DIY: How to Install a Retaining Wall

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How to Install a Retaining Wall You’ve decided to install a retaining wall—should be easy, right? One’s man’s “easy” is another man’s “Are you kidding me?!” But a retaining wall can be within reach for a DIY project. Prep work is key. Let me repeat that: Prep work is key! Do not skimp here. Without a properly
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What is the Best Grass Seed for Me?

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Best Grass Seed for North Carolina Regions Hey, if you’re lucky enough to live in North Carolina, you’re lucky enough! We’ve got the beach, the mountains, and everything in between. We’ve got great food (including Barbecue!) and plenty of activities to keep you busy. Among the choices you will have to make if you live here will
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Top 10 Low Maintenance Shrubs

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“I want my yard to look good, but I don’t want to sacrifice my weekends working at it! I want to enjoy my yard, not be its slave. And I don’t want it to be boring! What should I plant?” Here are 10 Low Maintenance Shrubs that will have your yard looking great, with little effort
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Fireplace vs Firepit. Which is Better?

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Fireplace vs Firepit. Which is Better for your Home and Landscape? Everyone loves a campfire! But not everyone loves camping. Some of us want to sleep in our own beds, comfortable and critter-free. So how do I get to make my s’mores without having to rough it? Easy—get an outdoor fire feature in your backyard. But how
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20 Plants to Avoid if You have A Furry Friend

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We love our fur-babies, don’t we? And most of us know chocolate and grapes are no-nos for dogs. But have you thought about outside? If you have a pet who gets into things, you may want to avoid the following plants, or make them inaccessible to your four-legged friend. Generally, please don’t allow your pets to eat any
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Have Dead Grass? Bring Your Lawn Back to Life

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“Brown and crunchy” sounds delicious, but it’s not what you want from your lawn. “Soft and green” is the goal here. But sometimes things get out of control and before you know it, you’re looking at a front yard that’s crispier than your favorite potato chip. So how do you get back to the lush green carpet
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Natural Stone vs Concrete Pavers

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Natural Stone vs Concrete Pavers You’re envisioning a beautiful outside space, with a firepit, and a seat wall. Maybe even a water feature. You want a beautiful area to relax and entertain in. It used to be you had limited choices: a wooden deck that required yearly staining and maintenance; or perhaps a concrete blob; or pricey
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Deck or Patio? Which is Better for Me?

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Which is Better? A Deck or Patio? Typically, a patio may or may not be adjacent to the house and is built on the ground out of concrete, brick, stone or other “hard” material. Decks, generally built of wood or vinyl, are attached to the house and are above the ground with a support structure to hold
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