Every season brings it’s own inconveniences, and potentially costly fixes. Summer brings with it hot weather, and money spent on lotions whereas fall brings cool weather and fall clean up. What does winter bring? Winter brings snow and eggnog, but can also cause your pipes to freeze. When water...
If you’ve invested a lot of time and money into your landscaping this year, the last thing you want is for all of your beautiful plants, shrubs, and trees to become damaged by the impending winterweather. Below we’ll discuss what dangers winter can pose for your landscaping and what you can do to...
The picturesque verdant lawn with accompanying garden, rife with eclectic herbs, flowers and vegetables…this is the image most elicited upon hearing the word “lawn,” but oftentimes, depending on your climate, that phase of a lawn's life cycle may only last a few months. To increase the quality of...
As the warm spring weather breathes life into our lawns and gardens, many folks head out to their shed or garage to dust off their lawn and garden equipment. Unfortunately for some, their hopes of preparing for the work ahead often grind to a halt when mechanical issues crop up. For example, many...
To answer this question correctly, first you must decide what the “payoff” means. If a home improvement is meant to improve your life or that of your family, then you can’t discount the value there. By simply living in your home and enjoying what you’ve done, you’re essentially getting your...
When you’ve got a great project or idea in mind, nothing can put a damper on things like not having the right tools or equipment for the job. In many cases it could be a tool that you need for just a short time. All too often, the cost of some tools or equipment can be expensive, making your dream...
A portable heater might seem like something that you may not need very often-but when the situation calls for one, nothing else will do. Whether these situations are planned or unplanned, renting one is the perfect solution. Below are some examples of when renting a portable heater can come in...
Whether you want to refresh your home’s curb appeal to sell it or you just want to make it the marvel of your block, the first impression is usually the only one you get. Don’t wait to improve your home's visual appeal and beauty just for the benefit of future occupants. With just a few quick...
It’s easy to feel cooped up inside after a few months of winter. With winter months winding down it's a great time to embark upon an indoor home improvement project or two! Whether you want to get creative or just keep it simple, this article details a few ideas that will have you busy and...
That pile of snow outside your window may be staring at you, begging you to clean it up, but before you put a snow blower to work, make sure you know how to use it properly and safely. You should give this handy piece of equipment the same level of respect regarding safety that you would a lawn...
If you feel like you’ve been paying way too much to have your carpet professionally steam-cleaned, you could most likely cut out a lot of the cost by doing it yourself. Here are the four steps you need to take when you rent a steam cleaner:1) Empty the roomUnless you want your carpet to be multi...
There’s a lot you can do this summer to save energy. The same insulation and weather-stripping that saved energy during the winter months will show you benefits during the summer as well. Even so, there are a few things you can still do during the hot weather that can help. Don’t Overwork Your...
Winter is the time when roofs are most vulnerable to water damage and leaks from the weather. Heavy snows and slow melting ice can find its way through old or poorly built roofs. Water finds its way through gaps and infiltrates your home causing severe damage inside and out. To prevent this from...
