Mural Location: (The back of) The Center for Creative Action, 2921 E. 17th St., Building B
Photo Credit: creativeaction.org
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Happy Thursday, Y’all! Looks like we are already zipping through July, and I hope it slows down a little as I always enjoy this sunny month! Austin in July is full of summertime excitement and energy, and there are tons of things to do and see. I’m looking forward to some continued poolside and lakeside days as well as checking out many of our city’s fun and quintessentially Austin events, such as free weekly concerts at the Long Center, Zilker Summer Musical and even the amusing and unique Jaws on the Lake spectacle happening this weekend (see below!).
While this month beams with true heart of summer adventure, the temperatures are also rising fast. The hottest days are yet to come in Austin! So this week, I thought it was important to share with y’all some helpful tips on how to keep your home cooler through this upcoming blazing heat and also how to save some money on your electricity bills. Keep reading below for the full scoop!
And if you’re ever looking for some more home maintenance advice, or if you are ready to buy or sell in Austin, you know I’m always here to help!
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Tips To Keep Your Home Cooler and Your Utility Bills Lower This Summer
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With Austin's summer temperatures often reaching above 100 degrees, try these tips from Austin Energy to stay cool at home and save on your utility bills!
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Check your thermostat to save costs. Set your thermostat at 78 degrees or higher in the summer. Raise the thermostat to 85 degrees when you are away for two hours or more.
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Install LED light bulbs. ENERGY STAR® qualified LEDs use at least 75% less electricity, generate less heat, and last about 50 times longer than regular incandescent bulbs, and five times longer than Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs).
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Save while streaming. Streaming video on a game console uses 15 times more energy than streaming on digital media players. Streaming on a laptop uses four times more energy than streaming on a tablet.
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Point fans in your direction.
Fans blowing directly on you can make temperatures around you feel about 4 degrees cooler. Only keep fans on when you are in the room.
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Clean your AC condenser/evaporator coils. Clean coils lower your energy costs, extend the unit's life, and provide cleaner air for you to breathe.
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Close shades/curtains on windows hit by direct sunlight. This helps to prevent heat from getting indoors.
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Avoid turning on the oven during the hottest time of the day. Using a microwave or a slow cooker produces less heat.
Click here for the full list of tips from Austin Energy.
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Need any other home maintenance recommendations? I have a ton of resources available! Let's chat!
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Your Guide to All Things
New & Noteworthy
in Austin
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Austin's Pease Park Unveils New Kingsbury Commons Following $15 Million Renovation
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A year and change after it closed to begin a $15 million renovation, Pease Park's Kingsbury Commons has reopened to the public, starting July 2.
Pease Park Conservancy and the Austin Parks and Recreation Department have given the southernmost seven
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... keep reading.
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Free Concert Series Heats Up Downtown Austin Venues this Summer
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Downtown Austin is sure to be a scorcher this summer, thanks to the revival of one of the hottest annual music festivals.
Hot Summer Nights — the free yearly multi-genre, multi-venue music festival founded in 2017 as the nonprofit Red River Cultural District’s first event to span the downtown
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... keep reading.
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Top Picks for Things to Do
July 9-11
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Alamo Drafthouse Presents Jaws on the Water
Jaws on the Water is back at Volente Beach on Lake Travis! Enjoy a super unique and adventurous movie experience where a
huge inflatable outdoor screen is placed at the water’s edge so viewers can watch the movie while floating in inner tubes! Visitors must bring their own tubes. Learn more here.
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Come relax and enjoy the beautiful, natural scenery at Berkeley Farm while enjoying some delicious organic and authentic paella. Play with baby goats, take your pic by the Photo Barn, roam through the farm and enjoy live music and great company! The event is BYOB, so don't forget to bring your favorite drinks! Get the full details here.
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3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,833 Sq.Ft. | $599,900
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Stunning, newly updated single-story beauty in South Austin! This 3-bed, 2-bath Cherry Creek charmer has a bright and spatial layout with vaulted ceilings and natural light beaming throughout.
The interior features a gorgeous and newly remodeled kitchen with freshly painted blue cabinets, white and grey veined quartz countertops, elegant gold hardware and a kitchen perfectly-suited for those who love home cooking and entertaining...
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5 Beds | 4 Baths | 2.15 Acres | $4,700,000
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Incredible opportunity in the highly-desirable Eanes ISD conveniently located in the heart of Westlake! Experience the benefits of being located in the Travis County ETJ with a low tax rate of 1.68% and no city permitting required! This amazing property is 2.15 acres of lush natural wonder nestled amongst towering trees, but lives more like 3 acres due to a conservation easement. It is a must see...
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Ready to check out one of these gorgeous properties?Contact me to schedule a showing!
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Know any great Austin-area contractors? My Ellevé team and I are looking for an experienced and organized contractor with excellent communication skills to help us with some future home renovation projects. Please reach out if you have any recommendations!
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