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East Texas is home to Lake Bob Sandlin. This 9400 acre lake features a 639 acre State Park along the north side of the lake’s wooded shoreline. The area around Lake Bob Sandlin was once occupied by the Caddoan people from about 200 B.C. to 1700 A.D.

During the French and Spanish explored the area and built relationships with the Caddo, Choctaw, Cherokee, and Kickapoo Native Americans in the late’th to early’th century. Today the area is mainly used for farming, ranching, and recreation.

Lake Bob Sandlin is now best known for its recreational activities and fishing. Largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie are just some of the species of fish the lake. Activities like water skiing and wakeboarding are popular among boaters, while hiking, camping, and mountain biking are popular activities off the water.

Bird watchers and nature lovers enjoy the walking paths along the lake shoreline where the wildlife and birds can be seen all year long. Eagles can be seen during the winter months.

Lake Bob Sandlin was impounded in’77 and is located southwest of Mount Pleasant, Texas. The lake has a maximum depth of about 65 feet and raises and falls about 2-3 feet each year. Water clarity is moderate with about 2 to 4 feet of visibility.

Lakefront and lake view homes and home sites are available for sale along Lake Bob Sandlin. Many of the homes have existing boat houses or deep water docks. Many of the homeowners use the home during the summer and on weekends. Some people do live on the lake year round and work in neighboring towns or are retired.

If you are looking to buy a home in a gated community then you need to consider The Peninsulas on Lake Bob Sandlin. This 163 acre community has 24 hour security with custom and luxury homes. The community also features a swimming pool, community docks, and a lounge area. There are several public and private golf courses in the area for those that love golf.

Hubert Miles is the founder of Gated Communities USA which features the best Gated Communities in the USA and Internationally. Find information on The Peninsulas at Lake Bob Sandlin.

Maintaining and cleaning your gutters is a critical part of the exterior maintenance of your home. This is a job that you can do yourself provided you do it safely. Here are some safety tips you before starting the job.

1. Be sure to use a sturdy ladder and be sure it is resting firmly on level ground. Clear away any straw or mulch if your ladder will be resting in a flower bed.

2. If you are using an extension ladder and have to lean it against the gutters, cut a small 2×4 at least as wide as the ladder and place it inside the gutter. This will give you a firm area to lean the ladder against and reduce the risk of damaging the gutter.

3. Once you’ve climbed the ladder, keep your hips square over the ladder to maintain your balance. You should never lean away on either side of the ladder.

4. When climbing the ladder you should not stand on the top 2 steps of the ladder. It is easy to lose your balance when standing on these two steps.

5. When working from the roof, never lean out over the gutter. You may want to purchase a safety harness and secure it to a sturdy item such as a chimney.

6. Don’t attempt to work on a roof during wet, icy, or windy conditions.

7. You should wear shoes with non-slip soles like sneakers or work boots while working on a ladder or working from the roof.

8. Always wear heavy duty work gloves to protect your hands from sharp metal corners and screws sticking through metal surfaces.

9. Always wear protective eye wear or safety glasses to protect your eyes. Gutters will contain many small particles that could get in your eyes causing you eye damage or to lose your balance.

10. Never work around or near power lines.

By following these safety tips when cleaning your gutters you’ll do it safely. Safety is the most important thing you can do when preparing to do work to your home.

Hubert Miles is a blogger for many websites and the webmaster of Lake Homes. Get more information on Lake Houses websites.