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    Prepare for seasonal splendor

    As a sweltering summer winds down, it’s safe to say many of us are dreaming of crisp, cool fall weather and more comfortable days spent outdoors. A change of season brings a new set of tasks to tackle in the garden, so here is a to-do list to get you started: • Start seeds of […]

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    From curb appeal to communication

    By Eric Bay We’ve all done it — spotted the perfect dream house while driving idly down Beach Boulevard and imagined the possibilities. If we owned a vacation rental, we tell ourselves, we could stay whenever we want and share our beautiful property with vacationing renters to pay the bills. Piece of cake, we can […]

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    Falling in love with Long Beach

    HGTV buffs and fans of the renovation series, “Hometown,” Patricia and John Simmons, had been considering a move for a while. The closure of Patricia’s workplace of almost 30 years presented the family a golden opportunity. They put their home in Redland, California, up for sale while researching the best places to retire. The goal […]

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    Your July gardening to-do list

    As we enter the hottest months of the year, your plants and flowers will require special attention. Here are some tasks to address this month to ensure they remain healthy and thriving this summer and beyond: Since July is usually our wettest month, turn off or reduce watering frequency of your irrigation system when not […]

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