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The Role of Landscaping in Boosting Curb Appeal

Koupon Karen

Landscaping, often overlooked in the grand scheme of property improvement, plays a pivotal role in shaping the initial impression of any residence. From lush greenery to well-maintained hardscapes, the landscaping choices you make can transform a mundane facade into an inviting and captivating sight.

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8 Home Projects You Should Never DIY

Koupon Karen

Professional expertise is crucial for tackling complex renovations that require specialized skills, turning ambitious visions into reality while avoiding the pitfalls of DIY attempts. However, recognizing when a project exceeds your DIY capabilities is crucial to ensure the safety, compliance, and longevity of your renovations.

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DIY Landscaping Tips to Prepare for Fall

Saving Cents With Sense

What other landscaping tips do you have? The post DIY Landscaping Tips to Prepare for Fall appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. Frugal diy landscaping' A large lawn needs an aerator that pulls out plugs. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. All rights reserved.

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Front Yard Landscaping: Take 3

Family Balance Sheet

The DIY project that we are most proud of is the landscaping in our front yard. Read more about our Front Yard Landscaping: We Did It Ourselves. Read more about Front Yard Landscaping: Take 2. Do you have a landscaping project on your to-do list? I'll be crossing my fingers next winter. This picture lacks color.

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How to Find Affordable Ways to Improve Your Swimming Pool Fast

Koupon Karen

Quick Poolside Makeover Essentials The appeal of a swimming pool often lies in the complete picture it presents—sparkling waters, a surrounding landscape that exudes tranquility, and a motif that winks at the personal style of its owner.

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Four Reasons to Have a Gravel Driveway

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We used to have a concrete driveway, but as part of a landscaping project, we ripped it out and replaced it with gravel. We currently live in a large metro area, in the Midwest where we have freezing, thawing, snow and ice, ‘torrential’ (don’t you love that word) rains and hot dry summer days.

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Staycation 101

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

Curate your Insta with images of lovely landscapes from your neighborhood drive. Ask the concierge what they suggest. A new gallery or restaurant you haven’t tried? What is their opinion on your city’s best kept secret? Maybe they’ll surprise you! Day of Beauty: Spa not included? It’s amazing what you’ll find at your local drugstore.