Celebrate moms on Sunday May 11th, Mother’s Day
May 11, 2025 is this year’s Mother’s Day celebration. It’s a great opportunity to show the “woman of the house” how much she is appreciated for all the big and small things she does to make the house a home for the whole family.“Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a mother.” – Unknown“No one in your life will ever love you as your mother does. There is no love as pure, unconditional and strong as a mother’s love.” – Hope Edelman“I love my mother as trees love water and sunshine. She helps me grow, prosper, and reach great heights.” – Terri Guillemets
May is National Moving Month
In addition to celebrating mom, May is the perfect month for getting outside and partaking in lots of activities. The warmer weather has the beaches, pools, roadways and waterways bustling. The Memorial Day weekend (May 24th-26th) is the start of summer fun – and tourist season – in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. In addition to the fun stuff, it’s also the most popular month for selling and buying houses.Contact B. Chaney Improvements if you’re moving into a new house that needs some help to become 
your home. The Awendaw, SC-based custom builder offers comprehensive construction services to create options for the transformation. Home improvements and whole house renovations are well within the company’s capabilities. Company owner Brad Chaney bring decades of experience to every building project.
your home. The Awendaw, SC-based custom builder offers comprehensive construction services to create options for the transformation. Home improvements and whole house renovations are well within the company’s capabilities. Company owner Brad Chaney bring decades of experience to every building project.
These pictures are a small sample size of work they’ve done on existing homes. It may be as simple as upgrading windows, doors, cabinets, etc… But if you need added living space or outdoor living places, the B. Chaney team is more than up to the task. Click this link to see an extensive gallery of their building projects.Contact B. Chaney Improvements through this website to schedule a meeting to discuss your building project. You can also email the office at bchaneyimprovements@gmail.com or call 843.388.4334. The B. Chaney team builds houses, major additions and does home improvement and major renovations throughout South Carolina’s Lowcountry. Those areas include Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Awendaw, Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island.
Here are some suggestions for making the move from your old home to your new home.
Key to-dos to sell your home
Experts advise sellers to take a few important steps to impress potential buyers. Even in this tight market, the seller may be competing with several other sellers. Those steps include:
- Pressure wash siding, sidewalks and decks
- Mow the lawn, edge and trim the hedges
- Repaint the front door and mailbox
- Update lighting inside and outside the house
- Deep clean the home’s interior
- Remove clutter
Click on this link to read a comprehensive article on prepping your home for Charleston’s real estate market.
Interesting facts about the month of May
May is named for the Roman goddess Maia, who oversaw the growth of plants.
May 5th is Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory of Mexico over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862. Many people celebrate by eating traditional Mexican meals.
May 11th is Mother’s Day. Click this link to learn about the history of Mother’s Day. Click on this link if you are looking for the perfect gift for your mom.
May 12th is International Nurses Day, honoring these special healthcare workers around the world.May 26th is Memorial Day. This federal holiday is for remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice for this country. It’s a tradition to fly the American flag in honor of the fallen.