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 »
Signs of overflowing gutters include stained siding, pooling water underneath the eaves, and bald spots in your landscaping. Gutters that overflow can cause water damage to the parts of your home – the roof, siding, and foundation – responsible for… Read More »
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 »
Gutters protect a home’s exterior from the elements and the ripple effect of water damage such as mold growth, deteriorated roofing shingles, and cracks in the foundation. But a gutter system can also be an inviting place for pests to… Read More »
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 »
Is your front hallway too hot in the summer? Are the living room windows drafty? Does the basement feel damp or always smell a bit musty? It goes by several names – winterizing, weatherization, weatherproofing – but whatever term you’re… Read More »
Rain gutters can be one of the most overlooked elements of a home’s exterior. To protect your home from water damage, a gutter systems needs to be regularly maintained. But homeowners can be influenced by gutter cleaning myths that impact… Read More »
Spring is just around the corner, bringing with it brighter days and that irresistible urge to wipe away the dreary effects of winter. Just like the gutters and siding, windows need a little TLC too. Grime-streaked windows don’t just affect… Read More »
Whether you’ll be washing the siding, cleaning out the gutters, or inspecting the roof as part of your home maintenance routine this spring, you’ll need to use a ladder. Falls from ladders are preventable. If you haven’t used a ladder… Read More »
Keeping your roof in good repair is important. Regular home maintenance prevents costly repairs and helps your roof survive the winter. A dump of snow or heavy winds or a steady rainfall for two or more days in a row… Read More »
