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Clay soil, hail, freeze, drought, and heat — and the seasonal upkeep an Austin home needs.

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Austin hail-damage checklist: what to inspect, document, and repair

A post-storm Austin checklist for safety, photos, temporary protection, insurer notice, roof inspections, contractor bids, deductibles, and permanent repairs.

By Steve

027 min read

The Austin home-maintenance calendar: freeze, storm, drought, heat

Austin's home-maintenance year has four pressure points — the winter freeze, spring hail, summer heat and drought, and the fall reset. Here's what to check and when.

By Steve

035 min read

Austin clay soil and foundation movement — what homeowners should watch

Expansive clay can shrink and swell as moisture changes, but Austin soil varies by neighborhood. Learn warning signs, drainage basics, and local foundation-watering rules.

By Steve

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