As the scorching heat of the Arizona desert continues to intensify during late summer, the impact of ultraviolet (UV) radiation becomes a growing concern for residents. The sun’s rays can be both beneficial and harmful to human health, and it is essential for desert dwellers to comprehend the potential effects of UV exposure during this season. In today’s discussion, we …
Maximizing Curb Appeal: Enhancing Your Arizona Home’s Exterior with Patio Screens
As an Arizona homeowner, you understand the importance of creating a welcoming and visually appealing exterior for your property. With the scorching heat and intense sunlight that define the Arizona climate, investing in patio screens can be a game-changer. These versatile outdoor additions not only maximize your home’s curb appeal but also offer a plethora of functional benefits. Today, we …
Best Late Summer Patio Dishes to Savor in Arizona
As the summer heat gradually wanes and the sun sets with a golden glow, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors in Arizona. The late summer brings cooler evenings, making it an ideal time to gather on your patio and savor some delectable dishes that capture the essence of this beautiful season. In this blog, we will explore the …
Foods to Keep You Cool in the Summer Heat
Yum! A sweet cool treat may just hit the spot on these hot summer days, but while you are enduring the scorching temperatures, understand that it’s only a quick fix that will leave you hotter than before. This is because it takes your body more energy to warm cool foods as you digest, causing your body temperature to rise. However, …
Poolside Fashion Tips for Protecting Yourself from the Sun
Now that the Summer weather has brought consistent highs well into the triple digits, if we are going to spend time outside, then the pool really is one of the few ways to do it. However, with the threat of harmful UV rays, which may quicken aging or worse, cause skin cancer, it is important to know how to stay …
Surviving Summer in the Desert
Summer is finally here and for those of us in the Sonoran Desert it may come with some apprehension. While the rest of the country is looking forward to spending time outdoors, swimming, having picnics and late-night barbecues, we here often look at Summer as a time to shut ourselves into our air-conditioned homes, draw the blinds and try to …
How to Beat the Desert Heat
Summer hasn’t officially even started yet and already temperatures are already averaging well over 100 degrees! For some of us, it means it is time to duck into our air-conditioned homes and not come out again until mid-September. However, for those of you who still want to get out and explore what this desert has to offer, we have some …
Poolside Skin Care
Summer is finally here, and this means the long hot days will find a lot of us in our back yard or community pools. It’s a great time to cool off from the sweltering sun and maybe even get some laps in while we are at it. In fact, it can be so hot that when we have leisure time, …
How to Take Care of Your Outdoor Cactus Garden
When it comes to outdoor landscaping a lot of us are looking for a home garden that not only beautifies and cools our home, but we are looking for one that conserves water. Water prices continue to rise exponentially in the Phoenix surrounding area so any drops we can save can go a long way in cutting home costs, while …
Searching for the Next Solar Eclipses in the Desert
Have you ever experienced a solar eclipse? It’s rare but for almost anyone who has witnessed one, it can be a beautiful and rare occurrence. The next solar to look out for is not until October of 2023 and for us Arizonans, we will only get a partial view of one. However, if you are hungry to find out more …