Weather

Creating a Stylish and Functional Backyard Space If you find yourself reaching for a sweater in the morning and the AC in the afternoon, it's a sure sign that spring has arrived in Connecticut! With April showers giving way to vibrant May flowers, it's time to embrace the outdoors. If you dream of dining al fresco and soaking up the sun, this guide is for you. We're here to help you transform...

You Ask, We Answer: Do I Need to Waterproof My Basement? Though we’re only a week into fall here in Connecticut, it’s already been a wet one–and with all the rain we’ve had, some Connecticut homeowners may have noticed their basements are feeling more damp than usual. What’s more, some may have seen water seepage or standing water in their basements. If you’ve been noticing your basement...

How Savvy Homeowners Can Protect Against Weather-Related Issues By Ray Flynn, DiyGuys.net For a majority of homeowners, your house is the largest piece of your investment portfolio. In fact, it's estimated that more than 60 percent of the net worth for the average American is due to the equity in their home. As a result, homeowners should take extra steps to protect their home from weather-related...

Seasonal changes can create inherent risks especially amongst those of us who are looking to save some money during difficult economic times. As such, when we think about cold weather hazards, it usually pertains to the impact of snow and ice. The winter months are a good time to take inventory of our own personal safety and consider the potential concerns regarding indoor air quality during the heating...

Spring Has Sprung!  We have all been anxiously awaiting the arrival of spring. Looking around, we begin to see buds on trees, tulips peeking through the mulch, and kids playing ball in the yard. The longer days allow us more time with our family and friends. I long for the sound of the lawn mowers throughout the neighborhood, gardening and eating dinner outside- all wonders of warmer weather!    As...

Spring has sprung, and the peepers are peeping, and that's no joke! No, I'm not talking about little eye spectacles called peepers!  Around ponds and wetlands from March to June, these little frogs toot and breed. On Martha's Vineyard they call these little critters "pinkletinks" and in Canada they're reffered to as "tinkletoes" but to me, hearing the peepers means that spring has sprung. These...

 Today is the official first day of spring. Although the weather outside doesn’t really feel like it quite yet, we have been seeing signs of spring’s approach for weeks: Warmer days here and there, birds chirping, people taking walks outdoors, longer days – I love being done with my work day while it’s still light out! All these signs of spring seem to be having amazing effects on people’s...

Even though December 21st marks the shortest day and longest night, this morning when I was walking Scooby, I was actually greeted by song! Yes! And even though it was 4 degrees outside and some of the sidewalks were sheer ice, I could actually feel that spring is on the wing. Birds were out and singing the change! They have been still during these single digit mornings, but this bright, sunny but...