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We may be in the thick of winter, but here's a warm and welcoming thought: It won't be long before the flowers begin budding, trees start blooming, and the grass goes into a green-up mode.

While that can be a comforting notion, it should also be cause for consideration: Will your yard be ready for the forthcoming growing season? The experts agree that it's best to ramp up plans for needed gardening and landscaping maintenance soon to ensure a healthy and attractive exterior property.

"Fall and winter come with a lot of problems that have to be cleaned up so that you can properly prepare your outdoor spaces for springtime," says Rhianna Miller, lawn and garden designer and improvement expert with Rubber Mulch in Lakewood, New Jersey. "It's important to plan this spring maintenance well in advance, while the weather is still cool and dry. That way, you can finish up well before the spring rains come through, as wet weather makes cleanup and outdoor maintenance difficult."

Angie Hicks, the co-founder of Indianapolis-based Angie's List, echoes these recommendations.

"Early spring is a very unpredictable time of year where weather swings make conditions look ideal one day and ruinous the next. But preparing early for these conditions will set your lawn and grounds up for success throughout the growing season," Hicks says.

To give your yard the best chance for springtime triumph, follow these tips once the ground thaws and temperatures start consistently rising:

Take a walk around your property.

"Identify trees and shrubs impacted by winter, and prune as needed to prevent further damage," suggests Bob Mann, lawn and landscape expert with the National Association of Landscape Professionals in Fairfax, Virginia. Also, "pick up any branches, leaves and debris that may have fallen during the winter, and clean up the area you are preparing to work with," advises Hicks. Also, "remove items from your lawn, like furniture or toys, to reveal or prevent bald spots," says Bryan Ostlund, executive director of Grass Seed USA.

Inspect hardscapes.

Look for misalignment, cracks and landscape lighting that needs to be adjusted, and determine what repairs are required.

Assess the health of your lawn. "Excessive winter weather and snow piles can kill grass. So check for bare spots, brown grass and compacted areas that need repair," adds Mann.

Prep your lawn.

"Rake, aerate, dethatch and level your lawn as needed using a specialized rake, aerator machine and shovel," Miller says.

You may need to overseed your yard this spring, or install new sod if the condition is extremely bad.-

Reseed or sod as needed.

"Choose a grass that suits your climate, and allow it to sprout before you begin mowing," Miller continues. Additionally, "avoid applying any pre-emergent with your early spring lawn treatment if you plan on planting new grass seed or installing sod. Instead, simply apply a balanced organic-based fertilizer in these areas," Hicks notes. "But if you plan on waiting until the autumn to do your annual grass planting or sod installation, it's best to apply a crabgrass barrier pre-emergent plus fertilizer to your lawn at this time."

Prep the soil before planting.

For all garden vegetables and plants, be sure the soil is in proper condition for planting. "Test the soil to make sure it has all the proper nutrients, and add organic matter or compost to the soil at the time of planting to improve soil structure and promote deeper roots," says Hicks. "This will mean less stress from insects, disease and heat."

With a little preparation, you'll be ready to enjoy your yard all summer long.-

Improve flower and garden beds.

"Start by raking garden beds and create a permanent edging to define the space, which you can do by pushing a flat-bladed shovel straight down at the edge of the bed and kicking the shovel forward," says Mann. Next, apply a 2- to 4-inch layer of fresh mulch over all your beds to reduce weeds throughout the season and retain moisture.

Before the season begins, take the time to sharpen the blades on your garden tools and lawn mower.-

Ready your mower.

Sharpen or replace your mower blades, making sure to remove the spark plug before doing so. "Dull blades can tear your grass and put your lawn at risk for fungus, causing it to turn a tan or brown color," cautions Hicks.

Remember to set a correct mower height, too. "For warm-season grasses, such as Bermuda or St. Augustine, the height should be three-quarters of an inch to 1 inch after being cut. For cool-season grasses, such as bluegrass or fescues, the height should be 2 inches to 4 inches high after being cut," Hicks adds.

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Dine-in or delivery, dinner or dessert, Kansas City's Asian food scene boasts a variety of traditional and experimental offerings representative of our city's growing desire for knowledge of food cultures.

