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Articles about Home Improvement

Ah, Home Improvement! Not the TV show, but real-life stuff.

Here we share stories about home improvement projects, home decor, and remodeling, along with other relevant articles to help you gain the most value to your home from your DIY projects.

DIY Home Improvement Ideas To Build Your Home Equity

January 16, 2018 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

Home Improvement Ideas – Sans Tim “the Tool Man” Taylor Here in the land of the do-it-yourselfer, Home Depot, Lowe’s, and countless hardware and home improvement stores, we crave ideas and inspiration for making our homes more attractive, livable, and enjoyable. Just look at HGTV with 8.3 million followers on Facebook alone. They feature shows […]

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5 Home Improvement Tips on How to Increase Your Home’s Resale Value

June 22, 2017 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

Many homeowners these days would like to do some home upgrades, additions, or remodels. But before they sink major bucks into their home improvements, they want to know if they’ll get their money back. Perhaps you’re one of these homeowners. So, let’s explore some of the top home updates that both make your home nicer to […]

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Avoid These Expensive Mistakes When Selecting Trees for Your Landscape

June 21, 2017 By Ken Guthrie 1 Comment

Now, I’m not a landscaper or what could be called a master gardener but over many years of experience, I have learned some things. One of these is that people should be very careful what trees they plant in their yards. In addition, people should be very careful about where they plant the trees they […]

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3 Winter Gardening Tips for a Beautiful Spring Yard

January 24, 2017 By Ken Guthrie 1 Comment

Yes, I know it’s the middle of winter, but if you start thinking about your spring garden now, not only will you be ahead of the game, you’ll have the nicest looking yard on the block. Just for some perspective, the first day of spring is Monday, March 20, 2017, which is really not too […]

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15 Quick Fall Home Prep Tips

October 18, 2016 By Ken Guthrie 1 Comment

15 Simple Steps to Prepare Your Home For Fall The weather is finally cooling off and we’ve even had some rain already. Before you know it, Old Man Winter will be here, so this is a good time to start preparing your home to be comfy and cozy during the coming colder months. I could […]

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Having the Right Landscape Goes Beyond Curb Appeal

July 18, 2016 By Ken Guthrie 1 Comment

Besides the obvious curb appeal a beautiful landscape has, there’s more than meets the eye when is comes to a well-crafted yard. Benefits include reduced energy costs, improved quality of life and various environmental benefits as well. Here are some of the highlights of a proper landscape: Planting the right lawn, trees, and plants make your […]

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Victory Declared in Crabgrass War

May 17, 2016 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

It is with great relief and satisfaction that I hereby declare my war against crabgrass to be over at last! I have won the war! For decades, I battled those dreaded crabgrass infestations in my lawn with every tool at my disposal. But the best I could do was a holding action. Never victory. I […]

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