Our March ad theme is “A Clean Home Makes Life Better.” This last year has been so hard on so many of us. It literally has changed lives. Not all the changes are negative, however. Some people actually mention positives that have come out of this dark cloud we have all been experiencing. I go into people’s homes and hear the stories of how things are different. Grandparents miss their grandkids, children miss their friends, and the daily routines have been affected. Many have lost or changed … [Read more...] about Making Life Better
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Fall Allergies: Could Your Home Make You Sick?
As the weather starts to turn colder and the leaves begin to fall, we start closing up our homes to keep the cold out and the heat in. Many people start to notice allergies flaring up in the fall because of various allergens in the air such as ragweed and mold spores. Often, what feels like a “change of season” cold is actually allergies that present themselves with the same symptoms as the common cold. These symptoms include, but are not limited to, cough, itchy eyes, sore throat, sneezing and … [Read more...] about Fall Allergies: Could Your Home Make You Sick?
Cleaning Up After the Shutdown
This has certainly been a year we will all remember. We have witnessed difficult times for students, families, businesses and our community. Unfortunately, we have lost some small businesses that just couldn’t survive. However, we have hope that the future can still be bright. Last month, we started witnessing things opening back up and a transition from “stay at home” to “practicing healthy and safe procedures.” Kids have been home for a few months and stores, restaurants and businesses have … [Read more...] about Cleaning Up After the Shutdown
Spring Cleaning for a Healthy Home
With all of the snow and cold weather ending, we are ready for nice weather. Our homes have been closed up, air recirculating, fireplaces burning and heaters running almost non-stop. The air that we have been breathing hasn’t been the healthiest. Dust and allergens lurk in hidden areas. As we start to open up for spring, it’s time to clean things up. A deep spring clean on the interior of the house will make your home feel beautiful, it will look well cared for and will contribute to healthy … [Read more...] about Spring Cleaning for a Healthy Home
Enjoying the Holidays
Preparing for the holidays can be so stressful. It is not uncommon to anticipate and love all the holiday happenings and activities and yet feel that it has almost done you in by the time it’s all over. There is even a real condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This condition affects millions of people each year. An article on health.com offers several tips to combat the feelings of stress during the busy season. Here are a couple of interesting ones: Get out and get some … [Read more...] about Enjoying the Holidays
Preparing Your Vacation Rental for the Best Experience
There is a lot of talk out there about vacation rentals in Prescott. Some people are in support and some are against the vacation rental industry here in Prescott and the surrounding communities. Regardless of what side of the fence you are on, the fact is that people want to come here and enjoy the many things this area has to offer. The Prescott area continues to be named “The Best” in many publications and surveys, including: #1 “Best Place to Retire” – escapehere.com #13 … [Read more...] about Preparing Your Vacation Rental for the Best Experience