#preparing for storms

Preparations For What Is Coming

Signs of the storm’s coming arrival are here. The winds have picked up causing the trees to sway crazily. The roof of the house is being bombed by acorns. Earlier it sounded as if someone was tap dancing up there. The colony seems to have already taken shelter as I’ve only seen them very briefly this morning. Molly the not so brave, is already in panic mode over the winds. I listened to the…

Power Outage? How to Keep Your Home Safe When the Lights Go Out

As much as people try to go off the grid these days, the majority of people depend on their electricity for most of their household functions. Unfortunately, there are times when the electric just doesn’t cooperate and a “black-out” occurs. During a period with no electricity, things like the HVAC system and the lights won’t work. That also means the refrigerator and other life managing…