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Bathroom remodeling: the first five things you must do

Rick Bickling — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 19:27:23 +0000

(BPT) – So you’ve decided it’s time to remodel your bathroom. Whether you’re excited at the idea of creating a new look that will add value to your home, or simply relieved that you’ll no longer have to look at dated fixtures and cracked tile, you’ll be facing a lot of decisions about materials, colors, … Continue reading Bathroom remodeling: the first five things you must do →

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Easy Ways to Create a Year-Round Oasis in your Backyard

Rick Bickling — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:00:38 +0000

(ARA) – When summer ends, do you stow the grill and cover the patio furniture, wishing there was some way you could continue to enjoy your outdoor living space all year? If so, you’re not alone. More homeowners are seeking function and efficiency from their outdoor living spaces, according to a recent survey by the … Continue reading Easy Ways to Create a Year-Round Oasis in your Backyard →

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Build a Fence or Trellis – “Court”-yard Garden Project

Rick Bickling — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 01:10:12 +0000

I’m not sure what the weather is like in your neck of the woods, but it got up to 108° here in Austin today, the 49th straight day over 100°. Having to pace myself in this heat is making my progress on the “Court”-yard Garden project a little slower than anticipated. I got a good … Continue reading Build a Fence or Trellis – “Court”-yard Garden Project →

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The “Court”-Yard Garden Project

Rick Bickling — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 01:16:55 +0000

After playing basketball for the past 45 years, I’ve come to the conclusion that my knees are much better off gardening than they are playing basketball. With this realization in mind, and with the kids pretty much grown and done playing basketball, I now have a 30’ by 35’ concrete slab in the backyard that … Continue reading The “Court”-Yard Garden Project →

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