Tag Archives: UV

Should I Use “2 in 1″ Sunscreen And Insect Repellent Or Separate Products?

When preparing for a beautiful summer hike most likely you’ll have sunscreen and insect repellent in your handy backpack or a combination cream including both ingredients. Any time we can reduce the number of items we need to bring along … Continue reading

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Planning Your Landscaping – Which Are The Best Trees For Shade?

At the end of last year we took out our massive Ficus tree as it’s thirsty roots were a danger to our plumbing, and its weighty branches and even bigger danger to ours and our neighbors houses. However this will … Continue reading

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Phew It’s going to be another scorcher – Beat the Heat FREE this weekend

It’s going to get HOT again this weekend but as we are expecting CARmageddon there’s no chance of us heading out to the beach. Not to worry we’ll be enjoying the cool shade of one of our local museums FREE this … Continue reading

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3 Reasons why you should tint for earth day

I just moved a chair to sweep the floor and was dismayed at the damage to our beautiful flooring. The window is screened by a large tree so never gets direct sunlight but just look at the bleaching from reflected … Continue reading

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