The second month of the year is here and Tri-state area builders’ 2025 schedules are getting filled up.
Mt. Tabor Builders in Clear Spring, MD still has openings for custom home builds, major addition projects and home improvement needs. The company’s 
staff members are experts in completing all types of building projects throughout the greater Tri-state area of Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Go to this link to see images of many of the Mt. Tabor projects over the last few years. In that portfolio you can see their building expertise in custom home’s like this one, basement build outs, vacation homes in the nearby mountains, and the remodeling of outdated kitchens and bathrooms. Mt. Tabor‘s professionals also build outdoor living spaces, garages and greenhouses. In fact, plan to talk with them about ANY building project mentioned above or one that may be on your mind but not on that list.
To schedule a meeting to discuss your building project, contact the Mt. Tabor office here. You can also call the Clear Spring, MD office at 301.766.7161 or email the staff at info@mttaborbuilders.com. NOTE: This is also the time of year to connect with the staff face-to-face in an informal setting. The staff will be at the HBA Home Show in Hagerstown, MD on March 1st and 2nd. Mt. Tabor will again be a vendor at the popular annual show at Hagerstown Community College.
In the meantime, read these interesting facts about other February-related events and celebrations.
Special days to celebrate this February
Presidents’ Day – This holiday is also known as Washington’s Birthday, this is a federal holiday that falls on Monday, February 17, 2025. This date is also Random Acts of Kindness Day. See below for a list of suggestions to show kindness to others, spreading good vibes throughout your community.Other February observances
- Black History Month: A month-long observance that honors the legacy of Black history and impact. Click on this link to learn more about Black history.
- American Heart Month: February is the month to remember to take care of our hearts and consider our risk factors. See more details below.
- Cancer Prevention Month: Most cancers can be prevented by exercising, eating healthy foods, maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding tobacco and alcohol use. Click here to learn more about cancer prevention and early detection.
Take care of your heart and show kindness this month and beyond
American Heart Month is a great time to start taking care of the most important organ in your body. The best changes to make include exercise – 30 minutes a day, at least five days a week — and eating healthy foods. Best exercises include brisk walking, running, cycling, swimming and jumping rope. The best foods to include in your diet are fruits, vegetables, whole-grain breads and pastas, lean meats and fish, nuts, seeds, low-fat dairy products like milk and yogurt.
While you’re getting physically healthier, you can celebrate others with random acts of kinds. Some ideas of spreading goodwill in your community (February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day) include:
- Give a compliment or hold a door open for a stranger
- Buy a meal for someone in need
- Write a note of appreciation to a neighbor, co-worker or civil servant
- Donate blood
- Volunteer at a local soup kitchen, pet shelter or other charity.
If you need other suggestions, click here for 100 random acts of kindness ideas.