You can build your own putting green in your garden with just a few easy tips. With your own golf course, you can enjoy a relaxing game or improve your golfing techniques, just because you built it yourself doesn’t mean it won’t look the real deal. Artificial putting greens are becoming […]
Exteriors
From "Clear" to Eternity: Choosing Deck Stain Opacity and Color
If you're sick of being ambushed by snow, battered by winds, blinded by ice and dazed by unrelenting cold, take heart: the long, bitter winter really is coming to a close. As hard as it may be to believe, spring is approaching, bringing gentle breezes, warm sun, green grass and […]
How to Repair a Roof Leak on a Shingle Roof
​A leaky roof is an issue that could cause additional problems in your home if it is not corrected properly. Although, in some cases, a roof leak may develop during the time that the roof needs replaced, there are many cases in which those leaks may occur long before an […]
Teak Patio Bench Maintenance Tips
The outdoor environment is one that is enjoyed by many property owners. When the weather turns nice, many of us tend to gravitate outdoors to enjoy time with family and friends. That is why there are a variety of features that are available for use outdoors, including the simple addition […]
Tips on Using Outdoor Blinds
With the weather well and truly on the improve, isn't it time you made the outside of your home look as good as the inside? During the summer, we are more likely to spend time and entertain guests outside where you can enjoy the summer breeze or get a nice […]
Extend a Warm Welcome with an Appealing Front Door Design
Your front door… it's the portal to your house, the entrance to your castle. Knocking on the door, or ringing the doorbell, affords your visitors with their first point of contact, the first impression that is tactile as well as visual, and a preview of what lies beyond. An attractive, […]
Advantages of Installing Aluminum Railings in Your Home
Most of us don't take time to pay much attention to the handrails that we hold as we ascend and descend staircases. In fact, we don't really notice railings at all until we are in the middle of building or remodeling a home and need to decide what type of […]
The Modern Day Use of Bollards
Throughout the years, bollards have been used to protect property from unauthorised access that could potentially cause damage. The use of bollards goes as far back as the 18th century, where bollards in the shape of wooden posts were used to regulate traffic. Many paintings of historic buildings include images […]
Types of Gutters. Pros and Cons of Using Gutters for Your Home
Gutters are the supporting part of your roof system, they collect the rain water and melted snow water and pass them through downpipes away from your home. The main intention of applying a gutter system is to manage the flow of rainwater from your roof to the ground to avoid […]
Caring for Your Pool in Winter
The carefree days of summer have slipped away and winter is coming. Before you start addressing holiday cards and stuffing the turkey, you have one more thing on your end-of-summer to-do list. Before the colder temperatures really set in, you need to winterize your pool. If all of the debris […]
What to Consider Before Installing a Satellite Dish On Your Roof
Most avid television lovers are not satisfied with regular cable and quickly upgrade to a satellite dish. More and more homeowners across the country choose a satellite system without thinking too much about installation. Before climbing up the roof or balcony and drilling holes for a satellite dish, consider a […]
Basic Ways how Granite Can Be Used
Granite is one of the most accepted construction resources of all. It has been taken into consideration for thousands of years in both outdoor as well as indoor uses. Granite rock is used in bridges, buildings, monuments, pavement and many different external projects. As far as consideration of indoors, graceful […]