Posted on Apr 21, 2010 | Tagged in: tips
Picking the right insurer for your new home in Friendswood’s West Ranch can be a stressful task for new homebuyers. Add to the confusion the need for multiple policies including Homeowner, Windstorm and Flood for homes in Galveston and Brazoria County, and the waters can get pretty brackish to say the least!
With so many providers out there and such a vast range of products and packages, this quick tip sheet will provide a references and insight to help you making a more informed decision.
Posted on Mar 10, 2010 | Tagged in: tips , environment
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 West Ranch 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 our 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.
Due to the passage of the Energy Policy Act in 2005, Daylight Saving Time is now four weeks longer by extending the time change from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. Our new routine was established with intent to save 10,000 barrels of oil each day by reducing power used by businesses.
Friendswood Development Company hopes feeling greener eases the pain of losing an hour this weekend and that all our visitors, Realtors, and community residents enjoy the warmer Houston weather ahead!
Posted on Jan 7, 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.
