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 »

Enjoy Your Patio even in Winter

When many of us intend to stay indoors where it’s warm and cozy, it might seem like a wild idea to plan spending more time outdoors this time of the year. But just because the temperatures drop doesn’t mean you… Read More »

Low-Maintenance Siding Materials for Your Home

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 »

Keep Your Home Exterior in Good Shape

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 »

Ways to make Your Home Exterior Look Expensive

Curb appeal is important for several reasons. Your home’s exterior is the first thing family, friends, and neighbours see as they approach or pass by. Good curb appeal enhances the overall look and feel of your home and sends the… Read More »

Exterior Spring Home Maintenance

The focus of spring home maintenance is to clean up after winter and get ready for summer. Spending time on your home exterior not only boosts curb appeal but it can also increase your property’s value. While the temperatures are… Read More »

Backyard Ideas for Small Yards

The backyard is the ideal place to enjoy quality time with family and a place to entertain friends. But what if you avoid using it because it’s too small? Implementing the designing, landscaping, and decorating principles used to transform larger… Read More »

Things to Consider Before Building a Fence

Popular reasons homeowners build fences are for privacy, security, aesthetics, and keeping children and pets in the yard. Regardless of the kind of fence you intend on installing, thoughtful planning will ensure the success of your home improvement project. Here… Read More »