Articles for April 2015

Houston April Weather Facts

Date: April 13, 2015 Author: cdoelle Comments: Leave a reply

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Temperatures in April average 79 degrees for the high and 61 degrees for the low.

Houston’s record high for April is 94 degrees set in 1948 and the record low is degrees 22 set in 1995.

The average humidity for Houston in April is between 50% and 100% and rarely drops below 26%.

You can expect an average of 3.60 inches of rain this month.

Fun Fact: Some believe that April was named after the goddess Aphrodite.

April Home Maintenance Checklist

Date: April 6, 2015 Author: cdoelle Comments: Leave a reply
  • Inspect screens (both house and vent screens to attic or crawl space) for tears and bent
    frames.
  • devon-inventories-exeterCheck screens (both house and vent screens to attic or crawl space) for tears and bent
    frames. Clean window screens. Lay them flat on a picnic table or a pair of sawhorses
    and scrub them with a soft bristle brush and a mild detergent solution. Rinse with a
    garden hose and allow to dry thoroughly.
  • Inspect outdoor structures for deterioration – especially signs of rot. Use a small awl to
    probe posts, railings and window sills for soft spots. If you find any, plan to replace or
    repair them when the weather turns fair.
  • Prepare for the outdoor cooking season by inspecting gas grills. Remove cooking grills
    and thoroughly clean them with soapy water and a brush with brass bristles. Remove
    accumulated grease from lava rocks and ceramic briquettes by turning them over and
    igniting the burners. Allow 10 minutes on high heat to clean the briquettes.
  • Inspect garden hoses for leaks. Make temporary repairs with electrical tape. Pry out old
    washers and replace them. Don’t leave hoses connected to outdoor spigots until the
    danger of frost is completely over.
  • Caulk open joints, particularly around windows and doors.
  • Inspect the crawl space or basement after rains for water accumulation or excessive
    moisture. Look for signs of water damage on the subfloor and joists beneath bathrooms,
    the kitchen and laundry. Find and fix leaks now or pay the price later.
  • Shut off the water to the washing machine, remove the water supply hoses and
    examine them and the washers. Replace worn and damaged ones.
  • Check fire extinguishers to make sure they are not outdated, have lost pressure or are
    damaged.
  • Check all weather stripping around doors and windows for wear, damage or loss of
    flexibility. Replace material that is no longer blocking air.
  • Clean your garbage disposal. Grind two trays of ice cubes made from a mixture of one
    cup white vinegar to one gallon of water.