Having the perfect lawn has been the mission of many homeowners. Pulling crabgrass and dandelions has become a weekend chore. Watering daily and fertilizing until the green practically glows at night. It is labor intensive and can become costly to maintain the perfect lawn.

There are alternatives that will enhance the landscaping, help the environment, and save money. Planting clover is one alternative it is low-maintenance and attractive. It has small flowers to attract honeybees, and butterflies. Clover also helps maintain the soil by extracting nitrogen from the air and putting it back in the soil by its root (more…)

Fall Home Maintenance: Get your mind in the gutters and out on the roof. Everyone thinks about the drudgery of raking leaves, trimming bushes, and covering the patio furniture; but seldom does anyone think about getting on the roof and cleaning the gutters.

Gutters are trash traps; they collect debris from trees like nobody-s business. Unless you have a gutter elf that picks out every stray leaf in your gutters, you are going to have to get (more…)

There are a lot of great things about living at the beach but it’s not all sun and sand and adt alarm services. The outside of your beach house needs special care and we’ve got the tips to get you started. Think of it as a jumping off point.
Protect From Saltwater – One of the biggest hazards to beachfront homes is the effect that salt air has on them over time. If you’ve got aluminum (more…)