From the Desk of Bob Carr: One of the questions I hear all the time is: “Bob, when you guys install a yard drainage system, which way should the water exit? Do you install those pop-up emitters? Do you surround… Read More
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When Should I Winterize My Lawn Sprinkler System?
From the Desk of Bob Carr: Fall is on our doorstep, and that means one of the most important things you can do for your home is to protect your underground sprinkler system before the first real freeze hits. A… Read More
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French Drains – An Old Idea That Still Works Wonders
From the Desk of Bob Carr: When you hear the term French drain, most folks think it must have something to do with France. Truth is, it’s as American as it gets. Back in the 1800s, a Massachusetts farmer named… Read More
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Is It Time to Winterize Your Lawn Sprinkler? (Read This Before You Shut It Down)
From the desk of Bob Carr, TLC Incorporated Fall is fast approaching, and yes—your underground lawn sprinkler system needs to be winterized before the harsh winter conditions roll in. But should you do it right now? Maybe not just yet…. Read More
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Stay Safe This Winter With TLC’s Snow Removal Services
From the desk of Bob Carr, President of TLC Winter weather in our area can be unpredictable. One morning you wake up to a dusting, and the next it’s several inches of heavy snow and ice packed onto your driveway… Read More
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Is Your Outdoor Lighting Ready for Fall?
From the desk of Bob Carr, President of TLC Incorporated As the days grow shorter and the nights stretch longer, your outdoor lighting becomes more important than ever. Fall and winter bring months of early sunsets and darker evenings, and… Read More
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Beware of the $75 Winterization Guy
From the Desk of Bob Carr, President & CEO of TLC Incorporated Every fall, I see the same advertisements pop up on Craigslist, Nextdoor, and even taped to grocery store bulletin boards: “Sprinkler Winterization – $75 Cash or Venmo.” At… Read More
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When Should I Upgrade My Lawn Sprinkler System?
From the Desk of Bob Carr If your underground lawn sprinkler system is more than seven years old, you are a prime candidate for an upgrade. At TLC, we’ve proudly served thousands of homeowners throughout Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern… Read More
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Your Questions Answered Before We Visit Your Home
From the Desk of Bob Carr: At TLC, we know inviting a company to your home for a quote isn’t something you take lightly. Over the years, homeowners have asked us many of the same questions before booking an appointment…. Read More