Plants figured it out long before we did: how to take sunlight, convert it into energy and store it. There is no denying that following in their footsteps and harnessing solar energy to fuel our daily energy needs is a part of our future. In a city filled with sunshine, whether you’re considering solar panels to help the environment or your bank account, you’re not alone. I … [Read more...]
Adding Sweat Equity: Tips from a Do-It-Yourself Veteran
When the real estate market is as hot as our market here in Mount Pleasant, there isn’t much that you need to do for your home to sell quickly. Is it clean? Are there door frames? (Yes, this is legitimately important, I recently toured a home without door frames.) If you’ve answered yes to both of these questions, you’re probably OK. However, if you want to get the most out of … [Read more...]
General Manager Rudy Box Puts the Family in Family-Owned Business at AirMax
Growing up in a family business means that you learn the value of hard work at a very young age, something that’s immediately apparent upon meeting Rudy Box, General Manager of AirMax, and son of owner Medd Box. Rudy was introduced to the heating and cooling industry at a young age, first working unofficially as a “go-fer”, and transitioning into a role as a service … [Read more...]
Home Sweet Office: Spruce Up Your Workspace
Working from home can seem like a dream for many people. There’s more time in the day thanks to a lack of a commute, and they can work in a familiar space and avoid the distractions that can come with a regular office space. Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced employees all over the country to work remotely, avoiding a potentially infectious office … [Read more...]
Service Technician Steve Runyan of AirMax SC
Mount Pleasant HVAC company Air Max is known for their outstanding service, which extends far beyond the friendly office staff. A great attitude is always important, but when your air conditioning unit isn’t working properly on a hot Lowcountry day, you want someone knowledgeable and experienced to show up on your doorstep. Service technician Steve Runyan is exactly the person … [Read more...]
Pool Builders/Services Directory
Builders A Pleasant Pool 843-972-6339 Aqua Blue Pools Aquabluepools.net 843-202-4148 Alaglas of Charleston Alaglasofcharleston.com 843-789-9469 Atkinson Pools & Spa Atkinsonpools.com 843-881-8889 Blue Haven Pools & Spas Bluehaven.com 843-552-6000 Blue Water Pool Service, LLC Bluewaterpoolservicell.com 843-303-7501 Carolina … [Read more...]
Families are Upgrading Backyard Living Spaces During the Pandemic
By Colin McCandless Demand for backyard amenities such as pools, outdoor kitchens and patios skyrocketed in 2020, a national trend that was mirrored here locally. With the pandemic leading many Mount Pleasant families to hunker down and delay vacations, funds once allocated for travel have instead been used for overhauling our homes’ outdoor living spaces, where we suddenly … [Read more...]
Unearthed: Starting a Vegetable Garden
By Pamela Jouan Victory gardens became popular during World War II to combat food shortages, and the pandemic has brought them back into popularity, encouraging vegetable plots to battle boredom. But before you buy a nursery’s worth of seeds and starter plants, do you know what you should or could grow in your garden? Approach an outdoor space as you would any room of … [Read more...]
Danco Furniture: Perfecting Furniture for 35 Years
By Jennifer Harrison Because people spend an unusual amount of time at home these days, having a space that is both stylish and comfortable has proven to be well worth the investment. “Your environment should reflect your individuality and provide comfort,” said Paul Haugaard, partner of Danco Furniture. “Coming home should be the best part of your day. Danco Furniture can … [Read more...]
They Have the Floor: Carpet Baggers Carpet One Floor & Home
By John Torsiello It was 1992, and Dean Kelly was a 29-year-old new father working for a large building supply company that sold flooring. The economy was not great, and the company he was working for was struggling to pay its bills and employees. “After the second payroll check was stamped ‘NSF’ for non-sufficient funds, I told my wife Lou Ann that it was time for us to … [Read more...]