Archive for June, 2012

Here Comes the Heat!

June 28, 2012
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Here Comes the Heat!

With the looming heat wave just hours away, we wanted to give our reader a few tips on staying healthy in this potentially deadly heat. While we are no strangers to high temperatures in the D.C. metro area, many times it’s our familiarity that gets us in trouble. Being veterans of the heat, we...
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Understanding Pulmonary Hypertension

June 26, 2012
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Understanding Pulmonary Hypertension

As many of you know from previous blog post, the Cares Program recently helped out the family of a young artist suffering from a deadly disease. Today, we would like to help familiarize our readers with the disease and what’s being done to fight it. Pulmonary Hypertension is characterized by high blood pressure in...
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DIY Drain Cleaning

June 25, 2012
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DIY Drain Cleaning

One of the more common and reoccurring household problems are the clogged drains. Everyone has experienced one, from the pool of water in the shower to the floating dishes in the sink; a clogged drain can be a real nuisance. Luckily, keeping your drains cleared is easy to do and today we’ll tell you...
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Diagnosing Your A/C Issues

June 22, 2012
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Diagnosing Your A/C Issues

The heat is on in the DC metro area. Just yesterday, we broke the areas record for June with Regan National reporting temperatures of 99 degrees. Air quality warnings have been issued and the health department is advising people to stay indoors when possible. With such poor outdoor conditions, ensuring that your in AC...
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Amanda's Art

June 21, 2012
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Amanda's Art

In yesterdays blog post, our readers learned about all the wonderful things the Cares Program has done for Amanda Mahmood and her family. Last night we held the art show at the Pyramid Art Center and it was a night Amanda will never forget. From the limo ride to the interviews with News 8,...
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The Art of Hope

June 19, 2012
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The Art of Hope

Each month, the Michael & Son Cares Team chooses a family to assist with home repairs they can not afford. All the families share similar plights and exhibit the same characteristics; hard working, optimistic and grateful for everything they have. This months family, the Mahmood’s, are no different. They are a close knit family...
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Be Prepared – Rain or Shine

June 13, 2012
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Be Prepared – Rain or Shine

Here in the DC metro area, we are no strangers to the seasons; from snow to searing heat, we see it all. Since extreme changes in weather can affect your home, it’s important to remain vigilant with regular service and maintenance. With the temperature heating up day by day, we’d like to offer a...
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