Have a Safe and Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

I hope you have time to spend with family and friends this weekend!

Pittsburgh Farmers Markets

 The Market Square Farmers Market opened today for the first time this year. This time of the year Farmers Markets are popping up all of the city. Here's a guide from the Post Gazette to area markets. There are over 130 markets!

20th Annual Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure

The 20th Annual Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure is this Sunday, Mother's Day, in Schenley Park. The event raises awareness for the fight against breast cancer. You can visit their website for more information.

Energy Saving Tips to Prep your Home for Summer

May is in full swing and the weather is getting warmer. Air conditioning can cause energy costs to go up, so here are some tips I found from FrugalDad.com to save money and keep cool in the summer.

Plant a tree next to your AC unit: Putting some shade over your outdoor AC unit can make it run more efficiently.

Inspect your dryer vents: Clogged dryer vents cause warm air to come back in the house.

Run your bathroom vent fan during showers: This removes warm, muggy air from steamy showers, making the AC unit's job easier.

Consider a drying rack for heavy garments like jeans or towels: Air drying heavy garments makes a big difference.

For the full list of energy saving tips visit FrugalDad.com.

Good Luck to the Pens Tonight

Good luck to the Penguins tonight in Game 5 of their first round series against the Flyers!

Spring Cleaning Your Home Exterior: Five Curb Appeal Boosting Home Improvement Projects

"When warm, pleasant weather arrives, many homeowners think “spring cleaning”. Although this seasonal chore is a great way to improve the interior of the home, it’s important to think of ways to improve the exterior as well. By making whole-home improvement a priority this spring, homeowners can get the exterior look they’ve always wanted." according to PRWeb.com

Here are your 5 projects! 

Refresh the exterior: Replacing siding is an excellent example of refreshing your exterior. 

Good clean gutters: Melted ice and snow can seep into your home causing damages. 

Windows: Replacing old windows can save energy when you put on your AC.

Add some color: Painting shutters, doors, or adding flowers adds color and life to your house. 

Stones: Fresh new stones along a pathway or some stone veneer can give your home a whole new look. 

Thanks to PRWeb.com for the great article! 

Prepping your Home for the Spring

March has arrived which means spring is just around the corner. It is important to maintain your home in order to keep your property value up, and the spring is the perfect time to do some touch-ups around the property. Here's a checklist from Hays Home Improvement that is a good place to start.

-Clean your gutters
-Check the underside of siding for any rotting
-Look over the roof for any winter damage
-Examine your attic for roof damage that has seeped to the interior
-Be sure the downspouts from your gutter carries the water far enough (about 5 ft.) from the house

Follow the link for more ideas on maintaining the house going into the spring.