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Water Safety Tips

Sneade's Ace On July 17, 2019 / News from Sneade’s Home Center

It is time for fun in the sun! One of the most popular summertime activities is splashing around in the pool with friends and family. If you own a pool or a spa, or if you are visiting, it is crucial that you take steps that ensure everyone remains safe – especially children. Check out these useful yet straightforward pool safety tips to safeguard your fun time all summer long! Install Signage and Fencing Because of the potential for liability and the responsibility to protect strangers and loved ones, if you have a pool or spa at home, pool signage

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The Benefits of Raised Garden Beds

Sneade's Ace On May 9, 2019 / News from Sneade’s Home Center

The Benefits of Raised Garden Beds While seemingly a new concept raised garden beds have been used by ancient cultures dating to 300 BC. Pre-Hispanic cultures in South America from Columbia to Bolivia employed the raised bed method waru waru to prevent erosion and improve irrigation. Today, raised garden beds have a dedicated fan base. And for a good reason. This type of gardening is useful in both rural and urban areas and solves all sorts of gardening challenges. Whether you have sprawling acres or a tiny backyard plot, raised beds could work for you. Have you been thinking about

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Prevent Frozen Pipes and What To Do If They Do Freeze Anyway

Sneade's Ace On December 28, 2018 / Fall, Home Goods, News from Sneade’s Home Center, Sneade’s Helpful Hints

Prevent Frozen Pipes and What To Do If They Do Freeze Anyway ‘Tis the season that brings us holiday cheer and hot cocoa, sleigh rides and rosy cheeks – along with more frequently freezing, and occasionally problematic, temperatures. We know you’re facing a whole new set of concerns this season. What’s the top of the worry list? Right beside the usual stress of holiday meal prep and getting the place ready for visiting relatives? The horror of frozen pipes. Read this blog post to learn how to prevent frozen pipes and what you should do if they burst anyway. How

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Find the Perfect Christmas Gift This Year

Sneade's Ace On November 26, 2018 / Featured Products, Home Goods, News from Sneade’s Home Center, Sneade’s Helpful Hints

Find the Perfect Christmas Gift This Year Getting prepped for the holidays? Ready to find that perfect Christmas gift? At Sneade’s Ace Home Center, we’ve got what you need from gifts to decorations and everything in between. Come check out our goods and don’t hesitate to ask one of our team members if you need help. Here are some of our top selling gifts: Simply Southern Clothing and Accessories Don’t forget to take a browse through our unique and cozy Simply Southern collection when shopping for holiday gifts. We’ve got: tees in every size, shade, and sleeve length (short

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Top 5 Benefits of Shopping Local

Sneade's Ace On November 26, 2018 / News from Sneade’s Home Center, Sneade’s Helpful Hints

Top 5 Benefits of Shopping Local Small Business Saturday has come and gone (it was November 24, 2018). Many shoppers took joy in skipping the hectic big store crowds for a locally connected experience. While Small Business Saturday is a wonderful event, you can shop local at any time of the year. Particularly around the holidays, you can do your part to support the small, and in many cases family-owned, businesses in your Maryland community by shopping local. Why Is Shopping Local So Popular? Since American Express kicked off the first SBS event in 2010, it’s become a national shopping tradition,

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The Essential Dorm Room Toolkit Guide

Sneade's Ace On August 9, 2018 / Featured Products, Home Goods, News from Sneade’s Home Center, Sneade’s Helpful Hints

The Essential Dorm Room Toolkit Guide As you send your kiddos off to college, surely you have picked up many necessary items such as bedding, towels, laptop, toiletries, etc. But have you given any thought to an essential dorm room toolkit? These are objects that most college kids never think to bring but will make life a million times easier. Here is our list of the things to add to your essential dorm room toolkit. Toolbox Yes, we are completely serious. What good is it to have the tools, if they get scattered all over the room? Keep everything stored

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Southern Maryland Summer Activity Guide

Sneade's Ace On May 10, 2018 / News from Sneade’s Home Center, Outdoor Living, Sneade’s Helpful Hints

Southern Maryland Summer Activity Guide In Southern Maryland, history and culture merge on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. With so many things to do and see, there will never be a reason to say “I’m Bored!” this summer. We have put together a list of the top eight things to see in the region. It is an excellent Southern Maryland Summer Activity guide for you to refer to all season long. So, pack a cooler with a picnic lunch, load the camp chairs and beach blanket in the car, gather the family, and get ready for some fun in Southern

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Keep Your Trees & Shrubs Healthy

Sneade's Ace On April 12, 2018 / Lawn and Garden, News from Sneade’s Home Center, Outdoor Living, Sneade’s Helpful Hints, Spring

Jobe’s Fertilizer Spikes Keep Your Trees & Shrubs Healthy Every spring, in anticipation of the warmer months it is imperative to get your yard ready. That means tending to the lawn and flower beds. But what about feeding our trees and shrubs? Want to make your yard look amazing this summer? Keep them healthy with Jobe’s Fertilizer Spikes for Trees & Shrubs. Why Should You Fertilize Trees and Shrubs? Small trees and shrubs should be fertilized to both stimulate growth and maintain vigor. In an undisturbed forest setting, trees don’t require feeding because they receive natural organic nutrients. However, in

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10 Steps to Starting Seeds

Sneade's Ace On March 7, 2018 / Lawn and Garden, News from Sneade’s Home Center, Sneade’s Helpful Hints, Spring

10 Steps to Starting Seeds We can’t think of a better way to chase the winter blues away than gardening. The feel and smell of the earth take us to that special place. While it may be too cold outside to get out the gardening tools, this is the perfect time for a little indoor planting. Now is the season for starting seeds! Nothing is more exciting than seeing trays of rich fertile dirt sprouting the seedlings that will one day turn into your bountiful summer garden. Here are the steps to starting seeds. 1. Ideal Containers Can Be Key

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Quick Ways to Insulate Your Home

Sneade's Ace On February 1, 2018 / Fall, Home Goods, Lumber, News from Sneade’s Home Center, Sneade’s Helpful Hints

Quick Ways to Insulate Your Home Sneade’s Ace Home Center wanted to give homeowners quick and cost effective ways to make a big impact on insulating their homes. Most homes stand to have areas where insulation can assist in more comfort and lower electric bills. Seal the Cracks Take a look at this quick video showing you the best way to seal cracks and gaps around your house. Insulation is Easy Insulating your attic, crawlspace or unfinished wall may seem daunting but most homeowners are capable of insulating their homes. Using pre-cut or rolled fiberglass insulation to insulate between studs is

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