Home Improvement Blogs – Edmonton

There is a lot more to a home's roof that many may not realize. Trusses are covered by wood decking which is covered with an underlying membrane. There are valley flashings, chimney flashings, roof vents, drip edges, and more. When most people think about their roof, however, they generally only consider the roof surface, most often asphalt shingles.

This is the most visible portion of a roof that faces the brunt of the sun's heat, wind, rain, snow, and ice. Like most aspects of a home, repairs can become necessary due to age or damage that has occurred. How does a homeowner decide though, when a roof replacement is a better option to a repair? Here are the factors to consider.

Overall Age

A big factor to consider, when deciding whether a

Beautifully green grass and shrubs accented by lovely flowers and plants can make a yard truly stand out. While having hearty lawns and landscaping plants requires effort to maintain, these basic landscaping tips can help Beaumont homeowners boast a healthy and attractive yard year round.

Mowing Tips for Healthy Grass

First and foremost, avoid mowing when it's wet, as the lawn clippings that remain are heavy and can smother healthy grass. Break out the mower on dry days and mow the grass to an ideal level of 2.5 to 3 inches or 6 to 8 cm to help its root system get stronger and make the lawn thicker. Always mow with a sharp blade, which allows for easier recovering of the grass for owners who want to use some as compost for other plants.

Adding a deck to outdoor landscapes is the number one way to give your family an immediate outdoor respite that can be customized and transformed in countless ways. However, before planning on accessorizing a deck, homeowners must first determine which type of decking will meet their needs, offer a solid return on investment, and will best live up to their lifestyle. These six home decking options range from traditional to trendy, whether you want to install them in a Spruce Avenue home or elsewhere.

1. Pressure Treated Decking

For six decades, pressure treated decking has been the top choice of Canada's homeowners. Resilient, readily available, and affordable pressure treated lumber undergoes a process that applies preservation solutions upon