7 Tips to Help You Enjoy Your Outdoor Patio All Year LongDid you know that your patio is an outside space that can be used all year long? That's right. We’re talking about all 12 months! The months and seasons may come and go, but your patio's potential will not. With these 7 clever suggestions, you can make your outdoor patio a year-round oasis that can be enjoyed in spring,

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Choosing the Best Decking Material for Your Home A beautiful and functional deck can significantly enhance your home's outdoor space, providing a perfect spot for relaxation, entertainment, and enjoying the great outdoors. When it comes to constructing or upgrading your deck, choosing the best decking material is of paramount importance. The decking material you select will impact not only the overall aesthetics of your patio but also its durability, maintenance

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Deferred Maintenance: What Saving Money Will Really Cost You In today’s financial climate, homeowners are looking for any way possible to save money. There are plenty of ways to trim down a budget, and most are good ideas. Some, however, will cost you far more than you will ever save; deferred maintenance is one of the most costly choices a homeowner can make. What is Deferred Maintenance? Deferred Maintenance is

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allowing Your Tenant TO PAINT: PROS and CONS It’s a lot of work to maintain a rental property. As a landlord, you probably understand how important it is to keep your rental property attractive. An attractive property has the ‘wow’ factor that will attract maximum rent – and good tenants. One way to ensure the property looks appealing to prospective tenants is to paint it prior to them moving in.

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COST PLUS CONTRACTING 101 Building or renovating a home can be a huge project, and is never taken lightly by the homeowners who are embarking on it. So much depends on finding the right team to work alongside the owners, designers, architects, and all the contractors who have a hand in making a dream home a reality. And while a project of this magnitude (whether it be a custom built

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Top 5 ways to build a sustainable Home Being eco-friendly in today’s world is more important than ever. Everyday practices and purchases can leave a lasting impact on our world. The list of small changes that have an effect on our environment for the better grows daily, but what about big changes? How can someone build a great home while leaving a small impact on our environment? Check out these

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USING PAINT TO ENHANCE THE SIZE OF YOUR ROOM Are you living in a smaller city apartment or have a smaller sized room in a spacious home and are wondering how to enhance the “size” of the room using paint? By selecting the right paint colors for the wall, trim, and even the ceiling, you can trick the eye and mind into making the room feel bigger and look bigger. Different colors

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USING PAINT TO ENHANCE THE SIZE OF YOUR ROOM Are you living in a smaller city apartment or have a smaller sized room in a spacious home and are wondering how to enhance the “size” of the room using paint? By selecting the right paint colors for the wall, trim, and even the ceiling, you can trick the eye and mind into making the room feel bigger and look bigger. Different colors

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Six IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR SIDING CONTRACTOR 1.  Can my siding be repaired or does it need to be replaced?Your home's siding is the main thing protecting it from the harsh elements (especially water) here in the Northwest. If your siding is failing, your home might be getting damaged every time it rains. Water damage to your interior's drywall and insulation needs to be repaired and at first can

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Six IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR SIDING CONTRACTOR 1.  Can my siding be repaired or does it need to be replaced?Your home's siding is the main thing protecting it from the harsh elements (especially water) here in the Northwest. If your siding is failing, your home might be getting damaged every time it rains. Water damage to your interior's drywall and insulation needs to be repaired and at first can

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