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    Fire Starters

    Natural fire starters for your fireplace are plentiful, pretty and free – if you know where to look.  Dried out pine cones make a great natural fire starter for your fireplace or wood stove.  If you’re feeling really creative – you can also dip them in wax before use.  This helps keep the fire going and fills you home with a pleasant scent.

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  • Creative Recycling 
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    Be Creative by Recycling a Used Bicycle

    It might take a few glances but this bike hasn't been left at the front gate by a welcome visitor. No, it's a revolutionized garden ornament that fits in so well with its surroundings that it is almost impossible to tell the difference.

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  • Color in the Garden 
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    Using Color in the Garden

    Color plays a big part in our gardens. If it didn't, we would still be happy perusing gardening blogs that showed black & white images. The colors and shades you use will evoke feelings and illicit a response. You don't believe me? Take a look at this list published under the title of "The psychology of color";

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  • Preparing Your Patio 
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    PREPARING YOUR PATIO FOR SUMMER

    The Ins and Outs of Backyard Fun

    Warmer weather brings the return of outdoor living and all its pleasures — from fun family barbeques, to kids running through sprinklers, to entertaining under the summer sun. But it also brings the constant high traffic of guests, kids and pets through the patio doors, and the added concerns for door upkeep, durability and storm protection.  

    As you prepare your patio for the “ins” and “outs” of the summer season, we would like to  provide you with tips on choosing a patio door system for your home.

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  • Professional Tips 
    Choosing Caulk

    Standing in the isle wondering what type of caulk to purchase?  Let us give you some information to help you in your decision making ...

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