The Sewing Mom

We moved away from the Midwest because my husband was tired of the snow. Apparently he didn’t realized that we were sort of moving out of the pot and into the fire. No, we don’t have snow here in Texas (although we did receive about 3 inches in January), but we do have frequent severe thunderstorms, hail, and high winds. It can be quite scary sitting in the house listening to the winds howl, wondering if the roof will still be there once the storm moves on.

I find myself not only worrying about the exterior of our home, but I also have to watch out for power surges inside. We have so much electronic gear that if lightening were to strike, we could be out thousands of dollars. Even though most of our electronics are on surge protectors, I don’t take chances. During severe thunderstorms I will shut down all of the computers and unplug them. I also unplug kitchen appliances (the smaller ones sitting on the counter) and, of course, I unplug my sewing machine.

My sewing machine was a huge investment for me and I feel the need to protect it. It doesn’t just sew, it also embroiders. It’s so easy for me to take precautions like unplugging it and I feel confident that it is safe from electrical damage during the storm. I recall when we were buying this house, getting home insurance quotes to make sure everything was covered. If the homeowner’s insurance didn’t cover it, I wouldn’t be able to replace it. It’s very important to know what your insurance covers in your home.

It’s clouding up again outside, I should probably check the weather report to see if anything is headed our way.