Tips on maintaining your garage door
Garage doors make up a large part of your house’s image. Unsightly garage doors can drop down the value of the house. Simple things like a new coat of paint, sealer, and a factory finish keeps it looking great. There are also easy ways to make sure your garage door works properly and can last… Read More
Features that increase the value of a home
In today’s housing market, homeowners who are selling their homes have to have a competitive edge. There are certain features that can raise the value of a home and aid sellers in selling their homes more quickly and at a higher price value. For home buyers, an additional bathroom can increase the value of a… Read More
Garage door openers may not work around technological devices
Garage door openers are useful devices in today’s society, but many people are unaware that the many technological devices in their households may cause a garage door opener to malfunction. Garage door openers are susceptible to the changes in airwaves. For instance, if a cell phone is used near a garage door opener, it emits… Read More
Software helps Austin architect finish Enfield Road project
Austin-based architect Kit Johnson is currently working on a construction project on Enfield Road to build a 25-unit condo project, and he is using the help of a software called ArchiCAD. The renovation project to transform Enfield Road, which was covered in graffiti and trash, into a beautiful area full of luxury condos began in… Read More
Residents see more response from APD for non-emergency burglary calls
In a new pilot program, officers from the Austin Police Department are now being dispatched to every home that has been burglarized, whether or not anything was stolen. In past years, calls made to 3-1-1, the APD’s non-emergency hotline, were often not immediately returned if they did not involve an injury or violence. With this… Read More
Windload garage doors can withstand extreme weather
With Austin being in a near-drought and temperatures reaching triple digits, many residents have been longing for the distant memory of rainstorms and windy weather. This type of weather will be seen again by the area eventually, and it is important that homeowners have strong garage doors that will hold up to such weather. Windload… Read More
Town Lake YMCA begins $5.3 million remodel
The YMCA located in Austin’s Town Lake area has recently begun a remodel that will cost $5.3 million and will add wonderful features to the community center. Additions being made to the center include an expanded atrium lobby that will host cardio classes and group discovery classes for children and teenagers. A new outdoor amphitheater… Read More
Fire Department investigates garage fire in southwest Austin
The Austin Fire Department is currently investigating a fire that occurred in a residential garage in southwest Austin. According to reports, a 6-year-old girl was with her family in their home on Monday night when, at approximately 8 p.m., she saw flames coming from an unattached garage near the home. The girl’s mother got all… Read More
Wood garage doors vs. steel garage doors
There are so many options when choosing a material for a garage door, and many people do not know the different advantages and disadvantages of materials in order to make an informed decision for their garage door. Wood and steel are two materials that can be used for a garage door and both have their… Read More
Austin car burglaries increase in recent months
Police officers and residents in Austin have noticed that car burglaries have steadily been increasing in certain parts of Austin, such as East 6th Street and William Cannon Drive. These car burglaries may be due to the fact that a record number of people are now parking on the street rather than using garages. One man… Read More