November 2023

 Christmas Trees Christmas is a favourite time of year in the United Kingdom! It is usually celebrated on December 25th. Prince Albert, who was from Germany, made the Christmas tree popular when he presented Queen Victoria with one as a Christmas present. The idea was novel and caught on! Most homes honor this tradition with hosting a Christmas tree which is traditionally done with a fir...

Hello November! November is a good time to “batten down the hatches” as they say and prepare for the oncoming onslaught of Winter. In your home, it’s a good time to seal all of the possible openings between your interior and harsh cold coming in from the exterior. Cleaning your chimney before winter will help to prevent soot from coming inside your house rather than going up and out! A...