Air pollution is a theme that’s touched upon in the news quite frequently. In the U.S., air pollution has actually been getting better in recent years. In other parts of the world it’s terrible, and getting worse. But did you… Read More
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Take a Break From Dog Days Humidity By Planning for Winter 2015
Right now we’re slogging through the humid, sticky dog days of summer. Want to take a mental break from that summertime slog? Why not do a little long-range planning? After all – though it seems hard to believe in this… Read More
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It’s Time to Celebrate Soft-Serve Ice Cream!
In case you didn’t know, August 19 has been designated as National Soft-Serve Ice Cream Day. Hurray! I think you’ll agree that it’s always a good thing to have an excuse to chow down on more ice cream. And soft-serve… Read More
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Tips for Working With Contractors
I think about it every now and then. When I’m getting my TLC crew started on a new project at someone’s home – a basement renovation, let’s say – I think about the potential for bad things happening if it… Read More
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An Often Overlooked Advantage of Landscape Lighting
We talk frequently of the many benefits offered by landscape lighting: the safety and security benefits, the financial benefits, and the aesthetic benefits. But there’s another rather obscure benefit that hasn’t received much attention, and that is the potential to… Read More
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Outdoor Lighting Scores Big Win in Survey
As the preeminent designer and installer of outdoor lighting systems in our area, we’re well aware of the value that outdoor lighting offers to homeowners. And we’re very aware that outdoor lighting is quite popular among homeowners, too. That’s why… Read More
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Tall Grass or Short Grass?
If you have a lawn, it has to be mowed. And if you have a lawn, you also have to decide how to mow: how frequently, and what height to cut the grass. According to experts, though, there’s no need… Read More
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Fertigation: Two Birds with One Stone
Every homeowner knows that there are two absolutely essential chores to maintaining a lush-looking, healthy lawn: irrigating and fertilizing. Every homeowner also knows that fertilizing can be a real pain: buying the expensive fertilizer, hauling the heavy bags home, schlepping… Read More
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Basement Clean-Up Reveals Treasure
Is your basement a mess? Well, maybe this story will inspire you to wade into that mess – or better yet, let TLC do a full-on renovation. Because wondrous things can happen when attention is paid to a long-neglected basement…. Read More
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July is Smart Irrigation Month
Are you ‘smart’ in your lawn and landscape irrigating habits? Since July has been named Smart Irrigation Month by the Irrigation Association, now is a good time to measure your irrigation I.Q. Why is your irrigation I.Q. important? Well, it’s… Read More