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 …
Weekend Trip: Tonto National Forest
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 …
Fun Autumn Adventures in Arizona
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 …
Preparing Your Home for Winter in Phoenix
While it seems like we just said goodbye to summer, the chill in the evening air and the diminishing daylight are handy reminders that we’re headed into November and it is time to get your desert home ready for winter. Winterizing in central Arizona isn’t like winterizing in other parts of the country. Lucky for us, our mild winter weather …
Ideas for Window Treatments
When it comes to the outside of your windows, CC Sunscreens has you covered with attractive custom sunscreens that cut heat, glare and UV damage protecting your belongings and adding privacy and comfort to your home year-round. Now that you’ve got a plan for the outside – what about indoors? For decorating drama or understated cool, finding the right window …
5 Great Reasons to Get Sunscreens & Patio Screens
If you live in the Salt River Valley or any part of the low desert, then sunscreens can provide several benefits for you and your home. Also known as solar screens, window sunscreens provide protection from the sun’s UV rays which can be dangerous for your home, your skin and your belongings, while patio screens provide relief from the sun. …
Fall Colors in the Sonoran Desert
People from the east often believe that the desert is a dry place with only one season. If you know the desert however you know that the Sonoran Desert goes through a seasonal cycle just like anywhere else but it is just different. Unlike the east of the US, the Sonoran Desert has five seasons, which include winter, dry summer, …
Wildfire Safety & Prevention Tips
This year’s fire season is causing more concern than ever, predominantly on the West Coast. Still, here in Arizona, we become increasingly aware of the increasing risk of wildfire to our homes. With the understanding that we can expect fire seasons to become more and more of a danger it is important to do everything we can to be prepared. …
Weekend Trip: Haunted Bisbee, AZ
From the red rocks of Sedona to the utopian architecture of Arcosanti, our state never fails to surprise and amaze us. While the world these days might be scary enough for us, we’re always excited to explore all the corners of Arizona. That’s why when we learned about the historic and haunted town of Bisbee, we couldn’t say no to …
How to Throw a Backyard Movie Screening
In this strangest of all summers, it is important to remember there is still room for fun. This season, why not set up a backyard movie theater? When Arizona summer is all about beating the heat, outdoor movie screenings are a great way to enjoy the outdoors and some quality time with your family after the sun’s gone down. Choose …