August 2011 
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Long Hot Summer in Austin
Saturday, August 20th, 2011 at 4:14pm. 77 Views, 0 Comments.
As we approach the 65th day of 100 degree temperatures in the Austin area, I am reminded how important it is to choose not only a home that fits your lifestyle, but also, how important the orientation of the home really is. The back of my home faces West, but luckily, my backyard is completely shaded by large oak trees, but some of my neighbors are not so lucky. If your backyard faces West, and you don't have much shade, using your backyard in the afternoon can be nearly hopeless. Of course if you have a pool in your backyard, that is a completely different story. Some things to keep in mind when choosing a home are:
· How energy efficient is the home
· Are the windows single pane, double pane, aluminum or vinyl?
· Does the attic…