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Old 05-02-2006, 06:01 AM
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Hey guys!

I'm in South Carolina and I wanted to start a thread about typical work that can be done in the Southeastern USA in the winter

We usually have ZERO snow to plow/blow, no ice to deal with, and never have to worry about spreading salt or anything of that nature.

Here are a few ideas I've had:

Cleaning siding/eaves with Zinsser
Pressure Washing
Thatching?


any suggestions, ideas, or experiences in the South in the Winter?

many thanks,
ash
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Old 05-02-2006, 08:17 AM
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save plenty of money and enjoy the vacation, we work 3 days a week in the winter usually. (weather permitting)
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Winter is a good time to push lighting since homeowners are arriving home from work after dark.

We do all the same stuff we do the rest of the year-only difference is everything takes longer due to weather but that's fine.

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Lighting sounds very cool...sounds like a learning curve though. I don't know if I "do" electricity very well hehe

I'm taking notes, THANKS for the input fellas

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Winter is a good time to push lighting since homeowners are arriving home from work after dark.

We do all the same stuff we do the rest of the year-only difference is everything takes longer due to weather but that's fine.

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We do everything all winter, too. Planting, patios, walls. Just have to work around the weather.
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We do everything all winter, too. Planting, patios, walls. Just have to work around the weather.
The planting part sounds very do-able. So you mean shrubs, small trees, bark, mulch, etc?

Anyone ever considered doing a "dream garden" for the yuppy who has everything (but time to make his own garden)? Like Winter squash, cabbage, etc...just a thought
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