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Mid-Summer Must-Do Maintenance for your Yard & Garden

Yes, it's hotter than blazes and the sun feels like it's roasting the earth.  That's why this is the time to pay attention to your yard and garden maintenance!  So go out during the cooler hours, slap on some sunscreen and you can get these To-Do's done in not time! Reduce landscaping fire hazards. As grass and other plants dry out during droughts, the risk of fire increases. Remove dead […]

todayJuly 22, 2021

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Mary Welch Fox Stasik Pushes Design Boundaries in New HGTV Series ‘Breaking Bland’

Break out the paint, find the funky flair and toss the renovation rulebook because in the new HGTV series Breaking Bland, spunky interior designer Mary Welch Fox Stasik will help clients create living spaces that express their individuality and design aesthetic with pizazz and confidence. Premiering Wednesday, Aug. 4, with back-to-back episodes at 9 and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT, the seven-episode series based in Charleston, South Carolina, will follow Mary Welch, […]

todayJuly 21, 2021

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Indoor Home Maintenance Tasks to complete in July

Yes, it's the middle of Summer, and most of your home maintenance opportunities are outside this time of year, but these indoor tasks can help keep you and your family stay safe and cool. Check safety devices and replace batteries. This includes smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as well as fire extinguishers, radon detectors and smart locks. Make sure they’re still working and install new ones as necessary. Reseal countertops. […]

todayJuly 20, 2021

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3 essential Mid-Summer Outdoor Maintenance To-Do’s

Enjoying your Summer so far?  Great, glad to hear it.  But if you don't set that fun-o-meter on pause and pay attention to some mid-summer maintenance, your summer heaven might just turn into summer hell. Scrub the Decks Chances are, your outdoor space has been getting a lot of use and could use some serious decluttering and deep-cleaning. Use a broom, leaf blower, or wet-dry vacuum to remove any (and some […]

todayJuly 19, 2021

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How to spot and prevent these 3 Electrical Hazards in your Home

Electronic appliances, equipment and wiring keep our homes lit, cool and connected. But these same luxuries can create hazards and cause electrical fires, serious injuries and property damage. Fires caused by electrical failure or malfunction are the third leading cause of accidental home structure fires, ranked just behind heating equipment and cooking-related blazes, and 79% of these fires spread beyond the source, claiming not just rooms, but entire homes and […]

todayJuly 15, 2021

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The Dos and Don’ts of Painting Cabinets

If you're going to take on a DIY project like this, good for you!  But before you do, take these tips and tricks from your friends at HGTV Magazine, so your cabinets end up looking like you paid a professional! (And you don't end up with a giant mess on your hands.) DO figure out what kind of kitchen cabinets you have. Wood and MDF can be painted without much […]

todayJuly 14, 2021

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Five wonderful (and easy) ways to incorporate Solar Lighting into your Yard or Garden

Choosing to add energy efficient items, like solar lighting, to your home or garden is essential when wanting to cut costs and support the environment.  Solar lighting options come in a wide range of styles and designs, making it easier than you think to find an eco-friendly lighting fixture. Consider these five easy ways to incorporate solar lighting into your home’s exterior design, from home improvement expert Danny Lipford of […]

todayJuly 13, 2021

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How to Make Floating Shelves From Reclaimed Barnwood

If you fancy yourself a Joanna Gaines-ey, Farmhouse Revival type, then this hack from the folks over at HGTV.com is for you. It’s actually easier than it sounds! Tools and Materials You'll Need: old barnwood shelf brackets miter saw safety glasses, face mask and gloves orbital sander fine-grit sandpaper polyurethane stud finder measuring tape level screws drill and various-sized bits screwdriver pencil Now that you've got the goods, Here are […]

todayJuly 12, 2021

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Expert Tips on How To choose the best AC filter

How well your central heating and cooling system cleans the air largely depends on the quality of your air conditioner filters, and that's why home improvement expert Danny Lipford of "Today's Homeowner" wants to help you find the best out there. Lipford says that filters are rated from 1 to 16 on the Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) scale. The MERV scale is based on the percentage of particles, from […]

todayJuly 8, 2021

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