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 …
Spring is in full swing and before things get scorching hot out here in the Sonoran, it’s that fine time to get out and enjoy the sun. The media is full of perfectly tan movie stars and celebrities but be mindful to think twice before trying this at home. The sun is powerful. It not only heats our world and …
Finding the Right Indoor Plants for Dessert Your Home It’s starting to get hotter outside and while the east is getting outside more, we are looking forward to running our air conditioning more and ducking out and away from the hot sun. However, just because we are spending time inside doesn’t mean we want to be cut off from nature. …
Common Misunderstanding About Sun Exposure The heat is picking up as we are setting into Spring here in the Sonoran Desert. With the Spring rains come a rare instance of color across our rocky landscape with surprise blooms amongst the normally brown and red rocks of our desert home. The highs are still cool enough most days to spend plenty …
For most people, the Autumn is the best time of the year for being out and about in Phoenix. We all know how the streets heat up most of the year, making us feel like Phoenix is an oven city at times. However, as Autumn continues to push us to its later days, we can enjoy warmth, and plenty of …
November kicks off the best time of the year to get outside in Arizona, with moderate temperature which fluctuate between the upper 60s, 70s and low 80s in the greater Phoenix area. With weather this nice, you are definitely going to want to get out and experience what the amazing state of Arizona has to offer. Now that autumn in …
November is just around the corner and for those who want to experience the desert without the extreme heat, this just may be the best time of year. While nearly every November day warms to over 60 degrees Fahrenheit, the city averages 12 days in November when the thermometer reaches into the 80s °F (over 27 °C). This means getting …
Fall is finally here, and this means the days are growing just a little cooler and we are finally getting a break from the dramatic roar of end of summer monsoons. While the drop in temperature, which once ranged from 105 to 118-degree Fahrenheit to the mid 90’s and gradually dropping to the moderate mid 70’s, many mistake this as …
Summer is here and while the rest of the country is enjoying pool days and outdoor adventures a lot of us who live in the Phoenix area choose to stay in as much as possible to avoid the unforgiving hot sun. The days are long, and the sun is hot and if we aren’t careful, can all too quickly cause …
With the bright sun of the summer months coming on you may want to start thinking about how you want to dress your windows. The UV rays from the sun can fade your furniture, carpet, and flooring as well as cause skin damage if you are caught in its rays. There are a lot of options for window dressings out …