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Category: Community Association Living

The Modern Juggle

By Charlena Frank, CAI Keystone Meeting & Events Coordinator Balancing work, social, and family life today differs significantly from previous generations. The rapid advancement of technology in the past decade has revolutionized society, leading to unprecedented changes in our professional and personal lives. Careers that were once distant aspirations for our parents are now becoming […]

The Scrooge Effect: Common Winter Complaints and How to Address Them

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article courtesy of Macy Balmer, Digital Marketing Coordinator, with SERVPRO Team McCabe. The holidays are the most wonderful time of year until they aren’t. Along with cold weather, wintertime can bring on an array of emotions and feelings. It’s important to be mindful of the wide realm of needs when addressing tenant […]

What are Ice Dams and How to Prevent Them?

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally appeared on Eiseman Construction’s blog and is shared by permission. Winter’s arrival brings picturesque scenes of frost on windowpanes, snow people in the yard, snow-covered roofs, and icicles hanging from eaves. However, the season’s snowy charm also can bring headaches for homeowners such as icy sidewalks, snow removal, and ice dams.  […]

Winter Tree Care Tips

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article courtesy of The Davey Tree Expert Co. When trees fall and wreck cars, homes, and roads, it can feel random and unpredictable. But there are steps you can take to keep you and your trees safe – and with winter storms just around the corner, fall is the time to do […]

Protecting Your Commercial Property’s Plumbing: A Guide to Sewer and Drain System Monitoring and Maintenance

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article courtesy of Don Harris, EBP, Sales Manager at Zoom Drain, a CAI Keystone Business Partner member. This article originally appeared as a post on LinkedIn and is reprinted with permission. As a sales manager at Zoom Drain, I’ve witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences of neglected sewer and drain systems in commercial […]

Bringing the Community Closer: 10 Autumn Activities for Your HOA

A CAI Keystone Staff Report. See the About the Author section below for more information.  Autumn is a time of transformation, as nature puts on its stunning display of colors and the air becomes crisp and invigorating. It’s also the perfect season to bring your homeowners association community closer together. As the leaves fall, let’s […]

Morgandale’s Cat Team Stages a Purrrrrfect Rescue

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was submitted by Marianne Natali, a Council Member and Cat Team member at Morgandale Condominium in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. I live in a condominium in the Morgandale community, which consists of 560 homes, located in the Philadelphia suburbs, Lansdale, PA. On a late Spring morning in 2022, I was walking my dog […]

Cultivating Leadership Skills

by Jackie Meissner, Ruppert Landscape Cultivating leadership skills is essential to reaching success, no matter the field or industry. Whether you are an employee, an entrepreneur, or a student, possessing leadership skills can make all the difference in achieving your goals. In this article, we will explore some ways to cultivate leadership skills effectively. In […]