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Growing Night Blooming Jasmine: Basic Tips for Success
Posted on 10/20/2024
Growing Night Blooming Jasmine: Basic Tips for Success
Night blooming jasmine is a favorite addition to patios, window boxes and trellises for its glossy leaves and sweet-scented flowers. Jasmine can enhance summer nights with its pleasant aroma and grows beautifully in containers or climbing on structures. If you're interested in growing night blooming jasmine yourself, here are some essential care tips to know: Room to Grow...
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Covered gutters & gutter guards: The basics
Posted on 10/13/2024
Covered gutters & gutter guards: The basics
If your home does not have covered gutters, it's worth...
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Architectural design: Modern houses in Japan
Posted on 10/06/2024
Architectural design: Modern houses in Japan
When asked to describe modern houses in Japan, many might...
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Posted on 09/29/2024
Backyard entertaining ideas to inspire your next outdoor event
There’s more to backyard entertaining than fun in the sun....
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Posted on 09/22/2024
How to choose the best smart home hubs for your household
Choosing the right smart home devices can be insane,...
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Posted on 09/15/2024
Tall plants & indoor trees for any room
If you want to highlight high ceilings or just want to...
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Posted on 09/08/2024
Slim ductwork & other options for rooms with low ceilings
If you have a room with a low ceiling, such as a basement,...
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Posted on 09/01/2024
Routine maintenance tasks for your home
From your plumbing and HVAC system to home safety devices, there are several items in your home that can break down or malfunction. Doing some maintenance tasks each month can help reduce the risk of needing repairs or having to replace equipment. Plan on performing the following maintenance tasks in your home monthly: Replace HVAC filters Your HVAC...
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Posted on 08/25/2024
Factors to consider when shopping for a home
Once you’ve decided to purchase a home, what’s next? For...
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Posted on 08/18/2024
Bird's Nest Fern & Other Pet-Safe Ferns to Grow at Home
Ferns have been popular houseplants for decades. Despite their reputation for being picky about indoor conditions, ferns are easy to care for when given the right conditions. A great advantage to many ferns is their lack of toxicity, making them safe for households with pets. If you're interested in growing ferns at home, varieties like the bird's nest...
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Posted on 08/11/2024
Grass basics: Lawn turf care & maintenance
Knowing the basics of lawn turf care is the key to...
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Posted on 08/04/2024
Home Renovations: Will Your Homeowners Insurance Cover Them?
Your home insurance policy includes a specific type of coverage called "dwelling coverage." The amount of dwelling coverage that you have is based on your overall home value and the approximate cost to rebuild your home in the event of a total loss. When you renovate your home, you may increase its value — and if you don't...
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