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Summer 2022 Issue

Light content to celebrate the season.

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A theme that shines bright, light is the concept you’ll see throughout our Summer 2022 issue of Coming Home magazine. This issue of our lifestyle magazine for homeowners has so many stories that celebrate summer living.

Blocking the Blaze (P. 6)

School is out, and summer is finally here! However, with those agreeable temperatures and longer days, you may need to use more sunscreen to protect yourself from the ultraviolet radiation, or the electromagnetic energy from the sun. But what sunscreen will protect you the most? Here, we’re sharing everything you need to know about sunscreen, sun protection factor (SPF), and ultraviolet (UV) protection.

Handle with Care: Beach Towels (P. 8)

If you usually wash your beach towels the way you launder everything else, this is the summer to switch it up. From the sand and salt of the shore to the pool’s chlorine and sun exposure, beach towels can take a beating. When you use our beach towel care tips, you’ll enjoy their cool comfort and long-lasting freshness year after year.

Light & Bright (P. 10)

Take advantage of all the fresh produce this season offers with a salad. Get delicious and easy summer salad recipes for:

  • Burrata & Burnt Orange Salad
  • Caprese Peach Salad
  • Chickpea Salad
  • Corn & Black Bean Salad

Travel Light (P. 17)

Did you know that 80% of Americans are planning to travel this summer? It’s getaway season, and people are looking to step out into the world and enjoy some much-needed R&R. The best way to prepare for a stress-free, epic summer vacation is to be efficient, organized, and a little flexible. Get ready for the greatest trip yet with our top summer travel tips for lightening your load and going easy on your wallet.

All-Natural Pest Prevention (P. 28)

Keep mosquitoes at bay without the harsh sprays. Learn all-natural mosquito repellent methods to keep the tiny pests away this summer, including:

  • Spraying the mosquito hangout with vinegar
  • Starting an herb garden
  • Using cinnamon to spice things up
  • Chomping on fresh foods
  • Getting some air circulating