Attract hummingbirds to your garden
Hummingbirds are a welcome addition to a garden. The The tiny, colorful birds dart rapidly from flower to flower, gathering up the sweet nectar they love. Hummingbird feeders with nectar will bring in birds, but they require regular cleaning (at least once a week). Certain plants also attract hummingbirds to a garden, without the extra maintenance. So, if you live…
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How to choose solar lights for your yard
Solar lights provide a great solution for adding evening light around your landscape and home's exterior without the need for electricity. But before you invest in solar lights for your yard, make sure you understand what you need and what you're getting. How much sunlight do you need? Solar lights are powered by photovoltaic (PV) cells that are charged up…
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Customize your front door with a new color
At Johnson County Siding & Windows, front doors are one of our specialties. This entryway defines your home and can enhance the curb appeal. While we offer a vast selection of exterior doors—wood, fiberglass, and steel—in your choice of 7 different stains and 16 colors, we know that some of our customers are looking to do something out-of-the-ordinary with their…
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Window undressing: Uncovering a new trend
Eyes are the windows to the soul. The windows in your home are those eyes. You gain a view of the world outside, and vice versa--which is why people opt for window treatments. But do your beautiful windows need cover-ups? Window treatments should provide privacy and enhance the look of your interior. But if you're not excited about adding that…
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Time for a new roof? Look for these telltale signs.
When walking up to your home, how often are you looking up? Do you ever notice your roof? Look for these telltale signs that it's time for a new roof. #1. Sagging. A sagging roof is caused by rotting boards--a sure sign that you need to replace the roof before it caves in. #2. Buckled, cracked, missing, or discolored shingles.…
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Dangerous Plants For Cats and Dogs
Do you have something dangerous growing in or around your home? Many plants are dangerous to cats and dogs--causing anything from vomiting and diarrhea to death. It's impossible to keep an eye on your pets 24/7, so your best effort to protect them from ingesting toxic plants is to prohibit them from your home, inside and out. Here are some…
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Front door makeover: Ideas that WOW!
Your front door is the centerpiece of your entryway. It should make a statement about you. Are you traditional, earthy, bold, or contemporary? The color of a front door says a lot about the homeowners. What do you want it to say about you? You might be ready for a front door makeover. If…
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Outdoor spring cleaning checklist
When people talk about spring cleaning, they’re usually referring to purging, dusting, and scrubbing the far reaches of their home’s interior. But a clean home should also include the exterior. If you’d prefer to get out into the fresh air after a long winter, follow this outdoor spring cleaning checklist for some valuable activity. Rake the yard and gardens. Clean…
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Prepare your garden for spring planting
How bad is your spring fever right now? Are you aching to get outside and start your garden growing? While you're waiting for the new growing season to be in full bloom, here are some ways to prepare your garden for spring planting. Plan. Look at your gardens and decide what you want to plant, and where. Draw out a…
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