Landscaping and Pools and other home improvements
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Fencing -- for the illusion of privacy
My new construction home came with a fenced yard -- sort of. Every yard in our community of about 100 duet homes is fenced. The older homes even have exceptionally high fences in some sturdier species of wood than the… More >>
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Backyard DIY décor: repurposed pallets and spoons
As I stare down from my home office window to the patch of dirt I hesitate to call my yard, I am reminded that another spring and summer is going to pass me by without a patio or deck to enjoy these few deliciously… More >>
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Hobbit-like garden sheds can add wonder to your yard
Built by fairies, elves or gnomes? My wife and I recently visited Whidbey Island on the southern end of the San Juan Islands north of Seattle. We stumbled across several whimsical out buildings that had a style so unique… More >>
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4 Cheap Landscaping Projects to Improve the Value of Your Home
If your home dropped in value as a result of the latest housing market collapse, you're not alone. The average home value plummeted to $165,000 last year from a high of $270,000 in 2006. Though this is certainly not… More >>
