Lynnette

As a homeowner, I primarily write about weather safety tips that everyone should know in order to protect their home and family during major weather events. I especially like to share seasonal "outside the box" ideas that most wouldn't think of in the Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall. The weather events I've personally experienced include: Hurricanes (while living in Florida), Tornadoes (while living in Indiana, Texas, and Tennessee), Earthquakes (while visiting California), Blizzards (while living in New York and Indiana), and Flooding (while living in Tennessee).

Have You Seen Gropple (or Graupel) Before?

Have you seen gropple before? It’s also known as graupel or snow pellets. It’s a strange combination of snow and sleet and ice falling from the sky.

How To Make A Temporary Roof If Yours Gets Damaged By A Hurricane, Tornado, Or Severe Weather Storm

Here are the best instructions I could find for making temporary roof repairs in the event that a storm — like a hurricane or tornado — has crossed paths with your house. See how to fix your damaged roof using a tarp and some boards.

Life Hammer… The Only Tool You Need To Escape From Your Car Underwater?

The one-of-a-kind water escape tool that everyone’s talking about is the Life Hammer. You can use it to escape from a car accident or use it to rescue someone else who’s trapped in their vehicle. I’m getting a Life Hammer for friends & relatives this Christmas.

School’s Out… But Not For Snowmen

Kids making snowman like only little kids know how… cute and small.

Government Dollars At Work: A Snow Plow

An example of government dollars hard at work — a snow plow shoveling show.

Best Snowman Pictures… Ever!

As a tribute to some of the most creative snow artists alive… Check out these awesome pictures of snow men, snow women, and snow people… just doin’ what snowmen do best: Hangin’ out and enjoying the snow!

Survival Tactics: What To Do If You Find Yourself Stranded

Do you know how long you can survive without food? Without shelter? Without water? Without air? You should teach everyone in your family The Rule of Threes in case you ever find yourself stranded and seeking rescue.

Write Your Name In Snow (…No, Not Yellow Snow!)

Here’s a little fun you can have with a penguin who writes your message in the snow.

Look… Up In The Clouds!

How many times have you looked up toward the clouds and thought you recognized a familiar shape in the cloud formations? Can you make out the shapes in these pictures of clouds?… Some are a little creepy!

It’s Fall, Y’all!

Proof that it’s Fall… time to look forward to watching nature change colors, playing in piles of crunchy leaves, and enjoying cooler temperatures.

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