How To Prepare Your House For The Market
It’s common sense. Before listing your house, you need to get it in tiptop shape so it can be attractive to buyers. But it’s all too common for home sellers to skip the step that can make the difference between selling your house and it remaining on the market for months on end: a professional…
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Easy Winter Home Improvement Ideas
Having you been feeling a little cabin fever ever since the winter chill creeped in? As Austinites, we’re not used to spending so much time inside. With our love of nature and the outdoors, winter can leave us feeling cooped up. Embarking on home improvement projects is a great way to be productive even when…
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Why Go With Professional Power Washing Vs. DIY?
Why DIY Power Washing Isn’t The Best Maybe you’re familiar with all the reasons why you should power wash your home, but you’re not convinced you need to hire a professional to do it. After all, you can rent a power washer at home goods stores, and you’re great at DIY. Although we’re big proponents…
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6 Easy Fall DIY Decorating Ideas
What is it about fall that makes us want to decorate our homes for the season and consume pumpkin flavored, well, everything? Maybe it’s the beautiful colors of changing leaves or the spirit of the holidays arriving early that makes us crazy for the autumn aesthetic. Whatever the reason, there’s no better time to make…
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Wipe Out Mold & Mildew This Fall
Fall may be just beginning, but it’s already brought cooler temperatures and a lot of rain to Austin over the past couple of weeks. Although Austinites – and our lawns – have welcomed the break from the sweltering heat, the fall rain can bring with it conditions that make it more difficult to keep your…
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How to Make The Most of Your Backyard
One of the best parts about living in Austin is that you can spend time outdoors year round. It’s a lot of fun to go paddle boarding on the river or go for a hike on the Greenbelt, but sometimes the best place to hang out is at home. Investing a little work in your…
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5 Free Family-Friendly Austin Summer Events
Here in Austin, the phrase “Summertime and the livin is easy” is basically an anthem. It’s the season of high heat, yes, but it’s also prime time for the unique events our community has to offer that are fun for the whole family. The best part is – you don’t have to spend money to…
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8 Reasons Why You Should Power Wash Your Home
Power washing your home could seem like an extravagance if you’re not aware of the benefits, but in reality, it should be a part of every homeowner’s maintenance routine. Your home’s exterior is exposed to harsh elements all the time; that’s it’s job! Natural conditions like sun, wind, dirt, ultraviolet rays, insects, birds – not…
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Our Favorite Upcoming Austin Events in February
The temperatures may be low, but our spirits are high this February in Austin! There are so many amazing and family-friendly events on our itinerary, we don’t even mind the (sort of) cold. From playing with puppies and tarot readings to Chinese New Year, we can’t wait to attend these solid happenings around town this…
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Austin’s Favorite Commercial Cleaning Services
Keeping Austin Businesses & Commercial Properties Clean Austin businesses grow fast– so fast that sometimes it’s difficult to keep up with regular maintenance. At Westlake Home & Commercial Services, we work with Austin businesses to keep their properties looking fresh and inviting for customers and clients. For over 16 years, our expertly trained crews have…
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