I think about it every now and then. When I’m getting my TLC crew started on a new project at someone’s home – a basement renovation, let’s say – I think about the potential for bad things happening if it weren’t my… Read More
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How To Build A Paver Garden Path
This paver stone garden path is easy to build, and will enhance the look of your yard. Just follow the easy step-by-step instructions. We have printable instructions you can download, too. Skill Level: Beginner Time: 4 to 5 hours Cost:… Read More
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Is the Air in Your Basement Musty and Dusty? Then So is the Air in Your Lungs.
The basements of many homes are sad and neglected areas. They’re musty, dusty, and rarely visited. They’re out-of-sight, and so they’re also out-of-mind. The homeowners don’t use them, rarely venture into them, and so don’t think much about them. That’s… Read More
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Keep Your Fireplace Fire in its Place
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