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Use These Tips to Stay Afloat During a Flood

If you browse national news sites, you’ll probably see multiple cities that have experienced flooding recently. In this country, flash floods are the most common severe weather disaster. In as little as two feet of water, floods can carry objects as large as a car. To celebrate FEMA’s National Preparedness… Read more »

Paul Davis & The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Paul Davis & The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

We’ve all become captivated with the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge over the last month. It is always enjoyable to watch someone dump water on themselves, and the fact that it’s for a good cause makes it even better. ALS stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which is commonly referred to as… Read more »

Labor Day: We Will Be Working So You Don’t Have To

Labor Day: We Will Be Working So You Don’t Have To

Finally, Labor Day is close at hand. After dozens of summer days looking out a window near your cubicle to admire the unclouded skies, you can finally spend a weekday basked in nature’s beauty. What do you have planned? Will you be taking your boat to the lake? Or are… Read more »

Happy Summer from Paul Davis!

Happy Summer from Paul Davis!

For me, this time of year provokes memories of childhood vacations. Whether it was a real get-in-the-car, get-out-of-town vacation or playing at the park with other kids, it was a time for fun. Well, there was that one time when summer school came into the picture – gross! It seemed… Read more »

Relax and Enjoy. It’s Summer.

Relax and Enjoy. It’s Summer.

You should give yourself a little break, even if you can’t take a lengthy summer vacation to a house on the lake. Even a long weekend or two can really help lower stress and improve your mood. Why not try something new instead? Visit a park you’ve never seen before,… Read more »

Summer and Severe Weather

Summer and Severe Weather

Summer is everyone’s favorite season, but it also leads to a higher likelihood of of storms and storm damage here in Rockwall. Over 10,000 thunderstorms are categorized as “severe” by the National Weather Service each spring and summer. Heavy storms can hit anyone, even those who are prepared. If your… Read more »

Summer’s Here!

Summer’s Here!

“The solstice comes in June and why? The sun is highest in the sky.” This old saying relates an abridged version of an old astronomical observation – the summer solstice. This year’s summer solstice will occur on June 21, when the sun will be at its furthest point north of the… Read more »

Gone With the Wind?

Gone With the Wind?

June is the official beginning of this hurricane season, and with that comes the costly danger of high winds. Localized storms cause billions of dollars in damage annually, even in areas that don’t experience hurricanes. Below are some helpful tips for Rockwall homeowners to minimize the damage caused by a… Read more »

The Dangerous Results of a Drought

The Dangerous Results of a Drought

It’s summer, which means that temperatures are rising to sizzling levels. While most of us love this kind of weather in Rockwall, it has its drawbacks. Drought season is upon us, which means it’s time to conserve water and prepare for an increased possibility of fire damage. The news is… Read more »

National Home Improvement Month

National Home Improvement Month

Home improvement in Rockwall can mean more than remodeling. How about making those repairs, fixes, and upgrades you’ve been thinking about? Amongst other things, home maintenance can increase your home’s value and improve your daily life. You also could be facing major problems in the future if you don’t deal… Read more »