If you’re currently living in a home that hasn’t been built within the past 20 years, you know it probably isn’t anywhere close to being zero net. If you want to find ways to make your home more sustainable, you… Read More »
A deck transforms your backyard into a comfortable place to entertain, relax, or spend some quality time with the family. It’s like adding another room to your home. Use these tips for easy deck maintenance that will keep it in… Read More »
The deck in your backyard is one of your favourite places to spend time relaxing with family and entertaining friends. It adds an appealing outdoor living area to your property, boosting the resale value of your home. Like your gutters,… Read More »
Because gutters are an important part of your home’s drainage system and a critical component of protecting the building’s structural integrity, it’s important to choose the right gutter system. Gutters should flatter the architectural style of your home; be able… Read More »
Replacing siding is a big investment and can interrupt a household’s routine. If your siding is more than 15 years old but still is in okay shape except for some peeling patches and a few loose siding panels, it might… Read More »
When a homeowner discovers a small dent in a downspout or a hairline crack in a windowpane, it’s tempting to dismiss it as not a big deal. In these high-stress economic times fixing every little symptom of normal wear and… Read More »
Trees provide much-needed shade, reduce soil erosion, act as a sound buffer, and produce oxygen while filtering out harmful particles in the air. They are a great asset to any yard. However, when they are in poor health, they can… Read More »
Are the exterior doors to your house visually outdated, worse for wear, or potentially attractive to burglars? Especially if you and your family noticed a significant drop in temperature in the hallway near the front door or back door this… Read More »
Next to the roof, the gutter system plays the most important role in keeping your home protected from the elements. If you intend to DIY cleaning the gutters, it’s good to know the basic principles. When gutter cleaning this summer… Read More »
If you find something wrong with the gutter system, the most common reaction is to fix the problem. You don’t want to buy new gutters if you don’t have to. While it might seem to be the most cost-efficient solution,… Read More »
