You wake up and crawl out of bed. It’s a chilly morning. You hit the bathroom and get the coffee to brewing. Then you take a peek out the window – and see nothing but white. There’s been a major… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘DC’
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7 Subtle Signs You Have a Lawn Drainage Problem
Do you have a problem with water drainage in your lawn? In many cases the answer to that question is obvious. If you have a semi-permanent, undesired wading pond in your yard, then you have an obvious drainage problem. If… Read More
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When Your Friendly Neighborhood Winter Storm Comes a-Calling
As I write this, a visitor is about to stop in at my house for a day or two. That same visitor will be at your house, too. In fact, that visitor will stop by for a quick visit at… Read More
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Is Your Snow Removal Insurance in Place? You Might be Needing it Soon!
Fall is flying by faster than your yard fills up with fallen leaves. Winter is just around the corner. It won’t be long before you’ll be snow-shoveling instead of leaf-raking – except, of course, for the folks that purchase a… Read More
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Top 5 Reasons for Keeping Your Car in Your Garage
Do you keep your car in your garage? Not many people do these days. The original purpose of the garage, of course, was for the storage and protection of cars. Many homeowners, though, have fallen out of the habit of… 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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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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Exterior is the New Interior When it Comes to Home Design
The term “interior design” is taken too literally. That’s the opinion of world-class interior designer Matteo Bianchi. Bianchi believes that truly gracious living requires that design extend beyond the walls of a home. No matter how chic, stylish and elegant… Read More
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Why Remodeling Your Basement is a “Green” Idea
There’s lots of interest in “going green” these days. There’s lots of concern about the long-term health of the planet that we call home. And there’s lots of focus upon human activities that may negatively impact the environment. No matter… Read More