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How to find a “legit” landscaping business for your landscape project

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We often see the credentials “licensed, bonded and insured” proudly attached to a company name. But what does this mean? How are they different? And why are they all important? Bonded If a contractor is bonded, it means it’s looking out for its customers. Period. Because it means the contractor has secured a surety bond.

The top 8 landscaping mistakes to avoid

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Your front yard can say a lot of things about you and everyone else who lives in your home. As such, if you want your neighbours, guests and other passersby to have the right impression of you, you need to put some thought and extra work into landscaping your front yard. Having the Perfect Front

5 tips to installing a paver patio in your backyard

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Owning a home is a great privilege to have and something that many strive to obtain in their lifetime. Taking care of your home can be quite a chore and can take a great deal of time and effort. When you own a home, you will most likely have an interest in hosting family gatherings

7 things to consider before and after investing in an outdoor hot tub

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Outdoor Hot Tubs bring friends and family together to enjoy, relax and spend some of the magical moments. It offers space to relax, unwind and create memories. A hot tub gives an appropriate place for catching up with your family as well as for hosting an intimate meeting with your close friends. It is one

How to remove a broken key in a door lock

door lock

Even though no one ever admits it, many of us have been in a situation where you go to unlock the door like you’ve done a million times before and the top of the key breaks off. With the useless key jammed into the lock, what do you do? Believe it or not, there are

A blast from the past: Pros and cons of inflatable furniture

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Inflatable furniture seems to be just one of those things that kids grow up with. Which of us didn’t have an inflatable easy chair and an air mattress that served a dual purpose as a pool floatie and drawbridge for our sofa fort? Mom and Dad were smart, though – they make the kids blow

How to create the perfect outdoor space

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Having an extension of your indoor living space is a treat that you cannot overlook or neglect.  If you have 3 square feet or 3 full acres, you need to take advantage of this additional living area so that you can participate in the benefits of breathing in the fresh air – yes, even city

5 ways to spend more time in your backyard

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Getting outdoors and spending time surrounded by nature and fresh air is something that we all need to do more and more of, especially in this age of digital living.  Creating an environment which is enticing will be the first thing that you need to do, and lounging areas will be the home base to

5 steps for keeping your garden beautiful in Summer

summer gardening

Summer is a great time of year. The days are longer, the sun is shining and the weather is nice. Great for those that love to soak up the sunshine, not so great for our gardens. It seems that the sunshine and warm weather not only affects people, but also our gardens too. The grass

4 important questions to ask before taking out a second mortgage

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There’s no doubt that second mortgages are excellent choices for many homeowners. As great as this option happens to be, it may or may not be right for you. Before you begin to talk with lenders, it makes sense to ask yourself a few important questions. Depending on the answers, you will know if seeking