Chandler Roofing- July 2022

Chandler Roofing- July 2022

817-889-6621 • 1-800-692-8851 • www.ChandlerRoof.com • July 2022 MOUNTAIN MEMORIES My Favorite Family Summer Trip

Summer is officially here! I hope you and your family have something fun planned, whether at home or away. The Chandlers visited Phoenix for a week in late May to attend a basketball tournament for our 14-year-old daughter, London, and soon, we’re going on an adventure to the Grand Canyon. Summer vacations are an American tradition, and since the season only comes once a year, we try to take full advantage of it. It’s always exciting to go somewhere new and get away from the repetitive routine of everyday life. There’s so much to see in the world, and I want to get to as much of it as possible! But while there have been flashier trips, my favorite vacation happened a couple of years ago when we went to a small town in New Mexico called Red Rock. We visited at the recommendation of some friends who had recently been. They told us it was a quaint and quiet little town — the perfect place to explore the great outdoors. Many of our vacations are to locations with a lot of hustle and bustle, so we thought it would be good to try something new. And our friends were right — the town was beautiful, and it looked like it was straight out of a Hallmark movie.

realized then that what we call mountains in Texas are just hills. Even though it was summer, we put the ski lift to good use. It took us up the mountain and dropped us off so we could hike down. (Much better than the reverse!) Even going downhill was quite a journey, but it was a beautiful experience. One day we went to a neighboring town to go whitewater rafting. It wasn’t as extreme as you might imagine, and I’d call it a lot more fun than scary. We also rented an ATV, and Bill drove us up the mountain on this narrow little path. Only one vehicle could fit at a time, so you’d need to stop and take turns when someone came in the other direction. It was a little nerve-wracking. But believe it or not, the most frightening part of the trip was when I took the girls horseback riding. Bill is allergic to horses, so he didn’t go. But while I’m not allergic to horses, I can’t stand them! The problem is that I like to be in control, and I definitely can’t feel that way when I’m at the mercy of a 600-pound animal. It was the girls’ favorite part of the trip. But even though we traveled at quite a slow pace, I was terrified and thought my horse would buck me off the entire time. I spent the whole ride screaming about it at my girls and the poor tour guide, Jason. “Mrs. Chandler, you’re fine,” Jason kept assuring me, but I wasn’t convinced. The girls were incredibly embarrassed, and I’ve vowed never to ride another horse again. Despite my minor meltdown, the family had a fantastic time exploring the mountains and a different way of life. If you’re ever in the market for a quiet, charming vacation out in nature, I couldn’t recommend Red Rock more. We will definitely go back — but the girls will have to go horseback riding without me. –Amanda Chandler

Our vacation was in the summer of 2020, a few months after COVID-19 began. It was the perfect trip to take then because virtually everything you’d want to do there is outdoors! A lot of the town was closed, and only one small restaurant remained open with patio seating. But we didn’t mind because we were there to experience nature. We stayed in a condo directly across the street from the mountains, and the view was absolutely breathtaking. I

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RAINWATER HARVESTING: IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU? How to Find Out and Get Started

It’s 100 degrees F outside. The sun is pounding relentlessly on the sidewalk. Vegetation is wilting. Meanwhile, you’re huddled indoors, basking in the A/C … until it rattles to a stop. This stomach-dropping scenario happens to hundreds of people every summer. A/C units across America are overstressed right now, and when you run your unit at full blast, it’s more prone to malfunctioning. Fortunately, you don’t have to call in the pros for every little issue. Here are a few DIY ways to fix an A/C problem. 1. Replace your air filter. The experts recommend changing the filter in your A/C system every month. If you don’t do this, it can get clogged and cause your A/C to turn off! Replacing the filter could kick start a nonfunctioning A/C. 2. Double-check your thermostat. We know it sounds basic, but your A/C might have turned off because your spouse reset the temperature, the kids flipped the thermostat from “heat” to “cool,” or the device’s batteries died. Don’t rule these silly problems out without checking them! 3. Clean your condenser coils. Dust, dirt, and pet hair can clog your A/C’s condenser coils and limit the unit’s function. If you’re careful and handy, you can use compressed air or a shop vacuum to clean the copper tubing and aluminum fins composing the coils, which typically form the side walls of your outdoor A/C unit. 4. Test your circuit breaker. It’s possible that the entire circuit covering your A/C has been tripped, turning the A/C off with it. To test this, turn your thermostat off and head to your breaker box and look for any switch in the neutral position. If you find one, push it to off (right) then on (left). Wait 30 minutes, then turn your thermostat back on and set it to cool. These four steps may be the only ones you need to fix your A/C problem! If you try them with no success, then it’s time to call in the experts. Of course, you can also make that call from the get- go if you’re not comfortable DIYing your household systems. We promise they won’t judge you! It’s always better to be cautious than accidentally worsen the problem. How to Troubleshoot a Malfunctioning A/C Take These Steps Before Calling the Pros

