The Secret to How Ritz-Carlton, H-E-B, Disney, ClubCorp and Goettl Soar JackNotes: Summaries of Wisdom Fortunately, I worked for a remarkable Texas business, H-E-B Food Drugs, from 1980 to 2010 and retired early as an executive over their facilities management organization. H-E-B invests a great deal in training […]
Tips, Hacks, Tricks and Tidbits by Dodie Dennis Herd it Through the Grapevine #4 Pour Salt Down Your Sink Drain To Fix Clogs Salt is one of the most commonly found minerals on earth. And while most people associate it with cooking, it actually has tons of uses […]
When it comes to conserving water, small adjustments can have a big impact. Conserve water with ideas from our 100+ water-saving tips. INDOOR TIPS KITCHEN #1 When washing dishes by hand, don’t let the water run. Fill one basin with wash water and the other with rinse water. #2 Dishwashers […]
Tis the season for more storms and power outages. When the big snow and ice storm of February 2021 hit, we were prepared. For 20 years I was over Facilities Management at H-E-B Food-Drugs stores, offices and their properties throughout Texas and Mexico. Here are some quick tips […]
Are you troubled with humidity in your bathroom, a closet, cellar or attic? Do you live near the coast or other humid area? Evidence shows there are health risks (and even problems with clothing stored) associated with high humidity areas in homes. Here is how to save some […]
When the power goes out, your refrigerator and freezer will only stay cold for so long. According to the American Red Cross, an unopened refrigerator will keep food cold for four hours. After this, temperatures will begin to rise to unsafe levels. A full, unopened freezer will keep food […]
CleverJourneys offers readers the following tips for preventing property damage during freezing weather: Before Freezing Weather Wrap all exposed pipes located outside or in unheated areas of the home. Remove garden hoses from outside faucets. Insulate outside faucets with Styrofoam cover, rags or paper. Cover vents around the […]
Big Tech has launched a major assault on Americans’ right to free speech. In their most audacious attack, some of the most powerful big businesses in America joined together to force Parler off the Internet. Parler, a social media site that rejects Twitter’s censorship policies, had millions of […]
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JackNotes on the book by Mari Kondo using the KonMari Method, which helps you escape the vicious cycle of clutter. Concentrate your efforts on eliminating clutter thoroughly within a short span of time and you’ll see instant results that will keep you empowered to keep your space in order ever […]
Directing the Facilities Management Department at H-E-B Food/Drugs, the best and biggest retailer in Texas, for 23 years was an honor. Anyone who works there knows H-E-B is a learning, giving, and extremely productive organization. Employees are called “Partners,” the perfect Texas term, because we worked together, crossing […]
Mike Sheffield and I were born on exactly the same day and are only about two hours apart in age. I’ve known him since the early 1970s on the San Antonio McCollum High School football team. Mike was quite the athlete. One of my favorite memories of being […]
