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A well-maintained lawn is the key to a beautiful landscape and an enviable curb appeal. Unfortunately, many homeowners, especially newbies, mess up lawn care, ruining their lawns and the curb appeal of their homes. Of course, we encourage individuals to engage the services of lawn care professionals when looking to maintain their lawn and keep it healthy and lush. However, If you are doing lawn care for the first time, here are some key mistakes to watch out for.   Overcutting your grass Running a mowing machine over those tall grasses on your lawn may seem like a fun task. However, you need to understand that mowing your lawn is more difficult than it seems. Many homeowners get carried away and end up cutting the grass too short.  Seems like …

A lot of things have changed over the recent weeks. Among them was the swearing in of a governmental administration whose approach to climate change and sustainability is…questionable. Many of the rules and regulations that safeguard against environmental disasters are being rolled back. This means that it is up to us, the consumers, to take the steps necessary to improve the sustainability of our communities and to reduce our collective footprints. If you’re overwhelmed by this and not sure where to start, don’t worry; you are not alone. Most of us are feeling this way, so we thought it would be a good time to put together some steps that we can each take to reduce our carbon footprints at home and within our professional and commercial spaces. Renewable Energy …

Flea markets are a great place to find great bargains on vintage or otherwise handcrafted items. You might have to search through bins and piles of unorganized product, but the chance of making a big score always exists. However, not all flea markets are created equal – the chance to be taken advantage of by a shady vendor also exists. Luckily, there are a couple of common red flags that more than not indicate a shady flea market vendor. Check out the red flags below. “You Can’t Find Better Prices” Most people don’t know the true value of what they’re buying when they shop second hand – but flea market vendors will know. Many merchants get their products from garage sales and thrift stores and have already marked up the …