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5 Ways to Keep Severe Weather from Doing a Number on Your Yard

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Brittany Icayan

A new way to look at landscaping can protect your yard from severe weather patterns. Contrary to what many may believe, severe weather doesn’t just beat up on the other guy. Mother Nature can wallop anyone’s home and yard. That … Continue reading →

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9 Ways to Rethink Your Landscaping for Severe Weather

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Debbie Prosser

Maintaining a yard isn’t for the faint of heart anymore. Severe weather means rains are heavier and more intense. Droughts last a long time and can be dangerous. Then there’s the trickle-down effect. Rising temps are causing more aggressive weeds, … Continue reading →

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3 Brilliant Hacks to Make Snow Shoveling Less Miserable

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Meg Powers

If you’re a homeowner in a snowy climate, chances are good you rue the winter: All that snow has to go somewhere, and it’s not getting there itself. Cue the snow shovel. Barring a move to a snow-free state or … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Lighting Ideas for a Warm & Inviting Glow

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Hang around outdoor lighting designers long enough and you’ll hear a lot of talk about “moonlight effect.” That’s a naturalistic look that features light no more intense than that of a full moon, but still strong enough to make beautiful … Continue reading →

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9 Ways to Avoid Overspending on Fire Pits

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

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 →

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Protect your Home From Severe Weather

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Brown lawns. Flooded basements. Piles of snow dumped on your doorstep. Topsy-turvy weather can test your patience, and even put your home at risk. If a freak storm drops in your area, will your home be up to the challenge? … Continue reading →

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Curb Appeal Choices w/ Staying Power

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Improving your home’s curb appeal brings immediate satisfaction. Plus, the financial benefits can be fabulous, too. Good curb appeal increases your home’s value, making your property easier to sell — and easier to love. The challenge? Spending too much limits your ROI (return on … Continue reading →

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What Will Homes Look Like in a Post-Pandemic World?

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Debbie Prosser

Home buyers’ needs are changing. Find out what features are at the top of their wish lists and how new housing developments are evolving. October 6, 2020 by Lee Nelson 3 Takeaways: Buyers are mainly interested in single-family homes with more square … Continue reading →

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What’s Trending Next? A Dozen Home and Design Ideas for 2020

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Debbie Prosser

From building and decorating materials to room sizes, colors, and lighting, gift your clients with the knowledge gleaned from crystal ball gazers as we look ahead to 2020’s trends. December 20, 2019 by Barbara Ballinger Almost everyone enjoys making predictions for a … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: landscape

5 Ways to Keep Severe Weather from Doing a Number on Your Yard

9 Ways to Rethink Your Landscaping for Severe Weather

3 Brilliant Hacks to Make Snow Shoveling Less Miserable

Outdoor Lighting Ideas for a Warm & Inviting Glow

9 Ways to Avoid Overspending on Fire Pits

Protect your Home From Severe Weather

Curb Appeal Choices w/ Staying Power

What Will Homes Look Like in a Post-Pandemic World?

What’s Trending Next? A Dozen Home and Design Ideas for 2020

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