Author: /u/okralove

I have been offered what appears to be a really good gig at YES prep. The salary and benefits (health plan specifically seems good) both surpass what my public school district in a suburb of Houston offers. I didn't get shady vibes from the people …

So last summer we had monster electricity bills like everyone else and have taken care of getting better insulation, plantation shutters etc. Our ac is also in decent working condition and not due for replacement for another 2-3 years. I have friends …

Saw a squirrel gnawing at a water pipe yesterday. Today there was a dead eagle in my yard. Pls lets all leave water outside for the birds. And if possible, frozen water bottles for delivery drivers too. This heat is insane submitted by /u…

What are the best spots to watch the parade and what is the best parking spot? submitted by /u/okralove [link] [comments]

Several thousand dollars of damage and we are in a rental for 3 weeks. This car literally ran into me and another car before exiting at a ridiculous speed. We obviously need a dashcam at this point. The last one we had stopped working in the Houston su…

I’m looking for gymnastics classes or camps for my twin teens and there appear to be things for toddlers and elementary aged kids only. Any one know if I am missing something? I have googled and done searches here and on other message boards but there…

Anyone have experience with this? Our HOA is hounding everyone with cracks to have repairs or replacement done for neighborhood beauty standards. Are there quick cheap fixes for this? Not looking for a $5k replacement right now. Would be very apprecia…

I am looking to have a window built in a shower for natural light. It would mean knocking a space out on an external wall (brick) that is also the shower wall (tile). Anyone know someone locally who can do this? Lots of window replacers but no luck so …

Are we allowed to go in there when we pick up a passenger? Elderly uncle is coming and I want to know if I will be able to go help him schlep his bags off the baggage carousel. Thank you! submitted by /u/okralove [link] [comments]

So the place we used to go to has shut down due to covid. Anyone have a rec. for a solid car detailing place? Want seats, carpets etc shampooed as part of the detailing. West Houston but will travel for a fabulous place submitted by /u/o…