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ColoVista Golf Course general manager Ryan Andrews drives a golf cart over his 18-hole course. While most would be distracted by the scenic layout and startling views of the Lost Pines, Andrews is pointing down toward the grass.

He is pointing toward the fairway, particularly the plush Bermuda grass that populates it. Over the past year since its opening, the restoration of the courses fairways has been a top priority. And after 12 months of patient and steady care, it is starting to pay some major dividends.

It has been a slow process, Andrews said. It would cost tens of millions of dollars to re-sod and entire golf course, so we had to be patient.

Rather than start over, the course managers nourished the existing Bermuda grass planted by the courses original owners. As the grasss health returned, ColoVista began to slowly introduce herbicides to kill off the infringing weeds and wild grass that crept into the fairways when the course fell into disrepair. The slow-burn method has paid off, restoring the course to much of its original glory.

There was a time when this was one of the destination golf courses in Central Texas, Andrews said. We have been working to get it back to that level.

ColoVista is now ready to reclaim its status as a destination for weekend golfers from all over the state.

We had a bunch of people come through a year ago and tell us call us when you get the place in good condition, Andrews said. We are calling those people now and letting them know, this course is ready for them to return.

The facilities 31 overnight cabins were filled to capacity the weekend of July 26-27 with out-of-town golfers. And though all of the facilities arent open yet, the group had nothing but glowing reviews for the course.

I had several people come up and compliment the course, telling me what a good time they had, Andrews said.

As the tourists return, ColoVista hopes to add more amenities to compliment the weekend golf experience. The on-site mansion is still being renovated, but Andrews hopes to have it open and hosting weddings within a few months. Other facilities, such as the swimming pool, will open as course traffic continues to rise.

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Kristin Hawley, a mother of two from Highland, NY, is the winner of a brand new Springfree Trampoline, thanks to the Best in Backyards Start-of-Summer Giveaway.

Hawley was one of thousands of people to enter the month-long contest, which called for an email address and a "like" on the Best in Backyards Facebook page. She was "shocked" when she learned she won the prize, and Kellan, her 3-year-old son, was just ecstatic.

"We actually thought it was a joke when we saw the email," Hawley said.

The 8-foot, round trampoline was delivered and installed by Best in Backyards' factory-trained professionals. Hawley was impressed with how quickly the team got the trampoline up and ready for her little one. "The guys set it up super quick," Hawley said. "I think it took all of 10 minutes to put it all together, and it's wonderful.

The Start-of-Summer Giveaway is the latest in contests hosted by Best in Backyards. Prizes vary, and have included $500 store gift certificates.

"We love seeing the smiles on children's faces as they enjoy our products, from the Eastern Jungle Gym swing sets to the Goalsetter basketball systems to the Springfree Trampolines," said Rolf Zimmermann, the vice president of sales for Best in Backyards.

Best in Backyards is proud to sell Springfree trampolines, which come with top-of-the-line safety features. With Springfree trampolines, the jumping area is free of hard surfaces. The metal springs used on most traditional trampolines are replaced with fiberglass rods; the frame is hidden by a SoftEdge mat; and a FlexiNet enclosure relies on bendable rods, instead of rigid steel poles, to help prevent falls. Plus, the zipper helps parents decide whose turn it is to bounce.

About Best in Backyards With six locations in Connecticut and New York, Best in Backyards is a leading retail provider of sell wood swing sets, storage sheds, outdoor kitchen islands, pergolas, pavilions, gazebos, pool houses, retractable awnings, basketball systems and trampolines. Best in Backyards is a branch of Eastern Jungle Gym, a leading supplier of cedar play sets for more than 22 years.

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Theres no need to pour concrete. Get off the ground with a simple treated-wood foundation. Build it just like a deck platform.

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Walls and roof finish the addition and make it look like its always been part of the house.

Is a packed garage keeping you from buying your dream motorcycle? Or maybe you just need a little more space for lawn equipment, bikes or your woodworking tools. A bump-out addition may be the solution to your overcrowded garage. And in this article well show you how to build one. If you have basic carpentry skills and experience building a deck, shed or other structure, then you can build this garage addition. In this article, well focus on the tough parts of the project, like installing the beam and building the roof. Study Figures A C for construction details. A Materials List is available in Additional Information below.

