In this new year, as we continue to spend more time in our homes, do you have ideas for home improvement? From deep cleaning to upgrades you’ve always wanted to make, home resolutions can kick off a year of improvements you’ll get to live with every day. Looking for ideas? We’ve got some right here to get you started: Declutter …
While home trends come and go, one general rule seems to be here to stay – homeowners are looking for ways to help their homes become more sustainable and earth-friendly. Luckily, going green is easier than ever before and sustainable solutions often are linked to durability and reduced energy costs. 1. Power With Renewables Renewable energy is smart, safe and …
Our beautiful Sonoran Desert is known for its sweeping panoramic beauty. The desert is a harsh and elegant ecosystem comprising tenacious flora and fauna that have adapted to the extremes of climate present throughout the arid Southwest. Below it all, and all around us, is the geology of our desert, full of slow and monumental changes that have shaped this …
Coming up on a full year, the global pandemic has reshaped our lives in drastic and unforeseen ways. While the pandemic has affected everyone differently, one thing is nearly universal – everyone is spending a lot of time at home. The result? People are investing in making their homes beautiful and comfortable more than ever before. No surprise, stay-at-home comfort, …
Winter is a great time to explore the magic of the desert. The Sonoran Desert that surrounds us here in central Arizona is an incredibly rich region for biodiversity, with the desert’s borders covering roughly 100,000 square miles in Mexico, Arizona and California. Just a mere four hour drive away is one of the most interesting regions of the Sonoran …
As we close out this strange year of global pandemic, people are learning to adapt the ways they gather and celebrate to virtual hangout and online get-togethers. While celebrating with your loved ones virtually won’t be the same as seeing them in-person, there are tons of warm and creative ways to connect across distance. Learning how to gather virtually this …
While most of the country is dusting off their snowblowers, winter in Phoenix is the perfect time to be thinking about hanging out on your patio. Speaking of which, could your patio go for an upgrade? From small changes in decor to major overhauls, renovating your patio is a great way to bring new life into your outdoor space. Add …
This year, the holidays are looking a little different. To protect those we care most about amidst surging coronavirus cases we need to make sure we are celebrating the holidays with safety in mind. Following public health recommendations for social distancing, travel and safe ways to gather can make the holidays memorable without harming your family, friends and community. Keep …
For many, autumn is the perfect season in Arizona. Our mild fall weather tames the summer heat without the extreme temperature drops of the winter months. The fall is a great time to spend some time outdoors. For those in the Phoenix area, why not plan a weekend trip to Tonto National Forest? The vast terrain of Tonto National Forest …
With the daylight hours shortening and the temperature tapering off, autumn is the perfect season in central Arizona for outdoor adventure. Hikes and recreation that can turn deadly in summer’s extreme heat once again become pleasurable Get Ready For the Outdoors Even with the desert heat falling off, it is important to go out prepared for the landscape. Arizona adventures …
