When the weather outside is frightful, a cheery fire roaring in the fireplace can indeed be delightful. That’s why home fireplaces are so popular. And while it’s true that the average fireplace is more about aesthetics than energy efficiency, that’s… Read More
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March garden checklist
Bulbs are in bloom as the days are lengthening and it starts to seem like winter might actually end for real at some point in the near future. So, what should you be up to in the garden in March? Pruning trees… Read More
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Are You Using TLC’s Snow Removal Services? You Might be Eligible for a Tax Deduction
Do you pay snow removal fees for any type of commercial property? If so, you can probably reduce your taxes a bit. If you pay snow removal fees for a place of business or for a rental property, for example,… Read More
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Renovated Basement Use #6: Seashell Museum
Here at TLC Inc. we’re always on the lookout for out-of-the-ordinary uses for renovated basements. Since we’re in the business of remodeling basements, it’s kind of fun to see some of the out-of-the-box thinking that’s sometimes applied to renovated basement… Read More
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Do You Keep An Emergency Kit in Your Home – Just in Case?
Most of us are fortunate enough to go through life without experiencing any real emergencies or brushes with disaster. For most, a very occasional power-outage of a few hours is about as bad as it gets. But nobody is immune… Read More
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Did You Know the Government Might Help Pay for Your Home Renovation Project?
Have you been mulling over the possibility of undertaking a home remodeling project? Maybe a nice basement renovation, for example? Remodeling a part of your home can be a great way to make your home a happier, roomier place for… Read More
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Tips for Handling Winter Weather Extremes
Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and lightning strikes – these are all forms of extreme weather events that kill people every year. But these are all loud and noisy weather events. They get lots of attention. And for the most part, people… Read More
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Sick of Snow? Desperate to be Done with Snow Shoveling? Don’t Let it Make You Crazy!
Winter has been dragging on for quite a while now. And it’s been a particularly bad winter, at least in terms of snowfall. If you purchased a TLC Inc. snow removal insurance policy before winter hit, the extra snowfall is hardly… Read More
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Exterior is the New Interior When it Comes to Home Design
The term “interior design” is taken too literally. That’s the opinion of world-class interior designer Matteo Bianchi. Bianchi believes that truly gracious living requires that design extend beyond the walls of a home. No matter how chic, stylish and elegant… Read More
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Why Remodeling Your Basement is a “Green” Idea
There’s lots of interest in “going green” these days. There’s lots of concern about the long-term health of the planet that we call home. And there’s lots of focus upon human activities that may negatively impact the environment. No matter… Read More