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How to Lower Your Energy Bills
Is there a thermostat “war” in your home? Do you and another member of your household disagree about the ideal temperature? Is your disagreement fueled by the heating bill?...
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30JanRead MoreLandscape Architecture Project Planning in a Pandemic World
Even as we move into a new year, the pandemic reverberations that began last March are still being felt. Following the initial shock of sheltering in place, homeowners...
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01JulRead MoreLandscape Edging Ideas to Make Your Garden Pop
Choosing the perfect edging for your garden is similar to finding the perfect frame for a beautiful painting – it just gives it the right finishing touch. In a...
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01JulRead MoreLandscaping Ideas for Creating Extra Privacy in Your Yard This Summer
It’s officially summer, and all of us have been enjoying our yards more as the days are longer and the evenings are mild. No matter if you use your...
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05JunRead MoreInspiration: Garden Serenity
As I drive throughout Northern Virginia, I’m inspired by all the homeowners investing time and resources in making their gardens more beautiful this spring. Of course, this is partially...
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05JunRead MoreEssentials for a Welcoming Front Porch
We are taught how important first impressions are, and that’s exactly the role of your front yard and entryway. Leaving the bigger conversation of curb appeal aside, a welcoming...
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17SepRead More
Which Outdoor Kitchen Style Fits Your Personality?
Outdoor kitchens are all the rage these days with each becoming more elaborate than the last. But it’s not about outdoing your neighbor; it’s about finding the right outdoor...
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06SepRead MoreInside Look: Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi’s Beverly Hills Home
We couldn’t help but notice this news. … Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, actress Portia de Rossi, just sold their Beverly Hills mansion for $15.5 million,...