Not all guards are created equal — some can even make clogs worse if poorly installed or cheaply made — so it's important to ...
Did you know that nearly 30% of household energy loss occurs through poorly insulated windows and doors This staggering ...
Protect your home from natural disasters with strong structures, flood defences, fire safety, winter prep, insurance, and ...
Even if you love seeing birds in your yard, there are places where you don't want them nesting. Here's how to keep them out ...
While our patchy lawns are happy to soak up a much-needed downpour after the driest spring on record, it's important to ...
Give your lawn a strong send-off before it goes dormant. Fall is prime time for overseeding to fill in bare patches, applying ...
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How to Choose a Trustworthy Roofer

Weather can be tough on a roof—think hot summers, heavy rain, the occasional hail or high winds. If you notice a fresh ...
For larger items like trampolines, sofas and barbecues, cover them with a weatherproof tarp and tie them down. Smaller items like ornaments, lights and lawn mowers can be stored in a shed or garage so ...
Little maintenance tasks, like sealing gaps and insulating, can keep your home warmer. Add one more maintenance task this ...
Arming yourself with a basic understanding of sound construction principles is empowering. It transforms you from a passive ...
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How to Build a Pergola

Our existing patio was built over a sand and compacted gravel base, so we removed only the stones necessary to dig the 12-in. diameter holes to secure the posts. You’ll most likely have a different ...
C Ridge Top Exteriors. These exterior home improvement experts begin every job with the same approach: treat the home as if ...