HOCOA - Home Owners Clubs of America - Your Home Repair Network

• Protect your deck or fence from the summer sun by resealing the wood.

• Powerwash all siding, wood trim,

• Reinsulate your attic to keep hot air out of your home and reduce your energy bill.

• Check your attic for proper ventilation

Sangria is perfect for a hot summer day with the family, a friendly barbeque with the nieghboors or even a romantic summer evening with a loved one. Its great for the kids too, just don't add the wine and it creates a tangy fruit punch. Sangria is quick, simple and easy to make. Not only that but it serves up to 32 glasses and doesn't cost a lot of money, yet still looks very appealing.

Ingredients:
1 can frozen orange juice
1 can frozen lemonade
2 liters red wine
1 lemon sliced
1 orange sliced
1 lime sliced
ice cubes

Directions:
In a punch bowl add wine, juice,
and sliced fruit and stir. Add
ice cubes just before serving.

Well, we are going to let you in on some key ways to keep not only you cool this summer, but also your home. First we will provide you with some tips on how to protect your home from that hot summer sun. Then we will give you some advice on how to keep your backyard looking and feeling cool. For instance, install a pool or an outdoor stereo system to keep everyone happily entertained this season, but once you have your pool, you know what that means, suddenly you have more friends than you knew and your nieghbors start hanging outside more often. Therefore, this is a great opportunity to give them all what they have been waiting for... a BBQ Pool Party for the friends and neighboors. So, we have listed a fabulous Spanish recipe for the perfect summer drink to have at your fiesta. Now just kick back, relax and enjoy this summer!

Give your A.C. a check-up

Clean and replace all dirty air filters. Also be sure to inspect your home's ductwork and repair any leaky joints or connections that you find. Those leaks force your air conditioner to work harder, costing you more in energy bills!

Make your backyard cool:

Install a Pool
Build a Canopy above the deck
Add trendy umbrellas to tables
Install an outdoor stereo system