Bettesworth Construction Team
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deer fencing
How Red Pepper Flakes Help Protect Garden Beds Without Overpromising
Red pepper flakes can be a useful short-term garden repellent for rabbits, deer, squirrels, voles, and some chewing insects, but they work best as a targeted bridge tactic paired with smarter garden construction.
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companion planting
The Best Plants to Grow With Garden Peas: A Practical Companion Planting Guide
Garden peas do best with cool-season, low-competition companions, smart trellis placement, and enough room for airflow. Here are the best plants to grow with peas, what to avoid, and how to build the bed right.
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Composting
What Belongs in Compost: The Backyard Yes, No, and “Only If Your City Allows It” List
The most useful compost rule is not just what can rot. It is where it can rot safely: a backyard pile, a managed hot pile, a worm bin, or a municipal composting facility.
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backyard courts
Build a Backyard Bocce Court That Drains, Rolls True, and Lasts
A practical contractor-grade guide to planning, pricing, building, draining, surfacing, and maintaining a backyard bocce court that plays well for years.
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backyard projects
How to Build a Safer Arched Wood Garden Footbridge
A practical builder’s guide to planning, costing, and constructing a small arched wood garden footbridge that looks good, drains well, and holds up outdoors.
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Cabinetry
18 Pantry Storage Ideas That Make a Kitchen Work Harder
A good pantry is not just a row of pretty containers. The best pantry storage plan uses the right shelf depths, pull-outs, lighting, labels, zones, and code-aware details so food stays visible, appliances are easier to use, and the kitchen works better every day.
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large lawns
The Best Sprinkler Setup for Large Lawns and Open Areas
The best sprinkler for a large area depends on lawn shape, water pressure, wind, soil, and whether you want a portable hose setup or a permanent irrigation system.
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Home Maintenance
Mulch Mistakes That Damage Trees, Shrubs, and Your Home
Mulch helps a landscape only when it is installed at the right depth, kept off trunks and siding, and matched to the site. Here are the five mistakes that cause the most damage.
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dishwashers
The Best Surge Protector for a Dishwasher Is Usually at the Panel
For most dishwashers, the best surge protection is not a hidden power strip. It is a properly installed whole-home surge protective device, with a rated single-outlet appliance protector only where the dishwasher is cord-and-plug connected and accessible.
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drainage
Best Perennial Flowers for Wet Soil: 5 Showy Picks for Swamps, Swales, and Soggy Yards
Wet soil is not automatically a landscaping problem. With the right drainage diagnosis and wet-site perennials, a soggy corner can become a beautiful, functional planting bed.