Category Archives: DIY

Energy Saving Tips for Fall & Winter

The following tips will save you energy and help your budget as the weather cools down. Set your thermostat no higher than 68 degrees when you are home and lower the temperature when you go to bed or when you … Continue reading

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Fall Maintenance Tips

Can you believe it… Fall is Here!! 1. Clean the gutters. Your gutters are important part in keeping your home in good working order. Did you know that clogged gutters can lead to everything from roof damage to a flooded basement? … Continue reading

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Why Fall Is the Best Time for Planting

Traditional Landscape by Lincoln Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Benjamin Vogt / Monarch Gardens Fall is the perfect planting time for so many reasons… number one in my book is the cooler weather!! Let’s not forget all the fall rain … Continue reading

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10-Minute Updates to Freshen Up Your Home

Modern Living Room by London Furniture & Accessories Sofa.com Freshening up your home doesn’t have to cost loads of money, involve tearing down walls, repainting anything or even the cost of buying new decor. Use what you have and love … Continue reading

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August Home Checklist

Traditional Exterior by Biddeford Architects & Building Designers Caleb Johnson Architects + Builders Well here we are in August already! Wow, where has the year gone??  With the vacations coming to an end and the kids heading back to school … Continue reading

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Secrets of a Successful Water Garden

Traditional Landscape by Carrollton Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Harold Leidner Landscape Architects Water gardens are a wonderful, peaceful & tranquil addition to any garden. I love how they can bring you peace instantly.. watching the water and listening to the trickling … Continue reading

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10 Amazing Basement Upgrades

Traditional Basement by Saratoga Springs Design-Build Firms Witt Construction These basement make overs are so beautiful. I would love to have any of these in my home! Those of you considering finishing your basement, you may want to take some … Continue reading

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To-Dos: Your June Home Checklist

Rustic Exterior by Norwich Architects & Building Designers Smith & Vansant Architects PC Can you believe this year is just about half way over??? Where has the time gone? It seems like Christmas and New Years was just a few … Continue reading

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10 Things to Do Now for an Easier, Happier Summer

Contemporary Landscape by New York Interior Designers & Decorators Jarret Interior Design The weather is warming up, the pool is open and the kids are out of school! Summer means busy schedules, vacation time and the kids at home all … Continue reading

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5 Remodels That Make Good Resale Value Sense and 5 That Don’t

Traditional Porch by Upper Darby General Contractors Spencer-Abbott, Inc. There is so much to consider when thinking about remodeling your home. One of the main things you want to keep in mind is, how long will you continue living there. … Continue reading

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