Always be Prepared for Emergencies

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When purchasing your dream home in Bryan College Station, you may fear the thought of natural disasters – as all homeowners do. Well, Central Texas is known for having its share of bad weather every now and then. The good news is that most of this weather is predictable, so you can plan for anything that Mother Nature heads your way. 

Living in Bryan College Station, you are bound to see some severe thunderstorms with ground lightening and high winds. While they may be exciting to watch, you should also be prepared for one. Most of the thunderstorms in the area will happen in the afternoon. You need to stay clear of windows in case the winds blows debris into it. To avoid potential fire and shock hazards from lightning strikes, unplug all appliances and do not use the phone until the storm is over.

Flash floods do occur in Central Texas. Even six inches of water has the force to knock over an adult.  If you are in your vehicle during a flash flood, do not drive through roadways that are flooded since the roadbed may no longer be intact. Also, work out an evacuation plan with your family, should a flood occur. In addition, don’t forget about making sure to keep current on your homeowner’s insurance.

The entire state of Texas sees the most tornados than any other state. In fact, it sees an average of 125 tornadoes each year. In Central Texas, spring and summer are thought of as “tornado season.” In addition, tornadoes can occur at any time of the day, but they most often happen from mid-afternoon to mid-evening. When a tornado does occur, seek shelter in your basement or if you do not have one, go to an interior room without windows, such as a bathroom or closet. Bathrooms are great shelters since the plumbing provides additional sturdiness to the walls. If you have time, you can also drag a mattress to place on top of you and your family to help shield any falling debris.

If you are buying a new home in the area, these tips will help you be prepared for any weather emergency. Every new and seasoned homeowner has concerns about what Mother Nature may bring their way, but when you know you are ready, much of that fear goes away. 

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How to Prevent Bed Bugs in Your New Home

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Bed bugs love to thrive in areas that are hot, so of course, Central Texas fits that description pretty well. However, they are ways to prevent bed bugs from entering the new home you just bought.

Bed bugs can be identified by their color and shape. They are reddish-brown in color and are flat and oval. The majority of the time, they hide close to the bed, but they have been known to spread to other areas of the room. It is important to note that some bugs found on beds are not bed bugs.

Bed bugs get into your home a number of different ways.  The most common way is through moving or from traveling. You can easily bring these critters into your home if you have been somewhere that had bed bugs. This means that you can get them if your belongings were stored somewhere that had beds bugs during your move. They bury inside your moving boxes and could take up residence in your new Bryan College Station dream home. 

To prevent these pesky bed bugs from entering your home, inspect all your items before putting them away. This is especially true with mattresses and furniture.  Check the crevices, behind molding, as well as other embellishments. 

If you bring in any used furniture into your home that you purchase after you move in, be sure that you inspect it carefully for signs of the bugs or its fecal matter. Also, if you go on vacation, be sure to inspect your accommodations before bringing in your luggage. Many people forget to do this in the excitement and the little hitchhikers make their way into your home.

You are settling into your new home and the last thing you want is unwanted critters in your bed. Following these few tips will ensure you and your new home stay bed bug free! 

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Homes with Haunted History

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According to Texas law, a home can be known as a Notorious House which means that either someone died in the home or the house is known to have ghost sightings.  If a Notorious House is up for sale, this fact must be disclosed to potential buyers. 

There is an exception to this rule and that is that if someone died in the home from either a suicide or of natural causes or from an accident which had nothing to do with home’s condition then no disclosure of the death has to be made. 

Many times a real estate agent may not have any knowledge of whether or not a death occurred inside a home but through neighbors they often find out if a home has a reputation for being haunted. 

Many times you can find out the history of a home in College Station by entering the property address into a search engine online.  If there is anything noteworthy about the home, it will appear online. 

There are several places in College Station that are public though which have a reputation of being haunted.  The A&M Consolidated High School has been rumored to have a metaphysical presence that floats in the wing that houses career technology. 

The College Station Plantation House is said to have doors that slam shut in the middle of the night as well as footsteps in the attic.

The Schulman Theater in College Station has an upstairs portion that is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young man. 

Living in a home that has a history of being haunted may appeal to some homeowners.  If you find yourself purchasing a home with ghostly presences, you will definitely have your share of exciting stories to tell the grandkids.

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