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 »
When the gutters are cleaned regularly, a gutter system that isn’t working the way it should can be a bit of a mystery. This can be frustrating for homeowners who take home maintenance seriously and pride themselves on their home’s… Read More »
When a house is built, gutters are installed as part of the roofing system to guide rainwater and melting snow off the roof and into the ground away from the foundation. The shape and material of the roof determine how… Read More »
When you see missing tiles, you replace them. The downspouts are detached from the gutters, so you reattach them to the gutter outlets. The roof has some damp spots, you patch them up when doing regular home maintenance tasks. If… Read More »
Gutter cleaning is a relatively simple home maintenance task. If you have the time and basic skills, cleaning your own rain gutters can save you money. However, before you DIY the gutter system, take into account the size of your… Read More »
It seems as though the snow has come back to Metro Vancouver, then followed by a week of rain, according to the 7-day forecast for the region. Strong winds bring driving rain and snow. They can also deposit tree limbs… Read More »
If you live in the desert and don’t have any deciduous trees growing on your property, you can safely commit to cleaning the gutters once a year. Let’s be honest about gutter cleaning; it’s probably everyone’s least favourite home maintenance… Read More »
Winter can be rough on a home. While Metro Vancouver does experience milder weather in comparison to other regions in Canada, we do get rain, wind, and snow storms that can wreak havoc on a home’s exterior. Use these simple… Read More »
