We have lots of fun doing bathroom renovations at TLC Inc. In fact, it’s one of our favorite jobs. That’s because a bathroom renovation – relatively small project though it is – can make a big impact on improving a… Read More
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Ignore your cluttered garage at your own peril!
OK – maybe the subject of this blog post was a little over the top: “Ignore your cluttered garage at your own peril.” But I just wanted to remind you that cluttered garages are serious fire hazards. I think everyone is very… Read More
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A wonderfully intoxicating use for renovated basements
There was an article recently in the Washington Post that I found quite interesting. You might have seen it. It was about a couple that moved into a brand new home in the DC area. When they moved into their… Read More
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Want to convert your garage to a workshop? Here’s how…
Have you ever thought about converting your garage to a workshop? If you’re a putterer, someone who always has projects underway or projects planned, you need a home workshop. And your garage is the perfect place for it. A recent… Read More
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TLC News: Giving Back to the Community
I just wanted to take a moment to share with you a little news about a very special day. The day was last Monday, July 20. I spent that day – along with 24 TLC, Inc. crew members – participating… Read More
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July is Smart Irrigation Month
Did you know that July is Smart Irrigation Month? Smart Irrigation Month was launched in July of 2005 by the Irrigation Association. Its purpose? To educate people about the importance of efficient water use. It’s also intended to promote new… Read More
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A Great Landscape Lighting Design is All About Balance
A common misconception about landscape lighting installation is that it just simply involves scattering a few outdoor lights, willy-nilly, to light up a home’s exterior. But in fact, designing a landscape lighting layout is far more complicated than that –… Read More
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Right NOW is the Best Time for Installing Lawn Sprinkler Systems
Have you been thinking about finally taking the plunge and having a lawn sprinkler system installed? It’s certainly worth thinking about. After all, an automated lawn sprinkler system offers many benefits: Water Conservation: Managed properly, a lawn sprinkler system will… Read More
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A Quick Feel-Good for Homeowners…
It’s no secret: the past several years have been rough for homeowners. There’s been a recession. There’s been the largest home market bust in history. Lots of homeowners saw their homes plummet in value. Many homeowners lost their homes altogether…. Read More
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Hate Getting Stopped By Red Lights? It’s Even Worse Than You Thought…
If you drive to work every day just like millions of Americans, getting stopped by a traffic light isn’t your favorite thing. It can be annoying and exasperating. The worst, slowest intersections can leave you pounding your steering wheel in… Read More