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Strategies for today’s real estate market
To be successful in any market, you must be aware of the market conditions. We have a very limited inventory and a large number of buyers are trying to find a home. As a result, prices have been ac...
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Homemade gifts for mom
For Mother’s Day, celebrate the nurturing nature of mom with a specially painted pot that holds her favorite herbs or flowers. The Chalkboard Herb Pot and Mommy’s Favorite Flower Pot projects from ...
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Spring is for projects
Spring’s convenient weather means it’s time to focus on all those home-improvement projects that would be inconvenient during winter. Adding an extension, sanding wood floors or replacing a roof ar...
Apr 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Terraced garden
Antioch Riverview Garden Club’s April Garden of the Month belongs to Tomas and Fran Lucia. This wonderful terraced garden, located at 3310 Aldagrove Road, features many different plants, trees and ...
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Garden club turns 75
The Knightsen Garden Club celebrated 75 years of service to the community in February. The social and service club was established in February of 1936. Charter members included many descendants of ...
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A full Spectrum of solar services
As the steady increase in environmental awareness is matched by the increase in energy prices, homeowners are on the lookout for energy sources that keep their costs in check. Four years ago, Richa...
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SERVPRO prepares for Cleaning Week
Each year, homeowners and businesses observe National Cleaning Week, held the last week of March. As always, this year’s campaign, from March 27 to April 4, is designed to encourage property owners...
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Doing a number on household plastics
Since plastic polyethylene was first invented in 1933, it has become the miracle household material. We use it in everything from storing to eating to cooking. We use plastic baby bottles, plastic ...
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BANC’s Homes of the Seasons
The Brentwood Advisory Neighborhood committee (BANC) this week announced Home of the Month program winners for the holiday season. First, above left, was the home of Zachary Szopinski on Pescara Bo...
Feb 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Meritage Homes named Builder of the Year
Meritage Homes received top honors at the Building Industry Association’s (BIA) recent 68th annual board member installation dinner. More than 200 homebuilders, trade contractors and associates att...
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Don’t pour that turkey fat down the drain
As the holiday season approaches, it’s a good time to be aware of the impact our actions make on our community and environment. Deep-fried turkey, gravy, and vegetables sautéed in butter and oil fo...
Nov 18, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Home & Garden Guide
The Press' special edition for
Fall 2012

lawn
Don't let pests invade outdoor spaces
(BPT) - Most of us view lawns, porches, decks and gardens as extensions of our homes and look forward to enjoying these spaces during warm weather. Unfortunately, rising temperatures also bring in...
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Budget-friendly ways to refresh old outdoor spaces
(BPT) - Indoors or outdoors, your home decor needs some TLC to look its best. Replacing worn or dated furniture or flooring inside your home is considered fairly easy. But when outdoor spaces star...
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Cool ways to enjoy your outdoor spaces through the dog days of summer
(BPT) - When warm weather arrives, does your family head outdoors to enjoy your patio or deck? Do they then turn around and head right back into the air-conditioned comfort when summer sun and tem...
Jun 12, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 953 953 recommendations | email to a friend
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Father's Day gift guide for the outdoorsy dad
Year after year, moms and children are faced with the same question: “What are we going to get dad for Father’s Day?”  Finding the right gift can be stressful and the department stores filled sky-...
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