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Building a Deck? 5 Questions to Ask Before You DIY
Find out if DIY or hiring a pro is right for your deck project. Building a deck expands your livable outdoor space so you can do more of what you love — entertaining, dining, or relaxing under the stars. But … Continue reading
11 Easy Holiday Décor Ideas
Give or take a Scrooge or two, everybody loves the holidays: Decorating the tree, hanging lights, hanging holly — all those things! But you know what nobody loves? Taking all those things down. Because, wow, what an unorganized mess. Before … Continue reading
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9 Ways to Avoid Overspending on Fire Pits
Indoor evenings on the couch are so last year. Literally. Relaxing around a fire and under the stars is about to be the place for a perfect night. But a built-in fire pit can cost upward of $5,000 for an … Continue reading
Extend your Outdoor Living Season
Make an outdoor living area comfy long after the sun sets or the leaves turn with outdoor lighting, a patio heater, and a glowing firepit or portable fireplace. Light the Deck or PatioThe sun sets sooner on your outdoor living … Continue reading
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Tagged community, cozy, deck, electrical, electricity, energy, exterior, Fall, fireplace, fireplaces, fixtures, gas, grill, heat, improve, lawn, light fixtures, lighting, lights, living space, outdoor, outdoor lighting, outside, park, patio, prices, safe, solar, spa, space, stove, style, swimming pool, tree, walkways, water, winter, wiring, wood
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From Fixer-Upper to Dream Home
That moment when you realize the home you want to buy is not the home you can afford: What do you do? Eve and Jason Trombley didn’t give up. Nor did they wait until they could save up for their … Continue reading
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Tagged bathroom, bedroom, building, change, Construction, costs, custom, deck, DIY, dream home, entertain, exterior, fixtures, floor plan, foundation, furnace, home, homeowner, homeowners, house, improve, kitchen, labor, layout, light fixtures, living room, location, office, potential, project, projects, renovation
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September Home Maintenance
Ah, September… The weather is changing, and we’re getting back to our normal, post-summer routines. It’s also a great time to give the house a little extra love and maintenance. Stain the DeckHelp your deck field what winter throws at … Continue reading
Decluttering your Garage with Outdoor Storage
“That can go in the garage” is a common solution to just about anything outdoorsy that needs a home. Instead, think outside the garage. These ideas are great for decluttering your garage — and they’ll pay dividends when it comes … Continue reading
Protect your Home from Wildfires
How do most homes ignite during a wildfire? A floating ember or piece of burning wood touches down on a roof, gutter, in a vent, under a deck, or on a porch and ignites leaves and debris, says the National … Continue reading
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