Start with a traditional pressure-treated deck, then add the walls and roof.

In addition to a basic set of carpentry tools, youll need a hammer drill to bore holes for the concrete anchors, and ladders or rented scaffolding to finish the roofing and other exterior details. While not essential, a reciprocating saw will simplify the wall tear-out.

We spent roughly $2,000 for materials for this 5 x 12-ft. garage addition. Your costs will vary depending on the type of siding, roofing and windows you choose.

With a helper, plan to spend about half a day installing the beam and a long weekend framing the addition. Then plan to spend another weekend finishing the exterior. The time it takes to complete the project will depend on whether you finish the inside as we did. Keep in mind that you can hire a siding, roofing or drywall contractor to complete parts of the project youre not comfortable with.

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If you will be constructing an addition or building a new garage or even replacing some of your existing siding materials consider your siding options. Your house and garage are long-term investments, so it doesn't pay to be short-sighted about the material you choose. Cost, longevity, and maintenance requirements can vary widely.

Wood siding and shingles are the traditional materials found on most older homes. Ship-lap or drop-lap siding comes in boards about 6" wide, still readily available at lumberyards. Each piece locks into the pieces above and below it. Wooden siding shingles (rectangular pieces of wood) are most often found on the top half of older houses, but occasionally cover a whole house or garage. Siding shingles are most often made from cedar, a relatively soft material naturally impervious to water, but also prone to splitting or cracking. The shingles are nailed in rows, with each row overlapping the one below it. Shingles are sold in bundles containing pieces of varying widths.

There are newer products that you might want to consider, as well. Fiber-cement lapboard siding, a fairly recent product, can have a smooth or rough-sawn wood grain appearance. This type of siding will endure more of the dings and bumps that can crack vinyl or dent aluminum, and it will withstand the ravages of weather, rot, fungus, carpenter ants and termites. On the other hand, it is not very easy to work with for most do-it-yourselfers, requires specialty tools to cut the planks, and will need to be painted periodically.

Vinyl siding is a popular choice for homes and garages, because it needs the least maintenance. It is inexpensive, installs quickly over existing sheathing, comes in many different colors, and, once up, needs only to be washed annually for maintenance. On the other hand, if it's hit soundly in the winter, it may crack; darker colors tend to fade in the summer sun; and, if you wish to change the color later, you won't be able to paint it. Damaged panels can be replaced with relative ease using just a couple of tools.

An alternative to vinyl is polypropylene siding, usually made from recycled materials and available in patterns that resemble various styles of traditional wood siding and shingles. It is installed in much the same way as vinyl siding and has many of the same advantages and disadvantages. However, since polypropylene is heavier walled than vinyl, it is less susceptible to strike damage, but also more expensive.

There are other siding choices that do not hold up so well. T1-11, hardboard lap siding, and OSB (oriented strand board) are all vulnerable to swelling, de-lamination, and/or self-destruction if any of the surfaces become exposed to the elements. You will have to be vigilant about painting all the joints (T1-11) or any scratches or tears in the covering (from lawn mowers, bicycles, etc.) that can let moisture enter.

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Local construction continues to lag when compared with 2013 with just seven permits issued by the city in July for a total project value of $23,303. That brings the permitted construction for the year-to-date to $1.37 million.

Thats down significantly from this time a year ago, when construction stood at $1.8 million. It also is roughly half of the $52,435 in construction recorded during June 2014.

According to figures issued Friday by the city, there were no permits issued for new residential construction during July.

Three permits are for residential additions with a combined value of $20,000. One is for a residential remodel, $1,200 valuation. One is for a garage/carport valued at $2,000. Two are for commercial accessories, for a combined value of $2.

For the year-to-date, permits issued in 2014 include two for new residential; residential additions, 17; residential remodels, 12; residential repair, one; residential demolition, four; residential accessory, two; garage/carport, 16; storage building, three; new commercial, one; commercial addition, one; commercial remodel, 11; commercial demolition, three; commercial accessory, two; masonry fence, one; signs, 21.

Total permits for 2014 now number 97, which is down 38 from the 135 recorded through July 2013.

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