This Grilling Season Pay Attention to Your Gutters

Temperatures are warming up. You plan to make the most of those sunny days by gathering with friends and family in your backyard – toss the ball around, watch the little ones splash each other in the kiddies’ pool, and… Read More »

How to Get Your Patio Summer Ready

Getting the patio ready to enjoy the spring and summer months is crucial to making the most out of your backyard. Whether you haven’t used the patio since last fall or it’s become a paved area to park the bikes… Read More »

Ways to Avoid Attracting Pests to Your Yard

Your front yard is a great place to sit and watch the world go by. You like grilling burgers in the backyard for your friends and family. But as the weather gets warmer, your lovely garden and tree-filled property can… Read More »

Improve the appearance of Your Home Exterior

Your home is part of the neighbourhood. As a homeowner, you want to stand out and be noticed, but you also want to blend in. Curb appeal and the first impressions your home’s exterior makes are important. These simple DIY… Read More »

Home Maintenance for the First Month of Spring

A home’s exterior typically gets “emergency attention” throughout the winter months – repairs to the gutters, roof, and siding are done on an as needed basis. Spring is the perfect time to catch up. To be prepared for the nicer… Read More »

Landscape Design for Year-Round Outdoor Spaces

Spring is almost here; now is the time to start thinking about budget-friendly home improvements. And one of the most ROI DIY projects for spring is to create an environmentally friendly outdoor living space you can enjoy year-round. It not… Read More »

Reasons to Schedule a Roof Inspection This Spring

Now that we’re heading into spring and the weather is warming up, it’s a good time to get started on those important spring home maintenance chores. And what part of your home’s exterior is more important than your roof and… Read More »

A Guide to Rain Gardens

Rain gardens are good for the environment. They are eco-friendly because they manage runoff from the hard surfaces on your property, filtering out pollutants and sediment that can enter streams, rivers, and the ocean. Typically an intentional mix of sun… Read More »

When a Roof Replacement makes more Sense

When you see missing tiles, you replace them. The downspouts are detached from the gutters, so you reattach them to the gutter outlets. The roof has some damp spots, you patch them up when doing regular home maintenance tasks. If… Read More »

How to Protect Your Home from Storm Damage

It seems as though the snow has come back to Metro Vancouver, then followed by a week of rain, according to the 7-day forecast for the region. Strong winds bring driving rain and snow. They can also deposit tree limbs… Read More »