As the shorter days signal the coming of winter, there is one essential task to complete in your garden: pruning back your shrubs and trees so they survive the coming cooler days. Maintaining a garden makes a substantial difference to the value and desirability of your home when the time comes to sell. Gardens can…
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It’s incredible to think Thanksgiving and the Holidays are just around the corner. It only seemed a few weeks ago that we were enjoying the warm days of summer. But with winter on the way, it’s time to double down at home and prepare for colder days. Now is a perfect time of year to…
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One of the domestic tasks many of us forget when we say goodbye to summer and welcome in winter is to switch the operating mode on our ceiling fans. Did you know that your fan rotates clockwise and counter-clockwise? The counterclockwise direction is for summer, as it circulates cool air and pushes warm air to…
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Winter can take its toll on your garden, especially if it suffers unduly from being in the shade. Weeds pop up as plants struggle for light, and mould and grime hang on to pavers, making them dull and unsightly. Weeds also sprout in the cracks of your pavers and must be dealt with before overwhelming…
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With winter well and truly here, have you noticed that your home becomes unusually cold overnight, giving you an unpleasantly brisk early morning? If that sounds familiar, you may need to improve the quality of insulation in your home. Compared with properties in Europe, houses and apartments in our part of the world are notorious…
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