Happy Saint Patrick’s Day Oklahoma!
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Saint Patrick’s Day is March 17th and is celebrated in many countries of the world. It is said Saint Patrick was born in Roman Britain to a wealthy family but was kidnapped at the age of sixteen and taken captive by Irish raiders. He lived in Ireland as a slave until he escaped to back to Britain. Later he returned to Ireland as a missionary for thirty years. He used a three leaf shamrock to explain the Trinity to Irish pagans. He died March 17th in the year 461. Today we celebrate Saint Patricks Day by wearing green, attending parades and parties...
Read MoreSnow Shoveling Safety Tips Del City, OK
Snow Shoveling Safety Tips Shoveling snow can be risky for some people, especially if you’re are out of shape. People who have medical conditions such as back injuries, heart disease or high blood pressure should check with their physicians before considering shoveling snow. Snow can be deceptively heavier than it looks, shoveling snow is like weight lifting. Here are a few tips to get the job done more safely. Be sure you are well hydrated. Stretch and warm up your muscles before you start. Dress in layers. Shoveling snow can warm you up quickly. Try to push the snow instead of...
Read MoreIce 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 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 MoreSouth Oklahoma City – Space Heater Fire Safety
10 Tips For Space Heater Fire Safety Some people like to use a space heater to save a little money on their heating bill. Heating one room instead of the whole house seems like a good idea but you must be careful. There are many house fires every year resulting from space heaters. There are also plenty of people who end up with burn injuries while coming in contact with the hot surfaces. Here are some safety tips for using space heaters. 1. Be sure to read the instruction manual. I know nobody likes reading manuals but this is important! 2. If your heater is not new have it inspected and...
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