“Some people build fences to keep people out…and other people build fences to keep people in. Rose wants to hold on to you all. She loves you.” August Wilson (2.1.32) In Wilson’s famous play, the fence serves as a literal and figurative device. It represents the relationships that bond and break during the scenarios that take […]
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Prepare Your Home for Halloween!
Halloween is just around the corner! While you’re rushing to pin the finishing touches on your kid’s Batman costume, consider a few simple decorations to add to your home to get into the holiday spirit. […]
How to Care for your Lawn during Fall
Early lawn preparedness means that you’ll have less work to do come winter and spring. It’s officially fall, which means that the leaves have started to drop from the trees creating a lovely blanket of yellow and orange on our lawns. We rake them, jump in them, and walk hand in hand down streets covered […]
What Does Your Bathroom Say About YOU?
The Holiday season is closing in on us, which means that your family and friends will be stopping by for parties, and even sometimes unexpectedly. While you’re mentally prepared for the amount of time you’ll be spending with your in-laws and your Uncle Carl, take a few moments to decide how you want to display […]
Does my Home Need Crown Molding?
No, it isn’t a fungus forming on the top of your head… crown molding is actually an elegant way to flare a wall or door out to a finished top edge in any room of your home. It’s generally used for capping walls, pilasters, and cabinets, and is commonly used in the creation of interior […]
A Privacy Fence for an Independent Family
“Give me the splendid silent sun with all his beams full-dazzling, Give me autumnal fruit ripe and red from the orchard.” Walt Whitman really should have practiced better manners when demanding the sunshine and fruit from an undisclosed audience, but we can still appreciate his sentiment as we move further into fall. As the leaves […]
Albaugh and Sons offers Deck Maintenance Services
As mentioned in our blog a few weeks ago, fall is the perfect time to give your deck a little TLC. The temperature will drop, the winds will blow, and soon enough the first snowfall will float gently onto our favorite summertime hangout spot. This week, we’re already feeling the chilly breeze of autumn, so […]
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Remove Moisture from Your Basement Before Remodeling It
Fall is the perfect time to remodel your basement. The temperature drops, the leaves turn yellow, and you and your family bring the party inside and continue your Monopoly games in the warm kitchen. As the weather habitually cools, the living room, the playroom, and the kitchen will see more action from the kids and […]
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How to Choose the Right Color for your Home
With the holiday season right around the corner, a fresh paint job is a great way to give your home that seasonal face-lift it needs. Albaugh and Sons provides interior painting services that are performed by experienced professionals. We prepare each site before we open the first can of paint, and leave each area clean […]
Your Deck This Fall
As the days get shorter and the nights get cooler, you may have to think of inventive ways to enjoy your deck through the changing weather. A deck is an important aspect of your home, and there’s no reason why you shouldn’t take advantage of it when the temperature begins to drop. As you prepare […]
Fence Safety 101: Storm Season
In Maryland, the seasons are temperamental. It isn’t uncommon to experience 80-degree weather late into autumn, and the first snowfall may happen as early as November. When the temperature changes drastically in fall and spring, it’s more likely that a bad storm will head our way. When this happens, it’s best to be prepared. […]
Have Your Interior Painted Before the Holiday Season
Last week, we celebrated the first official day of the fall season. Tall boots, comfortable scarves, and warm apple cider are all indicators that popular American culture has caught on to this seasonal change. The days will get shorter, the nights will get cooler, and families everywhere will prepare for the Holiday Season. Before you […]
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