Bettesworth Construction Team
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energy savings
The Best Winter Thermostat Setting: What Pros Recommend and When to Adjust It
For most homes, 68°F while awake and at home is the right winter thermostat starting point. The better answer is knowing when to lower…
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crabgrass control
Best Weed and Feed Products for 2025: What to Buy, When to Apply, and When to Skip It
A practical contractor-style guide to the best weed and feed products for 2025, including grass compatibility, crabgrass control, broadleaf weeds, timing, costs, and when…
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annual vinca
Annual Vinca That Lasts: A Builder’s Guide to Beds, Drainage, Planting, and Summer Color
Annual vinca is one of the best hot-weather bedding plants when the bed is built correctly. Here is how to plant, water, space, price,…
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Home Maintenance
Gnats in the House: 4 Common Causes and How to Track the Source
Most indoor gnat problems start with one of four sources: food residue, overwatered plants, dirty drains, or hidden moisture. The fix depends on finding…
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Flooring
Modern Traditional Living Rooms: 41 Builder-Approved Ideas That Actually Work
A practical builder’s guide to modern traditional living rooms, organized by scope, cost, and construction complexity.
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DIY landscaping
Tomato Growth Timeline: 7 Stages From Seed to First Harvest
Tomatoes usually take 100 to 150 days from seed to first harvest, or about 65 to 90 days from transplant. Here is the practical…
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erosion control
How to Plant Grass Seed the Right Way: 6 Steps for a Strong, Even Lawn
A practical contractor’s guide to planting grass seed, from choosing the right season and seed type to grading, spreading, covering, watering, and knowing when…
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buying-guide
Measure Once, Buy Once: A Practical Home Guide to Ring Sizing
A practical, measurement-first guide to finding your ring size at home, including tools, timing, fit checks, wide bands, smart rings, resizing costs, and when…
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energy savings
The Best Winter Thermostat Setting Is 68°F, But Your HVAC System Matters
The best winter thermostat setting for most homes is 68°F while people are home and awake, with a lower setting overnight or while away.…
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Hard Water Stains
Bring Back the Shine: A Contractor’s Guide to Cleaning Stainless Steel Sinks
A dull stainless steel sink usually is not ruined. Most sinks lose their shine because of mineral film, soap residue, trapped moisture, and small…
