Lake Levels Rise After Storm

Lake Levels rose after last week's storms, but the lakes are still less than half full, Statesman.com reports.  Although Thursday's storm dropped an inch and a half of rain into Lake Travis, it wasn't enough to bring the Lake back …

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A Clutter-Free Kitchen

A Clutter-Free Kitchen can be difficult to achieve and maintain, but if you reach clean kitchen nirvana, you're more likely to cook more often, therefore saving money AND eating healthier.  Apartment Therapy.com shares tips on keeping your kitchen neat as …

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New Watering Restrictions Possible

  New Watering Restrictions are being mulled over by Austin Utility Water Managers.  Although Austin has seem some good rain recently, long-term drought is still being forecast by all the computer models.  After last year's water usage almost hit a …

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Austin Apartment Occupancy Rate Hits 95 Percent

Austin's Apartment Occupancy Rate has hit 95 percent, making it more difficult and more expensive to find a place to live.  Fortunately more complexes are being built and set to hit the market soon, but this offers little relief for …

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Mother’s Day Gifts that are Personal

Mother's Day gifts that are personalized for your Mom are the ones she'll remember.  My San Antonio.com has some great ideas for getting Mom a gift that will stand out from the pack. Rather than buying a card, get out …

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