Ice Dam Removal Midwest City
Ice Dam Removal Tip Ice dams can cause a lot of damage to your home. When snow melts on your roof during the day it runs down to the gutters and then freezes in the gutters. When the water starts to pool in the gutters and builds up, it creates an ice dam. The water or ice can back up into your attic and cause water problems. One solution is to use ice melt socks. You can buy these or make them yourself by cutting off the sock portion of some panty hose. Fill each sock with 2-3 pounds of ice melt and tie it closed. Space the socks every five to six feet. Place the socks perpendicular to the...
Read MoreHazardous Driving in Midwest City
Winter is beautiful in Midwest City when everything is covered with a white blanket of snow. It can turn into an adventure just trying to drive to work. Before heading out here are some tips to be prepared for hazardous driving conditions. 1. Check the weather before leaving, look for delays and accidents and the best route to take. 2. Warm up your car, if your car is in the garage leave the garage door open so you get proper ventilation to avoid CO poisoning. CO can build up inside the garage so it’s best to back the car out of the garage while it’s on for any length of time. 3....
Read MoreDel City, Oklahoma – Winter Driving Safety Tips
Driving in winter on snowy, icy roads through Oklahoma can be a challenge. Here’s a few safety tips to help you through the winter months ahead. Buckle up that seat belt! Have an ice scrapper, battery jumper cables, sand or cat liter and a small shovel. Be sure to keep your windshield washer fluid tank full. Make sure you have plenty of gas, you don’t want to run out of gas in a storm. Drive at a safe distance from other vehicles, at least three times the normal distance from the car in front of you. Reduce your speed and drive slowly to give yourself plenty of time to...
Read MoreMidwest City, OK – Winter Safety Tip – Keeping Warm and Safe!
Winter Safety Tip – Keep furnace vents clear! This winter has been brutally cold lately. We all want to stay warm and safe. Here’s a safety tip – Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning from your furnace. During a storm when there is a large amount of snow falling furnace vents, fresh air intake pipes, and chimneys can become blocked with ice and snow. Carbon monoxide poisoning can invade your home if they become blocked. If you live in a house or a mobile home with a flat roof be aware that snow could pile up and block the chimney causing the pilot light to go out. Carbon...
Read MoreFire Safety Tips for Noble, Oklahoma
Dryer Fire Safety Tips Did you know clothes dryers are a common source of house fires? There are thousands of house fires caused by dryer exhaust ducts every year. When the exhaust duct flow gets blocked from lint build up it can cause the dryer to overheat and start a fire. Here’s a few tips to prevent a dryer fire. Keep the lint screen clean – Every time you do a load of clothes clean the lint screen. This will also help dry your clothes faster. Make sure the outside vent is attached and in good condition to insure no critters can build a nest and block the...
Read MoreChristmas Tree Safety Tips for Moore, OK
Tree Safety Tips for Moore, OK Christmas time is such a wonderful time of year. It’s full of family, friends, food and gathering around the Christmas tree. Here’s a few tips to keep things safe and happy during this celebration time. Choosing a Christmas tree – Of course artificial trees are much safer but some prefer a live tree. Cutting your own tree is the best insurance for getting a fresh one that will last longer. When choosing a tree keep in mind the height and the shape for the space it will occupy. When choosing the location avoid direct sun exposure, open flames...
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