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Pros and Cons of Using Cocoa Bean Shells in Your Garden

As a kid, my dad worked at a chocolate factory and would occasionally bring bags of cocoa beans and powder home that he and I would spread on the lawn as a fertilizer of sorts. For a few days,...

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10 Ideas To Tackle Weeds In Your Lawn And Garden

Weeds can show up in your lawn and garden at any time. The sooner you get to them the better because it you let them grow, they'll quickly spread out of control. The good news is that you have a...

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Avoiding Common Mistakes When Overseeding: Tips from the Pros

Overseeding involves spreading grass seed over an existing lawn, which can help to fill in thin or bare spots and improve the overall density of the grass. The cost of overseeding typically includes...

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When Does Zoysia Turn Brown? (Dormant Grass)

Zoysia grass is a warm-season grass that goes dormant and turns brown during the fall and winter months in cooler climates. The specific timing of when zoysia turns brown can depend on several...

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Is Rubber Mulch Safe For Vegetable Gardens?

Rubber mulch is increasingly being used to replace traditional wooden mulch but given that it generally comes from recycled tires, is it safe for all uses? If you're thinking about using mulch in...

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Is A Heated Driveway Worth It? (Answered)

Heated driveways are becoming more common place particularly among home builders who include them in new homes as the driveway is being built which is the ideal time to install one. A heated...

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From securing your home from theft to increasing safety for you and your family both indoors and outdoors, we have it covered to help Make Your Home Safer! We have experience as home and condo owners as well as both tenants and landlords on four continents so we've seen and learned a few things along the way that we'll share on this website!

Did You Know….

…the small gaps you see on the exterior of your brick home every so often are called weeping holes. So while you might think the builder forgot to put cement in between some bricks, it was done on purpose. It allows water and moisture from behind the brick wall to drip out if necessary.

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