Bill Richey's Blog

The Dallas area has such a crazy winter - 70 degrees one day, drops to freezing overnight and 50's the next (or colder).  Don't get caught with unprotected pipes or cold drafts coming in.  Remember, those same drafts are causing you to lose your valuable air conditioning in our hot summer months!...

I know that I like to save money, who doesn't!  Here is a great post on websites that offer coupons to save on just about anything in and around the Dallas, TX area.  You don't live here?  You probably have similar websites in your area too!  Everyone likes to save some money, right?  Here is a w...

Here is some great information that many are not aware of - just how much "sleeping" appliances, chargers, etc...use electric and make utility bills higher than they need to be.  Don't let the Energy Vampires eat your money!                      Energy Vampires and Phantom Power Loads Did you kno...

You just can't be reminded enough about preventative measures, especially when it comes to protecting your home or office from burst pipes.  That's a headache no one wants.  Here's a great quick tip video on what to do! How to Prevent Frozen Pipes Have you protected your pipes from frigid tempera...

This is a stunning home with lake views...open floorplan, expansive yard and lovely neighborhood.  You could call this beautiful home yours in 2012 - now that's the way to start the New Year! An exquisite estate on 1+ acre in an exclusive lake community.  This home located at 109 Brooke Lane is p...

This is a wonderful series, and a great reminder of the truth in the Tortoise and The Hare, slow and steady wins the race.  Great Planning with Perseverance will equal Success.  Here is the final part of the three part series: Planning + Perseverance = Success (Part 3) A quick three part series ...

This is a wonderful series, and a great reminder of the truth in the Tortoise and The Hare, slow and steady wins the race.  Great Planning with Perseverance will equal Success.  Here is Part two of Three: Planning + Perseverance = Success (Part 2) A quick three part series summed up from three g...

This is a wonderful series, and a great reminder of the truth in the Tortoise and The Hare, slow and steady wins the race.  Great Planning with Perseverance will equal Success.  Here is Part one of Three: Planning + Perseverance = Success (Part 1) A quick three part series summed up from three gr...

This post was just too cute not to post again.  Lisa has written a cute, fun verse to theme music from a show I remember well - Rawhide.  Enjoy, and Happy Thanksgiving to all!  Visit Lisa's blog to comment! For many, the "meal prep" has begun for Thanksgiving feasts everywhere.  Here's a little h...

So many wonderful companies are offering "freebies" for our military in honor of their service the weekend long.  In case you missed this list the first time around, here is the information once again.  Thank you to the companies participating, and THANK YOU to our Military Personnel! This is a c...