Preparing for Fall Storms

The most important reason for fall home maintenance is to get prepared for fall storms and your home’s exterior ready for winter. Since the lower mainland has already experienced its first official storm, it’s a good reminder that there will… Read More »

Consequences of not Cleaning the Gutters

It’s that time of year again when homeowners are encouraged to clean their gutters as part of a regular fall home maintenance to-do list intended to get ready for winter. A gutter system provides the much needed drainage to keep… Read More »

Sustainable Siding for You and the Environment

Today’s savvy homeowner looks for ways to reduce their family’s carbon footprint, invests in eco-friendly products, and observes earth-friendly home maintenance guidelines. Sustainable siding is a smart choice for homeowners because it is durable, long-lasting, easy to maintain, and cost-effective.… Read More »

How to Protect Your Aluminum Gutters

In order to keep your home’s exterior safe from insidious water damage, your gutters must be well-maintained. While environmental and climatic factors play a big role in the wear and tear gutters are subjected to, there are ways to protect… Read More »

Cleaning Gutters Safely

Whether you’re planning on cleaning the gutters now while the weather is still somewhat predictable or waiting until the fall, it’s an important home maintenance task that will keep water flowing freely through your gutter system. Since falling off a… Read More »

Summer Roof Care Tips

Checking up on the roof while the weather is still nice is a great way to prepare for winter. Low-maintenance roofing materials such as asphalt roofing, metal roofing, and slate roofing need to be maintained regularly if you want it… Read More »

Why Siding Maintenance is Important

Siding keeps your home’s exterior protected and safe from the elements. Sun, wind, toxins, humidity, and water will impact any type of siding materials It’s vital to safeguarding structural integrity. Regularly maintaining siding will ensure the safety of you and… Read More »

Signs Your Gutters are Clogged

Especially now in the lower mainland where we haven’t had any rainfall in over a month, it’s easy to forget about the gutters. Gutters and downspouts are part of the roofing system that protects your home from the elements. Even… Read More »

7 Reasons Homeowners Choose Rain Chains

A rain chain is formed by links or cups linked together intended to slow the speed of rainwater as it flows down the chain. A perfect blend of functionality and beauty, replacing downspouts with rain chains have increased in popularity… Read More »

Ways to Avoid Failing Gutters

For many homeowners, gutters fly beneath their radar – as long as they’re working. But when something goes wrong with the gutter system, it becomes very noticeable pretty quickly. When they become cracked, leaky, or dented, gutters are ineffective and… Read More »