When people exclaim that it’s time to “wake up and smell the coffee”, that often means blunt confrontation with reality is called for. It’s a shame that the beloved aroma of coffee is at the brunt of the expression. The waking and smelling is merely a metaphor that represents coming into a sudden awareness of […]
Homeownership is the ultimate symbol of adulthood for most Americans. It’s a milestone of financial stability and emotional maturity. Owning a home comes with many real-life responsibilities. Homeownership is considered a relatively long-term life and financial decision, as it implies a commitment to one particular location, thus forgoing the flexibility that comes with renting. While […]
I grew up hating spiders – the way they looked, the way they moved, the way their webs felt when you walked into them, everything. I lived in fear during the summer months, when spiders the size of dollar coins would build mostly invisible webs along the side walkway of the house that I needed […]
While we try to primarily focus on new and upcoming trends in landscaping in this publication, we do occasionally veer into tertiary services that help you supplement your home improvement projects or protect the ones you have. Today, our focus is on the latter point, specifically protecting your landscaping from the terrifying natural world of […]
Hello everyone, and welcome to this edition of North County Landscape & Home Improvement’s series on ancillary services and businesses that can help elevate your home’s value and aesthetic. Today we’re going to be talking about a common problem that’s going to affect pretty much every homeowner: pests and pest control. Pests come in a […]