5 Things to Add to Your Fall To-Do List
Like many homeowners, it most likely pains you to see beautiful summer days fade into the autumn chill. Keep your yard looking great come spring by adding these 5 tasks to your to-do list.
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6 Lawn Mowing Mistakes to Avoid
The perfect lawn is every homeowner’s unattainable dream. However, you can avoid these six pitfalls to increase your chances of having the greenest, most lush lawn in the neighbourhood.
How to Protect Your Roof and Eavestroughs
The deal is signed, the keys are exchanged, and you own your home at long last. But home maintenance and repairs pose a problem. You spent a lot of money on the perfect house, and you want to ensure you have protected your investment.
Get Your BBQ Ready for Summer in 2 Easy Steps
Summer is the best time for cooking outdoors. Consequently, the BBQ is a favourite tool of backyard chefs across the country. To start the season off right and make the most of your grill, follow these two preparation steps for guaranteed BBQ success!
Using Bats to Repel Insects
Did you know that bats eat more than 600 mosquitoes per day? Consequently, this animal represents an excellent option to control the insect population. Rather than giving in to common misconceptions, follow these tips to attract bats to your yard.
How to Clean Patio Furniture
Even in regions where the climate is mild, patio furniture is still exposed to sunlight and dirt. To keep your outdoor furniture in good condition for a long time, it is recommended to clean it once a year. In order to make this task as easy as possible, it is best to use the right […]
Which Product to Use for Cleaning Gutters?
In order to clear away those awful tigerstripes that often appear on the front of gutters, it is necessary to clean them on a regular basis. Since this task can be unpleasant and requires going up a ladder, make sure to use the right cleaner. Below are a number of products tested and recommended by […]
3 Tips for Getting Rid of Raccoons
Whether you think they’re cute or see them as pests, raccoons can cause a great deal of damage to your property if left to their own devices. The following tips and tricks can help keep them out of your yard without causing them any harm.
How to Fix a Broken Rain Gutter
Gutters are used to drain rainwater from the roof and direct it to an area where it will be slowly absorbed into the ground. Without them, water may fall close to the foundation, which can lead to water infiltration in the basement. Broken gutters can cause rainwater to travel back up towards the roof and […]
Prune a Tree in 4 Easy Steps
There are many reasons why homeowners may want to prune their trees, including aesthetics, to keep the layout of the property clean and organized; for safety reasons, removing branches too close to power lines, windows or the roof; or simply for the health of the tree.