As May sets in, we start to feel the heat we are accustomed to living out here in the desert. Many of start running our air conditioning and drawing the blinds during the hottest hours of the day. Still many came to the desert because we love the climate and heat. If you have an outdoor patio or inground pool …
If you’ve lived in Arizona for a long time, then you know how hot it can get at the height of the summer. The heat of the sun can take a toll on your home – particularly your cooling bill. It’s estimated that nearly 50% of the heat which enters your homes does so through your windows. It’s beautiful to …
With May we see longer days warmer temperatures here in the Sonoran Desert. For those in search of swaths of color across the desert in the form of precious Spring blooms, many may be dwindling down, however, for dedicated floral lovers of the desert there is still so much color to experience When will the wildflowers bloom in the desert? …
With ingenuity, humans have been able to adapt and grow food in all regions of the world. While the climate zone of the Sonoran Desert poses extra challenges for traditional gardening, it is very possible with a few adjustments. Learning to grow your fruits and vegetables in this climate is an empowering step in understanding just how much work goes …
We are well, on our way to discover what 2022 has to offer us. While it’s not always easy to predict what will be popular in the new year, designers find that it often is a reflection on us as a collective society. Entering our third year of a global pandemic, designers predict that interior design trends will reflect our …
Many of us have heard about climate change in the news but it’s hard to believe it will eventually start to affect us on a personal level. Despite what we might think climate change will and in ways has already begun to affect our lives. It’s tempting to want to bury our heads in the sand, but a more proactive …
Living in the Sonoran Desert is a unique experience. Only other desert dwellers can understand the extreme heat and extreme beauty of sweeping landscapes, and mountains always looming in view. If you are considering building a new home in the desert or just want to upgrade yours to make it more desert friendly there are some things to consider. Number …
It’s our cool season here in the desert when we finally enjoy a respite from the grueling heat and unforgiving sun of the late Spring, Summer, and early Autumn. It’s also a good time to start preparing for the inevitable heat. This can include investments in your home to keep it cooler and save on your electricity bill at the …
If you have a patio in this desert climate you already know how quickly the sun makes colors fade. It’s hard to keep paint from losing its luster and all too soon before brand new patio furniture starts to lose its fresh look. Patio furniture is by no means cheap so it can be frustrating to watch the sun affect …
The golden light, the sweeping views, the unique vegetation found only here, and the dry air are reasons many of us love the Sonoran Desert. Many find that a beautiful home is one in which the outdoor and the indoors relate to each other. If you love where you live then you want to feel connected to the outside here …