Roxanne Lemos-Neese

Here are some things you can do to winterize the outside of your home: - Clear out your gutters - Caulk any cracks around the outside of your windows and doors - Paint a fresh coat of sealing paint on your deck to protect it from winter weather... - Put your outdoor furniture in storage (your grill, too) - Wrap any immobile outdoor furniture in tarps and hold down with bungee cords - Scrape any moss or excess vegetation off your roof to avoid buildup in the wetter months - Disconnect your garden hoses and any sprinklers store them - Turn off sprinkler system Stay tuned for info on how to winterize the inside of your home!

If you guessed "C.", you're right! Approximately 10-20% of U.S. power outages are caused by squirrels. Harmless and cute as they seem, these fuzzy little creatures aren’t as innocent as you think! Squirrels have a tendency of chewing the wires, but luckily it’s a simple fix.

My heart is with you during this time, Willits! We've had a lot come our way this year, but we'll get through it. Even amidst the negativity, I hope you can find the joy to keep smiling!

Due to the high-risk fire season, it's important to be prepared. Do you know what these are?

This local yard art is inspiring! What's something that inspires you?

Notice the strong wind lately? It's time to consider a generator! Last year PG&E shut the power down for a few days, and I was worried the food in my freezer would spoil. A generator can definitely help when the power outages happen.