Articles from the September 21, 2016 edition


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  • Fall Lawn Care

    Tim Fine|Sep 21, 2016

    If you are like me, you are looking forward to putting the mower and the weed-eater in the storage shed about now. While we are rapidly approaching the time to put the mower away, I would not go as far as to say that lawn care is finished for the year. There are still a few things that can be done to make sure that, in the spring of 2017, your lawn will get off to a good start. The first and most important thing to help your lawn along is a good fall fertilization. A good rule of thumb when it...

  • Making it their own...

    Sep 21, 2016

    A total transformation awaits at the Brent and Brenda Bowlds residence situated on the corner lot directly behind the high school. This house has been remodeled and updated inside and out and is now a charismatic home that reflects the personalities and passions of these hardworking and talented homeowners. In 2007, Brent and Brenda put a bid in on this 1500 square foot HUD house, knowing that it was a total wreck and nothing about it fit their likes or lifestlyle. However, they knew this house...

  • Pruning 101

    Tim Fine|Sep 21, 2016

    Now that summer is behind us and the leaves are starting to turn, we are rapidly approaching the optimum time to prune trees and shrubs in our area. While pruning typically conjures up more questions than answers from most people, here are some very basic steps to consider before you start "hacking and whacking". The first question that should be answered in regards to pruning is "when do I prune?". Typically, pruning is always recommended when trees are dormant, the same would apply for shrubs...

  • Home Improvement: What's Old is New Again

    Sep 21, 2016

    (BPT) - Fall is a popular time for home improvement as people think about impressing their guests during the holidays. It is also a time for change, which makes the current trends in home décor so unique. Simply put, what's old is new again. Homeowners are gravitating to classic and timeworn elements to give their home a traditional feel. Character is not something with which every home is born. Newer construction often sacrifices some of the charm or detail of older home styles that can be...

  • 5 Ways to Prepare Your Outdoor Living Space for Fall

    Sep 21, 2016

    (BPT) - While everyone eagerly waits for spring each year and wishes summer could last a month or two longer, when it comes down to it, fall just might be America's favorite season. It's warm but not hot, the air has that clean crispness that's hard to describe and perhaps the biggest draw, pumpkin-flavored everything. And let's not forget about all those bright, beautiful leaf colors that come with the change in weather. So why start shutting down your outdoor living space with the first sign o...