Morris Childs's (morrischilds) Blog

Have the March winds taken some of the shingles from your roof? The month of March has always been known for being windy. These strong winds can wreak havoc on the shingles on your roof. It can send your shingles flying into your neighbor's yard. Now is a good time to have a certified roofer to c...

Last week Toby Cat would not sit anywhere but in my recliner. This week he has returned to the couch. We thought that we were going to have to buy him his own recliner. He would get in the recliner beside of me and just push me out. We moved his favorite blanket to the couch and he has made the c...

Meet Mountain Kitty. His name is Sylvester, and of course he is a Tom Cat. He is definitely a house cat, his paws have never touched the ground. Sylvester belongs to our cousin, who lives in the house beside of our mountain house. Sylvester loves people food, in fact, he doesn't know that he is n...

Well, I went out to my Jeep this morning and there they were, right in front of me on the hood, windshield and the top of my vehicle. Toby Cat had left has paw prints all over. He loves to sleep on the hood of my Jeep. Sometimes, we think that he just loves to make his make on our vehicles. Maybe...

Who really WANTS to Live Green anyway?  Read on...  Just the other day I was at our local Realtor Association taking a CE course on Green Housing.  This is a subject that I would naturally gravitate toward, regardless of the need for hours.  Now, I have always figured that when attending any tra...

Owning and using a hot tub is not all fun and games. Their use, which is so comforting to tired bodies, can also tax the circulatory system and pose a risk of bacterial infection. On the bright side, these hazards can be avoided by proper use and maintenance. Here are some pointers: Make sure tha...

Smoking in a home will do a lot of damage two ways. The smell will become imbedded in the furniture, carpets and drapes. Smoke will discolor walls and furniture. If the home has a forced air heating and air conditioning system, it will circulate the smoke through the home. Although you think you ...

Most people like pets. I am referring to cats and dogs. They are cute, cuddly and make great company. If you are a pet owner, there are some precautions that should be taken if selling a home now or in the future. Here are a few ideas that might help. Bathe the pet on a regular basis. Some develo...

Just like most things in life, your Plumbing needs a little attention every now and then in order to stay in good working condition.  For this article, we shall focus on the Waste Plumbing.  The majority of Waste Plumbing is Cast Iron.  Some people may have Copper, some may have Lead, some may ha...

Your roof going green with moss is not a good thing!  Today I received a question about removing moss and thought I would share my answer.  First let me say that if you are in a hurry; you should scrape the moss off with a wire brush the best you can.  But, you can treat it and then brush off the...