Carl & Ceil Winters Texas Hill Country Home Inspector

Carl's Blog - Thought Provoker - Low cost tips keep dollars in your pocket this winter.

Complete Home Inspection Service 830 - 899-2441

1. During the winter keep your draperies open during the day to let sunlight warm your home and keep them closed at night to help keep cold air out.

2. Seal leaks and caulk around doors and windows to prevent air loss, change or clean air filters every month and make sure your home is properly insulted. ( I did a series on this earlier in the month).

3. Run the dishwasher when it is full, and air-dry instead of using heat dry setting. You will save electricity by washing fewer loads and not drying with heat.

4. Wash full loads of clothes and if possible use cold water to wash your clothes. You will save electricity by running fewer loads and not heating the water.

5. In the winter which is almost upon us here in Texas, set the thermostat to 68 degrees in the daytime and comfortable lower setting at night or when you are away from home.

We keep hearing your utility bill will be rising, try a few of these and see if it will help.

Blog: October `13, 2009 Localism

Your New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, and Comal County home inspection connection. Member Active rain Real Estate Network. Buying or selling a home and need a home inspector, Call Carl Winters. We serve the Texas Hill Country for home and septic inspections. (Since 1994)

Recycle your plant pots and save yourself some money by Ceil Winters

Summer is over and now we need to think about Fall and Fall Plants. Here are some tips that will save you some money. Spruce up those old clay pots.

Mums are my favorite

Recycle those old plants pots.

1. Remove old plant and potting soil.

2. Use soap and water and a scrub brush to remove grit and grime.

3. Rinse well and let dry completely.

4. If you want you can paint; I use exterior semi-gloss.

5. This is a good way to recycle all your old paint.

6. You can get creative and do lots of projects when you recycle.

7. You can even spray paint and spruce up old basket plant holders. Spray paint and ribbon go a long way.

8. While the paint is drying, take a nap.

9. While I'm napping I send Carl to the nursery to buy me some new plants. Any color mums are fine with me.

10. Always start with new potting soil.

11.The nursery has a great variety of fall plants to choose from.

Mums are my favorite. You can't go wrong and the colors are great. When it gets too cold outside bring them in and set around. You can enjoy them right up to the holidays.

If you are selling your home adding fall flowers will look great after the long, hot, dry summer we have had here in Texas. When your mums get too tall, cut them down and they will come back again several times.

If you are buying a home in my service area of Comal County or Bexar County and surrounding area, please give me a call. Carl Wintes, Complete Inspection service 830-660-0131. I am an Advanced Home Inspector, License #3630.

Blog: September October 7th, 2009, Localism Canyon Lake, and New Braunfels Texas. Member of Active Rain Real estate Network.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hl-Nl Swine Flu Town Hall Meeting, Carl's Comal County Bulletin Board Blog News Update

Ceil just found out about this so we are passing this on in case you missed it. H1N1 Town Hall Meeting-Oct. 8th.

A quick reminder that this Thursday evening, state, regional, and local health authorities will team up for a town hall meeting focusing on the H1-N1 Swine Flu strain, and efforts underway to protect the population from a widespread outbreak. That town hall meeting is set for this Thursday evening, from 6 to 7:30 at the McKenna Events Center on West San Antonio Street.

Here's what County officials say will be on tap during that meeting:

- Learn how Comal County civic, business, religious, public health, public schools, emergency management, and government entities have taken steps to prepare to respond to a potential H1N1 outbreak.

- Find out how you and your family can be proactive in staying healthy and also contribute to the overall public health of this community.

- Get your questions answered during the Q&A session with representatives from local, county, and state health departments.

Look for speakers like:

- State Perspective: James K. Morgan, M.D., M.P.H. Assistant Commissioner, Regional and Local Health Services Texas Department of State Health Services

- Regional Perspective: Sandra Guerra, M.D., M.P.H. Regional Medical Director Texas Department of State Health Services

- Local Perspective: Dorothy Overman, M.D. Comal County Local Health Authority

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Willkommen zum WURSTFEST! October 30 - November 8 (2009) New Braunfels, Texas

It's time to make your plan to attend the 2009 Wurstfest in New Braunfels Texas

The next BIG happening in NB is Wurstfest!

A nine day salute to sausage (and beer and saukraut and german heritage!) & Fun

Join us for the 49th annual "Salute to Sausage" - Wurstfest in New Braunels Texas

www.wurstfest.com Willkommen zum WURSTFEST!

