Call An Electrician
The guests are on their way, the food is cooked and suddenly the light over the dinner table goes out. A new bulb doesn’t fix the problem, and neither does flipping the switch that controls the light circuit in the fuse box off and on. You know the same light has given you trouble before, […]
Community Policy on Security Cameras
We know you want to feel safe at home and you should. Maybe you’ve tried trimming foliage, increasing exterior lighting and installing a home security system. Maybe you’ve even considered installing video cameras outside your home to feel more secure. Before you invest in a high-tech video system, there are a few things to consider. […]
Fire Safety Tips
Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the United States, according to the National Fire Protection Association. When cooking for guests, don’t let yourself be distracted. Keep an eye on those pots. Smoking is another leading cause of home fire deaths. If you smoke, smoke outside. Keep a small bucket of water […]
Free Directory Assistance for Cell Phones
If you’ve ever had to call directory assistance using your cell phone, you know cell phone companies are charging $1.75 or more for 411 information calls. AT&T charges $7.00 per call! If your car has broken down or a big business deal depends on getting a number from information, $7 might be acceptable. “Despite the […]
How to Prepare for the Worst
Take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in your homes, businesses and schools. Think first about the basics of survival—fresh water, food, clean air and warmth, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Ready Campaign. Here are some items recommended for a basic emergency supply kit: Water, one gallon of water per person per […]
Flying through a Fowl Situation
Birds are beautiful, graceful and melodic. They give a sense of being close to nature and add to the feel of our community. But too much of any one thing is never good. Whether it’s a trail of droppings, territorial aggression or destructive nesting and feeding patterns, birds can make life more expensive and a […]
Be Prepared for Disasters
If you think hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes and floods won’t happen to you or that you don’t need to insure against these disasters, you’re among the nearly half of U.S. homeowners and renters who lack the insurance coverage to deal with potential losses, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). In a recent NAIC […]
Tips to Discourage Burglers
The association makes every effort to maintain a secure environment in our community, but there is only so much we’re authorized to do. Unfortunately, illegal entries into homes in our area—and others—happen from time to time. Residents can do more to protect themselves and their property than the association can do. Here are a few […]
Preparing for, Recovering from Fires
Everyone in our community should prepare themselves for the risk of fire (not just wildfires). Drought conditions persist across the country and many of our homes are in or near woodland settings. Wildfires in California and other places across the country and single home fires remind us to be prepared. The association urges all residents […]
Reduce Threats to You and Your Children
Countless accidents, injuries, and deaths occur in and around the home, and our community is no exception. Our children are often at the greatest risk—even when we do everything we can to protect them. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there were 17 deaths and more than 181,000 toy-related injuries in 2010 […]
