maintenance

Preparing your home and garden for the cold winter months

winter

Living in the UK has probably made you extra aware of just how much changes as fall turns to winter and snow covers the ground. A particularly cold winter can be damaging to a garden you’ve worked all year to cultivate and tend to, as frost can cause the water in plant cells to actually freeze and

Tips for wooden garden bench maintenance

wooden furniture

With time, your new wooden outdoor furniture will most likely begin to look tired and weathered if you don’t maintain it properly. However, with proper maintenance, the furniture will last for an extended period, giving you more value for your money. Here, you’ll learn about basic things you can do to make your luxury outdoor

A guide to maintaining shed roofs

shed roof

Good quality and well-cared for sheds are usually robust, which means you won’t need to replace on a frequent basis. Smaller issues like a torn felt-roof is easy to repair, yet larger issues which include large warped wood areas or unstable bases might mean you need to invest in a new one. Here is a

A homeowner’s guide to deck restoration

decking

A wooden deck is a beautiful addition to a home, but it does require maintenance to keep it looking its best and lasting as long as possible. Part of that maintenance is a regular restoration, which includes repair and cleaning, removing discoloration, and adding a finish. Restoring an outdoor deck is a simple process that

4 reasons you should never skip a house inspection

house inspection

A house is one of the most monumental purchases that you will make in your lifetime. It’s so important as an investment that it’s often expected to last long enough for a new generation to take it over. It’s paramount that you know you’re getting your money’s worth before you put your name down on

How to make your home weatherproof

weather proofing

If there’s anything you wouldn’t want to experience as homeowner, it’s a hurricane. A list of whatever you’d lose is also a list of all the reasons you need to weatherproof your home. As the weather seems to become more and more erratic each year, adaptation is becoming a bigger and bigger priority for homeowners.

How to maintain your gutters during freezing temperatures

gutters

Winter causes damages to roads, cars, and even your home. One of the most vulnerable components would be your eavestroughs. Though gutter maintenance is usually done in the spring and fall, maintaining them in winter is also wise. Doing so increases the life of your gutters and ensures that any water from melting snow is

How to keep your garden clean and maintained

garden maintenance

It is no big secret that landscaping can make all the difference in the world to your home. Not only does it increase the curb appeal, but it actually increases the property value as well. Sure, it can be hard to do much in the wintertime, but now that summer is here, you are all

6 top reasons to hire a housekeeper

housekeeper

A homeowner’s decision to hire a housekeeper doesn’t mean laziness. Hiring a housekeeper for your home maintenance is one way to manage your time as a homeowner, worker or a parent. Hiring someone that would help you to have a more convenient and easier life, is a huge privilege. It’s also a painless way for