Gutters and downspouts are designed to direct rainwater away from your home. Good home maintenance habits help keep them working efficiently. But other areas of your home and home’s exterior also contribute to successfully remaining safe and dry. Ways to… Read More »
Moss can harm a roof, significantly shortening its lifespan. Ignoring moss on your roof can be an expensive proposition – when it becomes so invasive it resembles a green woolly blanket, it probably has gone beyond the scope of removal… Read More »
You might not give the plants that get drowned in the flowerbed by the north side downspout wherever there’s a heavy rainfall a second thought. Or that the foundation appears to be more exposed on one side of the house… Read More »
A storage shed in the backyard can improve its functionality, aesthetics, and the total available space. When tools and equipment are safely stored out of sight your outdoor living area is welcoming and ready for entertaining. If adding a shed… Read More »
While we’re just into our second week of fall, Thanksgiving will be here before we know it. Crisp air, leaves falling from the trees, shorter days: little clues that tell us autumn is here. If you will have family and… Read More »
Like the gutters, the roof works around the clock to keep a home’s exterior safe from the elements and the harmful effects of water damage. Wind, heavy rains, pollutants, and the sun can adversely impact a roofing system. But it’s… Read More »
Many of us in the lower mainland think that fall is the best season of the year – from mid-September to the end of October temperatures are warm and rainfall is minimal. Many of us associate patio living exclusively with… Read More »
Landscaping for the front yard is different from a landscape design for the backyard of your home. The backyard is a place to relax, entertain, and kick around a ball. The front yard is a place to show off –… Read More »
Summer maintenance chores are a popular excuse for getting outside and enjoying working in the garden. You might also be motivated to have your backyard looking its best when hosting a barbecue or having friends over to chill by the… Read More »
You usually use the backdoor when leaving and entering home – the only time you really use the front door is when you have guests over. But the last time you mowed the lawn you got a good look at… Read More »
