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Fireplace and Chimney Maintenance: Richmond Homeowner's Fall Guide
Nothing says cozy like a fire crackling in the fireplace on a cool autumn evening. If you're looking forward to using your fireplace throughout the fall and winter, now is the time to perform the necessary maintenance required to keep your home and family safe. Our real estate agents are always stressing the importance of regular fireplace and chimney care, so we'd like to share our annual maintenance checklist to help you make sure your system is ready to go.
- Start With a Visual Inspection of the Chimney
One of the first and easiest parts of chimney maintenance is a quick visual inspection, and there are a few key problems you wa...
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Ways to Conserve Energy in Your Home
When people work together to save energy, everyone benefits. Plus, saving energy also means saving money on your energy bills – and who doesn't like that? With winter weather right around the corner, now is a great time to start considering energy-saving measures for your home. Our real estate agents have some helpful energy-saving tips to share below.
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Get Started With Composting This Summer
Composting may not be the most exciting topic for a new homeowner, but it's important to remember its impact. The lush green lawns surrounding the most impressive Richmond homes for sale are fed by the nutrients found in compost. If this is your first venture into home gardening, or you want to enhance your efforts, adding composting is an effective option. Get started with these tips.
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National Weed Your Garden Day: Maintenance Tips for Your Richmond Garden
National Weed Your Garden Day is set for June 13, and as far as we're concerned, it's a great opportunity to focus on the topic of controlling weeds. If you're looking around at Richmond homes for sale and imagining your new garden, you'll need to know about weeds and how to keep them away from your plants.
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6 Greenhouses in Richmond for Your Garden
With spring in the air, homeowners throughout the Richmond area are getting ready for all the promise of a new growing season. If winter has left your landscape looking a little worse for wear, you're not alone. Our real estate agents are here to help. These are some of our favorite local greenhouses and nurseries to get great lawn and garden plants in the Richmond area:
- The Great Big Greenhouse and Nursery - 2051 Huguenot Rd, Richmond, VA 23235
A locally-run nursery that also hosts a weekly farmers market, The Great Big Greenhouse and Nursery is an incredible resource for Richmond area gardeners. They've been serving the Greater Richmond area since 1976, offering an incredible array of plants and accessories. Visit their farmers market on any given Thursday, and be sure to check out these Richmond homes for sale nearby.