You’ve been there, I’m sure. One of your drains is stopped up and you grab for the plunger (if you have one). But as with most things, unless you know the tricks it may be ineffective. Well here’s the tricks.
Using A Chainsaw
Hurricanes create a large amount of debris and Hurricane Ian was no exception. Pretty much everyone has a tree or branch down in their yard. The chainsaw is the tool you’re going to need to cut these up into manageable pieces. There are many people who have never used a chainsaw who will, out of necessity, have one of these in their hands. As with any tool, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with how to operate it safely. Perhaps the chainsaw even more so. People have been severely injured and even killed using a chainsaw. But if you understand it and use it properly you should be ok. This is a basic how-to on using a chainsaw. It’s a good place to start.
Hurricane Ian
We got bombarded by Hurricane Ian last week here in SWFL. Incredible destruction here and loss of life. 5 days without power which is a testament to the incredible abilities of FPL and their associates to get so much restored in so little time after that amount of destruction. Hats off to them! Many of the traffic lights are gone, let alone working. Gas lines. Food lines. I’m sure you can imagine. There will be a very long period of clean-up and recovery here. It’s only just beginning.
Tracking Hurricanes
It’s that time of year. Hurricane season. Many people rely on the local news to give them information on the track the hurricane is taking. And that’s fine. Unfortunately the local news tends to scare many of the people watching because their business model is to keep you tuned to their station. So you get lots of reports of stores running out of food, water and gas which tends to create panic. If you want just good reliable tracking info on the storm without all the drama, I highly recommend http://trackthetropics.com
No Damage Window Board Up
Hurricane season is here. It’s time to think about protecting your home. Boarding up your windows and doors can be effective in preventing hurricane force winds from entering your home and potentially lifting the roof off. However, this can be a problem in rental units and condos due to the practice not being allowed due to potential damage caused by fastening the plywood. This product is simple to use and if used correctly, practically eliminates the potential for damage. It’s worth a shot to ask if they are allowed where you live.
Kevin Hicks 