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North Carolina Hike – Hawksbill Mountain
As many times as I have been to the North Carolina High Country, this was the first time I had heard about Hawksbill. A friend mentioned we really needed to give the trail a try and once we reached the top, the view would not disappoint. I will start off by saying that this trail is a moderate/difficult trail. If…
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Deck Restoration: Making Your Deck Look New
We moved into a new home recently and one of the first things that needed to be done was stain/restore the front and back porch. It was gray, molded and looked gross. This was going to be the place where we spent the majority of our days and it was not very inviting. We needed to find the best deck…
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How to Effectively Eliminate Geese from Your Yard
When we moved into the new house we were absolutely giddy over our view. We couldn’t believe that we got to wake up to everyday to look outside to a wonderful lake view. It is a small lake, but a lake all the same. One thing we did not expect was the “honking” of geese non-stop on a daily…
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What to See & Do for One Day at Lake Tahoe
One day is not enough at this gorgeous place! We were only near Sacramento for a short time and couldn’t let a chance to visit Lake Tahoe pass us by. The drive The drive into Tahoe has many hairpin turns. The pine trees driving into South Lake Tahoe are remarkable. They were definitely the largest pines we had ever laid…
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How to See Napa Valley & Sonoma in 4 Days
For my 21st birthday, my mom took me to Napa Valley. Can you think of a classier way to spend your 21st birthday? Ok, do not answer that! We had never been to Northern California and we were in for quite a treat. From August through October, winemaker & workers race against the clock to pick grapes at the peak…