Lake Travis Water Level Website

Heres a great website to track the water level for Lake Travis:

Lake Travis Water Level - CLICK HERE

LCRA approves drought plan unanimously!

Here is an interesting link: LCRA approves drought plan unanimously!

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Deck Make Over

Check Out Our Deck Make Over!

Our replacement of an old worn out deck with modern composite deck materials not only looks Great!  It will save our client money over the life of the deck without having to restain the deck boards and railings every 3 years.  If you have an old deck that needs a facelift contact Casa Watchers at:  Info@casawatchers.com

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H.V.A.C. Air Filters

Remember to change your H.V.A.C. air filter(s) at least four times a year.  Kick the New Year off right and change your air filter(s).  Here is a picture of a dirty air filter that hasn't been changed in at least 9 months.  Yuck!  Nobody wants to breathe that.  Not to mention it makes the air handler motor on your H.V.A.C. system work harder and shorten it's life.  If you have pets in your house you should change your filter(s) more frequently.

What temperature should an empty house be left at in the winter?

In Central Texas the temperature can dip into the teens occasionally.  One day it can be 70 degrees and then the next night it will be below freezing.  I would recommend not to set your thermostat lower than 55 degrees.   60 degrees seems to be a good temperature if you have lots of wood and art work in your home. Remember never turn the heat completely off. 

Don't Forget to Winterize

Our neighbors in the Northern part of the country have been experiencing some snow and freezing temperatures already.  Around the Lake Travis  area we get to enjoy sunny 80 degree plus days still.  However, our temperatures have occasionally dipped into the forties and mid thirties for several hours at night.   Not enough to cause any damage to watercraft, hose spigots or your lawn irrigation system yet.  This is mother natures friendly reminder to put on those insulated hose spigot covers and winterize the watercraft and lawn irrigation system.  Don't wait till the forecast predicts freezing weather and hope the boat mechanic has times to get out to your dock to winterize your boat.  Chances are he's already booked winterizing everyone else's watercraft that didn't plan ahead.   Some of you are thinking it won't get as cold as it did last year and will opt not to winterize your boat.  This will make you think twice.  I spoke with an Owner of a local boat dealership / service center and he indicate they had at least 15 boats with cracked engine blocks this last winter.  Those repairs ranged from 3-7 thousand dollars each.

If you're not sure what needs winterizing or need help winterizing contact Casa Watchers:  (888) 619-2272 or e-mail us at Info@casawatchers.com

Lago Vista's fourth National Night Out

The Lago Vista Police Department has invited all area residents to Lago Vista's fourth National Night Out and Open House, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, at the new LVPD Headquarters. For more information  Click Here