Tag: Summer
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46 Years Young (And A Recap Of Our Summer)
My birthday is always over Labor Day, so I’m usually with friends and kids outside in nature for a few days – my preferred state of being. But I’m not going to lie that 46 feels a lot older than 45, and inching towards 50 has made Brian and me definitely think more about our…
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In pictures | The best images of the summer
A round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past months. Pye Homes’ yoga session (Image: Pye Homes) From hard hats to yoga mats Pye Homes invited construction workers to join a wellness session highlighting the importance of mental health awareness to celebrate International Day of Yoga in June. Through its parent company, Blenheim…
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Summer Heat Puts Homes to the Test
As the U.S. faces one of its hottest summers on record, it is critical that new homebuyers understand how extreme heat can affect the homes we live in and how that, in turn, impacts health and safety. With heat indexes climbing higher across the state, more homeowners are asking how their homes are built and…
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End Of Summer Check-in And A Quick Note To All The Moms And Parents Out There
I told my friends the other day that when I run for office (which I often threaten, sometimes as Mayor sometimes President depending on the mood/problems I want to solve and usually after a couple glasses of wine) my #1 goal will be to pass a new national holiday for parents – an “organize your…
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Why Construction’s Summer Safety Plans Must Include Mental Health
Summertime means intense heat and challenging working conditions for many Americans. In the construction trade, the inevitable result is a rise in serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) — and a renewed focus on physical safety measures. However, as we pay more attention to the prevention of heat-related illnesses and accidents during the summer, a crucial…
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Our 2025 Summer Landscaping Reveal (With Full Process)
I’m currently caught in the “why would anyone live anywhere else” fever dream that is “Oregon in The Summer”, and while I intellectually know there is no perfect place to live, right now, up here, it’s magical (and has been since March – 2025 was a real pretty one). This backyard is certainly serving up…
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The Link Up: The Market Em Doesn’t Want To Miss, Mal’s Comfortable Summer Sandals, And The Streaming Service You Are Missing Out On
Happy Sunday, everyone. What a week at EHD, huh? First, the incredible tour of The Carly (where we got to have our EHD retreat:)), then Em’s reveal of the most beautiful garage doors we’ve ever seen, and rounding it out with a full tour of Jess’ dad’s DIY cabin in the woods. We promise to…
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Our Summer Fashion Staples: The Clothes That Make Us Feel Great And Keeps Us Cool
Now that we are about a month into summer, Marlee posed the question the other day, “What are everyone’s summer staples?” A big gab sesh started so naturally, we then thought that it was a pretty great blog post idea. So here we are! And much like a capsule wardrobe, it’s helpful to really pinpoint…
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The Link Up: Our New Comment Policy (It’s So Cool!), Mal’s Super Affordable Summer Set, And How To Smell Like Summer
Happy Sunday, everyone. In case you missed it, the PDX gals made another incredibly fun and entertaining YouTube video about the garage’s storage plan (PS IKEA was the star. Please check it out, and if you aren’t subscribed, we’d really appreciate it if you clicked that button too:) Ok, let’s get to the links. This…
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Easy Ways to Stay Cool and Cut Summer Energy Costs
The oppressive summer heat has everyone going inside to seek a reprieve from the relentlessly high temperatures outside. Extreme heat puts home systems and utility bills to the test, but Service Experts, one of the leading residential HVAC service companies in the U.S., has tips on how to weather the heat with minimum strain on…