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Summer’s top outdoor trends in the south
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Summer is upon us, and with that, the opportunity to entertain and spend more time outdoors. Offers.com partnered with Houzz, the popular online platform for home remodeling and design, to get a better idea of the landscaping and outdoor entertainment trends for 2018. And we discovered that what is most popular in curb appeal and home renovations this year varies drastically by region.
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So what are the trends for your region? While the south is known for its sweltering heat, home owners are still excited to make upgrades and increase curb appeal over the next few months. In fact, 62% said that upgrading their outdoor space will help them spend more time outside this summer.
See below for the top trends of your region and visit our blog for more information and nation-wide landscaping trends.
Southern Region Home Improvement Trends:
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This summer, a majority of southerners (71%) will be upgrading their backyards. 40% will be focusing on the front yard, 30% will be updating the sides of their houses and 2% be renovating their roofs.
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The most sought-after upgrades for this region are new lights (46%), sprinklers (29%), security systems (22%), entertainment items (21%) and composting bins (18%).
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Heading to a BBQ? You are most likely to see new TVs, speakers and charging stations in your friends yards this summer.
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Other popular outdoor living additions: furniture, string lights and ceiling fans.
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While many southerners are spending most of their time in their backyards, the importance of curb appeal has not fallen to the wayside. Garden beds, perennials, shrubs and new grass are the most common additions this year.
COUNTY LIFE
July Jam planned for July 27
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The 22nd annual July Jam returns on July 27 to the Bowie Community Center West Hall, 413 Pelham Street in Bowie.
There will be a “chickin’ pickin’ fiddling fun time” as guests will be entertained by amazing fiddling tunes and enjoying a chicken meal with delicious homemade jams because it wouldn’t be July Jam without it.
Tickets are just $15 with the event starting at 6 p.m. The funds raised help provide awards for the Championship Fiddler Competition during Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival on Oct. 5.
This attracts talented musicians from all over to visit downtown Bowie to test their fiddling skills on stage in the Bowie Fire Hall on Oct. 5.
Along with the live fiddling entertainment, come hungry and be ready to outbid your neighbors at the silent auction or just stop by for a great meal, fellowship and soak in the air conditioning.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
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Nocona Summer Reading welcomes animals, insects
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Nocona City Council reviews budget work
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The Nocona City Council met this past week making plans for budget and tax rate hearings.
Councilors received a brief update on the 2024-25 budget preparations. City Secretary Revell Hardison said the final proposal is almost complete and they now await the arrival of the no-new revenue tax rate that will be reviewed by the council after it is calculated by the tax collector.
The proposal includes a tax rate increase of about 3% similar to last year and there will be a small increase in water and sewer rates, but Hardison said the final crunch on those will come after the tax rate projections arrive.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
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