"People try these dishes in a very particular part of the world or country, and they want that flavor back home," says food-and-beverage writer Pete Dulin. "It's a craving for more variety too."

"I also think our culture has moved toward living for experiences," said food critic Bonjwing Lee. "We are getting more into the granular knowledge of where the food comes from."

Whether diners are looking for dishes that represent an entire country, such as China or Korea, or something more regionally specific, like Szechuan-style cooking, they'll find it in Kansas City.

Here are the Central Standard Food Critics' recommendations for the city's best Asian food.

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People can now get a reliable and perfect bath remodel in Hillsborough from Done Right Home Remodeling. The firm offers the most appropriate designing work.

4 March, 2020 - Hillsborough, CA - With time, trends change, and this is what one can see even in the field of bath remodel in Hillsborough. The Hillsborough area has homes built over a century ago, and this means more need for urgent remodeling of the homes. Done Right Home Remodeling has been offering the best of bathroom remodeling services in Hillsborough, CA, for quite some time.

The company has in-house contractors and technicians, and they have been in the company for over 15 years. Hence, they have an understanding of the legal prerequisites for the same. This has been the reason for them to work successfully on several projects across housing societies in and around the Hillsborough regions. The bath remodeling company in Hillsborough are famous for their vast idea related to designing and remodeling homes.

We are aware of the trends and the styles that are not only cost-effective but also environment-friendly in the long run. We make use of the best strategies and designs, giving the baths the new makeover every homeowner desires, says CEO of Done Right Home Remodeling.

The firm has bath remodeling contractors Hillsborough based has earned fame over the years for offering a free quote. The firm offers other services like kitchen remodeling services and complete home remodeling services. Besides, they also offer home additions and backyard services all by experts with quicker turnaround time.

With clear plans and teams of efficient licensed staff members on the roster, the firm has left no stones unturned while giving the homes and bathrooms a new lease of life.

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Done Right Home Remodeling is based in Santa Clara and offers services across Hillsborough and other parts of CA. For more details, please visit https://www.donerighthomeremodelingca.com/

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For as long as people have built houses, theyve both left things in the walls and looked for secrets left behind. Sometimes the secrets the walls hold are sinister, unexplained, or just because of mother nature. Here are 10 weird things people have found in their walls.

Hundreds of years ago, when fear of witches was real and widespread, people would plaster a talisman called a witches bottle into the walls or floor of their home. In Watford, during the demolition of a former pub, construction workers discovered one such bottle. Within in were human teeth, fish hooks, shards of glass, and an unidentified liquid that may have been urine. (x)

Anyone who has stayed in an Airbnb or shady hotel has experienced the are there cameras here? paranoia. Heres a story to confirm all your worst fears. An Australian couple discovered recording equipment and cables in the walls of their home, leading to a shed owned by their millionaire landlord. In it was a leather recliner and wide-screen tv where hed sit and watch recordings of their most private moments. (x)

It felt like we were living in Satans lair, an apt description of a house where new homeowners, Ben and Amber Sessions once caught 43 snakes in a single day. Theres no way to rid the property of the snakes, as it sits on a snake lair. Non-poisonous garter snakes gather in the walls of the house to hibernate. The Sessions declared bankruptcy and now Chase Bank owns Satans lair. Seems fitting. (x)

William Wittman, 70, was remodeling his bathroom when a demolished wall revealed a 20-inch missile. The previous owners son served in the Korean War and brought home war memorabilia. Wittmans wife called local authorities, and the bomb squad collected and detonated the missile. (x)

Workmen removed a heating vent in a home somewhere in England (the exact location in unknown), and discovered a 100-year-old Ouija board in the wall, positioned upside down. Whether it was used to patch a leaky vent, or to appease an angry poltergeist is a secret that remained hidden in the wall. (x)

Divorces can become bitter and petty, and spouses hiding assets from each other is nothing new. But with one Vermont family, the subterfuge revealed the husbands undeniable talent when he recreated a Norman Rockwell painting and hid the original in the familys wall. (x)

Remarkably, this isnt the only story about bees forming hives in the walls of homes. With the future survival of bees under threat, beekeepers can make a living rescuing these wall dwellers. A bee rescuer came to the home and discovered a massive hive of 80,000 bees. He surmised the hive grew so large because of the number of flowers in the area and high temperatures. (x)

