February is Here, But Spring is Coming
February is upon on us and that means spring is closer.
We at B. Chaney Improvements work throughout winter, because the Lowcountry has such great weather. However, this is the time of year that people start thinking about outdoor living spaces and other building projects. The anticipation of warmer temperatures means we are getting ready for the building frenzy of the spring, summer and fall of 2019. If you are thinking of building a home, an addition or an outdoor living area, contact us soon, before we are booked up into next year. If you’re happy with where you are, but not your space, contact us about remodeling your home or updating an outdated space.
And while you’re considering that call or email to schedule a meeting, read this interesting trivia about the second month of the year. Fact: February was not always the second month of the year.
February Facts
February was originally the last month of the calendar year. It was eventually moved in 450 B.C. to its place as the second month. This was done so the calendar would reflect a standard lunar year.
February is packed with holidays and history. February 2nd is Groundhog Day; the 12th is Abraham Lincoln‘s birthday; the 14th is St. Valentine’s Day; the 15th is Chinese New Year and Susan B. Anthony‘s birthday; the 18th is President’s Day.
and the 22nd is George Washington’s birthday.
The month of February is the only month that can pass without a full moon, in common years. The last time we witnessed such a scenario was last year (2018).
In common years, February starts on the same day of the week as March and November, and on leap years, it starts with the same day of the week as August.
February is American Heart Month; Black History Month; Bird-Feeding Month; and Dental Health Month.
Amethyst is the birthstone for those born in the month.
The Violet and the Primrose are the flowers for February.
February is named for the Latin word februum, which means purification.
And, the second month of the year is a day longer every four years. Do you know why? The answer is: A common year has 365 days and a leap year 366 days, with the extra–or intercalary–day designated as February 29. A leap year occurs every four years to help synchronize the calendar year with the solar year, or the length of time it takes the earth to complete its orbit around the sun, which is about 365¼ days.
Contact Us
If you are interested in talking to Brad about a major renovation project, adding an addition or even building a new home, contact us to schedule a meeting. You can do so through this website or by calling our Charleston office at 843-388-4334.
Brad is a licensed builder with decades of experience. He and his team work throughout the Charleston, SC area, including Mt. Pleasant, Daniel Island, North Charleston, etc….
