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You have a nice home. You want to make it even nicer. Right?So you decide to start down the road of DIY home improvement so you can add that deck, remodel that kitchen, or add that closet you always wanted while saving a “boatload” of money on professional labor.Hey we get it … DIY sounds […] The post Avoid These 5 DIY Mistakes Like The Plague appeared first on New Life .

Anyone who owns a home in New Jersey knows all too well the struggles that come with lawn care during the hot summer months. 3 months of Jersey heat and humidity can ravage what used to be a beautiful carpet of green grass.So what can you do to maintain greener grass? How do you avoid […] The post Want Greener Grass When It’s Hot As Hell? Do These 3 Things Less. appeared first on New Life .

Homeowners love a beautiful outdoor space. When form and function comes together in a perfect harmonious balance the results can be breathtaking. But amazing outdoor spaces cost money. The more elaborate, the more dollars needed to pull it off.This is one of the primary reasons many homeowners turn into weekend warrior do-it-yourselfers. Saving money on […] The post 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Deck appeared first on New Life .

If you own a commercial property or home you probably have started thinking about trimming the bushes in your yard. After all, the weather is starting to get warmer and no one wants an unsightly overgrown shrub taking over their landscaping situation.But if that’s you, be warned … trimming bushes is more than just picking up […] The post 5 Vital Do’s and Don’ts for Trimming Your Bushes appeared first on New Life .

As we approach spring, if you are a property owner, it has probably crossed your mind that now is the time to start turning your attention to your yard and landscaping situation. Maybe you are a “do-it-yourselfer” and you are starting to hit your local garden center every weekend looking for the right plants and […] The post 6 Questions You Should Ask A Potential Landscaper appeared first on New Life .

Have you ever experienced jealousy? It’s safe to say we all have at some point. Jealous about your coworker’s promotion … Jealous about your uncle’s new sports car (that he’s too old to drive any way) … Jealous about your neighbor’s beautiful yard that makes yours look pedestrian … Well, while we can’t help you […] The post 7 Steps That Can Take Your Yard From Blah to TADA appeared first on New Life .

Now that the weather has warmed up many homeowners and property owners are headed out to their local home improvement stores to stock up on fertilizer, flowers, and bags of mulch.Let’s be honest, there are hundreds of things we can burn our hard earned dollars on in the hopes of improving our landscaping and beautifying […] The post 3 Reasons Why Mulch Can Benefit Your Yard appeared first on New Life .