Benefits of a Patio Enclosure
Does your patio get too much sunshine when it’s sunny or too much rain when a spring shower rolls in? You like to dine al fresco, but as soon as you sit down to eat wasps or bees want to… Read More »
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Backyard Projects for Earth Day
This year many Earth Day events have been cancelled due to COVID-19. But even though we’re encouraged to stay close to home, we can still find ways to protect the environment and engage in activities that promote sustainability. It’s more… Read More »
April Home Maintenance Checklist
April is the perfect month to get your home’s exterior and yard ready for summer. Before you plan a camping trip or a staycation, don’t forget to start those spring home maintenance chores. Here is our April home maintenance checklist… Read More »
How to Organize a Shed
A potting shed, backyard workshop, or storage shed is a get place to store lawn care equipment, household items, and holiday decorations. But if the space is so cramped you can’t move around or packed from floor to ceiling with… Read More »
Before You Build a Fence
There are many reasons why a homeowner would want to build a fence. No matter what kind of fence you build, planning and designing a fence is one of those DIY projects that might seem straightforward, but can have a… Read More »
Ways to make the Most out of a Backyard Shed
A garden shed or a workshop is a useful outbuilding to have on your property. Perhaps it’s just sitting there, sticking out like a sore thumb. Or did you buy the shed for a dual purpose workshop and storage only… Read More »
Signs Your Deck needs Repairs
The deck in your backyard is one of your favourite places to spend time relaxing with family and entertaining friends. It adds an appealing outdoor living area to your property, boosting the resale value of your home. Like your gutters,… Read More »
Make Your Landscaping Environmentally Friendly
Landscaping that harmonizes your home’s exterior creates timeless and elegant curb appeal. A yard that is mindfully landscaped to be environmentally friendly is attractive to homebuyers if and when you sell your home. What types of plants and shrubs do… Read More »
Is It Time to Remove a Tree from Your Property?
Trees provide much-needed shade, reduce soil erosion, act as a sound buffer, and produce oxygen while filtering out harmful particles in the air. They are a great asset to any yard. However, when they are in poor health, they can… Read More »
Plan a Backyard Staycation this Summer
In the wake of COVID-19, even though the province is slowly opening up, we’re being advised to stay close to home this summer, whether it’s a long weekend or a week’s vacation with the kids. Camping, visits to the beach,… Read More »
