Your roof protects everything that is important to you. A well-maintained roofing system is a cost-effective way to extend its life and prevent structural failure. When doing home maintenance, it’s important to inspect the roof with every change of season… Read More »
Most homeowners know that the main purpose of the gutters and downspouts is to keep their homes safe from the evils of water damage. When a gutter system doesn’t work efficiently, gutters can leak into the interior of your home,… Read More »
Temperatures are warming up. You plan to make the most of those sunny days by gathering with friends and family in your backyard – toss the ball around, watch the little ones splash each other in the kiddies’ pool, and… Read More »
Gutters filled with twigs, leaves, and dirt are typically easier to manage than other types of materials such as shingle granules, pine cones, and pine needles. Since this is the Pacific Northwest, many homes in the lower mainland are a… Read More »
Cleaning the gutters can be tedious. It often involves working from a ladder; climbing up and down; using tools; and reaching above your head. Falls from ladders are one of the top five causes of trips to the ER for… Read More »
If you’re making home improvements this spring or summer and you plan on painting the house, consider the age and condition the gutters are in first. You don’t want to go to all that trouble sprucing up the siding only… Read More »
Cleaning the gutters is a home’s best defence against water damage that can result in damaged roofs, flooded basements, and soggy landscaping. the leaves have fallen. When debris builds up int gutter troughs, clogs form, preventing runoff from flowing freely… Read More »
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 »
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 »
Now that we’re heading into spring and the weather is warming up, it’s a good time to get started on those important spring home maintenance chores. And what part of your home’s exterior is more important than your roof and… Read More »