During the French Revolution, revolutionaries ransacked and looted the graves of monarchs. During the tumultuous times, the head of King Henry IV separated from his body. Almost 300 years later, a French man thought he found the mummified head in a wall in his attic. At first scientists agreed, but with further research it seems impossible to prove with 100% certainty to whom the head belongs. (x)

The flying mammals can fit into a space as small at half of an inch, so once they move into a home, theyre difficult to remove. When the Bocka family heard scratching and growling in their walls they investigated to find thousands of bats. A pest-control expert removed them from the property, and they moved into the home of the next-door neighbor. (x)

Homeowners Edie and Angie discovered a safe during a kitchen remodel. Within it, $50,000, a bottle of bourbon, and some tokens from the past, including a bingo card, a photograph of a tree, and the book A Guide for the Perplexed. Basically, the best find ever. But it took less than a week for the story to unravel. Chive co-founder John Resig admitted to staging the find, for no purpose than his own amusement. (x)

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Its that time of year at Master Kitchens and Baths: the annual Ugly Bathroom Contest. Along with the Ugly Kitchen Contest, the Ugly Bathroom Contest marks a fun tradition for the team at Master Kitchens and Baths and its customers.

The first-place winner of this years contest will receive free materials needed for a full bathroom renovation from Master Kitchens and Baths. There will also be a second and third-place winner designated by the company, and these winners will receive extra prizes. If you wish to be entered into the contest, all you need to do is submit a photo of your ugly bathroom, along with your name, address, telephone number and why you deserve to win, to uglybathroomcontest@gmail.com.

Master Kitchens and Baths success is accredited to our commitment to provide superior customer service, excellent products and quality renovations. We believe in giving back to the community. The Ugly Bathroom Contest is a great way to show our appreciation. We look forward to the drawing and to giving that one lucky customer the bathroom makeover of a lifetime.

The Ugly Bathroom Contest will run from now through March 31st, with the official drawings on April 18th. Enter today for a chance to win!

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Serving Northern New Jersey with an 82-year history, we are a constant service to our community as indicated by our repeat clients and consistent referral base. Whether you are remodeling or building a new home, there are many details to consider, which is why our team of professionals will guide you throughout the entire process.

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For Sale/Rent

Check out the mahogany library in this four-bed Beacon Hill pad.

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14 Chestnut St. # 1, BostonPrice: $18,500 per monthSize: 5,000 square feetBedrooms: 4Baths: 3.5

Located right across the street from Boston Commons Frog Pond and nestled among a road of brick row houses with black shutters, it doesnt get much more quintessential Beacon Hill than this home. And now, for $18,500 per month, you can rent it as your own.

Yes, $18,500 sounds like a ludicrous sum to pay each month, even considering its primo location. But paying $18,500 for 5,000 square feet breaks down to nearly the same price per square foot as those of us wiring $1,800 to our landlords each month for a 500-square-foot studio. Such is renting in Boston.

Take a closer look inside this four-bedroom triplex to see its opulence come into focus. Probably the most remarkable room is the mahogany-paneled library, where long, scarlet walls offset the rich wood built-ins and beamed ceilings beautifully. The three-story apartment contains a total of six carved marble fireplaces, plus custom bathrooms, some of which were modeled after the marble-clad baths of the London Ritz Carlton.

As for spaces to get a breath of fresh air, you can take your pick between the private brick patio and the giant roof deck. Still not convinced? Short-term stays are allowed, so you can try out the swanky digs for a minimum of three months before committing to settling in for good.

For information, contact Frank Carroll, Boston Realty Net, frankcarrollhomes.com.

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Spring is in the air and what better way to embrace it than by sitting on a patio with a beverage in hand.

Thanks to temperatures hovering around 10 C in the Central Okanagan, a few establishments have opened up their patios for guests to enjoy the weather.

Do keep in mind that patio availability is dependent on the weather at this time of year, so this list is subject to change.

Red Bird Brewing, Kelowna

Red Bird Brewing is located in Downtown Kelowna. Whether youre filling up a sleeve or a flight there is a great array of brews to choose from. Surfside Food Truck is also posted up right beside the brewery, serving burritos and tacos.

