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2019
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Renew paint, siding, and trimAn exterior facelift (new paint, siding, or trim details) automatically transforms the look of a home. Periodic maintenance of that exterior surface is the surest way to keep your house and it curb appeal looking its best. Any obvious defects, such as cracked or rotti...
07/31/2019
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Add arbors or fence panelsArbors, garden gates, and short sections of decorative fence panels will enhance your garden and the value and curb appeal of your home. These amenities can be found in easy-to-build kits or prefab sections you simply connect together. For best results, paint or stain ...
07/24/2019
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Dress up the front doorYour home's front entry is the focal point of its curb appeal. Make a statement by giving your front door a blast of color with paint or by installing a custom wood door. Clean off any dirty spots around the knob, and use metal polish on the door fixtures. Your entry shoul...
07/17/2019
People often remember the bad and forget the good, and that's especially true about insects.When you picture bugs, the nasty pests usually come to mind first. Aphids, mealybugs and spider mites can cause lots of damage to beautiful flowers, tasty vegetables or growing trees. But lurking among the...
07/10/2019
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Watering properly is much more an art than a science. When watering turfgrasses, wet the soil to a three to four inch depth. Normally, this should create enough reserve moisture in the soil that you will not need to water again for two to four days depending upon rainfall amounts, if any. It is b...
07/03/2019