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Is a puddle just a puddle? While it might seem like a wet area in your garden, a puddle can be a sign of drainage issues that have impacts far beyond that small puddle. By improving your yard drainage, you can minimize pooling water and the problems that can come with it. Why Puddles Form Puddles form because of a
Read Full ArticleRenovation mistakes can stick with you and lead to a lot of expense. They’re mistakes that you should try and avoid. What are some common “oops” moments that you could have during your home and garden renovations, and how can you avoid encountering these in the future? You Forget About Curb Appeal When it comes to your house, first impressions
Read Full ArticleThe foundation of your house is one of the most important parts of your home. However, it can seem like your foundation is vulnerable to the soil around it. When the soil shifts, your foundation can shift and ultimately crack. When the soil is waterlogged, water can move into cracks in your foundation. How can you protect the soil around
Read Full ArticleIf your roofing choices feel like they’re hanging over your head, how can you know that you’re making the right ones? What variables do you need to consider as you prepare to look for a new roof and get it installed? Here are some of the key questions that you need to ask before, during, and after your roofing estimate.
Read Full ArticleIt’s the small things that make your house look tidy. The flowers that bloom every spring have colors that blend perfectly. You’ve positioned the fragrant lilacs right by the front door. Your living room looks out onto a bird feeder where you can watch birds all winter. Amidst all of these details, the joy of a clean gutter cannot be
Read Full ArticleInstalling your first rain gutters: it’s not quite as significant as your first steps, but it can seem almost as challenging. Rain gutters help protect your roof, walls, and foundation. Over time, as they get old, they start to sag, rust, and warp, and they need to be replaced. This might seem like a simple job, but there are many
Read Full ArticleTile roofs have been protecting homes for thousands of years. They were used by the ancient Egyptians, Babylonians, Greeks, and Romans. Under the right conditions, these roofs can last for generations. Yet if they are unprotected by other roofing structures, they will experience damage. How do you install gutters on a tile roof? Do Tile Roofs Need Gutters? While tile
Read Full ArticleIt might seem like there is only one type of gutter – the one that collects rainwater from your roof. However, there are actually many different styles of gutters, and they suit different home styles and needs. Should you choose a half-round gutter? If so, how do you install half round gutters? Choosing a Gutter Style When you’re choosing your
Read Full ArticleWhat is the best way to ensure that you have healthy garden soil? There’s no one way to make your soil healthier. Instead, try this multiplicity of strategies that will yield soil that is healthy, with lots of places for air and water to move through the soil. Why Is Soil Compaction a Problem? According to Grow Journey, “the simplest definition
Read Full ArticleIf you’ve had it with struggling to balance a ladder on your lawn, you may consider talking to a gutter cleaner. Gutter cleaning companies have the knowledge of how to clean gutters without damaging them. They can do this safely and with the right equipment so that you don’t need to worry about balancing on that dangerous ladder. If you
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