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Have you ever looked outside and noticed your neighbor’s front yard painted with colorful lines or covered with flags? Despite its appearance, it’s not yard graffiti, but rather temporary markings to show the approximate location of underground utility lines on the property. Underground utility lines can be found in the front or backyard and include all of the service lines such as water, gas and communication lines that bring service from the street into your home.
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Flowers, buds, blossoms, blooms -- it’s what we all long for: non-stop color in our gardens and landscapes. Why not make it easy on yourself this season? Stop worrying and wondering if you’ve chosen the right plant for the right place. An easy solution to achieve a glorious garden brimming with blooms and continuous color is to plant petunias.
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The summer solstice has passed, the days are getting shorter and soon the fading sunlight will serve as a signal for the leaves to start turning color and fall from the trees. But just because Mother Nature is preparing for her winter slumber doesn’t mean you have to do the same. Here's how to prolong your enjoyment of the great outdoors.
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You only get one chance for your home to make a first impression. With a little help from Mother Nature, you can demand a second look from passersby with a show-stopping front yard.
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To ensure that all your summer memories are good ones, it’s vital to be aware of the potential dangers of home swimming pools and take the appropriate safety measures.
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As plant life begins to thrive all around us, the warmer weather is a reminder that it’s time to get lawn equipment out of storage and back in working condition. But what do you do if you pull your lawn mower out, turn the key and nothing happens?
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Admit it. You love the great outdoors. Entertaining friends. Watching the kids run through the sprinkler. Napping on your patio. There’s a host of life happening outside the home, and more homeowners than ever are seizing the opportunity to make their patios and yards extensions of their living space.
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