For locals in the know, the Grand Illumination Parade in Norfolk, VA is the kick off of the holiday festivities around Hampton Roads. The excitement is electric, literally and figuratively, as they power the lights that travel the angles of the Norfolk skyline and start the famous parade to help celebrate it all.   This year was the 31st Grand Illumination and over 70 groups provided fun and entertainment along a two-mile parade route through the heart of the city. This year's theme was "Musical Madness" and the sound and spirit of Christmas flowed through all 2,000 marchers and 100,000 spectators.   TREG was proud to be a part of both groups this year. 15 TREG ambassadors, agents who exemplify our core values, got to bring a friend…

  Thanksgiving is the time of year when we express our gratitude for all the important things, and people, in our lives. Gathering for a huge meal with family and friends is the best part of the day, but making a huge meal can mean a few challenges as well. We rounded up this list of seven Thanksgiving Day hacks to try and make things a little easier for all the brave souls tackling the task of feeding the masses.   

1. Use a crockpot or rice cooker to make sides and keep them warm.  

No matter what your family likes for sides, there are a million recipes online for everything from perfect crockpot mashed potatoes to rice cooker mac and cheese.  Our good friend even told us his lovely wife uses a mini crockpot (usually used for dips) in…

Weather in Hampton Roads can be all over the place. We’ve witnessed that the last couple of weeks with wild swings in temperature and conditions.  This morning was cool and rainy to begin and this afternoon is nearing 80 with bright sunshine.

In spite of all the changes, the truth is that winter is coming. Sooner than we would like, there will be frost on the ground and a chill in the air that doesn’t let up. In preparation for the coming cold, we rounded up a list of 9 things you can do to prepare your home for this winter.

Get your HVAC system tuned up.  A simple check up before the temps plummet for good can keep you warm and cozy all winter long and give you a chance to make any needed repairs before every HVAC technician in the city is busy

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