Painting my aluminum storm door proved to be a worthwhile project. It gave the door an updated look, and, not having to buy a new storm door right now, was an added bonus. Even though the door is around 20 years old, overall, it is in good mechanical condition, despite having a few dings […]
Decorate Your Spring Mantle with Your Outdoors
Since neither one of us has an outdoor mantle, we had an idea for an outdoor-indoor spring mantle. Our concept for this springtime mantle was to use living materials from the outdoors. None of the plant material used for the decorations here was artificial. We created an outdoor-indoor spring mantle by bringing the outdoors inside. […]
Storm Door Wind Damage
Since storm doors, and even screen doors, open outwardly, they are vulnerable to wind damage from strong gusts of wind, if the door opens into the direction of the wind. These prevailing winds can cause damage to many of the major parts a storm door. A prevailing wind blows mainly from a single general direction. […]
Sprucing Up the Landscaping
Overgrown or neglected landscape beds can really detract from the beauty and enjoyment of your yard. If these areas are visible from the street, they can really detract from your home’s curb appeal, too. We worked on this residential project a bit ago. We added many beautiful features and amenities to the house’s various outdoor […]
Gutter Guards & Systems – What Works & What Doesn’t
Unclogged, free-flowing gutters are a homeowners dream. Really, the thought of never having to clean your gutters can put a smile on your face. With any home improvement product on the market, there are many versions of that product all clamoring to be the best, which makes it a bit challenging in choosing one over […]