You love to spend time outside at your home, but your deck — or lack of a deck — can make outdoor adventures less fun. You want a new deck but can’t justify getting one because you either think you don’t have space for one or can’t afford the addition or you have a deck already and can’t think of a reason to replace it. Here are reasons to build a new deck.…
Read More »While old-fashioned wood-burning fireplaces are still installed in new homes today, they’re quite drafty and require a lot of maintenance, including routine ash removal and an annual chimney cleaning. Gas inserts mimic the look of burning logs without the need to chop firewood or rake out coals, yet many families with children avoid these inserts out of concerns over their safety. With the right precautions and care during installation, most gas inserts are perfectly safe for family homes.…
Read More »Few things feel nicer under bare feet than soft lawn grass, and a lush, emerald green lawn makes even humble homes appear upscale. If you’re like many homeowners, however, you’ve discovered that creating and maintaining a green lawn is much harder than it looks. Some people, for instance, think that all that’s required for a green lawn is lots of water and fertilizer, but this isn’t necessarily the case. Following are three strategies designed to help your lawn a beautiful shade of green.…
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