Snow Shoveling Safety Tips January is the snowiest month of the year for Maryland, so chances are you’ll be spending a good chunk of the month shoveling and clearing off your driveway, sidewalks, and porches. Thankfully, snowblowers have made this a far easier task than in decades past, but individuals still must be careful
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How to Identify and Remove Ice Dams If the snowy season came before you had a chance to winterize your attic, an ice dam might have you swearing at your situation. A regular winter worry for homes with sloped roofs, ice dams lead to serious and costly problems for homeowners. But with awareness and
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How To Make a Splash at Your Next Pool Party There’s no better place to spend a hot July day than by the pool. Whether you want to work on your tan or splash around in the water, a pool is the perfect spot for summer fun and relaxation. But in the season of pool
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Buzz Off: Protect Your Property from Carpenter Bees It’s that time of year when our backyards are buzzing, but we’re not talking about barbecues and parties. Carpenter bees are hovering over many homeowners’ outdoor entertaining spaces this summer. And while they don’t pose a major threat to people, they are an aggressive species that can
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The warm summer months bring the promise of cookouts, parties, and all manner of backyard bashes. We lick our lips just thinking of the sizzling sounds and savory smells that come from the grill! Your barbecues may be a summer staple, but famished friends aren’t the only hungry mouths at the party.
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Father’s Day Gifts That Are Fit for a King Father’s Day is the perfect time to treat your dad like a king. Our pops do plenty for us, so this is a chance to show some love with a token of appreciation. But what do you get for the man who has everything? Well,
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Since Memorial Day’s this weekend, many pools around Maryland will be officially opening for the first time this year! We can’t talk about this fun feature, though, without bringing up an important safety feature: pool fencing. To keep your family and guests safe, you should install a durable fence that combines security and visibility. Fortunately,
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If you haven’t had your first barbecue of the year, May’s the perfect time. Not just because it’s National Barbecue Month, either. It’s warming up, the days are lasting longer, and it’s been too long since you’ve hosted some outdoor entertainment at your place! Fortunately, we can help you get ready for one of
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Having a great outdoor space to entertain is one thing. But making that area feel like a part of your interior design—that’s something else entirely. This doesn’t mean you have to lose the feel of the great outdoors that originally inspired your deck or patio. Rather, try bringing some of the creature comforts from inside
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Even though the sunlight is lasting longer and longer these days, it’s bound to set on your outdoor entertaining at some point. It’s important to be prepared for any upcoming gathering with the proper lighting options that can create mood and preserve the safety of the space. When you’re looking to add brightness in a
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