Summer Weather Warnings for Oklahoma
Well the weather is finally warming up which means it’s tornado season for Oklahoma again. It’s time to keep an eye on the weather forecast. Do you know the difference between a watch and a warning? A watch – when you hear of a severe thunderstorm, flash flood or tornado watch it means that conditions are right for dangerous weather to develop. These conditions can occur just about anytime of the year but are usually more likely from March to August. Weather forecasters start forecasting warnings a day ahead of storms to keep people alert to potential problems. A...
Read MoreOklahoma Barbeque Safety Tips
Barbeque Safety My favorite thing about summer time is eating barbeque! There’s just something wonderful about the smell of steaks or dogs cooking on the grill. But every year there are injuries and property damage because of accidents. Here’s a few tips for barbeque safety. Have a fire extinguisher handy and know how to use it. I like to have a spray bottle filled with clean water handy to quickly put out any flare-ups that may burn dinner. Gas grills need to be checked and maintained. Clean your grill on a regular basis so you don’t get a bunch of grease build up and...
Read MoreHomeowner’s Deck Safety Tips
Deck Maintenance and Safety Deck’s can add a lot of value to a home. In the summer they are wonderful for relaxing and eating. I really enjoy entertaining my guests outside on the deck, it’s like having an extra room. Many homeowner’s don’t think a deck needs any maintenance, but that’s not the case. Home owner’s safety tip – an unmaintained deck can become unattractive and dangerous. We certainly don’t want anyone to get hurt or create any liability issues. If you don’t maintain your wood deck, the wood can become dry and split. Dry...
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