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curb appeal: Spring is around the corner homeowners work on that curb appeal - The Yard - 02/21/10 11:39 PM
Spring is around the corner homeowners work on that curb appeal - The Yard
 I know that with the snow and cold weather still here it is hard to think about spring. However, it is just around the corner and for homeowners planning to sell now is the time to start thinking about what you can do to achieve this.
Having good curb appeal is an important factor in getting prospective buyers into a house, and there is no better way to achieve this than by having a well groomed yard.
Here in Northern Dutchess NY we can get rather harsh winters.  The wind and ice breaks the … (28 comments)

curb appeal: Is your driveway unsealed because of the weather? - 08/01/09 11:50 PM
This spring and summer we have had more rain than we cared for.  The weather condition made caring for the lawn challenging.
Besides the lawn,  I am sure many other activities have been affected; one such is getting your driveway sealed. 
Having a driveway in good repair does add to the curb appeal of a property, and the driveway will last longer if you get it sealed.
Sealing a driveway can be a messy job, so most homeowner will use a professional but there are others who would like to do it themselves.  If you are one of those weekend warriors … (7 comments)

curb appeal: Time to change the clocks - Nice to know Spring is around the corner - 03/06/09 12:26 AM
For some of us we will once gain go through the ritual of changing the clocks.  On March 8th the clocks will move forward 1 hour.
For those of you planning to put your house on the market maybe you have already tackled spring cleaning of the interior now you can turn your attention to the exterior.  The cleanup this year will be costly due to the ice storms and numerous snow falls.  I look outside and see many broken tree limbs, and plants destroyed by hungry deers.  We all know how important curb appeal is, so all this has to be addresses … (21 comments)

curb appeal: Red Hook home sellers you have a leaf problem - 10/28/08 07:01 AM
Yes that right, Red Hook home sellers and home owners you have a leaf problem and I can sympathize. The truth is we are all in the same boat.  All those beautiful fall foliage now cover your beautifully lawn and it is driving you crazy.

A showing is scheduled and you are wondering what the potential buyer will think about your yard.  Your real estate agent told you how important it was to have a well maintained yard;  something about curb appeal.  Well I am hear to tell you don't lose sleep over this, just look around at the other yards … (15 comments)

curb appeal: Planning To Sell Your Rhinebeck Home This Spring - Could Pruning Add to Your Homes Curb Appeal? - 02/10/08 12:09 PM
In the Northeast winter can be severe and take a big toll on the landscape.  If selling your home this spring is one of your goals it might be a good time to pay some attention to the plants on your property.  We all know how important curb appeal is; I have taken buyers to a listing and just based on the outside they decided to forego the showing.
One Item that should be addressed at this time is the trees, if we did not address them during the fall season.  Many shrubs and trees need to be pruned for various reasons.
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