Upgrades, energy savers and minor touches that fall into the category of “green” have gone mainstream—especially in Austin—upping the value of homes and improving the quality of life inside and out. Nowhere is it more apparent that green now runs the gamut than after a visit to TreeHouse in the Westgate Shopping Center on South [...]
Modern Home Tour Austin 2013 is behind us. We hope you enjoyed all of the amazing homes on this year’s tour.If you missed it, don’t fret; we’ve created a library of our best photos and a blog that captures the modern splendor of each spectacular home. We think 2013 was our best Modern Home Tour [...]
Your home’s foundation is literally the most important part of its structure.Experts speaking to GoodLife Team say one of the most common methods homeowners use to protect foundations during hot and dry summers may actually put them in jeopardy. “Maintaining a sound foundation should be at the top of every home owner’s maintenance list,” advises [...]
Another Scorching Texas Summer is Far From OverIt has already produced new records for heat and for statewide energy usage. Texas power demand reached 65,047 megawatts on Monday June 25th, destroying the record set last year. We know that will turn into record high utility bills for a lot of Austinities, so we visited our [...]
Riding the Balcones Beast Xeriscaping in Austin by Bill Rose, Blissful Gardens/Green Dragon Design Gardening in Central Texas can be quite a challenge, like riding the romping Balcones Beast. Here in Austin we are perched on the Balcones Fault, a demarcation line dividing desert to our west and lush pine woods to the east. The [...]
With 184 Google reviews, 521 Yelp reviews, and nearly 5-star reviews over all, Franklin Barbecue on 900 East Austin 11th Street is doing something right. There is a reason why they sell out every day, sometimes before lunch, and the line starts at around 9 am. Bon Appetit magazine named their operation, “The Best Barbecue” [...]
At East Austin, one unanimous lunch spot for offices is the Hot Mama’s Café. Last time we spoke, Kelly, the owner and proprietor of Hot Mama’s, shared to us that she felt that the cafe “chose her”. That was last year, but she assured me that her beloved establishment is “still choosing her”. Her community [...]
Are you interested in modern vintage decor? If you happen to be wandering around South 1st Street, Bouldin neighborhood, satiate your interest in art by dropping by Roadhouse Relics: vintage-style neon signs from scratch. Located in the heart of the Bouldin neighborhood, Roadhouse Relics started 15 years ago by the artist Todd Sanders. He specializes [...]
This is for anyone and everyone in Travis Heights who loves art! If you ever happen to be strolling along South Congress around Travis Heights, and looking at the different stores, you must stop at Yard Dog. It’s a great find! Yard Dog Art Gallery features contemporary folk art, outsider art, fine art, funky art [...]
It’s starting to cool down and while the blazing summer heat may seem like a distant memory, the drought conditions have not changed and are projected to stick around through the spring of 2012! Such conditions can wreck havoc on home foundations. In part one of our two part series, the GoodLife Team’s Carlos Reina [...]
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Under Contract Pre-MLS!
Well laid out one bedroom condo the trendy Eastside. Tucked into the middle of the complex, near the fire pit, and located on the end of the
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Beautiful Hyde Park Bungalow with Spacious, Open Floorplan. Must See!
The quaint stone exterior hides a fabulous updated interior with a custom kitchen and baths. High quality construction and updating have preserved the warm bungalow characteristics you love. You will enjoy the feel of expanded living space
Upgrades, energy savers and minor touches that fall into the category of “green” have gone mainstream—especially in Austin—upping the value of homes and improving the quality of life inside and out. Nowhere is it more apparent that green now runs the gamut than after a visit to TreeHouse in the Westgate Shopping Center on South [...]
