April 2025 Newsletter

It seems as if winter doesn’t want to let go. Hopefully, spring will keep springing, and the weather will keep getting nicer. While April showers bring May flowers, they can also allow the opportunity to start looking for mosquito nesting grounds. Follow these tips:

• After a rain shower, inspect your yard for any areas of puddling. Fill in the areas with good dirt. Don’t worry — grass will find its way through a couple of inches of soil cover.
• While you’re hauling dirt, build up any low areas around the perimeter of your home so that it slopes away from the house.
• If you haven’t had a chance yet, clean your planting beds.
• Check your sprinkler system to make sure each zone is working correctly so any repairs can be done before hot weather arrives.
• Take garbage and recycling bins outside and spray them out, first with a hose and then with cleaning spray if needed. Then, leave them upside down to dry.
• Spruce up the front porch by cleaning the floor, windowsills, and door. Put down a new doormat and add a pot of fresh flowers. If you have any porch furniture, give it a good washing.
• See the Design Corner below for this month’s clutter ideas.

Building Update

The windows and doors are installed, and interior framing is done.

Home Builders Tour of Remodeled Homes

The Home Builders Tour of Remodeled Homes will be held April 26 – 27, noon to five each day. Admission is $5 for those aged 13 and above to view all homes on the tour. Tickets can be purchased at any Tour Entry. We will have two projects on the tour this year.

JLC Live

JLC Live is an annual trade event focused on residential construction. There are live, on-floor building clinics, demonstrations, and classroom sessions. This year, it was held March 28 – 29 in Rhode Island and attended by Jeremy, Wes, and Karl. Tune in next month for a recap.

Featured Project

Here is our Featured Project for April: Rolling Hills Sunroom Addition.

Design Corner

Everyone can benefit from getting organized. It seems we never have enough room for all our stuff. To start getting organized, begin where you’re most frustrated. If you’re tired of digging for your cookie sheets or muffin pans, rethink your cabinet organization by adding vertical dividers.

Fun Fact

The average golf ball has 336 dimples.