If you love the fresh smell of plants and the beauty and serenity they offer, you’ll be glad to add them to your household. Don’t shy away from buying some large houseplants that will really stand out and provide your home with the care that it needs. To this end, you’ll need to learn some […]
Category: Outside Care
Outside care for the home: lawn, garden, trees, flowers, shrubbery, and more!
6 Mistakes to Avoid When Watering Your Yard
Building and maintaining a garden is one way to improve the value of your property. Compared to renovating your kitchen, growing plants is cheaper. However, landscaping requires more effort on your end. Think of taking care of your garden or yard as you would taking care of your pet. Plants need sufficient amounts of water […]
5 ways to transform your conservatory into a playroom
Conservatories are amazing rooms as they are so adaptable! Not often will you come across two that have been given the exact same purpose. Whether it be a cosy hideaway for a book and a cup of tea or a bustling hub for the cocktail party, you can transform your conservatory for your own needs. […]
Best 7 Steps- How to Safely Use a Pressure Washer Spray Gun
When cleaning exterior surfaces, a pressure washer is a suitable machine to use. It gets the work done much fast and effectively. However, understanding how to use it properly would prevent injuries that could arise due to inappropriate use of the machine. In this article, you will learn the seven steps to safely use a […]
Roof Maintenance 101: 6 Essential Tips to Know
Putting aside 2 percent of your home’s total value in savings each year can help you deal with maintenance and repair issues easily. Allowing your home to go without the proper amount of maintenance will only lead to big problems developing over time. All of the important systems a home has will require maintenance at […]
13 Garden Ideas to Help You Create a Garden Oasis
The latest data shows that more Americans are gardening now than ever before. In fact, 77 percent of American households are currently gardening. Are you interested in growing a garden? Do you already have a garden but want to make it a more inviting and eye-catching place? Wherever you fall on this spectrum, there are […]
7 Key Things to Look for When Hiring a Tree Service Company
It’s important to hire the best tree service company for your home. Keep reading for 7 key things to look for when hiring a tree service company. Americans are slated to spend $24 billion on tree trimming and other related activities by the end of 2019. Having luscious landscape around the home is an experience […]
10 surprising luxury designs at home that worth to spend money
In terms of additions to your home, it is often difficult to gauge the worth of any type of upgrade you are considering. For instance, eventually, most people sell their homes, so additions always are undertaken with at least some consideration for resale value. Also, in terms of return on investment (ROI), many additions, such […]
Pros and Cons of the 4 Most Common Roof Styles
The design of a roof has a huge impact on the look of a home, more than most people think. Of course, just as much thought goes into the function as the form. It may be immediately obvious what style suits each taste best, but the style and shape of a roof impacts the energy […]
The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Retractable Patio Awnings
A few years back, people barely even knew about the existence of retractable patio awnings in any way. Now, they are gaining more and more popularity by the day thanks to their versatility and flexibility. Their main purpose has always been to provide a substantial amount of shade as well as being a shield against […]
3 Key Reasons to Paint the Exterior of Your Winnipeg Home This Summer
As a homeowner in Winnipeg Manitoba, you know that the average low temperature during January ranges between minus 20 and minus 22 degrees Celsius, with record lows more than 20 degrees lower than that! Much of the world wonders how residents of what is considered the third coldest city in the world bear such frigid […]
Salt Water vs. Chlorine Pools
What’s better than taking a splash on a hot summer day? Absolutely nothing! While a lot of people opt to just go to the beach to get the dynamic sun + water combo, there are those who prefer to just stay in and soak in a pool instead. If you’re a part of the latter […]
Tips on Keeping Your Home in Top Shape this Summer
Summers have lots of perks that make us look up to them every year. Tasty fruits, beach time, chilled beer, proactive lifestyles, are some of the many reasons to love summers. Your proactiveness must also reflect in the yearly home maintenance period, to make sure it stays in top shape. From looking for the best […]
Top Benefits of New Roofing on Your House
You know how it goes, you’re wanting to make the big decision of changing your house, but did you know that replacing your roof is one of the key steps that can do so much for your home? (sometimes just as much as everything else). Not only that, but we all know that the roof […]
Let me entertain you – 4 ways to get your garden ready for your summer guests
Sundress – check. Sandals – check. Huge floppy sun hat – check. Glass of something cold and sparkling – check. When we think of being ready for summer, the above is usually where we start. Updating our wardrobes, applying a healthy layer of fake tan and locating our favourite pair of sunglasses from last year […]
5 Secret Health Benefits of Gardening
Gardening is fun for people who love to do stuff that will make them feel closer to the earth. But do you know that apart from the refreshing feeling or the sense of fulfillment gardening brings, it also has health benefits? Check out some benefits that gardening can bring to your health. I bet you […]
7 Lawn Care Tips to Follow in Warmer Weather
Once the temperature starts rising, most lawns struggle to survive. Turf that was green and lush in the spring now has to cope with less water and more heat. An improperly cared-for lawn going dormant during summer is a common occurrence. Growth slows down, colors fade, and lawns show signs of wear and tear as […]
Ways to Fix a Patchy Lawn
Every vision of the perfect home contains an accompanying perfect lawn. Something vast and lush, where you can play yard games, picnic, sunbathe and simply relax. Yet, when you buy a house and start caring for your own lawn, you’ll often find that keeping that lawn perfect isn’t as simple and straightforward as you’d hoped. […]
Positive Impacts of Metal Roofing
Metal Roofing is an important yet traditional way of roofing your home. People like to have such roofs at the top of the house just because of some exciting features of metal roofing. These features, first of all, include long life of such roofing method. These roofs are very much durable and stand for a […]
Top Ideas For a Cozy Backyard
If you’re looking for ideas to add cozy touches to your backyard, the first thing we have to say is: lucky you! You will have a wonderful time creating your own personal retreat. There are few pleasures in the world that can compare with the fun of creating your own backyard and garden designs and […]
