Choosing a Front Door

Whether your aesthetic style is formal, elegant, simple, practical or whimsical, the front door reflects your home’s personality. The main entrance to a house should definitely be welcoming, but there are other factors to consider. Choosing a front door for… Read More »

How to Prepare Your Gutters for Winter

According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, southern BC, including Vancouver is in for some stormy winter weather. Because temperatures are predicted to fluctuate between mild and below average during the month of November, December might experience above average rainfall with… Read More »

When Cleaning Your Home’s Exterior

Seasonally cleaning the outside of your home is a smart way to protect its structural integrity and improve curb appeal. You intend to clean the gutters, wash the siding, and spruce up the driveway before winter arrives. To keep both… Read More »

Gutters Overflow in Heavy Rainfall

You clean the gutters twice a year without fail. You’ve checked the gutter channel and downspouts for any blockages. But every time there’s a heavy rainfall, water spills over the gutter section. If debris build-up isn’t the reason, why do… Read More »

Common Maintenance Mistakes You can Avoid

Regular maintenance helps you keep one step ahead of any potential problems that could jeopardize your health, safety or property’s value. But are you unconsciously doing something that might have a negative effect over time? Here are some common homeowner… Read More »

Neglected Gutters Cause Problems

When gutters work, it’s often the case of “out of sight, out of mind.” If they don’t leak, aren’t streaked and are dent-free, it’s easy for a homeowner to skip cleaning the gutters in the fall. But neglected gutters can… Read More »

Questions to Ask Your Gutter Installer

Now that you’ve decided to get new gutters, what’s next? A list of gutter contractors, whether from the yellow pages or friends’ recommendations, might look good but how do you know if the one you selected is the best choice.… Read More »

Benefits of a Gutter Maintenance Plan

Gutters and downspouts need to be regularly maintained in order to keep them working properly. You know you should clean the gutters at least once a year and make minor repairs ASAP, but you struggle to find the time. Many… Read More »

Before Investing in Gutter Cleaning Gadgets

The perception of a gutter cleaning gadget, especially a robotic, electronic, or remote-controlled device, is it simplifies the task. Before investing in gutter cleaning tools, here are some tips to help you decide if one of them is right for… Read More »

Things to Consider Before Buying Siding

A person buying siding typically thinks first of the type of material and how much it will cost. But because any kind of cladding is a major investment that can impact a building’s structural integrity, there are several other factors… Read More »