Your front yard is a great place to sit and watch the world go by. You like grilling burgers in the backyard for your friends and family. But as the weather gets warmer, your lovely garden and tree-filled property can… Read More »
Rain gardens are good for the environment. They are eco-friendly because they manage runoff from the hard surfaces on your property, filtering out pollutants and sediment that can enter streams, rivers, and the ocean. Typically an intentional mix of sun… Read More »
The backyard is the ideal place to enjoy quality time with family and a place to entertain friends. But what if you avoid using it because it’s too small? Implementing the designing, landscaping, and decorating principles used to transform larger… Read More »
You might not give the plants that get drowned in the flowerbed by the north side downspout wherever there’s a heavy rainfall a second thought. Or that the foundation appears to be more exposed on one side of the house… Read More »
If you live in Metro Vancouver, you have experienced those few brief weeks where we get lots of bright sunshine and the summer heat that comes with it. However, that same sunshine can wilt the flowers in our gardens and… Read More »
You take pride in your home’s exterior. A well-maintained front door boosts curb appeal. Beautiful, eco-friendly landscaping sets a welcoming tone for the whole neigbourhood. Sparkling windows and clean siding emphasize the unique aspects of your house’s architectural style. But… Read More »
You’ve already decorated your home for Halloween tomorrow. But it won’t hurt to do a last-minute check to see that the pumpkin lights are still attached to the gutters and the skeletons and ghosts are firmly dancing on the siding.… Read More »
Outdoor kitchens have become one of the most popular summer home improvements because they can significantly increase a home’s resale value. There are several other benefits to building an outdoor kitchen, including: it extends your living space; improves your quality… Read More »
Late winter, early spring is an ideal time to get a head start on cleaning up the yard in preparation for spring. Whenever there is a break in the rainy weather, milder temperatures can be a welcome invitation to get… Read More »
Planning on transforming your house into a vampire’s haunted castle or upping the scare factor with a cluster of Aragogs invading the siding of the garage? A popular time to start decorating is the last two weeks of October –… Read More »
