Staying warm in the winter!

The wind is shaking the windows and howling through the fireplace. You look outside and it is not inviting. The chatter in the house is restless and you want everyone to feel safe and warm regardless of the mayhem outside.

The West Coast is getting snow and the weather patterns are heading to the heartland. Anyone in the East is already well aware that when it snows – it snows hard. Even the southwest is experiencing cold weather. We are well past the “winter is coming” phase – it is here, regardless of what the calendar says.

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What are the risk factors of a winter roof leak?

As winter settles in, the last thing any homeowner wants is a leaky roof. The combination of harsh weather conditions and potential damage can turn a simple issue into a major headache. In this blog post, we’ll explore the common causes of winter roof leaks, ways to prevent them, and what to do if you find yourself facing this unwelcome situation. We’ll also provide a list of essential supplies for temporary fixes and important safety tips for any DIY roof work. Let’s dive in!

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Planting With A Purpose

Have you considered, before you start planting, that your selection could have a purpose other than color, size and  full or partial sun? Curb appeal and beauty can be easily achieved with many plants that also serve a purpose to provide for you and your family. Planting choices can serve in the way of food, healing and even security, yes even security.

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Winter Power Outages

The snow and ice storm that shut down the state in February 2021 was one of the worst in decades and caught everyone off guard. “The storm’s “severity and its reach across the whole state of Texas and the length of it did catch lots of us all by surprise, myself included,” said Monty C. Dozier, director of the disaster assessment and recovery program at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. via: https://www.texastribune.org/2022/01/10/texas-winter-weather-how-to-prepare/

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