Safely Clean the Gutters this Fall

A gutter system protects all the important parts of your home’s exterior, from its foundation to the roof. Cleaning the gutters in the fall is vital to keeping them working throughout winter when the weather can deliver active winds, constant… Read More »

Things that Shorten the Life of Your Roof

Like the gutters, the roof works around the clock to keep a home’s exterior safe from the elements and the harmful effects of water damage. Wind, heavy rains, pollutants, and the sun can adversely impact a roofing system. But it’s… Read More »

Exterior Home Maintenance for Fall

Even though autumn hasn’t officially arrived trees are changing colour, there are already leaves on the ground, morning air feels a little cooler, and the sun sets earlier. Exterior home maintenance is important to ensure your home is ready for… Read More »

How Wind Damages Your Gutters

While everything is calm and sunny, those of us living in the lower mainland can (conveniently) forget that early fall can bring rain and lots of it. Combine a rainstorm with some lively winds, weather conditions might cause homeowners some… Read More »

Budget-Friendly Front Yard Landscaping Ideas

Landscaping for the front yard is different from a landscape design for the backyard of your home. The backyard is a place to relax, entertain, and kick around a ball. The front yard is a place to show off –… Read More »

Summer Yard Maintenance Tips

Summer maintenance chores are a popular excuse for getting outside and enjoying working in the garden. You might also be motivated to have your backyard looking its best when hosting a barbecue or having friends over to chill by the… Read More »

How to Make Gutters Visually Appealing

When choosing new gutters for your home’s exterior you need to consider functionality, budget, and curb appeal. Unless a home has a hidden gutter system, gutters are noticeable whether you want them to be or not. A gutter system can… Read More »

Tips for Conserving Water Outdoors

If you live in Metro Vancouver, you have experienced those few brief weeks where we get lots of bright sunshine and the summer heat that comes with it. However, that same sunshine can wilt the flowers in our gardens and… Read More »

What You need to know about Downspout Elbows

Downspouts are an important part of the gutter system. They are designed to direct water from the roof to the ground where it can be safely deposited away from your home’s exterior. Downspout elbows determine the direction of the flow… Read More »

Make Your Home Secure before You go on Vacation

While you’re away this summer, you want to feel confident that you’ll return from your holiday to find your home the way you left it. Did you know that leaving your house key underneath a planter or doormat is one… Read More »