Once the bulk of the water was removed, and then damaged walls, floors, and ceilings, then the efforts to dry the internal structure of our home began. It is hard for me to look at these pictures, but dehumidifiers and heaters are being used to dry the remaining moisture. The wood flooring in these pictures …
Experiencing a recent emergency, I realize more than ever the importance of a “Go Bag.” I thought I was ready — I wasn’t. Please take the time to think about Go Bags for yourself and your family. Ideally, each family member and pet should have their own Go Bag, and the Go Bags should be …
Hill House is in the Mother Lode Country of Arnold, California. It has been our reconstruction project for several years now. We bought it while my dad was alive, and I am grateful that we had many short family vacations there. Recently we traveled to Hill House for refuge and a safe place while repairs …
Dogs are amazing creatures! They adapt to changes in their environment better than we humans. Ever since the sprinkler line explosion in our home in Tracy, we’ve tried to keep things as normal as possible for Candy and Teddy while repairs proceed. We try to keep their routines consistent even though we are moving between …
