Everyone is moving to Texas to get away from high cost of living and massive taxes. Unfortunately, everyone isn’t used to living in sub-tropical conditions. It takes some getting used to.
So here’s some tips for dealing with life in a swamp.
Get a generator…..power goes out, replacing food in refrigerators and freezers can get expensive.
Always have a couple cases of bottled water on hand….power goes out, and pumps go out. If the power is out for a long time, there’s a potential for boil water notices….it’s nice to have some clean drinking water to brush your teeth with.
Always have two weeks of non-perishable food stuff available (canned goods/dry goods).
Have propane for your grill, with a back up container, at all times. Cooking on an electric stove can’t happen when the power goes out.
Have batteries and flashlights, they are safer than candles, especially if you have pets.
Solar batteries are always a good option as well, the rain may leave us without power, but the sun often comes back out before it’s restored.
Protect your home, have trees trimmed regularly. Branches should never touch the home or the roof line, and the trees should be trimmed to weight them away from the home.
Have regular pest control. We have large cockroaches (between 1 and 2 inches long) that FLY! Regular service can help reduce the population of these around your home. And we have rats, lots and lots of rats. Make sure your pest control is checking your attic at least once a year. Rats cause thousands of dollars in damage to property annually by chewing through water pipes, electrical lines and hvac systems.
Have a regular termite inspection, there are two types of homes in Houston, those that have termites, and those that will get them. Inspection is the key to finding damage before it gets bad. Protection plans for some types of termites are available, but regular inspection is always recommended.
Don’t like the weather, wait five minutes, it will change. It’s absolutely normal to use your heater and air conditioner on the same day.
Turn around don’t drown is not just a saying, it could save your life!!!! Our streets are designed to move the rain water quickly to the buoys and drainage ditches. That means they flood on purpose to keep it out of your home. If you can’t tell how deep the water is, don’t risk it.
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