Tips for Conserving Water Outdoors

If you live in Metro Vancouver, you have experienced those few brief weeks where we get lots of bright sunshine and the summer heat that comes with it. However, that same sunshine can wilt the flowers in our gardens and… Read More »

Make Your Home Secure before You go on Vacation

While you’re away this summer, you want to feel confident that you’ll return from your holiday to find your home the way you left it. Did you know that leaving your house key underneath a planter or doormat is one… Read More »

Ways to Reduce Outdoor Maintenance

You take pride in your home’s exterior. A well-maintained front door boosts curb appeal. Beautiful, eco-friendly landscaping sets a welcoming tone for the whole neigbourhood.  Sparkling windows and clean siding emphasize the unique aspects of your house’s architectural style. But… Read More »

Reasons to Buy or Build a Gazebo for your Backyard

One of the prettiest and most appealing structures you can add to your property is a gazebo. If you enjoy DIY projects, building a gazebo from scratch or assembling one from a kit and making it your own can give… Read More »

Ways to Bring the Outside Inside

You love your backyard. It is the ultimate place to enjoy the signs of spring, relax in the summer, fire up the fire pit in the fall. But wouldn’t it be nice if the benefits of walking a trail through… Read More »

Extend the Life of Your Roof with these Maintenance Tips

Your roof is on guard around the clock protecting you and your family. Regular rainfall, storms, active winds, snow, and anything else the weather can throw at it can take its toll on a roofing system. New roof installations are… Read More »

DIY Garden Projects for Parents and Kids

Gardening with children is a great way to encourage them to connect with nature in an urban setting. They can learn a lot puttering around in the backyard with mom and dad. Benefits of parents gardening with their children include:… Read More »

Landscaping with Security in Mind

Do you travel frequently for business? Is it a family custom to go on mini vacations during the summer? Do you live on a busy street? Whether you’re leaving the house to do errands or you’re attending an out-of-province conference,… Read More »

Which Type of Metal Roof is Right for You?

Most metals can mimic specific kinds of roof materials such as cedar shakes, slate tiles, and ceramic tiles. Because they are manufactured in panels, a metal roof can be installed in less time than a standard roof. In the current… Read More »