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We will be closed on July 10, 2026, and reopen on Monday.

Happy 4th of July!

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🧊 Ice Alert: A Lesson from the "No-Heater" Days

With the forecast calling for heavy mixed precipitation and ice across Harris, Liberty, Waller, Montgomery, and surrounding counties, I wanted to share a trick I learned the hard way.

Back in the late '80s, I lived near Houston Intercontinental Airport (years before most of us started calling it Bush). I was driving a truck back then that didn't even have a working heater. On those freezing Texas nights, I discovered—partly by chance—that placing an old bedsheet over the windshield was a total game-changer. It prevented the ice from ever sticking to the glass.

If you have to park outside this weekend, here is how to save yourself a massive headache (and a potential broken windshield):

The "Bedsheet Method"

* Dry it first: If your windshield is dry now, give it a quick wipe with a towel. Removing that moisture layer prevents the sheet from freezing directly to the glass.
* The Sheet is King: A beach towel works for small cars, but an old bedsheet (the one with the floral design works best!) is the ultimate tool. It covers the whole span of the glass.
* Protect those Wipers: Don't tuck the sheet under the wipers. Place the sheet over the wipers. This keeps the rubber from freezing to the glass, saving your wiper motor from burning out or your blades from tearing.
* Anchor it down: Secure the sheet with a heavy object or by tucking the ends into the doors. Just be careful not to damage anything in the process!

⚠️ A Critical Warning: The Defroster Danger

If you get into your vehicle and notice a rock chip that hasn’t been repaired or has gone unnoticed, be extremely careful. If you turn your heater defroster on "High Heat" while the glass is frozen, you will surely cause the windshield to "crack out" due to the thermal expansion of the rapid temperature change. Ease the heat up slowly!

The "Morning After" Tip

When you’re ready to head out, the sheet will be a bit "crunchy" from the ice. Just pull it off, toss it into a plastic trash bag to deal with later, and you’ll have a perfectly clear windshield while your neighbors are out there scraping for twenty minutes.

Travel will be dangerous this weekend, especially on bridges and overpasses. If you can stay off the roads, please do. But if you have to be out, I hope this tip makes your commute a little easier.

Stay safe and stay warm!

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Since I don’t have a photo of my old ’79 Ford from back then, these visuals were brought to life by Gemini to recreate the scene exactly as I remember it.
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Wishing everyone a Happy New Year 2026! As we kick off the United States’ 250th anniversary year, we hope your 2026 is full of prosperity, joy, and—most importantly—zero buffering.
​Cheers to a historic year ahead!
​— Chris & Deb

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— Chris

Able Auto Glass | LinkedIn Able Auto Glass | 17 followers on LinkedIn. Able Auto Glass & Argonauts Windshield Repair is a family-owned automotive repair facility proudly serving Houston since 1992. We specialize in auto glass repair and replacement, including: Back windows Door glass Quarter glass Vent glass Windscreens W...