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 »

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 »

New Hardware for Your Home’s Exterior

As we bravely march toward upcoming fall and winter holidays, now is the time to pay attention to your home’s exterior. Focusing on one element can make the project manageable, both mentally and budget-wise. This first week of autumn, concentrate… Read More »

Dangers of Standing Water

Standing water in your back yard and around other areas of your property can eventually lead to structural damage to your home, health issues and pest infestations. Some forms of standing water are obvious, while others are not. Knowing the… Read More »

Eco-Friendly Landscaping

Eco-friendly landscaping is all about ways to minimize how resources are used in a yard or a garden. To create an eco-friendly landscape design, consider the amount of water needed to maintain plant life, conservation of materials and the health… Read More »

Summer Maintenance Tips for Siding

Siding should make your home look attractive. If it’s worn, damaged or has become a canvas for mold or mildew, it’s time to be proactive. Take advantage of the nice weather this summer to improve the appearance of your siding,… Read More »

Preventative Measures for Your Home Exterior

Life in general can sneak up on you and all of sudden you’re dealing with overflowing gutters or a leaky roof. Whether you’re living in your forever home or you’re planning on selling in a few years, keeping it well-maintained… Read More »

Signs of Poor Drainage

While drainage problems typically become prevalent during spring and winter months, signs of poor drainage can manifest themselves year-round. The signs can be subtle; look for these symptoms of poor drainage to help you spot and fix potential headaches. Overflowing… Read More »

Is the Downspout Installed Properly?

Downspouts, like gutters, are designed to manage rainwater. But they only work the way they should if they were installed accurately in the first place. Use these tips to check the installation quality of each downspout in your gutter system.… Read More »

Gutter Cleaning Costs

While it’s getting more difficult to find the time to do the much dreaded gutter cleaning chore, it still seems like an unnecessary expense to hire someone when you’re perfectly capable. Regularly cleaning the gutters directly affects how well they… Read More »