Six ways to kick your lawn's grass this season
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 | (BPT) - For most all of us, springtime can’t come soon enough. Following a brutal winter with severe temps and record snowfall nationwide, people are more anxious than ever to enjoy the first days of spring outdoors.To help get your lawn ready for use and enjoyment this season, the Craftsman ... More >>
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Call 811 before every digging project, large or small
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 | (BPT) - With the snow melted and the ground thawed, many eager homeowners and landscape professionals are ready to start projects that require digging this spring.During this transition into “digging season,” Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the association dedicated to protecting undergro... More >>
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Eight tips to get your lawn mower ready for spring
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 | (BPT) - With spring just around the corner, now is the perfect time to tune up your lawn mower for the season ahead. A yearly tune-up is important to ensure all parts of your mower are functioning properly and safely. Use these eight tips to rev up your engine and get your mower ready for spring:1.... More >>
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Creating inviting outdoor spaces for entertaining
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 | (BPT) - From barbecues and games of bocce to parties and candlelit dinners, your outdoor space can be a hub for entertaining friends and family.“Try to create a living room for your outdoor space,” says Kate Anthony, owner of Kate & Company Design Studio and Interior Design instruct... More >>
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Five surprisingly simple ways to turn your current deck into a dream outdoor oasis
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 | (BPT) - It’s easy to dream of perfectly pristine outdoor spaces when looking at the decks in magazines and online, but too often what we want and what we have don’t align. If your deck suffers from weathered wood, loose railings or dated balusters, you’re not alone. The good news ... More >>
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Empty nesters want low-maintenance yards that focus on fun and functionality, not fuss
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 | (BPT) - One of the first questions new empty nesters face is: what do we do with the nest? Some are eager to downsize and sell. Others like where they live and choose to stay put.No matter the decision, the property, new or old, is likely in for a makeover aimed at making routine upkeep more manage... More >>
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For small lawns, choose smart tools that get the job done quickly and store away neatly
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 | (BPT) - Small lawns have many of the same needs and issues as larger lawns, but they don’t always require the same bulky tools to get the job done. A smart arsenal for small lawn care includes some sturdy hand tools and a few small, but powerful, gadgets. If you’re looking to outfit you... More >>
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Sowing the seeds of spring: How to start your garden indoors
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 | (BPT) - While cooler temperatures slowly fade, gardeners across the country eagerly await the arrival of spring – and the chance to get outdoors and grow something. If gardening is your passion, you don’t have to wait until the weather is perfect to get started. In fact, working ahead b... More >>
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Prepping tips for spring outdoor projects
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 | (BPT) - Soon, winter will be winding down and homeowners will start planning – and prepping for – a variety of outdoor projects for spring. From cleaning, repairing or replacing decks, to creating raised beds for veggies and flowers, now is the time to start gearing up for those spring ... More >>
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Deer dangers you don't know - and what to do about them
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 | (BPT) - It’s hard to live in suburbia these days and be unaware of the difficulties deer can cause homeowners. They lunch on your landscape and brazenly cross busy roads at the worst possible times. But did you know that deer can carry parasites that transmit debilitating diseases to people? ... More >>
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Ways to make your outdoor living spaces more useful all year
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 | (BPT) - No matter if you live on a coast or in the Upper Midwest, you can use your outdoor spaces to the fullest in any season by adding a few enhancements. Whether you do it yourself or hire a professional, it's easy to add features like a seat wall and a fire ring for an outdoor gathering spot, o... More >>
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Easy tips to create the perfect outdoor living room
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 | (BPT) - It’s that time of year - time to dust off your patio furniture, fill your planters and set up to spend the spring outdoors. While expanding an outdoor space is a top renovation project for homeowners and renters alike, it does not have to induce a state of pre-spring stress. With a fe... More >>
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Must-have luxury upgrades for your over-the-top deck
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 | (BPT) - Some home improvements are simply worth a larger investment to achieve outstanding results. The extra investment ensures optimum returns in value, beauty and livability. Indoors, kitchens and baths rate that extra attention. Outdoors, decks are the pinnacle of great home improvements.Kitche... More >>
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How to personalize your backyard with a beautiful concrete path
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 | (BPT) - Paths provide the practical purpose of connecting two or more locations but a well-made walkway that will stand up for years can enrich the natural landscape of a backyard and complement the exterior look of a home.While traditionally popular materials for creating paths, like brick and sto... More >>
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Inspect home fencing to ensure your home's safety and security
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 | (BPT) - Weather extremes are brutal on exterior landscaping. Rain, snow, wind and temperature variances all take a toll, especially on residential fencing.Rain accelerates rust and wood-rot, and ground freezing and thawing or high winds can affect gate alignment. Gate misalignment - as well as rust... More >>
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Four tips for achieving a healthy lawn on a budget
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 | (BPT) - As spring rolls around, it’s time to start thinking about yard maintenance. If your budget is tight, you might be tempted to let the lawn care slide, but maintaining a great lawn doesn’t need to be expensive – and the reward for just a small investment is a beautiful, envi... More >>
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Decked out from coast to coast: Top outdoor living trends for 2014
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 | (BPT) - From genteel porches in the East to sleek, seaside balconies in the West, the popularity of outdoor living spaces is poised for significant growth from coast to coast with industry analysts predicting it will be a $5.7 billion market by 2016. Reinforcing these projections, 63 percent of arc... More >>
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Turn your 'victory garden' into a 'vitamin garden' with no-fail, high-nutrition veggies and herbs
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 | By Evelyn Pimplaskar(BPT) - It’s a well-known fact that few Americans actually get the recommended daily dose of vitamins. Many turn to over-the-counter supplements to fill in nutritional gaps. But wouldn’t it be better – not to mention tastier – to get needed nutrients from... More >>
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