Dealing with Damaged Downspouts

Downspouts are designed to carry runoff away from the foundation of your home, preventing costly water damage. Aluminum gutters and their corresponding downpipes typically have a lifespan of 20 years. However, if you’re not sure how old they are or… Read More »

Home Exterior Fall Maintenance Priorities

Fall has officially arrived. It’s the last-chance-season to get your property ready to face the winter’s rain, snow, winds, and fluctuating temperatures. Home exterior fall maintenance priorities include checking windows and entry doors, inspecting the roof, and looking for cracks… Read More »

When You Should Invest in Gutter Guards

They are often advertised as a protective device for gutters so that you will never have to clean the gutter system again. That is either sales hype or wishful thinking.  While gutter guards can be a useful tool in preventing… Read More »

Ways to Add Value to Your Home’s Exterior

Your home’s exterior is the first thing people see when they come to visit. It should be as welcoming and inviting as the interior. Thoughtfully chosen home improvement projects are a good return on your investment, increase the value of… Read More »

Increase Your Business’s Curb Appeal

While curb appeal is often associated with residential homes, it is just as important for small businesses and business owners. A potential customer who arrives at a boutique or a restaurant or a yoga studio might decide not to enter… Read More »

Vertical Gardening for Small Yards

If you live in a condo, an apartment with a small balcony, or a house with a tiny garden, you might think that growing your own strawberries, chives, and lettuce is not possible because you have a small yard. In… Read More »

Senior-Friendly Outdoor Living Spaces

As we age, it’s more important than ever to be able spend as much time outdoors as we can. Staying in your family home is important to you. Which is why you’ve made those changes that make it easier to… Read More »

When Should I Replace My Siding?

Your siding gives your home its unique look, boosts curb appeal, and expresses your individuality. But siding does so much more than just look good. It protects your home’s exterior from the elements, improves energy efficiency, and reduces outside noise.… Read More »

Clean Your Windows like a Pro this Spring

Washing the windows this spring increases curb appeal, improves the energy-efficiency of your home, and extends their lifespan. Dirty windows might be somewhere at the bottom of your spring home maintenance chores list. But dirt and grime reduce natural light,… Read More »

How Landscaping Increases Your Property Values

A home is your biggest investment and looking after it is more than about how it looks. Home improvements such as a new roof, gutters, or siding can boost resale value should you put your house on the market in… Read More »