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Recently, I had the enormous pleasure to help my son achieve one of his goals. He bought a new home last year and quickly discovered how much he missed the stunning red-brick patio he grew up with at ...

Summer is almost here, and with it, a whole new lineup of household chores. Even if you dread the infamous “honey-do” list, there’s a sweet side to it, though. Home maintenance in the spring paves the ...

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The one last remaining hold-out for technology in the typical home is usually the patio or deck. Most home-owners stick with the basics—a few deck chairs, a grill, and maybe a Bluetooth speaker or two ...