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
Archive for March, 2014
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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