Did you know the government has a website where you can track drought conditions in real time? It’s called Drought.gov, and when we visited, it showed 47.52% of the country was in drought. That means water shortages were affecting more than 100 million Americans — maybe including you and your family. Water scarcity is scary. We need water to live, bathe, and grow food! So, what can you do about it? One popular, eco-friendly way to get around cutoffs and shortages is by installing a rain harvesting system. Here’s how it works. Rainwater harvesting is pretty much what it sounds like. You create a system to “catch” the rainwater that runs off of your roof or another surface (think gutters and pipes), then store it in a barrel or tank to use later. This protects the local watershed because you capture the rainwater and use it before it gathers pollution during runoff, and it reduces your energy use by eliminating the burden of water transportation! Rainwater harvesting may be for you if … • You own your own home. • You want to be more self-sufficient and/or lower your water bill. • You’d like additional water for your garden or household. Rainwater harvesting may NOT be for you if … • You rent your property. In this case, you may have to run the idea of adding a rain barrel or other harvesting system past the property owner. • Rainwater harvesting is restricted in your state. Unfortunately, rainwater collection is highly regulated in some states. You’d need to have a permit or abide by certain restrictions. The best way to find out the restrictions in your state, if they apply, is to check the legislation on the official state website. If it’s feasible, get started!

You can build a rainwater harvesting system yourself with supplies from a company like RainWater Harvest Systems (RainHarvest.com) or work with a business in your area like Innovative Water Solutions in Texas. The size, cost, and installation of rainwater systems can vary depending on your home and how much water you store. To learn more about rainwater harvesting, check out the book series “Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond” by Brad Lancaster.

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PROTECT YOUR GARDEN FROM HEAT

With Help From Your Kids

Not all gardening tasks are suitable for the entire family. Fertilizers can be dangerous, and you definitely don’t want a young child wielding sharp tools. But there’s one gardening project you and the kids can tackle together: protecting your plants from the heat. Last June, heat waves scorched the country, sending temperatures in Portland, Oregon, of all places to 110 degrees F. This is uncomfortable at best, and at worst a massive heat wave can ruin an entire spring’s worth of effort in the garden. To avoid that, rope your kids into helping you with easy heat solutions like these: 1. Build shade covers — Shade helps people survive the heat, and it’s great for plants, too! You can overlay greenery with umbrellas, canopies, “garden fabric,” or even bed sheets draped over your plants. If you have spare lumber or PVC pipe, build a trellis to hold up your shade cover. YouTube has plenty of tutorials for this — just search “Garden Shade DIY.” 2. Spread organic mulch — Adding 2–4 inches of light-colored mulch around your trees, shrubs, and other plants will protect the soil from the sun and keep it damp and cool. 3. Swap out terra cotta pots — Unsealed terra cotta pots are terrible at retaining moisture. If you water a plant in terra cotta, it won’t be long before that water evaporates. To avoid this, enlist the kids to repot your plants in oversized, light-colored plastic nursery pots. (Some nurseries give these away for free!)

4. Water, water, water — Your garden will dry out twice as fast during extreme heat, so take shifts as a family checking the soil and watering when needed. Don’t rely on your sprinkler system or usual watering schedule. These tips should help protect your delicate fruit and vegetable plants. Next year, get a head start by asking your local nursery to help you choose drought and heat- tolerant species for your region and beefing up your soil with organic matter. According to Farmers’ Almanac, soil rich with 5%–9% organic matter (think compost, manure, and decomposing leaves) retains more water, saving you trips with the hose.

TAKE A BREAK

MOUTHWATERING SOUTHERN BBQ Inspired by JustAPinch.com

Summer isn’t complete without some Southern BBQ!

Ingredients

Directions

• 3 lbs boneless pork loin roast, trimmed

1. In a 4-quart slow cooker, add the roast and 1 cup of water. 2. Cover and cook the roast on high for 7 hours or until tender. 3. Once tender, shred the meat. 4. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker. Stir in salt, pepper, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire, and hot pepper sauce. 5. Cover and cook on the lowest setting for an hour. 6. When finished, serve barbecue on buns with coleslaw (optional).

• 1 cup water • 1/2 tsp salt • 1 tbsp pepper

• 1/4 cup brown sugar • 18 oz barbecue sauce • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 1 tbsp hot pepper sauce • 10 hamburger buns, split • Deli coleslaw (optional)

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INSIDE

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Amanda Remembers Her Favorite Summer Vacation

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DIY Tips for a Broken A/C

Get More Water — For Free!

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Be the Superhero Your Garden Needs

Mouthwatering Southern BBQ

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Outdoor Cooking Inspiration You Need

Level Up Your Outdoor Cooking Space

With These Handy Features!

2. The Warming Drawer: Warming drawers make even the biggest barbecues easy to use. You can pre-grill your corn and stash it inside, keep sides toasty while you pour drinks and socialize, or warm up the buns for your dogs and burgers. 3. The Outdoor Ice Machine: Install one of these, and you’ll never

have to sprint inside for ice

again. It’s a particularly

Outdoor kitchens were trendy in 2021 — and they’re still a must- have! If you plan to either build an outdoor cooking space or level up the one you have this summer, consider these game- changing features. 1. The Flat Top Grill: With a flat top, you can cook anything outside. Imagine outdoor breakfasts with pancakes and eggs! You can also cook burgers with lots of toppings without worrying about food falling into the flames.

handy feature if you have an outdoor bar and love to mix

cocktails for your guests.

Good luck and happy cooking!

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