Tag: Summer
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Why Heat Stress Is A Major Jobsite Hazard This Summer
Summer 2025 is already breaking heat records across the country, and construction sites are feeling the pressure. With longer heatwaves and higher humidity, workers are facing more than just discomfort, they are facing serious health risks. Heat stress is no longer a seasonal concern. It’s quickly becoming the biggest safety challenge on jobsites today. Unlike…
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Work Safe, Stay Cool: Heat Protection Tips for Summer Construction Sites
As the sun turns up the heat and we celebrate Independence Day, it’s the perfect time to refresh our commitment to staying safe on the job. Summer on the construction site brings its own set of challenges — dehydration, fatigue and heat-related illness, just to name a few. But with a few smart moves, we…
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Do blinds keep heat in and make your room hotter in summer?
There’s no doubt we’re all looking for as many ways to keep a room cool as possible in recent weeks and it’s not set to change any time soon. But, while we’re well versed in keeping windows covered during the winter to help keep the heat in, surely in the summer this doesn’t work to…
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The Link Up: Em’s New Family Wall Frames, Gretchen’s Breezy Summer Pant, And A Great New Collection
Happy Sunday, everyone. In case you missed it, Emily and the amazing PDX gals made the best YouTube video. In order to start what we are officially now calling “The Carriage House” (the other home on her property from the 1850s), a major clean-out has begun. The video is fun, funny, and 100% Emily. Check…
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Preparing Your Home for Summer: AC Repair Checklist
Getting your home summer-ready shouldn’t feel like a marathon. With high temperatures just around the corner, a clear AC repair checklist helps you avoid breakdowns and unexpected costs. By tackling key tasks now, you will boost efficiency, cut energy bills, and enjoy steady cooling all season. Follow these steps to get your air conditioner ready…
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20 Summer Office Outfit Ideas You’ll Be Excited To Wear (Professional And Casual Options)
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Last week, I went on a hike with a friend who was lamenting about trying to find good summer office clothes, or even just some good summer office outfit ideas. She works in a creative field, so it’s less blazers and slacks and more fun but modest, and yet it’s still been a struggle. Clearly,…
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A Front Door Refresh and Simple Summer Porch Updates
Looking for an easy way to boost your home’s curb appeal? A front door refresh paired with a few simple porch updates—like new paint, planters, and rugs—can make a big impact without a full renovation. There’s something about giving your front door area a refresh that feels like pushing the reset button on your entire…
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The Link Up: Em’s New Beloved Summer Reads, Marlee’s Summer Sweater, And Peel & Stick Floor Tiles We Highly Recommed
Hi everyone. While we will have our regularly schedule Link Up in a minute, we can’t start this week as we normally do with fun little team updates. As half of our team is in LA and all of us Americans, we want to reiterate that we love our city, our leadership has it under…
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I Tried On Everything At H&M And These Are My 9 Cute And Affordable Summer Outfits
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Last Friday, I went to the mall (Pioneer Square to be specific) with the goal of finding some affordable summer outfits and play clothes, but instead, I basically tried on the entire store to find some things that I liked across a few categories (summer office clothes, too). I don’t take pics of what doesn’t…
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The Link Up: A $30 Lamp Em Loves, Jess’ VERY Cool Summer Top, And A Magical Ant Trap
Happy Sunday, everyone! It’s been a busy but good week, and we were SO excited to finally reveal the rest of the farmhouse landscaping. It’s beyond a dream (especially in person). Aside from that, Jess is back from her vacation, and there’s a big ole shoot week happening at the farm, so trust us when…