the winter season and removed (dehumidification) during the summer months. Extreme moist warm climates may require additional dehumidification beyond what [...] >> Act 2 in His Life’s Libretto Perfectly Set in AustinMonday, January 19th, 2009In a life story scripted as any good opera, it was twists of fate that brought Kevin Patterson to Austin and to the position of General Director of the Austin Lyric Opera. Although Patterson did not come from a musical family, he grew up in the Lutheran church where music is bedrock. At a [...] |
