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The Importance of Pet-Friendly Salt in the Winter - Exscape Designs

The winter months bring about a huge demand for ice and snow melters, especially in the northern states. You have likely used these products at some point in your life to clear your driveway, sidewalk, and walkway, or at least make them easier to walk on. No matter how convenient these products are, many of them are dangerous to your pets. Let’s take a look at the importance of pet-friendly salt in the winter.

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Landscaping Tips That Help with Home Security - Exscape Designs

Your lawn plays a major role in your home security. A simple change in your hedge line could be all a burglar needs to move onto the next house on the block. Before you allow your shrubs, trees, weeds, and other lawn care features determine the safety of your family, follow these simple landscaping tips that improve home security.

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The Benefit of Heated Walkways - Exscape Designs

As the snow starts coming down more readily, we suspect that shoveling the walkway in freezing temperatures is probably pretty low on the list of things you want to do.  To avoid that tedious chore, some homeowners are turning to heated walkways. If you or your family spends any time outdoors in the winter—particularly if you enjoy winter grilling or have a hot tub—it’s definitely something to consider.

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Make It Through Winter On Budget! - Exscape Designs


“We are going to find a way to get through this winter.”
That is a quote from Steve Faulkner, a spokesman for The Ohio Department of Transportation, in an interview conducted towards the end of last winter. As the first real snow of this season has made an appearance we’re all reminded of the importance of being prepared for winter weather.

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4 Reasons Thorough Fall Cleanups Matter - Exscape Designs

In the fall, cooler weather means that falling leaves, debris and storm damage can leave your yard looking less than tidy. While you may be tempted to leave your Moreland Hills or Beachwood yard alone until the fall, there are good reasons to make sure that your yard has been thoroughly cleaned up in the fall. Here are four reasons to make sure that your Gates Mills and Hunting Valley yard has a thorough cleanup:

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Creating a Vision for Your Yard - Exscape Designs

While planning for your spring landscape may be the last thing on your mind, this is the best time of the year to work with a landscape architect. If you live in Moreland Hills or Hunting Valley, use these tips to create a vision for your yard that you can implement this coming spring.

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