STARGAZING, BIRD-WATCHING, AND MORE November Is Secretly the Best Time to Camp
see meteor showers. If you’ve ever been entranced by the night sky, November provides the perfect opportunity to stargaze. Bird-Watching At this point in the season, many birds have already begun to migrate south. Some birds have stopover locations they stay at for a few days, so you might see birds unique to the area due to their migration. States in the north might see their local birds flying against beautiful backdrops as they make their journey to warmer areas. Regardless of your camping expertise, November is the perfect time to immerse yourself in the great outdoors. If you’re looking for a new family adventure or just want some personal quiet time to reflect, look no further than fall camping.
Camping is most often associated with summer, but the humid, hot weather combined with the numerous bugs can create a frustrating experience. Most don’t realize that fall — specifically November — is the perfect time to take the family for an outdoor adventure. Here are some of the best reasons to pitch your tent in November. Scenery and Weather Camping in spring usually brings the risk of rain, while summer temperatures can make it unbearable. Fall weather, however,
provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy camping to its fullest. It’s usually dry, and most states do not hit colder temperatures until the end of November. The leaves also change color in preparation for winter, which creates some truly awe-inspiring scenery — and a natural playground for children. Just watch for hidden dangers lurking beneath the fallen leaves that could injure your child. You shouldn’t have to worry about bugs, though; November has significantly fewer bugs than the summer or spring months. Stargazing Less rain means fewer clouds, which means clearer nights. Combine that with fewer leaves on the trees, and you have an unobscured view that’s better than any other time of the year. November is also one of the few months when you can
ASK THE EXPERT: GUTTERS
Q: Why should I clean my gutters? Andrew: Over time, water from a clogged gutter causes mold and water damage to the roof, eves, and fascia — the board behind the gutters. If water is not channeled away from the house, it ends up next to the foundation and in the basement. There is also the risk of an ice dam, which occurs when snowmelt refreezes on a roof overnight. The weight and expansion properties of the ice threaten to break the roof and gutter. Q: When should I clean my gutters? Andrew: In West Hartford, gutters should be cleaned every spring and fall, especially if your home is close to trees. Q: How are they cleaned? Andrew: We clean gutters with a handheld blower, hand tools, and gloves. We use strong ladders and have a blower extension for hard to reach areas. We guarantee
to check all the downspouts and runoff chutes, too. For hard-to-reach areas, we can utilize a boom truck. We also have a licensed Connecticut arborist on staff to
discuss tree pruning over the house. Call or text us at (860) 888-8472 for a quote and make sure to tell us the approximate date your leaves finish falling.
–Andrew Bachman (860) 888-8472
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