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3 Easy Tips To Protect Your Deck This Winter

October 25, 2013 by Robby Oakes 1 Comment

Barbecue season is all but over, and you won’t be spending as much time out on the deck. Don’t let it get you down, though. Spring will be here before you know it. There are a lot of things that can wear down and damage your deck, so protect your deck and make sure it stays in tip top shape over the winter.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home,Homeowner Tips,Winter Preperation

How To Manage Those Fallen Leaves

October 18, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

The kids are back in school, the weather is getting cooler and your yard is covered in a layer of fallen leaves. Yep, it’s that time of the year again, but don’t think of fall leaves as a chore. They can be a useful resource for fertilizing your lawn or even decorating your home for autumn.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home,Homeowner Tips,Home Maintance

4 Tips On Giving Your Mudroom A Makeover

October 11, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

From crunched-up leaves stuck to bottoms of shoes to bulky coats shed as soon as kids walk through the door, mudrooms are ideal for keeping outdoor dirt, wet clothing and outerwear from being strewn throughout your home.

Mudrooms not only keep the rest of your house clean, but they also designate a spot for those last-minute grabs, such as coats, umbrellas and purses, when you’re running out the door. These rooms are great catchalls; however, an organized mudroom can make your life and those hectic mornings much less stressful. Below are smart tips for getting your mudroom ready this fall.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home,Home Improvement,Mud Room

Do Fence Me In, Here Are A Few Good Yard Fencing Options

October 4, 2013 by Robby Oakes 2 Comments

Whether you just got a puppy, have newly mobile children or built a pool, there are a multitude of reasons for wanting to keep people and animals in your yard, while preventing other from entering. Picking the perfect fence can be difficult, so below we’ve outlined the main fencing materials to choose from and characteristics to consider about each.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home,Home Improvement,Home Renovations

5 Cool Ideas For Green Home Remodeling

September 27, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Every home seems to have a never-ending remodeling list. As you consider tackling your next project, it usually pays off if you also think about helping the environment.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home,Home Improvement,Home Maintenance

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