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Leaf Collection in Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria: How It Works
Fairfax County, Arlington County and the City of Alexandria each run their own fall leaf collection, and the rules aren'...
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist for Northern Virginia
Finish fall home maintenance in Northern Virginia by the first frost: mid-October at Dulles, early November in Arlington...
Hurricane Season Prep for Northern Virginia Homes
Northern Virginia's hurricane risk is mostly inland: heavy rain, flooding and falling trees, not coastal storm surge. La...
When to Seed Your Lawn in Northern Virginia
Late summer through mid-fall — roughly August through October — is the best window to seed a cool-season lawn in Norther...
AC Not Cooling? What to Check Before You Call
Before you call for AC repair, four checks take a few minutes and don't need any tools: the thermostat, the air filter, ...
Standing Water and Mosquitoes: A Yard Checklist for Northern Virginia
Mosquitoes need about a week of standing water to go from egg to biting adult, which is why a once-a-week walk around yo...
Deck Care Before Summer: Cleaning, Sealing and Checking for Damage
Get a deck ready for summer in three steps: check it for damage, clean it, and seal or stain it if the wood has stopped ...
When Should You Service Your AC in Virginia?
The best time to service your AC in Virginia is spring, before the first hot spell. In Northern Virginia that means book...
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist for Northern Virginia
Start spring home maintenance in Northern Virginia with the jobs the weather can't spoil: book the AC tune-up, test the ...