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Chimney Breath
Do you have a smelly fireplace? "Chimney Breath" is most often caused by moisture, rain, or high humidity. Have your chimney ... |
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Cold Weather Painting
Now colder weather doesn't have to be an issue when doing exterior painting. While most conventional paints must be applied ... |
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Construction Temperature
During construction, get the building stabilized with regard to temperature and humidity prior to installation of finish ... |
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Fertilize Regularly
As a rule, you should fertilize at least three times a year; spring, summer and early fall. |
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Gutter Check
Ice that may have formed over the winter in gutters can cause the gutter to pull away from the house as well as break seals in ... |
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Mild Weather Fires
Mild winters mean more chimney fires! It's true. People choke back their woodstoves in mild weather - leading to more creosote ... |
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Moving Tools
A problem for those in northern climates is the constant hassle of moving tools from garage to basement in the fall and back ... |
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New Shrub Maintenance
Water new shrubs once a week the first summer with 5 to 10 gallons of water for each depending on the size of the bush. Take ... |
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New Sod Maintenance
If installed during Summer: Water new sod daily for the first three weeks. Thereafter water twice weekly for a few weeks. ... |
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Pool Prep
When reopening your pool for a new season, make sure your pump and filter are working properly before adding chemicals to the ... |
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Shrub Trimming
Shrubs and hedges can be trimmed monthly during the growing season. By trimming them back they'll grow more slowly. The slower ... |
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Spring Chimney Cleaning
Springtime is the right time to get your chimneys checked! Sweeps are generally less frantic in the spring (vs. the crazy fall ... |
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Spring Cleaning
When winter is over and it's finally nice enough to venture out into your yard, the first thing you should do to ensure that ... |
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Spring Inventory
Head to the shed and do a " tool inventory " to make sure you have all the items you'll need in the months ahead. Inspect the ... |
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Spring Painting
Spring is a good time to paint fences and the exterior of your home, especially wood surfaces. This way, they will be ... |
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Spring Screens
Spring is the perfect time to inspect door and window screens for tears. You can often repair small tears using a kit from ... |
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Spring Shingles
Since roofing shingles are brittle in winter, they may break if you handle or walk on them. This makes spring a good time to ... |
