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Preparing to Paint the Exterior of Your House: An Interview with Pat Wade of CertaPro Painters of Huntington Beach
Be prepared to learn a lot in this interview! Pat shares great info about painting the outside of your house, including what to do first, the options you have for paint and materials, the steps involved and how long they should take, insider tips and more. |
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Keeping Pests Out of Your Home for Good: An Interview with Bob Ellis of Bob Ellis Termite & Pest Control
This interview is full of great info that just might surprise you. Bob shares some simple ways you can help prevent pests in your home, an every-day household product you can use to help kill ants, and what people unknowingly do to that causes more insects in and around their houses. |
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Drought-Tolerant Landscaping Made Easy: An Interview with Harry Griffen of Novel Remodeling
Learn about this money-saving way to have a great-looking yard. Harry reveals how the costs of a drought-tolerable garden compares with a regular yard, the key elements of this type of landscape, and an extensive list of the most popular plants used in Southern California. |
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Swimming Pools 101: An Interview with Ray Hollenbeck of Amazing Pools & Spas, Inc.
Ray gives expert tips for proper swimming pool maintenance and what a typical pool warranty should cover. If you're interested in designing or installing a new pool, he also explains the steps involved, how long it takes and how the price is calculated. |
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How to Update Your Landscape: An Interview with Paul C. Woltze of Creative Landscapes by Paul C. Woltze
Are you unhappy with the yard you have now? Paul gives great tips on how often you need to update your landscape, some of the latest trends homeowners are using in their landscape design, and when is the best time of year to redesign a Southern California landscape. |
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Create the Outdoor Living Space of Your Dreams: An Interview with Nick Williams of Nick Williams Design
Want to learn the latest design features that people are using in their outdoor living spaces? Nick discusses this and the questions you need to ask yourself when you're starting to redesign your yard, as well as gives tips for creating an enjoyable outdoor living space on a budget. |
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Updating the Electrical System in an Older Home: An Interview with Jamie Dent of Point Loma Electric
Jamie explains what an electrical update is and the signs that your house's electrical system might need one. Learn about the benefits of an upgraded electrical system and get expert advice on what you should do if you own an older home. |
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Why You Should Consider Artificial Grass for Your Yard: An Interview with Jackie Luper of EasyTurf
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have lush, green grass that you never had to mow or water? Jackie explains what artificial grass is, why people in Southern California are choosing it, how much maintenance is required compared with regular grass, and more! |
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The Facts About Swimming Pool Remodeling and Repair: An Interview with Tim Mullins of The Pool Guys Remodeling & Repair
Do you know the difference between a swimming pool remodel and repair? Read this interview to learn about that and when the best time to remodel your swimming pool is, as well as the most common types of repairs that swimming pools need and advice about saving money on them. |
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Everything You Need to Know About Doors: An Interview with Mike Boroff of Milano Doors
Do you know the difference between an exterior an interior door? Mike explains what the most important one is, as well as the mistake that people make when they're installing a new door in their home and how to avoid making it. |
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