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  • How To Make A Kid-Friendly Backyard Without Sacrificing Appearance

     I've you've recently purchased a home in which to raise your family, you're probably looking forward to having your own space where your children can play outside. However, you also envision your outdoor living space as somewhere that adults can enjoy as well, and you may be concerned that a kid-friendly backyard will come with aesthetic sacrifices. Fortunately, it's entirely possible to create and maintain a child-friendly backyard environment that still appeals to adults.
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  • Dewatering 101 For New Construction

    If you're planning new construction on a plot of land with a high water table, you'll want to talk with your construction contractors about the benefits of dewatering. The dewatering process can help you to minimize the risk of erosion, which protects the structural integrity of the building. One of the biggest decisions you need to make about your dewatering design is the discharge path. Here are some things you should consider when you choose the discharge area:
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  • 6 Reasons For A Homeowner To Hire A Civil Engineer

    When people think about civil engineers, they often imagine professionals who work on large municipal and city projects. But in reality, there are a number of reasons for a homeowner to hire a civil engineer. Some of the most common residential projects that civil engineers are hired for include: Renovations or New Home Construction A civil engineer has the skills and experience to help a homeowner plan every detail of new home construction or a major home renovation.
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  • Looking For A Private Back Yard But Don't Like Fencing? Look At These Options

    If you are interested in having a more private backyard but don't want to put up a privacy fence that shuts out sunlight, there are some different features you can add to your backyard to make the space more enjoyable. There are a lot of ways you can get the privacy that you want but still have an open and airy flow throughout the space. Here are a few of the things you want to consider getting for your property.
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  • 3 Reasons To Choose Pavers Instead Of Regular Concrete For Your Driveway

    If you are putting in a new driveway at your home, you might be planning on hiring a traditional concrete pouring company to come out and do the job for you. However, you do have another option that you might want to consider: using driveway pavers. These are a few reasons why this can be a much better choice. 1. Get a Unique Look Concrete driveways might look nice when they are properly poured, but they can also be quite boring.
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  • 3 Environmentally-Friendly Ways To Improve Your Lawn For Less

    Everyone wants to have the greenest, best-looking lawn in the neighborhood, but few people are willing to invest the right amount of time or money to achieve that. Face it – maintaining an attractive lawn is a lot of work and can be expensive after you account for the cost of water, fertilizer, equipment, fuel and time. Plus, there's the worry that your methods aren't very friendly to the environment. If you are looking for ways to maintain and improve your lawn without causing extra harm to the planet and not cost an arm and a leg, look no further.
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  • Stumped By What To Do With Your Yard? Improve Green-Space With Stump Grinding

    If you have an old tree or leftover stump in your yard, imagine how your green-space would look without it. Removing a stump is no easy task, yet stump grinding opens-up your property and provides more landscaping options when it is taken out. Talk with professionals about stump grinding and reclaiming wasted space in your yard. Some things to know about stump grinding The process. There are a couple different approaches to getting rid of tree stumps, but stump grinding is a lasting, economical way.
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  • Low Maintenance, High Impact -- 4 Easy Landscape Tips For Your Rental Complex

    Landscaping rental units is one of the many aspects of being a landlord that takes time and effort that's often sorely needed elsewhere. While it's important to keep things looking nice if you want to attract quality renters, you also don't want to invest too much of your limited resources in this one area. So, how can you find a good compromise between looks and practicality? Here are 4 ways to do so on any budget.
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  • 3 Methods To Get Rid Of Your Lawn Weeds

    When weeds begin to emerge in your lawn, it is good to begin fighting them as soon as possible to prevent them overtaking your lawn. Weeds steal nutrients and moisture from your lawn and can take over the soil, making your lawn look thin and scraggly. Here are three ways to help you keep your lawn beautiful and keep out the weeds. Hand-Pull Individual Weeds One effective but time-consuming method to get rid of weeds is to use a hand spade or garden trowel and remove the weeds one by one.
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