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Depending on what state or country you live in, you might have a different opinion of what a great view is. For some, the ideal living quarters is a house or condo next to the water. For others, it’s stepping outside on your patio or porch and overlooking the forestry and world below. But no m...
11/21/2018
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Landscape and yardwork are usually the last thing on the minds of most homeowners in the dead of winter. But this is actually the ideal time to renovate the lawn and eliminate the brown spots and crab grass left over from last summer.Lawn renovationA lawn renovation starts with a thorough raking ...
11/14/2018
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Fruits and Nuts Select sites for plantings. Start mulching strawberries, blackberries and grapes. ShrubsPlant shrubs, trees and vines.Lawns Have you thought about having a green lawn this winter? It is time to overseed. Use proper herbicide to kill germinating winter weeds. Roses Get rose plantin...
11/07/2018
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This is Part 2 of the Series - Top 15 Home Updates that Pay Off. Part 1 of the Series was published on October 24, 2018. #9 Basement Remodel Average return at resale: 90.1 percentThe average basement remodel costs just over $51,051 and returns $46,010, so you’ll recoup about 90 percent of the co...
10/31/2018
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#1 Minor Bathroom Remodel Average return at resale: 102 percentIt costs about $10,500 to replace the tub, tile surround, floor, toilet, sink, vanity and fixtures. You’ll get back an average of $10,700 at resale, a recoup rate of 102 percent.If you can pipe a child’s name on a birthday cake, you c...
10/24/2018
With winter fast approaching, many people are thinking about ways to not only keep the house warm, but also save money while doing so. Beyond just saving money, it is simply not always easy to keep a home warm, especially if it is an older home and does not have very good insulation. Utilizing th...
10/17/2018
Nature's autumn bounty of fallen leaves is not usually a problem for lawns and gardens, and mulching the ground with them actually helps to feed the soil for a healthier yard.If you grew up in a neighborhood with lots of trees, chances are you had to put in plenty of hours each fall raking them a...
10/10/2018
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Fruits and Nuts Planting season for strawberries starts in south Alabama. Clean up orchard area. Remove broken limbs, old fruit and debris from orchard floor. Shrubs Shrub planting can be made. Water when needed. Note varieties of camellias in bloom. Start mulching all shrubs that do not have a m...
10/03/2018
Curb appeal is everything when it comes to selling your home, and that means your home’s exterior needs to be in optimal condition. In fact, 71 percent of prospective homebuyers say a home’s curb appeal is an important factor in their buying decisions. So, we’ve laid out seven exterior home impro...
09/26/2018
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This is Part 2 of the series - Bathroom Remodel: Splurge vs. Save. Part 1 was published September 12, 2018. Function is the No. 1 priority in a bathroom—if it doesn't "work" for you, who cares whether the tile is patterned in period-perfect Arts and Crafts style? Ultimately, you must be able to ...
09/19/2018
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