It has probably been awhile. For some of us, in fact, it’s been quite a long while! But once upon a time you really looked forward to a fresh snowfall, didn’t you? That was probably the case when you were… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘TLC incorporated’
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Does Your Garage Make You Smile?
Here’s a simple question for you: Does your garage make you smile? Think about it. When you walk into your garage, how does it make you feel? Are you mad about the mess? Dismayed by the disorganization? Appalled by the… Read More
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7 Subtle Signs You Have a Lawn Drainage Problem
Do you have a problem with water drainage in your lawn? In many cases the answer to that question is obvious. If you have a semi-permanent, undesired wading pond in your yard, then you have an obvious drainage problem. If… Read More
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When Your Friendly Neighborhood Winter Storm Comes a-Calling
As I write this, a visitor is about to stop in at my house for a day or two. That same visitor will be at your house, too. In fact, that visitor will stop by for a quick visit at… Read More
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Wonder How to Find Thanks for Thanksgiving?
This month is Thanksgiving, a great time to be grateful and reflect on why we’re thankful. Yet there are times when we can become so bogged down with responsibilities, heartaches, and many other stresses that feelings gratitude can be difficult…. Read More
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How Things Have Changed in the Landscape Lighting Industry
I read a press release awhile back that really got me to thinking. The release was from a company called VOLT Lighting. They manufacture lights for the outdoor lighting industry. In fact, the company is the leading factory-direct manufacturer of… Read More
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The Story of a REALLY Smart Homeowner
A few years ago, Simon Maddocks installed a smart controller in his home’s outdoor sprinkler system. Maddocks is a vice chancellor at Charles Darwin University. So you’d expect him to be a pretty smart guy. And, as it turned out,… Read More
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Use Landscape Lighting to Keep Furry Intruders Away
We frequently talk about one of the greatest benefits of outdoor lighting: enhanced safety. A well-lit landscape that eliminates murky, dark areas is a wonderful deterrent to bad guys. Numerous studies have shown that to be true. And countless police… Read More
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Why Do These Homeowners Get Special Treatment?
The move to conserve water is gaining great momentum all across the nation. And not just in areas that you think of as suffering greatly from drought, like California. News stories about a communities’ effort to conserve water pop up… Read More
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The Smartest Home Products on the Market
Did you know that 2015 was sort of a banner year for ‘smartness?’ That’s because there was an unprecedented wave of new (or radically improved) smart products for homeowners. Consumer Affairs published an article that listed some of those products… Read More