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An Indoor Home Maintenance To-Do List for the Month of August

It’s no secret that Middle Tennessee falls victim to the hot, overbearing, and uncomfortable August heat year after year. Whether it’s humid or just plain hot, the last thing you want to do is go outside and complete yard work. Instead, this month’s home maintenance guide takes you inside to cool off, check on trusty appliances, and ultimately, check more items off of your to-do list.

How’s That HVAC System Doing?

You may have noticed this tip in previous PARKS home maintenance articles. It’s imperative that you monitor and check on your HVAC system a few times per year. Be sure to look for any signs of distress, leaking, odd sounds, and even foul smells.

 

If you are concerned

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Fall Gardening in Middle Tennessee — 4 Simple Tips You Need to Know

The fall weather is slowly, but surely, approaching. As kids head back to school in just over a week or so, we’ll begin to experience cooler temperatures and the beautiful fall weather our area is known for. With the introduction of this weather, our gardening and lawn care practices need to adapt to accommodate cooler weather, less ‘sun time’, and even different insects!
 
You can never be too prepared for the fall weather, especially when it comes to tending your garden. Keep your Middle Tennessee garden and yard looking lively all throughout autumn with these gardening tips.

Aerate Your Lawn and Garden

In order to thrive, your lawn must be aerated to the water and nutrients to

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5 Kid-Friendly Activities You Have to Do Before Summer Ends

 

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Whether we like it or not, the school year is almost here. In addition to buying school supplies and picking out a new backpack, make sure to spend the last few precious weeks of summer with your children doing one or more of these fun and entertaining activities. Luckily for Middle Tennessee residents, our region is packed with plenty of awesome summer activity options!

Take a Hike Through Middle Tennessee


The beautiful summer weather only lasts for so long! There are plenty of places to go hiking in the Middle Tennessee area. Bring your children to one of these great hiking options before school starts:

  • Cedars of Lebanon State Park
  • Cummins Falls State Park
  • Fall Creek
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5 Backyard Games for Unforgettable Summer Fun

There is simply no better time than the summer to enjoy an outdoor activity with friends and family. The warm Middle Tennessee weather in the summer months is the perfect excuse to get outside and enjoy the fresh air while engaging in some friendly competition.

 

There are plenty of options for backyard games that everyone can enjoy regardless of age or skill level.

 

Are you looking for your next excuse to get outside and enjoy the pleasant summer weather? Here are some low-maintenance options that will provide you with hours of fun!

Bocce Ball

A beautifully simple game, bocce ball only requires a bocce ball set and a yard! Bocce sets can be found in a variety of materials from metal to

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4 Crucial July Home Maintenance Tasks You Can’t Forget About

July is a month for celebration. From remembering our country’s day of independence to spending time in the summer sun at a family picnic, there’s so much to do in July. While it’s great to celebrate all month long, remember to take time out of your schedule to tend to your home.

 

A home requires constant maintenance in order to retain its overall value and aesthetic appearance. Should you forget to preserve your home via simple chores, you’ll find yourself in quite the predicament when your house is messy, broken, and in need of extreme repairs.

 

Instead of worrying about the integrity of your home, just make sure you take care of these easy home maintenance tasks in July!

 

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Bringing Home Baby: A Guide to Babyproofing Your Home

Use these tips to babyproof your home for your newborn child.

Bringing home your bundle of joy is an exciting time in any parent’s life. However, did you remember to get your home ready for your new daughter or son? Babyproofing is a crucial part of raising a child. Remember, your baby’s safety and wellbeing is your top priority as a parent. Use these babyproofing tips in your Middle Tennessee home.

 

Repair All Hazards Prior to Bringing Baby Home

Before your bundle of joy is brought into the world, you should take time to identify and repair any hazards located around your home. This includes molds, water leaks, broken appliances/areas of the house, and anything that can pose a significant threat to an infant’s development and quality of life.

 

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What Do You Need in Your Middle Tennessee Home?

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Your home is your legacy. It can live on for generations if you so choose. When purchasing a new home, it’s imperative to ensure that your intended house has everything your desire — or, has the ability to eventually include those desires.

 

Each homeowner will have his or her own desires. Some may want a luxury patio while others simply want a quaint kitchen and a living room. The needs and desire will vary from family to family! Check out these six common home necessities.

1) Ample Storage Space

For growing families, storage space is key. As your family grows, joins new activities, goes on new adventures together, and takes on all of life’s challenges, you’ll need a place to store everything

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5 Home Maintenance Tips You Can’t Forget About in June

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June is well underway. Have you gotten started on these crucial home maintenance tasks? If not, make time to complete them as soon as possible!

Clean and Seal Your Deck

In the summertime, you spend a lot of time on your outdoor deck or patio. Go outside and take a good look at your deck — is it a bit dirty from the wear and tear of the previous seasons? Now is the time to clean up your deck and seal it once again.

 

Be sure that all of the deck furniture and decorations have been moved, and you have properly swept your entire deck. Should you choose to use a specific type of cleaner, be sure to scrub those difficult areas using cleaner and a broom. Once you’re done using cleaner, rinse

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10 Rainy Day Activities You Can Do With Your Kids

You know how unpredictable the weather in Middle Tennessee can be. One minute it’s absolutely gorgeous outside, and the next it’s a torrential thunderstorm. Since school is over, the kids need something to do and keep them occupied! What do you do if they cannot go outside and you’re not a fan of letting them play video games or watch TV all day? The answer: one of these awesome rainy day activities!

 

1) Indoor Scavenger Hunt

This activity takes a bit of preparation to accomplish, but with just the right amount of effort you’ll have your children entertained for hours! Use prizes like:

  • Stickers
  • Candy
  • Gold Coins
  • Trinkets
  • Movie Tickets
  • Their Favorite Snack

 

Make sure the clues

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4 Tips Gardening Beginners Can Use This Summer

Gardening beginners can easily use these tips during the summer weather
The summer weather is finally upon us. Temperatures are rising and the weather, aside from a few storms here and there, is absolutely beautiful. If you’re like many Middle Tennessee residents, you cannot wait to get outside and tend to your garden.

 

If you happen to be an avid gardener, you have already started prepping and getting ready for a beautiful garden weeks ago. However, in Middle Tennessee, the temperature and weather difference between spring and summer can be drastic — especially for your flowers and other plants.

 

Don’t take the summer heat and the sunshine lightly! Use these tips to ensure that your garden stays beautiful all summer long.

 

Weed Your Garden Regularly

When

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