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5 Important Pre-Winter Home Repairs

With all the barbecues, baseball games, and road trips that go on during the summer months, home maintenance projects may not top your list of fun hobbies, but before the winter weather comes bearing down in your region, there are a few projects you should consider completing.

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How to Choose the Right Roofer

Ready to stay warm and dry this winter? The best way to protect you and your family from the elements is to have a roof that's in excellent shape. Depending on the materials used, a new roof should last 20 to as long as 50 years. Once done, you should have solid shelter (with no leaks) for several years to come.

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Floored by Options

What you need to know about flooring comes down to who and what will be walking on yours in the coming years. Different materials are suitable for different needs. Here’s a rundown of common options, their advantages, and how to recognize when it’s time to make a change.

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Ensuring the Grass Is Always Greener—All Summer Long

As the weather gets warmer, you've probably rediscovered an extra room in your house: your backyard. With all of the entertaining spring and summer bring—from weddings and baby showers to graduations and birthdays—your outdoor space may need extra upkeep to ensure your lawn looks its best before, during, and after your celebrations.

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The Porch Is Back and Out in Front

Front porches were a common feature in American homes up until the early 1900s. In a world before air conditioning, they offered a retreat from both rainy and hot weather by providing protection, shade, and, often, a welcomed cool breeze.

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Getting Back Outside

As temperatures begin to warm up in most parts of the country, especially in areas where the weather may have had you cooped up for several months, yards, decks, and patios can feel like you've found extra rooms in your home.

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Back at the Ranch

With their open layouts, attached garages, and, generally, single-floor design, ranch-style homes began popping up in the 1930s and quickly grew in popularity until the 1980s, as the move toward McMansions took hold.

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