Planting a Garden in the City

Posted on: 20 December 2016
The two obvious choices for paving your patio and other landscaping features are concrete and natural stone. Concrete is a popular alternative to natural stone, and it offers some of its own unique advantages that you should definitely take into account before making a decision. The following are the six major considerations you absolutely need to think about when deciding between concrete and natural stone as patio surface or retaining wall materials:
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Posted on: 20 December 2016
When the fall chill arrives, many people who loved their patio all summer pack their outdoor furniture in the garage, cover the grill, and vow to stay inside until summer returns. The outdoor living area of the house doesn't have to be for one season, however. Read on for some tips on how to extend the length of time you can use your yard.  Keep it Lit One of the things that drives people indoors is the lack of light as sunset arrives earlier and earlier as the world slides into winter.
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Posted on: 17 December 2016
Watching movies or television shows becomes a lot more exciting when you have a home theater system. The big screen and mood lighting contribute to the theater experience, transforming your living space into a place where entertainment is easy to find. With so many components and gadgets available for home theater systems on the market today, it can be difficult to determine which products are a necessity. As you install your home theater system, adding a battery backup device can be beneficial.
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Posted on: 16 December 2016
So you're about to undertake a remodel, and perhaps it includes replacement windows. If you have a room that needs a little extra space, perhaps you're even considering a bay window bump-out. If this is in your plans, consider choosing double-hung or picture windows with a low-E rating and a reflective shield. Double-hung windows allow you to open the windows while bay windows feature more glass. Since you'll be near the windows, an insular low-E rating ensures you'll be cozy while reflective coatings shield you from glare.
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