Whether you are looking to spend Valentine’s Day with someone special or with a group of Friend’s and Family, there is a good chance a great event is happening in your area! We pulled some great events from Romantic Vineyard Dinners to Wild and Crazy happenings in the DC Metro… read more →
Children rejoice with the thought of Spring Break. A whole week (or sometimes longer) off from school free to frolic however they wish. Parents, on the other-hand, sometimes panic as to wonder who can care for their children while they need to be at work. Ahh, to the rescue, spring… read more →
All homeowners know that you should replace your furnace filter once a month or as often as needed. This keeps it clean and of optimal functioning. If you have a wood- and Pellet-Burning heating system you should clean the flue vent regularly and also the inside of the appliance with a… read more →
Securing your home against winter is always a prime consideration for homeowners, no matter where you live. Regardless of what direction the cost of heating oil, propane, and other fuels is heading, it makes good sense to ensure that you and your family stay comfortable the entire season while protecting… read more →
It doesn’t need to be played on a Sunday to be super … but it would certainly help. With snow and chilly temperatures battering the region, NFL officials said this week that contingency plans call for Super Bowl XLVIII to be played at any point between Friday, Jan. 31, and… read more →
Bitterly cold air has again settled southward from the Arctic into a large part of the Eastern states. Unlike the outbreak from early January, this time the cold will have more staying power. Through the end of January, the polar vortex will hover just north of the United States border… read more →
Your home may be your castle, but you don’t have to pay a king’s ransom to keep it warm. Here are 6 things you should know about heating your house. Baby, its Cold Outside Sitting in your overcoat with the thermostat at 78 degrees? You could have a problem. If you… read more →
One of the main objections to real Christmas trees is that they are thrown away after the first use. Some people who want a real one choose to buy a living Christmas tree and plant it later. Others purchase an artificial tree to be used for many years, though that still… read more →
Tis the season for ice skating. It’s fun for the beginner or the novice. These local rinks are outdoors and not far from our area. Check out the Washington Harbour Ice Rink which boasts the largest outdoor rink in the area; even larger than the rink in Rockefeller Center in… read more →
Another neck tie, another holiday sweater, another pair of slippers, all tried and true gifts, but they lack thought. With the holiday season near, and so many countries enduring trying times, give sustainable, fair trade gifts that help communities fight their struggles. These are great gifts you will feel good… read more →