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 »

Welcome Winter with these Great Curb Appeal Tips

When days are getting shorter and colder and the outdoors appears in your window as grey and uninviting, you’re probably thinking of curling up with a good book or watching a movie more than you are about yard work or… 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 »

Clean Your Driveway this Spring

First impressions are important. When it is at the front, a driveway that is streaked with grease and grimy tire marks might make your property look uncared for. Improve the overall appearance of your home exterior and boost curb appeal… Read More »

How to Successfully DIY

If you like to tackle DIY projects, you’re probably the kind of person that enjoys working with your hands. Do-it-yourself home maintenance isn’t necessarily about saving money. It’s about the experience – being challenged, learning new skills, feeling a sense… Read More »

Reasons to Leave Gutter Installations to the Pros

Even if you enjoy do-it-yourself projects, unless you’ve installed new gutters before or know someone who has and can help you, gutter installations should be left to the pros. Regardless of the type of gutters and downspouts you choose for… 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 »

Improve the appearance of Your Home Exterior

Your home is part of the neighbourhood. As a homeowner, you want to stand out and be noticed, but you also want to blend in. Curb appeal and the first impressions your home’s exterior makes are important. These simple DIY… 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 »