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February is for love, history and the Home Show

by | Feb 7, 2025 | Custom Home Builder | 0 comments

February in the Tri-state area of Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia

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 Rising costs of building materials for dream homes is driving building prices. 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in custom home’s like this one, basement build outs, vacation homes in the nearby mountains, and the remodeling of outdated kitchens and bathrooms.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.

Mt. Tabor Builders at the 2024 Home Show 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

Valentine’s Day – Celebrated on February 14th, this day is named after Saint Valentine, a Catholic priest who lived in Rome in the 3rd century. If you need a Valentine’s gift idea, click on this link.
February 17th is President's Day 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.
National Freedom Day – Celebrated on February 1st, 1865, this day commemorates the signing of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which outlawed slavery in the United States.
Groundhog Day – A popular holiday celebrated on February 2nd. This year, the large rodent predicted six more weeks of winter. However, people wanting an early spring should take comfort in knowing the furry hibernators are only 40 percent accurate.

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

February is American Heart Month 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.

 

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