The easiest way to cool off your backyard is to create some shade from the sun. However, keeping your yard cooler when you live in the southwest, in the summer heat, is a whole new challenge. Daytime highs commonly exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit and the lows at night barely sink below 90. When temperatures are this high for days on end, …
If you love being outside, then it’s a great idea to invest in a patio. There are so many ways to design a patio, but how do you decide what elements are right for you? There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your perfect garden patio. Here are a few tips and pointers to make sure you …
It’s the end of Summer and there is nothing nicer than coming home to a cool house. This is especially true if you are hoping to avoid blasting the air conditioner all season. Cooling your house exclusively with your air conditioner can not only quickly become costly but can come with a heavy carbon footprint. Here are a few tips …
Welcome to Arizona, neighbor! For many Arizona newcomers, our mild winters and unstoppable sunshine are major draws to the area, but few come prepared for the extremes of our summer heat. Never fear! Learning to adjust to central Arizona’s hot summers may seem like a steep learning curve, but small adaptations to your home and lifestyle can make a huge …
Isn’t it time to take a break from Central Arizona’s scorching summer heat? Lucky for us, getting out of the desert sun doesn’t mean we have to travel far. This weekend, consider heading out to Prescott National Forest, a diverse and enchanting area of wilderness encompassing 1.25 million acres of land. With a wide array of recreational opportunities, camping adventures …
Here at CC Sunscreens we’re proud of what we do. We provide custom sunscreen fabrication and installation for Central Arizona, and there’s no time of year like one of the hottest summers on record for showing us just how helpful sunscreens can be. What Are Sunscreens? Arizona’s summer sun can be punishing, heating up your home and driving up your …
This season, are you looking for easy ways to give your home a lift? If so, you may want to think about installing a sliding door for your home. Sliding doors provide functional style and can really breathe new life into a space. Here are just a few of the advantages to installing sliding doors in your home. Improve the …
With record-breaking drought conditions across Arizona, this summer may be creating dangerous conditions for wildfires. Uncontained wildfires burn millions of acres of land and property across the arid Western United States, and widespread drought means that more populated areas than ever before are becoming vulnerable to wildfire. Always In Season More and more, the wildfire season is extending into 12 …
Another Arizona summer and this year, we are in the midst of some of the harshest drought conditions Central Arizona has seen in over a decade. With spring precipitation less than 25% of average levels, and summer heat descending upon us, how we use our limited water is more important than ever. Water preservation isn’t difficult and your local water …
With the Central Arizona weather heating up as we move into summer, getting outdoors can seem more challenging. Fortunately, while our local temperature cis climbing, there’s plenty of ways to escape the heat and still get out in nature. One great option is choosing trails that are adjacent to rivers, to beat the heat with a splash of cooling water. …