--- title: New Hignell HOA Blog | Resident Tips (2) description: Resident Tips | New Hignell HOA Blog (2) --- [Skip to content](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/resident-tips/page/2#main-content) [OWNER PORTAL](https://www.hignellhoa.com/owner-portal)|[CALL (530) 419‑6032](tel:5304196032)[![GET A FREE HOA ANALYSIS](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/47820439/5c25c044-6299-494a-9ee9-03dd5dfc13a5.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/47820439/5c25c044-6299-494a-9ee9-03dd5dfc13a5)[![PURCHASE CONSULTING HOURS](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/47820439/3958a588-baae-4ff9-bd9d-021be597a7be.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/47820439/3958a588-baae-4ff9-bd9d-021be597a7be) Close ** Click to close # HOA Management Blog Search ** Category All HOA Management HOA Board Member of HOA Living in an HOA HOA Rules and Regulations HOA Responsibilities HOA Maintenance Resident Tips HOA Board Meetings Safety HOA Accounting HOA Fees Reserve Funds HOA Law HOA Documents and Contracts Hire an HOA Management Company HOA Consulting HOA Property Values News Insurance Coverage [![Does Winter in Your Homeowners Association Get You Down?-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/sad%20girl%20sitting%20by%20window%20in%20winter%20ThinkstockPhotos-507633424-1.jpg?length=400&name=sad%20girl%20sitting%20by%20window%20in%20winter%20ThinkstockPhotos-507633424-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/does-winter-in-your-homeowners-association-get-you-down) 1 Min Read [ Member of HOA Member of HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/member-of-hoa), [ Resident Tips Resident Tips ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/resident-tips) ## [Does Winter in Your Homeowners Association Get You Down?Does Winter in Your Homeowners Association Get You Down? ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/does-winter-in-your-homeowners-association-get-you-down) Many homeowners dread the end of summer—sunny days, mild nights, vacations, the beach, ball games, picnics and so much... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/does-winter-in-your-homeowners-association-get-you-down) [![Tips to Stay Safe When Lightning Strikes Your Homeowners Association-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/lightning%20strike%20at%20night%20ThinkstockPhotos-146914924-1.jpg?length=400&name=lightning%20strike%20at%20night%20ThinkstockPhotos-146914924-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-to-stay-safe-when-lightning-strikes-your-homeowners-association) 1 Min Read [ Member of HOA Member of HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/member-of-hoa), [ Safety Safety ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/safety), [ Resident Tips Resident Tips ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/resident-tips) ## [Tips to Stay Safe When Lightning Strikes Your Homeowners AssociationTips to Stay Safe When Lightning Strikes Your Homeowners Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-to-stay-safe-when-lightning-strikes-your-homeowners-association) Winter and Spring weather usually means staying in and snuggling by the fire, but it can also bring severe weather.... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-to-stay-safe-when-lightning-strikes-your-homeowners-association) 1 Min Read [ Resident Tips Resident Tips ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/resident-tips), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [Tips to Help Homeowners Association Residents Prevent Kitchen FiresTips to Help Homeowners Association Residents Prevent Kitchen Fires ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-to-help-homeowners-association-residents-prevent-kitchen-fires) Fire can be a fear of residents within a homeowners association. They can break out in all sorts of situations, so it’s... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-to-help-homeowners-association-residents-prevent-kitchen-fires) 2 Min Read [ Resident Tips Resident Tips ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/resident-tips), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [Tips from an HOA Board: Help Residents Breathe Easy in Their HomesTips from an HOA Board: Help Residents Breathe Easy in Their Homes ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-from-an-hoa-board-help-residents-breathe-easy-in-their-homes) Believe it or not, the air inside the homes in your homeowners association may be less healthy than the air outdoors.... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-from-an-hoa-board-help-residents-breathe-easy-in-their-homes) [![9 Tips for Safe Nighttime Driving in Your Homeowners Association-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/car_driving_at_night_with_headlights-ThinkstockPhotos-515824810.jpg?length=400&name=car_driving_at_night_with_headlights-ThinkstockPhotos-515824810.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/9-tips-for-safe-nighttime-driving-in-your-homeowners-association) 2 Min Read [ Member of HOA Member of HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/member-of-hoa), [ Safety Safety ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/safety), [ Resident Tips Resident Tips ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/resident-tips) ## [9 Tips for Safe Nighttime Driving in Your Homeowners Association9 Tips for Safe Nighttime Driving in Your Homeowners Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/9-tips-for-safe-nighttime-driving-in-your-homeowners-association) Driving at night can be tricky, especially through poorly lit homeowners association neighborhoods or dimly lit... 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Out with the old and in with the new – but what do... