At least there are a few major retailers that plan to hold on to the Thanksgiving tradition – for now, anyway. Costco and Nordstrom have announced that they will NOT be open on Thanksgiving. Mega-chains like Walmart, Kmart and Target… Read More
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Burn the Turkey, Burn the Pie – But DON’T Burn Down the House!
OK, on second thought – don’t burn the turkey or the pie, either. But DO be particularly careful not to burn down the house. Though it’s not really surprising, statistics show that lots of Turkey Days are ruined by house… Read More
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Is Thanksgiving Scheduled for the Wrong Day?
Thanksgiving is on November 28th this year. Anything wrong with that? Well, in the opinion of the nation’s retailers, there’s a lot wrong with that. Because having Thanksgiving that late in the month cuts into your Christmas shopping time, and… Read More
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Troubleshooting Common Garage Door Problems
Garage doors are one of those oft-used items that we rarely think about until something goes wrong. But when something does go wrong, a garage door that won’t open or close properly becomes an instant major headache. Just like any… Read More
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A Garage Gets a Second Chance
Once upon a time there was a magnificent new dwelling built for a family of five: a Mom, a Dad, and three young children. The house, in a way, was also a family: a family of rooms. Of course, there… Read More
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What type of Holiday Lighting do I Need?
Holiday lights may help bring joy to the season, but they can also bring added costs to your energy bill. This year, save energy and money by having us install energy-efficient LED (light-emitting diode) strands to decorate your home or… Read More
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An Automatic Rain Sensor Will Prevent You From Duplicating Mother Nature’s Efforts
One of the great advantages of a lawn sprinkler system is the automated convenience it provides. You can program the timer to water your lawn and landscape on any schedule desired. When Mother Nature is stingy with the rain, your… Read More
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Give Your Lawn an Early Morning Shower
The early bird gets the worm – according to the old saying. But if that early bird is worm-hunting in your yard, then it should also get a nice morning shower. That’s because early morning is the very best time… Read More
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Don’t You DARE Replace Another Bulb in Your Landscape Lighting!
Well at Least … Until you’ve read this… Sorry for the dramatics. But if you have a landscape lighting system, I believe you’ll be glad you read this article before replacing any burnt-out bulbs in your system. Because there’s a… Read More