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KEYE's About The House
KEYE's About The House

Welcome to KEYE’s About The House dedicated to connecting homeowners with information for do-it-yourselfers and when a project is a little too big to local contractors and builders.

We believe that Austin is in a unique position. People want to live in this beautiful city. But Austin’s climate and housing market presents homeowners with unique challenges. We want to bring regionally useful information and help Austin homeowners connect with builders and resellers they can trust at prices that are affordable.

Home Help

Plantscaping brings color into homes without a green thumb
Most of people are used to seeing landscapers working outside of homes and businesses, but now there's a growing trend with interior landscaping. Video Video
Make sure your furnace is safe
Winter temperatures mean it's time to give your furnace a check-up. Video Video
Steps to Fix a Continuously Running Toilet
In this About The Home segment, Do-It-Yourselfers are shown how to repair a toilet which constantly runs. Video Video
Planting on your roof can save on energy bills
For those looking to save some some green on their energy bill, planting rooftop gardens can help cool your home. Video Video

Guides

Custom Rock Pools
Uniting your pool with the natural landscape and features of your home takes careful planning. In addition to building traditional pools, many designers like to create what's known as a 'negative edge effect'.
Roofing warranties
Both the material's manufacturer and installing contractor can issue roofing warranties. The materials warranty usually lasts up to 20 years. However, there may be specific inspections and maintenance regularly required to keep the warranty valid.
Natural variations
Each wood species has a natural color – from pale yellow (pine) to reddish brown (cherry)
Tools for repairing masonry
Many of the same tools are used for both concrete work and bricklaying. Most of them are either inexpensive or can be built by yourself. For starters, you should familiarize yourself with the variety of trowels that are available for specialized tasks.
Wiring - older rooms
Vintage homes have an undeniable charm. But along with that charm may come some pretty outdated wiring. What worked fine back in the 20's, 30's or whenever, can't begin to safely power all the gadgets we use today.

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