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How to Clean and Maintain an Outdoor Fireplace

Picture a chilly fall night. You and your friends and family are gathered around a warm, cracking fire in your backyard. The warm glow is illuminating everyone’s faces, smoke is softly billowing out of a chimney and a few kids are roasting marshmallows. Pretty nice, huh? An outdoor fireplace is a great way to add […]

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Screened-In Porch Ideas

15 Amazing Screened-in Porch Ideas A screened-in porch offers a relaxing, cozy retreat where you can hang with your family and friends or have some me-time. Whether you have an existing structure that needs a spruce up or you are daydreaming about building on, you won’t regret adding this indoor/outdoor space to your home. Benefits […]

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Fiberglass Pools: Everything You Need to Know

Fiberglass Pools: Everything You Need to Know You may have heard about fiberglass pools lately as they have become a popular trend in pools. But did you know this type of pool has actually been around since the 1950s? New innovations in shape, design, accessories, materials and colors have made fiberglass pools an excellent choice […]

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How to Shade Your Patio

It’s cool to be cool! Shading your patio is an important part of creating a relaxing oasis in your backyard. After all, the temperature difference in the shade vs. direct sun in Northern Virginia can be up to 10-20 degrees in the summer. That’s nothing to squint at! Not only does shade shield you from […]

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Creating the Ultimate Entertainment Space in Your Backyard

Add an Outdoor Entertainment Area to Your Home Get ready to be the backyard party MVP! Whether it’s the fresh air, open space, seasonal food or just not worrying about making a mess inside, outdoor entertaining has so many benefits for hosts and guests alike. Do you have an entertainment space that’s the envy of […]

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How to Plant Flowers

A Step-by-Step Guide to Flower Planting Flowers make the world a happier place, don’t you think? Even if you have a brown thumb, we’ve got the how-to guide to make it easy to add pops of color to your landscaping with flowers. Choosing Easy, Beautiful Flowers to Grow Picking the right flowers for your space […]

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Driveway Design Ideas for a Beautiful Home Entrance

Creative Driveway Designs Your driveway is one of the first things a person sees when coming to your house. If your driveway is cracked, overgrown with weeds, filled with potholes or other signs of disrepair, it can really distract from the beauty of your home and landscaping. Even though a driveway is a mostly functional […]

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What is a She Shed and Do You Need One? (Yes!)

What is a She Shed? A she shed is a small, personal space, usually in the backyard, that women can make completely, unabashedly their own. Whatever you use your she shed for, these tiny, separate structures offer comfort and respite from the craziness of the world. A she shed can be whimsical or practical, simple […]

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20 Ideas to Up Your Curb Appeal (Both Large and Small!)

Curb Appeal Ideas For Your Home Curb appeal is kind of like love at first sight, home edition. Whether you are looking to sell or will be staying until after the grandkids stop visiting, everyone wants people to fall in love with their home at first glance. What is Curb Appeal? Curb appeal is simply […]

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How to Clean Your Swimming Pool

Pool Cleaning & Maintenance If you have an in-ground pool at your home or business, you’ll want to ensure that it is clean and safe to use all season long. But trying to keep your pool water clean can be quite the challenge if you don’t know what you’re doing, no matter what type of […]

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What is a Veranda, Porch, & Patio?

Definitions: Veranda, Patio, Porch If you’re looking to add an expansion to your home, there are several different directions you can go. Before you embark on your next outdoor living space project, it’s important to determine what you want the look and function of your space to be. In this blog, we’ll help educate you […]

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Walkway Ideas for the Front of Your House

Front Entry Walkway Ideas The front entry is key when it comes to making a strong first impression. Whether it’s for your neighbors, friends, family, or total strangers, the walkway is a gateway into the atmosphere of your home. An upgraded front entry can also improve your curb appeal. It certainly doesn’t hurt to add […]

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