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Merry and Bright Lights for Your Home

Don’t let the chore of untangling your outdoor Christmas lights steal your holiday joy. Hire a professional to give your home a seasonal glow without the fuss.

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This Tiny Home Was Built Out of Salvaged Material

Learn how yoga therapist Jayme Sweere built a tiny home out of reclaimed materials from Springfield houses.

sep 2018 | DIY, Local Home

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Save Your Basement from the Elements

As the seasons start to change, now is the perfect time to protect your house from the damage of moisture, colder temperatures and pests by...

sep 2017 | For the Home, Outdoor Spaces

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Bring Down Mosquitos With a Bat House

It looks like a plain, brown box, but inside holds the most all-natural mosquito repellent available: bats. Find out how to make a bat...

mar 2017 | DIY, Outdoors

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Build a Birdbath

Bring all the birds to your yard with tips from local experts on how to build the best birdbath.

mar 2017 | DIY, Outdoor Spaces

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Hot Tub Time-Savers

Experts from The Deck Company (thedeckcompany.net) and Springfield Pool & Spa (springfieldpoolandspa.com) share tips to help your hot tub...

nov 2016 | Outdoor Spaces

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Merry and Bright Lights for Your Home

Don’t let the chore of untangling your outdoor Christmas lights steal your holiday joy. Hire a professional to give your home a seasonal...

nov 2016 | Christmas, For the Home, Outdoor Spaces

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The Patron Saint of Paint

Sometimes, it is what’s on the outside that counts. We followed Brent Brooks of B Precision Painting LLC to learn the secrets of a perfect...

sep 2016 | For the Home, Outdoors

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Backyard Retaining Walls

Give your yard some structure by building a basic retaining wall with these steps from Klayton Labby of Midwest Block and Brick.

jun 2016 | DIY, Outdoor Spaces

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D.I.Y. Water Gardens

Bring your home landscaping to eye-catching life with water gardens.

jun 2016 | DIY, Outdoors

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Artificial Outdoor Grass

Artificial outdoor grass has come a long way since AstroTurf, and one local company is ready to install it in your backyard.

mar 2016 | For the Home, Outdoor Spaces

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Do It Yourself Firepit

Want to keep cozy around the firepit this winter? We found 417-land experts who offer tips and steps to building your own winter-friendly...

nov 2012 | DIY, Fall, Outdoor Spaces, Winter

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Merry and Bright Lights for Your Home

Don’t let the chore of untangling your outdoor Christmas lights steal your holiday joy. Hire a professional to give your home a seasonal glow without the fuss.

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This Tiny Home Was Built Out of Salvaged Material

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Save Your Basement from the Elements

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Bring Down Mosquitos With a Bat House

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