How to Protect Your Home from Moss and Algae

Your home’s exterior is the first thing a visitor or passerby sees. Dirt, green streaks, or neglected gutters – any marks, stains and streaking – can turn your house into a blot on the neighbourhood. Dark patches might be a… Read More »

Signs Your Gutters were Installed Incorrectly

Gutters play an important role in protecting your home’s exterior from the elements and the water damage wind, rain, and snow can cause. It is important that they are installed properly so that runoff is efficiently channeled from the roof… Read More »

How to Protect Your Home from Wildfires

While Metro Vancouver experiences a lower direct wildfire threat, residential areas of Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, and other cities in the lower mainland that border forests and mountainous terrain are at a slightly higher risk. In addition… Read More »

Buying a House? Check Out the Gutter System

If you’re in the market for a new home, knowing what you want and what to look for during the house hunting process is crucial to being happy and confident with your purchase. Make the most of the walk-through –… Read More »

A Pet-Friendly Backyard for Cats and Dogs

When you have pets, designing and maintaining a pet-friendly backyard doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Create zones specifically for relaxing and playing. Make your outdoor living spaces a good place for your four-legged friends to be by incorporating… Read More »

Culprits that Can Harm Your Roof

Regardless of the roofing materials, even the most well-constructed roof is vulnerable to damage. Common culprits that can harm your roof and threaten its ability to protect your home from the elements include wind, moss growth, and neglected gutters. Weather… Read More »

DIY Gutter Repair Tips

We like do-it-yourself projects because they give us a sense of satisfaction and save us money. As DIYers, we have a specific way of doing things, those little tricks that have worked for us through replacing the bathroom sink with… Read More »

Going on Vacation? Tips to Protect Your Home

Whether it’s a day trip to White Rock or a weekend getaway on Bowen Island or a two-week adventure in the Okanagan Valley, you expect to find your home exactly as you left it. But things can happen even in… Read More »

Vertical Gardening for Small Yards

If you live in a condo, an apartment with a small balcony, or a house with a tiny garden, you might think that growing your own strawberries, chives, and lettuce is not possible because you have a small yard. In… Read More »

Senior-Friendly Outdoor Living Spaces

As we age, it’s more important than ever to be able spend as much time outdoors as we can. Staying in your family home is important to you. Which is why you’ve made those changes that make it easier to… Read More »