Red Bird Brewing is located at 1086 Richter St in Kelowna, B.C.

Rustic Reel Brewing Company, Kelowna

Rustic Reel offers good vibes with real craft beer. They are a blend of nature and city, orchards and beaches, patios and campfires offering a unique blend of everything Okanagan.

Rustic Reel is located at 760 Vaughan Ave in Kelowna, B.C.

Old Vines Restaurant, West Kelowna

Named one of the Top 100 Restaurants in Canada, Old Vines Restaurant is an all-seasons culinary destination, open year-round. Chef Roger Sleiman and his team create spectacular dishes made from the freshest local ingredients, providing guests with a true taste of the Okanagan.

Old Vines is located at 3303 Boucherie Rd in West Kelowna, B.C.

Summerhill Organic Bistro, Kelowna:

Join them for happy hour every day, dine on their regular menu or stop by for their daily specials including pizza night, prime rib night or fondue Thursdays. Chef has created a well-rounded menu with many vegan and gluten-free options.

Summerhill Organic Bistro is located at 4870 Chute Lake Rd in Kelowna, B.C.

ORourkes Peak Cellars, Lake Country

The Garden Bistro features a scenic 60 seat vineyard-side patio with breathtaking views of surrounding orchards, rolling mountains and Okanagan Lake. They have an onsite a half-acre organic vegetable garden, only steps away from the Bistro, for the ultimate farm to table experience.

It is currently open depending on weather, but will be permanently open for the season as of St. Patricks Day on Mar. 17.

ORourkes is located at 2290 Goldie Rd in Lake Country, B.C.

Hotel Eldorado, Kelowna

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The lounge patio is open. Hotel Eldorado boasts an award-winning wine list featuring over 150 different labels.

Hotel Eldorado is located at 500 Cook Rd in Kelowna, B.C.

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OOIIO Architecture have completed a single-family home, GAS House, in Toledo, Spain. Their clients, a young couple, wanted a bright home built on a plot where natural light was not particularly abundant. Therefore, OOIOOs team had to organize the house around four patios strategically placed on the site to serve as light wells and natural ventilation.

Each of the patios height changes depending on its function of nobility as the architects called it. A more intimate, personal function, like the living-dining area, is the most noble and therefore the highest patio on the plot. The lowest, meanwhile, is the garage.

Looking at the traditional patios of La Mancha, the architects found that the lower parts of the patios were made by ceramic baseboards.

In this modern house, the architects have decided to reverse it and put the ceramic at the bottom: the patios are covered by hexagonal ceramic pieces so that when light falls through the courtyards, it falls with a certain distinct, eye-catching visual personality.

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The communal tables at Lulu's Wingardens come with built-in ice buckets

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When asked to describe the best day of the year, some would cite their birthday or Christmas. We, on the other hand, believe its the first day warm enough to suggest an imminent springtime. You can leave the jacket on the hook, grab an iced coffee, take a post-lunch constitutional to clear your head.

And as soon as 5 p.m. hits, its time to drink al fresco, surrounded by friends and no longer confined to the inside of a sticky bar. Perhaps the very best part is that its not yet hot enough to send beads of sweat down your back before you finish with your first round. In other words: it is perfection.

No one knows this better than the team behind the Michelin-honored Royal, whose soft opening of a new U-Street venture, Lulus Winegarden, celebrates its grand opening tomorrow.

We all know that when the first day of spring hits in DC, patios fill up quickly, says co-owner Paul Carlson. Washingtonians love savoring the sunshine after a long winter. Were lucky that our space at Lulus has not one, but two patios: one in the front overlooking U Street, and a hidden gem of a bar out back with lots of greenery and fountains.

The other half of the we that Paul is referring to is his wife, Brittany Carlson. The husband-and-wife team named the wine garden after their nine-month-old daughter, Lucilla.

We want it to be a place where people can come with big groups for an afternoon of drinking, a friend for dinner, or even solo for a glass at the bar. Eating and drinking outdoors is special to us, because we both grew up in warm weather climates and have great memories of family dinners alfresco, and theres just something so special about those summer nights outdoors.

