3000 South Braeswood Condos

Information on Foundation Repair

Sep 27, 2009

As most of you are aware, many of our buildings have undergone (or will be undergoing) foundation repair.  Many residents have asked what type of preventive maintenance can be done to alleviate further foundation problems.  While no methods are guaranteed to be 100% successful, there ARE actions that can be taken.

The following information is from the “The Foundation Repair Association, Inc”, which is a “professional national organization that exists to promote high ethical standards in the practice of foundation repair and to promote cooperation between the foundation repair industry and government.”:

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City of Houston E-Newsletter, September 2009

Sep 15, 2009

Reprinted in it’s entirety from City of Houston E-Newsletter.  Information included on staying healthy during the flu season, pet adoption events, Firefest (October is Fire Prevention Month), the City of Houston Solar Tour, the Houston Public Library’s Books on the Bayou, and more!

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It’s HOT out there!

Jul 30, 2009

Whew. 

Hot enough for you?  If you’re like me, you melted sometime back in May and, though the recent “cold front” has been nice, you’re still all a-puddle.  So, clearly, it’s time for some tips on staying cool! 

Lifehacker, as always, has dozens of tips!  My favorites: Cool Down a Scorching Car as Quickly as Possible, Use The “Egyptian Method” to Sleep Well on a Hot Night, Summer Foods That Cool You Down (and Those That Don’t), and Make Frozen Yogurt Pops For a Unique Summer Dessert.

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Spring Forward!

May 13, 2009

Hi! Welcome to the ~first~ “Condo Tips” column!  It seems fitting to begin our new website during Spring - a time of rebirth and renewal, a time to start ~fresh~!  Of course, since it IS Spring, what topic could be better than… *drum roll*... Spring Cleaning!  Please.  Please.  Try to contain your excitement!  ...So.  Ok.  Maybe Spring Cleaning ISN’T the most fun thing EVER (yes, it is), but…

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