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Backyard Fence: I Hate It, But I Needed One

Being from the country, I was never inclined to like nor need a backyard fence. I thought they were ugly and made me feel locked in and shut other people out. After I moved into an urban area, I started to feel differently about them and saw more of a need for a backyard fence.

Backyard Fence: I Hate It, But I Needed One
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While I still didn’t like them, I was forced to come up with a backyard fence plan of some sort, if for no other reason than to keep my pets in my yard and my neighbor’s critters in theirs. I really didn’t know …

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The Best Way To Maintain Your Backyard Fence
The Best Way To Maintain Your Backyard Fence
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Your fence should provide you with many years of service; more if you make certain that it is adequately preserved and you carry out routine maintenance check-ups.

Wood Preservatives

If at all possible, buy fence timber which has been factory-impregnated with preservative, as this is considerably more effective in infiltrating below the surface of the wood than home applied treatments. When erecting a fence, any cut ends must be soaked in preservative for a day before use.

Unless fences are built of natural rot-resisting timber, like cedar or oak, you\’ll also need to treat them regularly with a …

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Your Pre-Spring HVAC Checklist
Your Pre-Spring HVAC Checklist

Spring will be here before you know it. Among other things, that means preparing your HVAC system for warmer weather. Since there is more to this than simply turning down the heat and turning up the AC, here’s a checklist of ways to prepare your heating and cooling system for the spring.

Change Your Air Filter

You should at the very least check your air filter every month to see if it needs to be changed. After running your heat throughout the winter, your filters probably need to be changed more often, so take the time to do that if …

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5 Tips To Keep Engineered Timber Flooring In Its Best Form

Floors covered with wood lends a different level of aesthetics altogether while also helping in keeping the rooms warm during the colder months. While most homeowners prefer solid wood flooring options, modern trends are witnessing the use of engineered wood.

5 Tips To Keep Engineered Timber Flooring In Its Best Form

While it consists of plywood with a veneer of hardwood to it, engineered wood is known to lend a rustic appeal to the floors when installed.  While this type of wood can be a great investment for you, there is a need for you to ensure that it is maintained and cared for well as suggested by installers for laminate …

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5 Reasons to Get an Aboveground Pool
5 Reasons to Get an Aboveground Pool

A pool is a luxury item that has become increasingly affordable over the years. Aboveground varieties offer low maintenance and easy winterization, making it an increasingly attractive investment. Below are five reasons to get a pool this year.

Affordable Family Fun

Investing in an aboveground pool is one way to bring affordable fun for you and your entire family. You can choose from a variety of sizes that won’t take up your entire yard space, yet provide enough room for everyone to have a great time.

High-Quality Materials and Installation

The aboveground pools of today are made of better …

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