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-to-efficiently-donate-used-items-from-your-homeowners-association) [![Tips from an HOA Board: Household Products That Protect Your Home-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/baking_soda_vinegar_household_cleaner-ThinkstockPhotos-486372092-1.jpg?length=400&name=baking_soda_vinegar_household_cleaner-ThinkstockPhotos-486372092-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-from-an-hoa-board-household-products-that-protect-your-home) 2 Min Read [ Resident Tips Resident Tips ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/resident-tips), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [Tips from an HOA Board: Household Products That Protect Your HomeTips from an HOA Board: Household Products That Protect Your Home ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-from-an-hoa-board-household-products-that-protect-your-home) Homeowners association residents want to take pride in their investments which includes keeping their home clean and... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-from-an-hoa-board-household-products-that-protect-your-home) 1 Min Read [ HOA Responsibilities HOA Responsibilities ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-responsibilities), [ Resident Tips Resident Tips ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/resident-tips), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [4 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint in a Homeowners Association4 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint in a Homeowners Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/4-ways-to-reduce-your-carbon-footprint-in-a-homeowners-association) There are many small changes you can make to your outdoor and indoor surroundings to adopt environmentally conscious... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/4-ways-to-reduce-your-carbon-footprint-in-a-homeowners-association) [![What Should You Recycle in the Homeowners Association?-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/plastic_bottles_in_recycle_bin-ThinkstockPhotos-75627424-1.jpg?length=400&name=plastic_bottles_in_recycle_bin-ThinkstockPhotos-75627424-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/what-should-you-recycle-in-the-homeowners-association) 1 Min Read [ HOA Responsibilities HOA Responsibilities ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-responsibilities), [ Member of HOA Member of HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/member-of-hoa), [ Resident Tips Resident Tips ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/resident-tips) ## [What Should You Recycle in the Homeowners Association?What Should You Recycle in the Homeowners Association? ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/what-should-you-recycle-in-the-homeowners-association) HOA board members and Association homeowners regularly recycle soda cans and water bottles, but did you know that many... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/what-should-you-recycle-in-the-homeowners-association) 1 Min Read [ Resident Tips Resident Tips ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/resident-tips), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [6 Tips for a Safe Bug Season in Your Homeowners Association6 Tips for a Safe Bug Season in Your Homeowners Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/6-tips-for-a-safe-bug-season-in-your-homeowners-association) Whether you’re attacked while working in the garden, enjoying a picnic in the park or lounging by the pool, bug bites... 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Many associations do and it goes without saying how much owners love... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/summertime-safety-tips-for-pets-in-your-homeowners-associations) 2 Min Read [ Member of HOA Member of HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/member-of-hoa), [ Resident Tips Resident Tips ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/resident-tips), [ HOA Maintenance HOA Maintenance ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-maintenance) ## [Tips from an HOA Board: Protect Your Home Against Drainage FailureTips from an HOA Board: Protect Your Home Against Drainage Failure ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-from-an-hoa-board-protect-your-home-against-drainage-failure) The kids are back in school, the air is cooler, the leaves are falling – fall must be here. But, before you can enjoy... 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Tired of lugging catalogs and junk... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-homeowners-association-residents-can-take-action-against-junk-mail) 1 Min Read [ Resident Tips Resident Tips ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/resident-tips) ## [Simple Safety Tips to Avoid House Fires in Your Homeowners AssociationSimple Safety Tips to Avoid House Fires in Your Homeowners Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/simple-safety-tips-to-avoid-house-fires-in-your-homeowners-association) An HOA board is responsible for many things in a homeowners association. One of the most important is the safety of... 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We’re here to shed light on new bulbs being... 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While the... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/10-faqs-about-parking-in-your-homeowners-association) 2 Min Read [ HOA Responsibilities HOA Responsibilities ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-responsibilities), [ Resident Tips Resident Tips ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/resident-tips) ## [Protecting People with Dementia in Your Homeowners AssociationProtecting People with Dementia in Your Homeowners Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/protecting-people-with-dementia-in-your-homeowners-association) There are many different ways to keep the members in your homeowners association safe. If your Association attracts a... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/protecting-people-with-dementia-in-your-homeowners-association) ## Subscribe Newsletter ** Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of [website accessibility](https://userway.org)