Home Care

Get your porch ready for the summer

Posted on Jun 03, 2015 in Home Care

One of the best perks of owning your own home is having the space and privacy of your own porch. It’s the ideal place to relax and spend time with family during the summer months. Here are some suggestions for getting your porch back in shape after the winter. 

Cleaning and maintenance
Start by removing the dirt and debris that has probably accumulate...

Read More

Spring Lawn Care

Posted on Apr 07, 2015 in Home Care

As the ground thaws across Canada, except for those on the West Coast who have forgotten what a snowflake looks like at all, the time for gardening and lawn care is upon us. 

Aeration is often referred to as the best fertilizer for your lawn - and it's fairly simple to do. The process involves the removal of small cores - or plugs of soil - which are...

Read More

Prep for cooler weather

Posted on Oct 01, 2014 in Home Care

Last-minute tips for fall and winter maintenance

Fall is in full swing, but it’s not too late to prep your home for the even cooler months to come. Here are four areas that probably need some attention.

Gutters
Debris can gather in your gutters even before fall arrives, and once the leaves start to come down—not to mention the rain and snow—clogs are...

Read More