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4 Small Decorating Changes That Make a Big Impact
Do you feel stuck when it comes to decorating your home? Want to change things up with a fresh new look but don’t have the budget for your dream kitchen renovation or that stunning farmhouse dining table? Or maybe you’re renting, and therefore limited in what changes you’re allowed to make to a space. Here are…
Gutters
How to Clean Gutters and Downspouts
Cleaning Out Your Gutter System Have you ever wondered where all the water goes during heavy rain or when snow melts at the end of winter? In most homes, water doesn’t just fall from the roof to the ground. Gutters and downspouts carry it away from basements, decks, and other parts of your house. This…
Insulation
How to Insulate Your Attic: A Complete Guide
Attic Insulation: A Key to Lower Energy Bills Keeping your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer starts with proper attic insulation. Without it, your HVAC system works overtime, driving up energy bills as heat escapes during winter or infiltrates during summer. The good news? Adding or upgrading attic insulation is a…
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Preparing Your Home for Fall and Winter
Fall and winter are exciting times of year. From the start of school and sporting events to the string of family holidays, fun things are always happening. With so much going on, preparing your home for cold weather may fall by the wayside. But if you can put aside a few busy days to get…
Solar
Outdoor Home: Why Not Build a Solar-Powered Shed?
A shed is the ideal outdoor storage solution. A well-designed garden shed can hold more than just lawnmowers and birdseed. It can serve as a greenhouse, an art room, or a relaxation spot, and it’s also a great place to work on projects that would otherwise clutter your garage. If you are good with your hands…
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The Green Way to Care for your Lawn this Summer
We all love to be out in the yard on a beautiful, sunny day. Relaxing on a lush green lawn makes the experience even more pleasurable. For a lawn, though, summer season can be the most stressful time of the year. It can be tough enough to keep a lawn healthy when the temperature soars…
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Turn Your Side Yard Into Something Incredible
Quick: what’s the most neglected aspect of the average home’s landscape design? It turns out that the smallest space is also the biggest challenge. Many homeowners ignore their side yards completely, leaving the strip of lawn between neighbors to languish as a sad little no-man’s land. It doesn’t have to be that way. With a…
Decks
The Basics of Designing a Backyard Deck
The luxury of outdoor living space is one of the biggest perks to owning or living in a house versus multi-unit housing like apartments and condos. Outdoor space is great for hosting get-togethers and parties, or even just retreating to a hammock with a book for a couple hours of solitary relaxation. Yard space also…