maintenance

How to prepare your home for winter and beat the cold

winter

Well, winter is nearly upon us, and as the weather gets colder and wetter, you start to think of cosy, toasty homes to snuggle into.  Problem is if you do not do a bit of preparation for the colder weather you could find you are burning through your budget. Heating costs, so to ensure you

DIY tips to repair a patio door

patio doors

Patio doors that offer great views of the garden outdoors can maximize your space, as they don’t open outwards. While garden doors come with just one lock, sliding patio doors prevent unwanted break-ins with the integration of an optional security bar or kick locks. However, as sliding glass doors are used frequently, there are chances

How regular house washing saves you money in the long run

house cleaning

Your homes exterior is exposed to the elements day in day out, but often it is forgotten in the scheme of household maintenance. But regular house washing is a vital part of preventative maintenance on your home. Not only does house washing make your house look beautiful it also improves your home’s value and prolongs

DIY maintenance – Cleaning your teak wood patio furniture

teak furniture

Even though teak wood patio furniture may be a bit harsh for your pocket compared to other types of furniture, it has a lot of advantages added to it. Quality equipment and machinery is typically used to create this top of the line outdoor furniture owners can enjoy for years. This type of furniture is

How to protect your garden furniture

garden furniture

The seasons are starting to change and fall is officially here. What does that mean for us? For those of us who live in an area where the season brings with it falling leaves, cooler temps, and rainy days, then odds are winter will bring ice and snow. Either way doesn’t matter. Patio furniture needs

Consequences of not cleaning your gutters

cleaning gutters

Human beings are renowned for being hospitable in nature. Guests are welcome everywhere in the world but pests are not. However, if you do not keep your gutters clean, you are unwittingly welcoming the pests as well. Winter is just round the corner and so is autumn. Thus, you see leaves falling all over the

How to make the most out of your home’s outside areas this autumn

autumn

Want to enjoy the outside of your property this autumn? Then here are a few things to bear in mind: Trim and tidy To make the most of your garden this autumn, keep on top of your seasonal garden maintenance, such as raking up fallen leaves. Keep your paths, patios and steps clear to avoid

Getting your garage ready for winter

winter

With the encroaching autumn and fading rays of summer, it’s time to get the garden prepared for winter and put away all the garden furniture and tools. Storage is such an important resource particularly in winter time and having a garage is a real plus. If you’ve been doing a lot of gardening or relaxing

How to restore your wooden garden furniture

restoring garden furniture

When your wooden garden furniture takes a beating from months of being outside and exposed to the elements, there is no reason to throw it away. Garden furniture restoration will save your money and it is something you can get done in one afternoon and you will not believe how new your furniture will look.

How to maintain your garden furniture

maintaining garden furniture

It is unlikely you will find any garden furniture that doesn’t require some kind of maintenance, especially over the winter months. Let’s face it, following a rough winter the last thing you want is to sit on your garden chairs and for them to fall apart. After recently working on a restoration project to try