Another perk of Lulus is how laid back it is. Dont expect a pretentious dinner menu or wine bottles thatll set you back hundreds. The culinary program is helmed by The Royals Cable Smith, who created a playful, shareable menu perfect for a modern wine bar. Their reimagined, nostalgic snacks include things like French Onion Toast and a Chicken Corn Dog Bleu, made with a house chicken sausage wrapped in melted swiss, all fried and served alongside ham fat dijonnaise. The wine list comprises 50 bottles that all cost less than 50 bucks.

We wanted people to order their wine based on what they like, and not based on price. Our goal was to make wine as easy and approachable as possible, so choosing to price everything at $49, we figured we would take one element out of the decision making process for them. You also get a much better value when you buy by the bottle you get better quality wines and more options available.

Just like at a beer garden, groups are welcome and most seating is communal. There are four large shared wood tables that seat up to 36, and built-in ice buckets to keep bottles chilled. Theres also a bar and ledge seating, along with plenty of standing room if youre tired from sitting all day. The indoor space, which Carlson describes as an indoor patio because of its openness, will feature two large flatscreen TVs to air sporting events, debates and more. The space is also family-friendly and dogs are welcome on the front patio.

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Also back open for the season is the popular Garden District, a crowd favorite for its low key vibe, good selection of beer and delicious barbecue.

Picks from their opening-day beer lineup include a porter from Old Ox Brewing in Virginia, a hazy IPA from Elder Pine Brewing in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and big-boy bottles of Sperryvilles Pen Druid Brewing Rarities. Look forward to menu items you already know and love, like pulled pork and barbecue brisket sandwiches as well as sides such as half-sour pickles and buttermilk onion rings.

The MidlandsPark View

A DC mainstay, this massive outdoor beer garden is known for being consistently crowded with a lively atmosphere and plenty of dogs. Adding to the fun is their insane happy hour special every Monday through Thursday: from 4-7 p.m., if you buy one beer, you get another for free.

Sure, its not the prettiest beer garden, but thats not what youre there for. Youre headed to Midlands for a good time, cheap beer and maybe a buffalo chicken hoagie. On weekends, get the party started early with some hair of the dog and an order of their breakfast tacos, which are served only on Saturday and Sunday until 3 p.m.

Anxo Cidery & Pintxos BarBloomingdale

Those ready for a break from beer and wine will love Anxo, a local artisan cidery that also serves delicious Basque food at their outdoor-indoor restaurant and bar. Now that the weather is turning for the better, we suggest sitting outside on their charming patio to soak up the sun and order a tasting flight or two.

Their bottomless brunch on weekends is also an option: choose between endless booze, endless food or both depending on the desired outcome for your day. Personally, we wouldnt pass up the opportunity for unlimited croquetas, pork sausage sliders and bravas poutine all washed down with some cidermosas and plenty of coffee.

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A 166-unit apartment complex and 59 ranch-style patio homes may be coming soon to roughly 22 acres of land just east of Middletown near the Parklands of Floyds Fork.

Sunshine English Station Development LLC, a Louisville-based company, filed an application with the city Monday to rezone the land at 1007 S. English Station Road. This would allow the company to construct multifamily units.

According to the application, there will be eight three-story mutlifamily buildings constructed as part of the project. The plan calls for 26 one-bedroom, 106 two-bedroomand 34 three-bedroom units, according to Damon Garrett, a managing member with Sunshine English Station Development LLC.

The apartments will cost anywhere between $950 and $1,400, Garret said. They will come with granite countertops and washer/dryer hookups, among other things.

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Additionally, the patio homes will be in the $300,000 to $400,000 range and have "more of a craftsman look," according to Garrett, who added that they will be composed of a mixture of brick and stones. Some homes will feature walkout basements.

Everythings going to be designed with the pure aesthetics of the neighborhood," Garrett told The Courier Journal.

In an effort to make the apartment complex and patio homes a community, there will be several amenities, such as a two-story clubhouse with a fitness center, outdoor grills and a nature trail.

Garrett said he did not have an exact cost estimate at the moment. He hopes to get the zoning application approved by the city by July and August and immediately start work from there, with a two- to2 1/2-year timeline for finishing the project.

For those in the area who would like to learn more about the project, a neighborhood meeting has been scheduled for March 17.

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