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 …
January is here and with it comes big plans! If you are a homeowner, this time of year is a great time to start a home improvement project. It’s not just your home, but an investment in one your most valuable assets. For instance, a report by Remodeling Magazine found that renovating just one bathroom on average cost can cost …
Desert gardening can be a challenge! Our climate and hot sun can sabotage early plans for a lush showing of flowers or a hearty and giving vegetable garden. Many of us don’t have the space, however, a good solution for the home gardener who wants a little green in their life is to start a window garden. This is simply …
There is just something wonderful about celebrating the holidays far away from the ice and cold. For one thing, for fall and winter gatherings, Southern Arizona is just about the perfect place to host outdoor holiday parties. Most years the temperature won’t drop too drastically, and the chance of rain is usually sparse. Even so, throwing an outdoor holiday party …
Here in Central Arizona, our winter weather is mild to the point where it can be downright delightful. With that in mind, it can surprise many homeowners that their Sonoran Desert home will need to be winterized. While we don’t have to deal with freezing ice and driving snow, winter still brings about a significant change in temperature and weather. …