• Backyard Wedding? Tips for a Great Lawn With Less Work

    17 August 2020

    Are you considering a backyard wedding? This popular option provides a beautiful backdrop for anyone's nuptials while saving money and making an intimate celebration. But many homeowners need to spend a little time making their lawn ready for the big day. How can you do this? Here are three ways to make it easier and more successful. 1. Hire a Professional Service If you don't already use a lawn care service, now is the time to start.

  • 4 Things To Consider Before Starting Commercial Renovations

    23 April 2020

    Whether you're remodeling after first taking over a location or doing commercial renovations to give an existing site a refresh, it can be a very exciting and nerve-racking process. You should try to build a list of issues to address before getting started. That list should include these four items. Regulations and the Certificate of Occupancy Almost every commercial building in America has to comply with a set of local, state, and federal standards.

  • No Plunger Handy? How To Plunge A Toilet Without One

    11 July 2016

    Did you recently move into a new home or apartment only to find that the toilet has clogged? If you didn't bring a plunger with you when you moved and don't have time to go purchase a new one, you may be wondering if there's any way you can plunge the toilet even without having this plumbing tool at hand. The good news is that you can indeed unclog a toilet without a plunger; the bad news is that it can get messy if you're not careful.

  • 3 Reasons To Hire A Professional Painting Service

    29 April 2016

    A painting service can be one of the most useful services at your disposal as a homeowner, mostly because they can help you avoid potential complications that can arise during the painting process. Listed below are just a few of the reasons to consider hiring a professional painting service. Ensure That Your Colors Are Approved A major reason to hire a professional painting service is that they can ensure that the colors that you want are approved by your local homeowners' association and municipality.

  • How To Get A Private Spray Pad For Your Yard

    28 March 2016

    Public spray pads have become wildly popular in many major Canadian cities. These areas in public parks spray water up and down and allow kids and adults alike a cooling refuge from the hot summer sun. Sanitarily speaking, they are easier to clean than a public pool and the water used remains uncontaminated by little kids in diapers or training pants. If you really like the idea of a spray pad, but would prefer to have your very own in your backyard, then here is how you can construct and install your own (with the help of a couple of contractors, of course).