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  • Three Reasons Why Every Home Should Have A Covered Patio

    Many modern homeowners think of outdoor living spaces as basically an afterthought in the overall big picture of their households. For instance, they may have a patio with a barbecue and some outdoor furniture, and they may even use the space on a regular basis, particularly during the warm season. However, many homeowners don't realize how  much more valuable to the average patio will be if it's got an overhead covering — particularly if the covering is retractable to allow them to enjoy those beautiful spring and summer days when nothing feels quite as good as the sunlight shining on your face.
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  • How To Revive A Completely Dead Lawn

    There are a number of ways in which a lawn can die. Not having proper maintenance can kill anything, especially plants. The grass on lawns can die completely if it is not properly watered, especially in a hot climate. If you are fixing up a home or have newly purchased a home with a completely dead lawn, it is important for you to come up with a game plan. Reviving the lawn will also increase your curb appeal.
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  • Soft And Hardscaping Tips To Make Your Backyard Attractive And Useful

    Spring is the perfect time to work in your yard and spend time in the sunshine, as the cooler temperatures make it more comfortable outside. There may be many projects to complete in your yard, comprising installing a paved surface and planting new vegetation. Here are some tips to put together the right elements in soft and hardscaping of your backyard to make it beautiful and functional. Hardscape Features Your backyard will need to have paved areas and surfaces to keep down the mud and dust, for which you can install many different types of materials.
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  • What Is Repointing?

    Having a fireplace can be a lot of fun, especially when you are looking forward to a romantic night in front of the fire with your significant other. However, having that fireplace can also be a lot of work and responsibility. One thing that you are going to have to do is make sure that your chimney is in good shape. If your chimney is starting to break down, then you can run into trouble when you are starting a fire because your chimney may not pull smoke up the way it should or it could start to fall over.
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  • Improving Your Lawn: Sod Or Seed?

    Whether you're remodeling your new home or just trying to improve the look of your yard, you need grass for a lush, beautiful lawn. If you are ready to start, your first step is to choose between sod and seed. If you still aren't sure which is best for you, check out these four factors to consider. Cost Sod is rolls of pre-grown lawn that you simply unroll like a rug to give you an immediate lawn.
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  • 4 Tips For Removing Tree Stumps

    If you're like many homeowners, you may have tree stumps in your backyard that will need to be removed. There could be a variety of reasons these are there and taking time to get rid of the stumps is sure to be high on your to-do list. The good news is there are things you can do that will take a lot of the difficulty out of this task and knowing what these are may be helpful to you.
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  • 4 Mistakes To Avoid When Having A New Fence Installed

    Homeowners opt to have a fence installed on their property for a number of reasons, such as security, privacy, or to create an enclosed area for children or pets. Fences are available in a number of materials and can also greatly enhance the visual appeal of a backyard. But having a fence installed isn't something that should be done on a whim-- advanced planning is needed. If you're planning on having a backyard fence installed, avoid these common mistakes:
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  • How A Landscaper Can Help Your Lawn During Drought Season

    You spend a great deal of time and money to establish and care for your turfgrass lawn. When you have a busy work schedule, it is hard to care for the specific needs of every plant during a drought. A local landscape service has both the people and equipment to help keep your entire landscape healthy during a drought. Aside from regular mowing to keep your grass using as little water as possible, try these five tips for a drought resistant lawn.
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  • Don't Kill Your Grass!

    If you want to have a fantastic looking lawn, then the first thing that you want to do is to make sure that you know what to do in order to avoid killing it. There are a number of things that are bad for your lawn, and it's crucial that you know what they are, so you can avoid doing those things. This article will go over some of the major things you can do wrong to your grass if you want to keep it looking its best.
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  • Lawn Care Tips For Colder Seasons

    During the colder months of the year, most homeowners put aside their lawn mowers and get ready to relax for a few months before resuming with the lawn maintenance regime again. If you wish to see an attractive lush green yard roll out quickly once the spring rolls around, here are the necessary lawn care tips for colder seasons that you can implement even in the harshest cold weather: Fertilize the grasses
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