August Home & Garden Highlights

Here, we outline the topics discussed in the Cape May County Herald’s August 20th Home & Garden section. Read on for summaries of all included articles:
Consider warming things up this autumn with a few new additions with a rustic feel courtesy of Jersey Shore Country Store. Here’s how to do so:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/home+and+garden/102485-enter+fall+season+coordinated+home+design
Buying a home can be a daunting process. For those with financial stability and the right resources, it can be very rewarding. Here are some tips you can use to prepare yourself for a successful purchase:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/home+and+garden/102487-tips+buyers+helpful+handout+your+realtor
With backlogs of unsold properties on the market, home sellers should consider that remodeling often helps with the bottom line. Homeowners may not recoup the entire cost of remodeling their outdated kitchens or bathrooms, but there is little doubt that such modern updates may help sell a home faster. Remodeling tips from Quality Home Center here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/home+and+garden/102488-remodeled+sell+or+not
Bringing the outside in for an all-weather extension of living space is the trend everywhere this season. Learn how to do so here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/home+and+garden/102489-outside+039in039
Awesome August at Furnitureland South is an event not to be missed. For a limited time, manufacturers from across the globe offer special discounts during this sale period. Details here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/home+and+garden/102490-awesome+august+furniture+sale+event+now
Bob Botson of Cape May’s Nantucket Avenue decided to take up gardening post-retirement in hopes to keep busy and spruce up his home’s already neat exterior. This minor hobby has since blossomed into a deep passion and his residence has become one of the development’s main attractions. Learn why here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/home+and+garden/102486-local+landscape+spotlight
Lauren Popper of Cape Shore Gardens reviews plant selections that work well as screens and hedges here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/home+and+garden/102484-other+plants+screens+amp+hedges
When summer weather is at its worst, keeping the house cool and comfortable becomes a top priority. Until recently, homeowners had just two choices: traditional ducted air conditioning systems or noisy, unsightly window units. The introduction of ductless split systems changes everything. Learn more here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/home+and+garden/102483-ductless+heatingcooling+systems+exciting+new+way+keep+your+cool
Using all natural stone products such as granite, marble, travertine, slate, bluestone, and stone veneer, you can turn your home into a summer getaway. Learn more from LaTerra Stone here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/home+and+garden/93433-your+own+backyard+summer+getaway+destination
Our next Home & Garden section will be included in the September 17th edition of the Cape May County Herald. Check out the Home & Garden section of our website to stay up-to-date on these and upcoming topics here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/homeandgarden