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April 22nd is Earth Day and the last Friday in April (this year, the 24th) is Arbor Day. Could there be a better time to liven up your yard with a new tree or two? What are some easy trees to plant? Not all of us have a yard that would support huge shady trees.…
Continue ReadingIt’s an age-old saying that reminds us that we must deal with a bit of discomfort before we can enjoy the fresh blooms that follow. It also has a ring of truth since April is traditionally a rainy period. And with a lot of rain, comes a lot of room for floods, leaks and soggy…
Continue ReadingSpring is in the air, finally! That means it’s time to start moving into the outdoors and soak up the fresh air after being cooped up all winter. However, that brings us face-to-face with outdoor fun’s enemy: BUGS. So it’s time to stock up on bug spray, right? Wrong! There are so many natural bug…
Continue ReadingFinally, there is an end in sight to this long, bleak winter! March 20th is the first day of Spring and, though it may not feel like it just yet, the warmth is on its way. While everyone is dusting off their warm weather clothing and packing up their sweaters and thick overcoats, our houses…
Continue ReadingIt is a constant battle trying to get the climate in your house just right. You’ve invested in new air purifiers, cleaned your ducts and always properly maintain your HVAC systems but there’s one thing that you may not have accounted for – the humidity level. The amount of moisture in the air can affect…
Continue ReadingDid you know that there is an actual type of depression that occurs with certain seasons? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is usually most prevalent during the winter and it’s not difficult to see why. If you find it hard to shake off the winter blues, maybe it’s time to be proactive! Here are some ways…
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