Decluttering Your Home’s Exterior

Just as the rooms of our homes need decluttering every now and then, so does the outside of our houses. Decluttering your home’s exterior simplifies spring home maintenance tasks because there will be fewer items you’ll have to move around.… Read More »

Spring Landscaping Trends in 2026

Our landscaping plan, if we have one, typically pays more attention to our front yards – the curb appeal factor – than the back. If your front yard has garden beds with annuals, lilac bushes, and English holly or the… Read More »

Prepare Your Deck for Winter (and Then Use It)

Whether it’s in the backyard or the front yard, getting your deck ready for winter is one of those DIY projects that is worth your time and effort. Functional, outdoor living spaces are like adding another room to your house… Read More »

Update Your Patio this Summer

Many of us in the lower mainland feel that summer is the best season of the year – from the end of June to mid-September temperatures are ideal for maximum outdoor living. Backyard barbecues, lazing by the pool, kicking the… Read More »

How to Make Your Backyard Feel like a Resort

Since summer is just around the corner, and you will be spending more time in the backyard with family and friends, the last three weeks of spring is ideal to get your backyard ready. Whether you’re planning a staycation, want… Read More »

Landscaping Tips to Raise Property Values

Whether you’re staying or preparing your home to be put on the market, landscaping can be a way to boost curb appeal and raise your property’s value. A welcoming and attractive garden in the front yard and a backyard designed… Read More »

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 »

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 »