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Posted on Jul 2, 2010 | Tagged in: tips , Conroe
With July 4th celebrations approaching, the City of Conroe Fire Department has issued a reminder to residents planning to include fireworks: Misuse can quickly turn disastrous! Their bulletin states that “injury and fire can occur suddenly when using fireworks improperly and without proper supervision. Therefore, please remember this simple rule when dealing with fireworks within the city limits. They are not allowed with only one exception.”
Permissible under Texas law are items called:
"Novelties and Sparklers", which include "snakes" and "glow worms", smoked devices, trick noisemakers, party poppers, string poppers, snappers or drop pops and wire sparkers as well as other sparkling devices which emit showers of sparks and at times a whistling or crackling effect when burning.
Posted on May 17, 2010 | Tagged in: travel , tips
Looking for a way to save a little money this summer, but still take an unforgettable family vacation? Look no further that La Torretta Resort and Spa. Built around a vision of the ultimate European lakeside retreat, this lush retreat is right here in Conroe and packed with family friendly activities from a championship golf course for the pros to a miniature golf course for the kids. You won’t be sorry you saved the airfare!
This four-star Texas resort is situated on the beautiful Lake Conroe and according to guests, “strikes the perfect balance between international finery and relaxed ease. Spa Terre offers relaxing services for guests weary from the fast paced jobs. And, their acclaimed restaurant Chex Roux offers delectable cuisine after a long day on the course.
Posted on Mar 10, 2010 | Tagged in: tips
Each Spring, we move our clocks forward by one hour during the night in order to capture the convenience that extra light brings during the Spring and Summer seasons. Friendswood Development Company is reminding Graystone Hills residents to remember to do just that at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 14.
Daylight Saving Time actually affects you in more ways than simply confusing your schedule. By making the adjustment, we are allowing ourselves to use less energy in lighting out homes. This energy-saving orientation was the original intent of the U.S. when Daylight Saving Time was instituted during World War I and later when the length of Daylight Saving Time was standardized in 1966.
Posted on Jan 5, 2010 | Tagged in: weather , tips
The Houston Weather Bureau is predicting freezing conditions from Thursday night through to Saturday morning (January 7-9, 2010).
These sustained freezing conditions could result in pipes bursting, causing severe damage. Please take the following precautions to minimize damage to your property and protect your plant and pets.
- Wrap an exterior exposed pluming pipes.
- Disconnect water hoses.
- Keep your pets inside.
- Cover your plants.
- Do not leave faucets dripping
- Listen to your radio and T.V. for weather updates.
- If you are going out of town, leave the heat on in your unit and open the under counter cabinet doors. As an additional precaution, turn off the main water valve and drain the faucets. If you turn the water off and you have electric water heater, be sure to turn the breaker off.
Posted on Dec 10, 2009 | Tagged in: tips
The Holidays are in full swing and so is winter; this past weekend’s freeze is likely not the last for Montgomery County this season.
With the winter weather blowing into town homeowners have questions and concerns about how to protect their home. Here are a few things that you can do in a little time now that will save you big in the long run.
- Wrap or cover exposed pipes, faucets and water connections – including sprinkler systems
- Be sure to turn off your sprinkler system during a hard freeze
- If temperatures drop below freezing for an extended time you will also want to wrap or cover pipes in your attic
- For appliances in unheated garages experts recommend that you not use them for 10 hours after temperatures have risen above freezing
As Chuck Ebert of Chuck’s Home Repairs shared, “Exposed water pipes and connections are the biggest concern. When water freezes in a pipe, it can burst and cause a lot of damage.”
