What are you grateful for this month?
Thanksgiving comes at the end of every November. This November is no different as plans are being made for the celebration on Thursday the 27th. Most take a moment on that day to say what they are thankful for in life. The experts think the regular daily practice of gratitude is key to happiness and recovering from many low points. Research shows the brain is physically altered by acknowledging the good things in life.
“When you practice gratitude, your brain releases dopamine and serotonin, the “feel-good” neurotransmitters that contribute to happiness and satisfaction,” says Jessica Maurer of the Mental Wellbeing Association.
So, starting this mindset weeks prior to the Thanksgiving holiday, is the perfect way to have a good holiday season. This could positively impact the nearly 40 percent of people who say stress and depression are worse during this season. If you’re one of those people, we encourage you to focus on these quotes to help put yourself in the right frame of mind.
“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude.” — Denis Waitley
“I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness. It’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude.” — Brene Brown
“Everything we do should be a result of our gratitude for what God has done for us.” — Lauryn Hill
“Being grateful does not mean that everything is necessarily good. It just means that you can accept it as a gift.” — Roy T. Bennett
The Complete Power Wash staff members in Hagerstown, MD also encourage you to call on them for helping clean your home AND take an energy inventory now. A clean house and saving money on utility bills will also lift your spirits.
November is also Energy Awareness Month
It’s a good time to take an “energy inventory” around your home and in your life. Using energy wisely makes sense for the planet and for your monthly budget. Electricity costs are expected to be higher this year as the AI explosion is creating more demand. Turning out lights in unoccupied rooms. Keeping 
the thermostat at a comfortable temperature. Even closing down vents and closing doors to unoccupied rooms are great starts to saving some dollars. Also, make sure rooms with water pipes have enough heat, because you don’t want to pay an expensive repair bill.
Another easy upgrade is replacing traditional light bulbs with LED bulbs. Larger home upgrades like energy-saving appliances — including a new furnace — along with new windows can pay for themselves in a few years. Here is a great article on the top 21 things to do to save energy around the house.
And while you’re researching and planning those changes, contact Complete Power Wash‘s Hagerstown office to schedule a cleaning of your home’s exterior.
Complete Power Wash’s exterior cleaning services
Make your home or business ready for the Thanksgiving and Christmas guests that will be showing up in just a few weeks. Weather and availability tightens the schedule as the year comes to a close, so reach out soon. To schedule CPW‘s cleaning experts, click here. If you prefer to talk to a CPW staff 
member, call the office at 301-842-2290 or email service@completepowerwash.com.
Complete Power Wash pressure washing techs are the local experts in house washing, roof cleaning and deck and patio cleaning. From the headquarters in Hagerstown, they serve the greater Tri-state area of Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. That area includes Hagerstown, Boonsboro, Clear Spring, Smithsburg, Williamsport in Western Maryland. It also includes Greencastle, PA and Falling Waters, WV. Those techs — using the softwash cleaning technique — are also trained in commercial and industrial power washing, even removing graffiti to restore your property to it’s original beauty.
The softwash technique mentioned above is the use of “just the right water pressure,” combined with gentle, environmentally-friendly detergents. These detergents are used to weaken the grip of dirt, mold, mildew and other natural elements.
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