maintenance

Get your garden spring/summer ready with these prep tips

garden prep

Moving into March, you would expect the weather to gradually improve – higher temperatures and prolonged spells of sunshine at the very least. As it stands at the midpoint of March though, we have already endured a yellow weather warning from the Met Office and a barrage of uncharacteristically unpleasant weather. With the British weather

8 home maintenance tips for the summer season

home maintenance

Summer is coming soon. The cold season is slowly starting to wind down, and pretty soon we’ll have the warm sun on our backs, the smell of summer in the air, and all the good and bad that comes with the season of warmth. For the homeowners out there, the summer season requires you to

Is now a good time to de-winterize my pool?

Swimming pool

The majority of pool owners resorts to winterizing their pools over the winter. It makes sense, since keeping a pool open if you’re not using it is just a waste of money and can be pretty tedious, as you would still need to keep your water quality. However, now that the worst of the winter

Quick tips for sprucing up the garden setting

back garden

With the coming of spring in just a couple of months, you get the opportunity to work on your garden and make it into something you will enjoy for the next few seasons, before the snow returns and ruins it for everyone again. Landscaping done right will make the garden and the lawn look beautiful

Common swimming problems and how to solve them

swimming pool

Some pool problems are very easy to fix. You hence should not bother to spend your money by calling in the service of technicians or other professionals that you think will help you. all you need is to learn about those problems, so that you can note them when they appear. You will save a

How to know when your old windows may need replacing

new windows

When it comes to our homes, every part of it is something we cherish. We want our kitchen to be perfect for our cooking, we need our bedrooms comfortable, and we need our bathrooms clean. However, we sometimes often neglect the unsung heroes of maintaining our home, such as plumbing, our roof, our doors and

How to give your home better curb appeal

curb appeal

Ask any expert in real estate and they will tell you that your home’s curb appeal can dramatically affect its value. A yard that is beautifully maintained and that enhances the exterior of your home can go a long way toward helping you get top dollar for your property. Ways To Increase Curb Appeal Take

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