Budget-Friendly Holiday Curb Appeal Tips

Maximize your curb appeal and add timeless character to your home’s exterior just in time for the holidays. If you don’t celebrate Christmas, decorate your property with seasonal decorations that have universal appeal rather than ones with specific religious or… 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 »

Turn Fall Home Maintenance into Family Fun

If you’re not looking forward to the colder weather that’s coming and even less excited about the chores you have to tackle to get ready for winter, you don’t have to go it alone. Turn fall home maintenance into family… Read More »

Rain Barrels and Water Conservation

Rain barrels collect and store water flowing from the roof and out of the downspouts. Water conservation, especially in the summer in Metro Vancouver, helps to protect the environment, encourages eco-friendly gardening habits, and saves money. Benefits of using rain… 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 »

Downspout Accessories Improve Gutter Function

Downpipes are an important part of your home exterior’s gutter system, directing runoff away from the foundation and protecting landscaping from soil erosion. Downspout accessories have a variety of uses, including increased drainage efficiency, reduced occurrence of overflowing gutters,  and… Read More »

Signs Your Buried Downspouts aren’t Working

Standard downpipes can interfere with the overall aesthetic of a home’s exterior. A common reason homeowners prefer to bury their gutter system’s downspouts is to boost curb appeal. However, gutter problems can be harder to identify with underground drains. Being… Read More »

Underground Drainage for Your Gutters

A standard gutter system drains runoff from the roof into downpipes that deposit water a safe distance away from your foundation. In situations where this might not be possible – too close to another person’s property line; soil compaction issues… Read More »

Tips for Proper Downspout Placement

Gutters require strategically placed downspouts to protect your home exterior from water damage. Depending on the size of the house and the configuration of the roof, you might need more than one downspout. Optimizing the flow of water from downpipes… Read More »

Gutters for Sheds and Other Backyard Structures

Gutters are an essential part of the roof’s drainage system. You wouldn’t consider leaving your home’s exterior unprotected by allowing water to run down the siding and collecting all around your foundation. Reasons to install gutters on sheds and other… Read More »