Taking care of your roof is the best way to ensure that your roof will take care of you and your family. Regular home maintenance helps prevent your home from becoming vulnerable to leaks and other moisture-related issues such as… Read More »
A green roof or a living roof is an earth-friendly roofing alternative to traditional roofing systems. Standard roofing materials are replaced by native grasses, plants, shrubs, and trees. A waterproof membrane between the structure and the soil protects the roof… Read More »
One of the most important fall home maintenance tasks is gutter cleaning. They are probably the least glamorous part of a home’s exterior, but gutters protect everything that’s important to you. When a gutter system works as it should, you… Read More »
When investing in new siding for your home, there are many things to consider such as your budget, the type of siding material, and your location (near a body of water or a busy road). Bottom line is you want… Read More »
The right entry door complements your home’s exterior and creates a welcoming atmosphere for friends and family alike. Doors come in a variety of styles, materials, and colours, so finding the one that will set the tone for your entire… Read More »
Soon summer will be over, but before it is there are some home maintenance tasks that are just easier to accomplish when the weather is nicer. DIY projects such as repainting window trim, replacing windows, and repairing existing gutters or… Read More »
Just because gutters have to be functional to protect the house doesn’t mean they can’t also play an aesthetic role in your home’s exterior. A high quality gutter system can help you improve your curb appeal and add value to… Read More »
Taking care of your roof ensures that it looks good and will keep your home protected year-round. It might still be summer, but making the roofing system a top priority on your fall home maintenance to-do list not only boosts… Read More »
Properly installed downspouts play an important role in preventing structural damage, basement flooding, and washed out landscaping. Gutters collect rainwater from the roof, but it is the downpipes that direct the runoff safely away from the foundation. The two main… Read More »
For many people, washing the windows isn’t a priority on their home maintenance list. After all, it is a time-consuming chore – if you can still see out of them, why bother? Keeping the windows of your home’s exterior clean… Read More »
