Dan’s Home and Garden Blog

Posted on: 24 March 2018

Many homeowners fail to realize the importance of high-quality gutters on their home, but gutters are one of the first lines of defence against water damage to the home's foundation and exterior walls and from flooding and soil erosion on the property. This is why it's good to ensure your home's gutters are always free of clogs and damage and that water flows freely through them. Note a few tips on how to protect your home's gutters so that your home and property are then also protected as well.
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Posted on: 12 March 2018

Did you know that up to 40 percent of heat can leak out of your windows in winter, and up to 100 times more heat can enter through windows in summer? Both scenarios cause you to spend more money trying to keep the home comfortably heated or cooled. Double glazed windows work well for reducing heat inside the home in summer and retaining heat in winter. Here are some steps to follow to get your room ready for installing double glazed windows.
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Posted on: 25 January 2018

Your home's exterior and its curb appeal are very important, as the appearance of the home on the outside may affect your property values, as well as your enjoyment of your outdoor space. If your home's exterior walls all look a little bland and dull, note a few tips on how to add style to these areas, for a more stylish look to your home overall. Trim Note the windows and doors of your home and if they have any type of trim, meaning wood or metal pieces that create a frame around these pieces.
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Posted on: 13 November 2017

If you enjoy gardening, then it is likely you will want to keep on doing it well into old age. However, as you get older, keeping your garden in good condition can become increasingly difficult. You may develop arthritis, have trouble carrying out manual work. Below is a guide to some of the steps you can take to make gardening as a senior easier. Switch to low maintenance plants One way of reducing the amount of work you need to do in your garden is to remove any plants or trees that require a lot of maintenance.
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