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How Outdoor Lighting Can Elevate Your Landscaping
May. 9th, 2025

How Outdoor Lighting Can Elevate Your Landscaping

A well-designed landscape isn't only about plants, pathways, and patios. You also want to be able to see and experience your outdoor space, even after the sun goes down! Thoughtful outdoor lighting design can be the finishing touch for your yard, enhancing its beauty, improving safety, and maki…

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The Secret to a Low-Maintenance Yard: Hardscaping Features That Save Time & Effort
Apr. 11th, 2025

The Secret to a Low-Maintenance Yard: Hardscaping Features That Save Time & Effort

A Beautiful Yard Without the Constant Upkeep A lush, green lawn and color flower beds are beautiful, but they also require a lot of upkeep. Mowing, watering, weeding, and pruning can take up hours of your week, especially in the warmer months. If you love the look of a well-designed outdoor …
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Choosing the Right Landscape Design for Your Yard: 5 Popular Styles
Oct. 25th, 2024

Choosing the Right Landscape Design for Your Yard: 5 Popular Styles

For many homeowners, having a nice outdoor space means keeping the lawn mowed, planting some flowers, and adding some outdoor furniture. But for othe…
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Warm Up Your Winter Curb Appeal: Simple Tips for a Charming Home
Dec. 16th, 2023

Warm Up Your Winter Curb Appeal: Simple Tips for a Charming Home

As winter wraps our neighborhoods in its chilly embrace, it's easy for homes to look a bit dreary. Whether you're prepping to sell or just wanting to…
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Light Up the Holidays Without the Hassle: A Chat with Olly from Elite Lights
Nov. 13th, 2024

Light Up the Holidays Without the Hassle: A Chat with Olly from Elite Lights

The holiday season is here, and if you’re dreaming of a beautifully lit home without the hassle, you’re in luck! We caught up with Olamide "Olly" Animashaun, the owner of Elite Shine Window Cleaning and Elite Lights, to learn about his seasonal, temporary holiday lighting service that’s perfe…

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