April is a great time of year in the Tri-state area of Western Maryland, Pennsylvania and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. The warmer days bring out leaves on the tress and vegetable plants to the shelves of local nurseries. It’s also a great time to get more active and get the house in shape before the outdoor activities really take over your thoughts. Whether it’s spending time in the local mountains, waterways or just relaxing on the deck, now is the time to get the work done.
Spring cleaning is always a “popular” activity for homeowners this time of year. Many will clean up the yard and clean out the storage areas and extra rooms in the house. It’s also a great time to reimagine how to use that extra space. Turning a bonus room into an office, man cave (pictured at left), or even an in-law suite for aging loved ones. Getting the opinion of an experienced craftsman — like those on the building crews of Mt. Tabor Builders — may even open up possibilities that never crossed your mind.
“I had all these crazy ideas and they never said, ‘no,’ ” remarked Burma Miles, who, along with her husband Dale, chose Mt. Tabor to build their custom home in Clear Spring a few years ago. She went on to praise the team for meeting regularly at the building site and always being available. Click here to read the entire post located in this sites News section.
April is National Hope Month and National Earth Month
The Mt. Tabor staff members are up for a few month-long April celebrations. While they know they can’t do everything to protect the planet, they make sure to keep job sites clean. That is good for the planet and appreciated by the neighbors of building projects. And for those that know Mt. Tabor‘s Willie Eby, they know hope is a big part of what drives him in business and his personal life. Willie works to build hope and trust with his clients, so they enjoy the building process.
“The plan evolved over several subsequent meetings in which Willie and Royce offered suggestions and guidance in designing a house that would meet our taste and needs as well as fit our lot to take advantage of its mountain views.” — John and Irene, Keedysville, MD
April Facts
- The diamond of April — the birthstone — symbolizes innocence.
- April 15th is the deadline for filing taxes in the United States.
- April is the first full month of the professional baseball season in the U.S.
- The April flowers are the Daisy and the Sweet Pea.
- April has several special days and week-long and month-long celebrations. These include: April Fools’ Day; Autism Awareness Day; Easter (April 20th); Earth Day; Arbor Day; National Poetry Month; American Heritage Month; and Teacher Appreciation Week.
Click on this link to see a list of April events happening in the Western Maryland area.
Notable April Birthdays
- CAROL BURNETT: April 26, 1933
- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: April 23, 1564
- BOOKER T. WASHINGTON: April 5, 1856
- CHARLIE CHAPLIN: April 16, 1889
- THOMAS JEFFERSON: April 13, 1743
- LEONARDO Da VINCI: April 15, 1452
- ELLA FITZGERALD: April 25, 1917
- To read more April birthdays, click here.