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Summer is starting to heat up in Central Arizona, but that doesn’t mean you have to lock yourself inside with the AC blasting. If you set up your patio right, summer can still be a great time for outdoor fun and entertaining. Go for A Sunscreen A key component to outdoor fun in Arizona heat is access to shade. At …
For some of us, winter is the best time in Arizona, with temperate weather and sunshine. Even with warmer days, we know that the desert can get a little cold at night – but that’s no reason to leave our patios empty! A few additions to your patio will make it cozy for you and your loved ones to hang …
It’s that exciting time of the year when school lets out, proud grads sport their caps and gowns, and we celebrate the special dads in our life. For us Arizonians, it’s also the time of the year that temperatures officially go from scorching to blistering. Every year, we wrack our brains to think of a useful, unique and practical gift …
Football season may have come to an end, but there are still many reasons to celebrate this upcoming season. For sports fans, March Madness, baseball season, and Spring Training are all right around the corner. The rest of us aren’t left out of the fun either. We’ve got St. Patrick’s Day, the kids’ spring break, and our famous March and …
It’s finally safe for us Phoenicians to officially say that sweater weather us upon us. It’s time for those breathtakingly beautiful days and cool summer nights. What’s a better time than now to try some inexpensive DIY backyard hacks that are sure to make all your neighbors jealous? We’ve compiled this list of fun and inexpensive hacks for your backyard, …
Who doesn’t love Thanksgiving? It’s such a beautiful time of gathering around the table, giving thanks and appreciation for the wonderful people and opportunities in our lives. This year, why not try something different than expected? Instead of gathering around the dining room table, try gathering around the patio furniture for a laid-back, Thanksgiving Day barbecue instead! With the Thanksgiving …
Brexit Could Be Good News for Arizona Real Estate Markets What’s Brexit? In case you haven’t heard, on June 23rd, a referendum was held in the United Kingdom asking citizens to vote on whether the country should exit or remain in the European Union (EU). Shockingly, Britons voted to leave the EU. Unsurprisingly, this immediately threw global markets into …
Which Patio Furniture is Best in Arizona Sun: The Cushions Which Cushions are Best in the Sun? In a recent blog post, we discussed the pros and cons of various patio furniture materials in regards to withstanding our extreme Arizona weather. While the furniture base is extremely important, the cushions and pillows we place on top of them take an …
How to Select a Sunscreen for Summer Temperatures have been soaring for weeks, the kids are out of school, and the bikinis are coming out. While most Arizonians are relatively sun-savvy and wear sunscreen regularly, you might not know that not all sunscreen brands or types are equally effective, even if they show the same SPF level. Some sunscreens even …
Why Sunscreens and Patio Shades Make the Perfect Father’s Day Gift Father’s Day is just around the corner and there’s only so many times you can expect your dear husband or dad to fake a smile while he pulls out yet another tie or set of golf tees. While many men appreciate a good tool set, enough is enough already! …