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Prepare Your Home for Winter

Winter can be rough on a home. While Metro Vancouver does experience milder weather in comparison to other regions in Canada, we do get rain, wind, and snow storms that can wreak havoc on a home’s exterior. Use these simple… Read More »

Are Underground Downspouts Worth the Investment?

Standard downspouts are an integral part of your gutter system. They drain water away from the foundation of your home. Downpipes not only protect a basement from flooding; they also protect your landscaping from soil erosion and the side effects… Read More »

Keep Your Home Safe during the Holidays

When living in Metro Vancouver, keeping your home safe can be a major concern. It’s important to keep you, your family, and your home protected, especially during the holiday season. If you’re spending the holidays in Whistler for a week,… Read More »

Curb Appeal for the Holidays

Now that the days are getting darker sooner and many of us are beginning to feel festive, December is a good month to get ready for the holidays and the visitors they bring to your home. Adding colour to your… Read More »

Why Drip Edge Flashing is Important

Flashing refers to thin pieces of water-resistant material used to protect a structure from water infiltration. Flashing is typically installed where two surfaces are joined together like around entry doors, chimneys, skylights, or dormer windows. Different kinds of roof flashing… Read More »

Enjoy Your Patio even in Winter

When many of us intend to stay indoors where it’s warm and cozy, it might seem like a wild idea to plan spending more time outdoors this time of the year. But just because the temperatures drop doesn’t mean you… Read More »

How Storms affect Your Gutters

Gutters are designed to deal with the elements – a gutter system in good working order is the best protection your home’s exterior could have. But there’s no denying that seasonal weather can give your gutters and downspouts a good… Read More »

How Cleaning the Gutters can save You Money

One of the most important fall home maintenance chores on your to-do list this season is gutter cleaning before winter arrives. The last thing you want to deal with is a flooded basement or a leaking roof during the holidays… Read More »

Reasons not to put off Repairing Your Roof

If you are constantly clearing out debris from the roof valleys or dealing with damp roofing shingles that don’t seem to get a chance to dry out before the next rainfall, your roof might need to be repaired or even… Read More »