Nine Days of Food, Fun, Singing, Dancing & Good German Tradition

Special Events

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30

10 am - 3 pm Tour of Conservation Plaza

10 am - 4 pm Open House/New Braunfels Railroad Museum

10 am - 4 pm Sophienburg Museum & Archives

10 am - 5 pm ARToberfest/New Braunfels Art League Gallery

10 am - 5 pm McKenna Children's Museum

1 pm - 4 pm Heritage Village/Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture

5 pm - 10 pm Kunsthalle (Arts & Crafts)/Knights of Columbus Hall across from Wurstfest Gate #1

7:30 pm Old Time Melodrama - "Batwurst"/Circle Arts Theatre

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31

8 am Wurst 5 Mile Run/Landa Park Dance Slab

8 am Wurst Motorcycle Run/35 North Honda

8 am Wurstfest Walkfest/Schlitterbahn Employee Café

8 am - 1 pm Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic-Recreational Tour/Gruene Hall

9:45 am Wurstfest Skat Tournament - International Rules/Landa Haus

10 am - 3 pm Tour of Conservation Plaza

10 am - 4 pm Open House/New Braunfels Railroad Museum

10 am - 4 pm Sophienburg Museum & Archives

10 am - 5 pm ARToberfest/New Braunfels Art League Gallery

10 am - 5 pm McKenna Children's Museum

10 am - 5:30 pm The Wurst Craft Show & Sale in Texas/New Braunfels Utilities Parking Lot

11 am - 10 pm Kunsthalle (Arts & Crafts)/Knights of Columbus Hall across from Wurstfest Gate #1

11:30 am - 4 pm Annual Wurstfest Regatta I - Boardboats, Centerboards & Catamarans/Canyon Lake

12 noon - 4 pm Open House and Self-Guided Tours/Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church

1 pm - 4 pm Heritage Village/Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture

3 pm - 6 pm Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic-Individual Time Trial/Gruene Hall

4 pm & 7:30 pm Old Time Melodrama - "Batwurst"/Circle Arts Theatre

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1

8 am Wurstfest Walkfest/Schlitterbahn Employee Café

8 am - 12 noon Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic-Team Time Trial/Gruene Hall

8:45 am Wurstfest Skat Tournament - Texas Rules/Landa Haus

10 am - 2 pm Annual Wurstfest Regatta I - Boardboats, Centerboards & Catamarans/Canyon Lake

10 am - 4 pm Open House/New Braunfels Railroad Museum

10 am - 5:30 pm The Wurst Craft Show & Sale in Texas/New Braunfels Utilities Parking Lot

11 am - 5 pm Kunsthalle (Arts & Crafts)/Knights of Columbus Hall across from Wurstfest Gate #1

12 Noon - 3 pm Tour of Conservation Plaza

12 Noon - 5 pm ARToberfest/New Braunfels Art League Gallery

12 Noon - 5 pm McKenna Children's Museum

12:30 pm - 4 pm Open House and Self-Guided Tours/Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church

1 pm - 4 pm Heritage Village/Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture

4:00 pm Old Time Melodrama - "Batwurst"/Circle Arts Theatre

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2

10 am - 3 pm Tour of Conservation Plaza

10 am - 4 pm Open House/New Braunfels Railroad Museum

10 am - 5 pm ARToberfest/New Braunfels Art League Gallery

10:30 am - 2 pm Kaffee Haus/Conservation Plaza

12 Noon - 4 pm Open House and Self-Guided Tours/Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church

1 pm - 4 pm Heritage Village/Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture

5 pm - 10 pm Kunsthalle (Arts & Crafts)/Knights of Columbus Hall across from Wurstfest Gate #1

7:30 pm Old Time Melodrama - "Batwurst"/Circle Arts Theatre

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3

10 am - 3 pm Tour of Conservation Plaza

10 am - 4 pm Open House/New Braunfels Railroad Museum

10 am - 4 pm Sophienburg Museum & Archives

10 am - 5 pm ARToberfest/New Braunfels Art League Gallery

10 am - 5 pm McKenna Children's Museum

10:30 am - 2 pm Kaffee Haus/Conservation Plaza

12 Noon - 4 pm Open House and Self-Guided Tours/Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church

1 pm - 4 pm Heritage Village/Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture

5 pm - 10 pm Kunsthalle (Arts & Crafts)/Knights of Columbus Hall across from Wurstfest Gate #1

7:30 pm Old Time Melodrama - "Batwurst"/Circle Arts Theatre

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4

10 am - 3 pm Tour of Conservation Plaza

10 am - 4 pm Open House/New Braunfels Railroad Museum

10 am - 4 pm Sophienburg Museum & Archives

10 am - 5 pm ARToberfest/New Braunfels Art League Gallery

10 am - 5 pm McKenna Children's Museum

10:30 am - 2 pm Kaffee Haus/Conservation Plaza

12 Noon - 4 pm Open House and Self-Guided Tours/Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church

1 pm - 4 pm Heritage Village/Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture

