Bettesworth Construction Team
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Built-Ins
How to Build an Elevated Family Home Inspired by Rebecca Minkoff’s Brooklyn Style
A polished family home is not just a styling exercise. Here is how to translate Rebecca Minkoff’s layered Brooklyn look into durable flooring, smarter…
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Curb Appeal
7 Perennial Planting Combinations That Look Good and Hold Up
A practical guide to seven beautiful perennial plant combinations chosen for real residential conditions: sun, shade, drainage, deer pressure, foundations, irrigation, and long-term maintenance.
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entryway lighting
35 Entryway Lighting Ideas That Make a Home Safer, Warmer, and Better Built
A builder’s guide to choosing entryway lighting that looks good, works safely, fits the space, and avoids expensive installation surprises.
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garden costs
7 High-Nectar Plants That Make a Pollinator Garden Work All Season
A useful pollinator garden is not just a pretty flower bed. It needs nectar from summer into fall, clean edges, realistic spacing, pesticide-free sourcing,…
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boxwoods
Best Mulch for Boxwoods: Depth, Materials, Cost, and Mistakes to Avoid
Boxwoods do best with a thin, breathable organic mulch layer. This guide explains which mulch to use, how deep to apply it, what it…
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drip irrigation
How to Grow Quinoa at Home: 11 Practical Tips for a Productive Garden Bed
Quinoa can grow in a home garden, but it behaves more like a cool-season grain crop than a summer vegetable. Here is how to…
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Construction Planning
What Shea McGee’s Start Teaches Homeowners About Better Remodels
Shea McGee built Studio McGee from a first-home redesign, design classes, Instagram, local clients, and disciplined execution. Here is what homeowners can learn before…
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Air Conditioning
HVAC Blower Speed Is Adjustable, but It Should Be Measured Before It Is Changed
Most residential HVAC blower speeds can be adjusted, but the correct setting is not a guess. Here is how blower speed affects comfort, humidity,…
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apartment safety
The Best Fire Extinguisher for Apartment Living: What to Buy, Where to Mount It, and When to Use It
For most apartments, the best fire extinguisher is a UL-listed rechargeable ABC dry-chemical unit rated at least 1-A:10-B:C, mounted near the exit side of…
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Appliance Installation
The Builder’s Guide to Choosing an Over-Range Microwave That Actually Vents
A good over-range microwave is not just a microwave with a bigger fan. The best venting setup depends on exterior ducting, cabinet fit, clearances,…
