When we begin a new outdoor lighting project at TLC Inc, we consider it to be a unique and distinct project, almost like a work of art. That’s because just like snowflakes and fingerprints, no two homes are exactly the… Read More
Archive for the ‘Bob’s Blog’ Category
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Thinking About a Remodeling Project? There’s No Time Like the Present!
If you’ve been on the fence for a while about kicking off a project like a garage makeover or a basement remodel, now is a great time to leap off of that fence rail. Why? Because a number of factors… Read More
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Does Your Basement Give You the Creeps?
Is your basement a place that, truth be told, you’d just as soon not spend much time in? Is it dank, dark and musty? Downright creepy, even? That’s what the Stroud family thought about their basement. They loved their four-bedroom… Read More
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Just a Reminder: Water Your Lawn Deeply and Infrequently
Here they come – the long, hot days of summer are upon us! And that means that watering your lawn and landscape will become a regular chore for the next few months. If you’ve had an automatic sprinkler system installed,… Read More
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Is the Air in Your Basement Musty and Dusty? Then So is the Air in Your Lungs.
The basements of many homes are sad and neglected areas. They’re musty, dusty, and rarely visited. They’re out-of-sight, and so they’re also out-of-mind. The homeowners don’t use them, rarely venture into them, and so don’t think much about them. That’s… Read More
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Keep Your Fireplace Fire in its Place
When the weather outside is frightful, a cheery fire roaring in the fireplace can indeed be delightful. That’s why home fireplaces are so popular. And while it’s true that the average fireplace is more about aesthetics than energy efficiency, that’s… Read More
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March garden checklist
Bulbs are in bloom as the days are lengthening and it starts to seem like winter might actually end for real at some point in the near future. So, what should you be up to in the garden in March? Pruning trees and… Read More
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Are You Using TLC’s Snow Removal Services? You Might be Eligible for a Tax Deduction
Do you pay snow removal fees for any type of commercial property? If so, you can probably reduce your taxes a bit. If you pay snow removal fees for a place of business or for a rental property, for example,… Read More
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Renovated Basement Use #6: Seashell Museum
Here at TLC Inc. we’re always on the lookout for out-of-the-ordinary uses for renovated basements. Since we’re in the business of remodeling basements, it’s kind of fun to see some of the out-of-the-box thinking that’s sometimes applied to renovated basement… Read More
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Do You Keep An Emergency Kit in Your Home – Just in Case?
Most of us are fortunate enough to go through life without experiencing any real emergencies or brushes with disaster. For most, a very occasional power-outage of a few hours is about as bad as it gets. But nobody is immune… Read More