April is a time to celebrate spring, hope and Easter, which opens the month this weekend.
The B. Chaney Improvements staff is excited for the first full month of spring. The grass is greening up and the flowers are starting to open up. The jackets will soon go away and short sleeves will be the look as temperatures heat up and stay up. It’s a great time to plan for what the rest of the year will look like. Some are thinking about getting away, while some are thinking how to make staying put a little better. If that’s you and you’re looking to upgrade 
your home, contact the B. Chaney staff for your building needs, including custom home construction and building a major addition. They can also assist with major home improvements — such as replacement windows — home repairs and creating outdoor living spaces.
You can contact Brad Chaney at their Awendaw, SC office through this website or by calling 843-388-4334. From that office, they serve homeowners and businesses throughout the greater Charleston, SC area.
April is the National Month of Hope
It seems perfect that April should be the the month of hope. The Easter holiday is about new life, and new life is happening all around as color returns to the local landscape. Few would argue that there is a great need for hope in the world these days. The headlines are filled with opposition and division. The B. Chaney Improvements staff encourages you to bring hope to those around you. Click on this link if you need inspiring hope-filled stories.
Interesting April facts
- April is the most popular month for planting and spring cleaning. Consult the Farmers’ Almanac for planting help.
- The diamond of April — the birthstone — symbolizes innocence.
- The Boston Marathon race is held every April. This year is the event’s 130th running, held on April 20th.
- April 15th is the deadline for filing taxes in the United States.
- April is the first full month of the professional baseball season in the U.S.
- The April flowers are the Daisy and the Sweet Pea.
- April has several special days and week-long and month-long celebrations. These include: April Fools’ Day; Autism Awareness Day; Easter; Earth Day; Arbor Day; National Poetry Month; American Heritage Month; Teacher Appreciation Week; Jazz Appreciation Month; Alcohol Awareness Month; Cancer Control Month.
Easter Holiday Facts
Did You Know: Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. In the Bible’s New Testament, the resurrection occurred three days after Jesus was crucified by the Romans and died in roughly 30 A.D. The Easter holiday concludes the “Passion of Christ,” a series of events and holidays that begins with Lent—a 40-day period of fasting, prayer and sacrifice—and ends with Holy Week, which includes Maundy Thursday (the celebration of Jesus’ Last Supper with his 12 Apostles); Good Friday (on which Jesus’ death is observed); and Easter Sunday, also known as Resurrection Sunday.
Interesting Easter Facts: Eggs represent the new life. Eggs are dyed to represent the blood of Christ. And Americans will eat more that 600 million Peeps during the Easter season. Click here to read about Easter traditions from around the world.