5 pm - 10 pm Kunsthalle (Arts & Crafts)/Knights of Columbus Hall across from Wurstfest Gate #1

7:30 pm Old Time Melodrama - "Batwurst"/Circle Arts Theatre

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5

10 am - 3 pm Tour of Conservation Plaza

10 am - 4 pm Open House/New Braunfels Railroad Museum

10 am - 4 pm Sophienburg Museum & Archives

10 am - 5 pm ARToberfest/New Braunfels Art League Gallery

10 am - 5 pm McKenna Children's Museum

10:30 am - 2 pm Kaffee Haus/Conservation Plaza

12 Noon - 4 pm Open House and Self-Guided Tours/Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church

1 pm - 4 pm Heritage Village/Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture

5 pm - 10 pm Kunsthalle (Arts & Crafts)/Knights of Columbus Hall across from Wurstfest Gate #1

7:30 pm Old Time Melodrama - "Batwurst"/Circle Arts Theatre

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6

10 am - 3 pm Tour of Conservation Plaza

10 am - 4 pm Open House/New Braunfels Railroad Museum

10 am - 4 pm Sophienburg Museum & Archives

10 am - 5 pm ARToberfest/New Braunfels Art League Gallery

10 am - 5 pm McKenna Children's Museum

10:30 am - 2 pm Kaffee Haus/Conservation Plaza

12 Noon - 4 pm Open House and Self-Guided Tours/Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church

1 pm - 4 pm Heritage Village/Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture

5 pm - 10 pm Kunsthalle (Arts & Crafts)/Knights of Columbus Hall across from Wurstfest Gate #1

7:30 pm Old Time Melodrama - "Batwurst"/Circle Arts Theatre

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7

8 am - 5 pm 1st Annual Train Layout Competition/Convention Center

8 am - 5 pm Wurst Ride in Texas

10 am - 3 pm Tour of Conservation Plaza

10 am - 4 pm Open House/New Braunfels Railroad Museum

10 am - 4 pm Sophienburg Museum & Archives

10 am - 5 pm ARToberfest/New Braunfels Art League Gallery

10 am - 5 pm McKenna Children's Museum

10 am - 5:30 pm The Wurst Craft Show & Sales in Texas/New Braunfels Utilities Parking Lot

11 am - 10 pm Kunsthalle (Arts & Crafts)/Knights of Columbus Hall across from Wurstfest Gate #1

11:30 am - 4 pm Annual Wurstfest Regatta II - Keelboats and Multihulls/Canyon Lake

12 Noon - 4 pm Open House and Self-Guided Tours/Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church

1 pm - 4 pm Heritage Village/Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture

4 pm & 7:30 pm Old Time Melodrama - "Batwurst"/Circle Arts Theatre

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8

9 am - 4 pm 1st Annual Train Layout Competition/Convention Center

10 am - 2 pm Annual Wurstfest Regatta II - Keelboats and Multihulls/Canyon Lake

10 am - 4 pm Open House/New Braunfels Railroad Museum

10 am - 5:30 pm The Wurst Craft Show & Sale in Texas/New Braunfels Utilities Parking Lot

11 am - 5 pm Kunsthalle (Arts & Crafts)/Knights of Columbus Hall across from Wurstfest Gate #1

12 Noon - 3 pm Tour of Conservation Plaza

12 Noon - 5 pm ARToberfest/New Braunfels Art League Gallery

12 Noon - 5 pm McKenna Children's Museum

12:30 pm - 4 pm Open House and Self-Guided Tours/Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church

1 pm - 4 pm Heritage Village/Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture

4:00 pm Old Time Melodrama - "Batwurst"/Circle Arts Theatre

If you attend Wurstfest and decide you like the area and want to live here, call a realtor, buy a home in Comal County and when it comes time for the Home Inspection, call me, Carl Winters with Complete Home Inspection. I live in the area and support our great community. It's a great place to live and I can assure you folks are friendly.

Blog: September 5, 2009 Localism, Comal County, New Braunfels Texas

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The best baby back ribs ever@The Gristmill in Gruene Texas

We went over to Gruene last evening and walked around awhile and enjoyed the evening then went to eat "our favorite" baby back ribs; giant onion rings and special beans. Oh so good!

Shoosh don't tell anyone but everything on the menu is the best ever.

Here is a photo of one of the old renovated homes over at Gruene, Texas

When you see this you know you're in Gruene Texas

We sat down on the lower level where we could see the water and watch the sun set.

If you have been to Gruene then you should plan another visit soon. If you have not you really should plan a visit. This is our favorite time of the year.

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Blog October 2,2009 - Buying or selling a home and need a property inspection, please call us. Localism blog for New Braunfels and Canyon Lake Texas. Complete Inspection Service Serving The Texas Hill Country.

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