Now, as we reach the end of April, we can eagerly look forward to summer and the warmer weather that comes along with it. If your home or property has some type of hardscaping to show for, whether it’s a deck, patio, or even pergola, it’s smart to take the necessary steps to make preparations …
Summer is the perfect time for roof maintenance. The days are long, the roof is dry, and access to the roof is easier. Proper maintenance is necessary to get the full life out of your roof and a little goes a long way. Take some time this summer to give your roof some TLC …
It is finally warm enough to go outside, stretch your legs, and enjoy the beauty of nature. Before you start thinking of the annuals you’d like to plant, take time to look at the condition and functionality of your existing deck or patio. Spring is also the time to enhance, build or replace your current …
When looking at this year’s home remodeling trends, intimate outdoor gathering spaces take the cake. Patios are poised to overtake larger backyards as the most sought-after way to enjoy the outdoors and add value to your home. Whether you love to entertain a few neighbors, barbecue for the extended family, or simply catch up …
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After a long and grueling winter, let’s bring on spring! Spring’s warmer weather brings a sense of renewal and is a great time to get your home ready for the warm summer months ahead. Consider tackling these indoor and outdoor maintenance projects: Gutters & Downspouts Gutters and downspouts are an often-overlooked project that demand attention …
Now that the New Year has rolled around, you’re probably brimming with an abundance of new goals and possibilities for yourself. Some of those goals may be to exercise more, save money, run a half or full marathon or spend more quality time with your family. That being said, if you’re a homeowner, wouldn’t …
Happy Spring! As you sit inside anxiously awaiting consistently warm weather, here are a few things to keep in mind as you start preparing your yard work list for getting your landscape up and running for the season: 1) Grasses and Perennials? Do you have a lot of grasses and perennials in your backyard that …
Happy Halloween! ?It is time to starting thinking of ways to get rid of your decaying pumpkins sitting on your front porch. Home composting is great for the environment, compostable materials take up 25% of landfills. You would think that if these things will decompose in your yard they should do the same in thing …
Brr…you can start feeling the nip in the air. Fall officially starts on the 22nd. It is time to start getting your home ready for the rough Chicago winter. If you didn’t catch our blog post last week it was about getting your garden and yard ready for all of that snow ❄️. You can …
What your lawn needs. Months of pressure from people, pets, and lawn mowers leave the soil beneath your grass hard and compacted. If a large rain causes puddles to form your yard needs to be aerated. A small yard can be tackled by punching holes with a garden fork every few inches. For larger square footage …