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Winter is not the only time to be prepared for an emergency. Bad weather and disasters can happen at any time. If you haven’t started an emergency preparedness kit, now is a good time to do it. Does your family know what to do? Do you have a disaster plan? Start with planning for the type of emergencies you are likely to have.  In Texas, we are prone to tornadoes and flooding. We don’t get much snow, but we do occasionally get ice. Start with at least 72 hour’s worth of supplies. If you are

Build a 72 hour Emergency Kit

Normally, I put Christmas lights up the weekend after Thanksgiving but having family in town, we were busy and I’m a little behind. Our boys, Steven and Ben, purchased a house earlier this year* and while I was giving them some tips on what to do, I thought I’d put it in a blog post. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn money on purchase made at no additional cost to you.  Use indoor lights indoors only. This may seem like common sense but don’t use indoor lights outdoors. They are

Tips on Installing Christmas Lights

The winter months are approaching and there are several things I recommend before it gets too cold. We can help with any of these: Change air filters – dirty air filters are less efficient causing your unit to work harder and increasing heating cost. Cover outside faucets – you can purchase covers https://amzn.to/2Sg1VzW or DIY by wrapping with a towel and duct tape. Check doors for drafts - Look at the door for any gaps, You may see light coming through. For the bottom of the door you can

Getting Ready for Winter - Winterizing your house