Answer: There are many different choices for covering your patio from professionally built structures to simple do-it-yourself kits all of which can give you more days on your patio.  Here are a few options and ideas that you can choose from. Sails and Umbrellas:  A lower cost, easy way to cover a patio is with […]

Answer: Spring is a great, if not a critical time to improve the health of your grass.  Here are a few tips to a super yard. Raking: While not our favorite pastime raking is important for healthy grass.  Deep raking helps remove thatch build-up that can occur over time.   1/2 inch or more thatch is considered […]

Answer: Basic improvements are important and don’t cost much if you do them yourself. Freshening the rooms with a nice coat of paint comes first. If you have rooms or walls that are odd colors, paint these entire rooms in beige and install new electrical outlet covers. Check the woodwork to see if it needs to […]

Answer: There are a number of options to fix your old tub problems. Here are a few. Replace it: Replacing your tub is often the most expensive option especially if you have a special tub such as an antique claw foot tub.  Modifications to walls, tiles, plumbing, etc., may be necessary and the old tub […]

Answer: No.  While wood is still the most popular, the choices for decking materials are staggering.  Here are a few to consider. Composite: Wood pulp and one of two types of plastic pressed together, composite deck planks can maintain their color for years, resist scratching and simulate the look of real wood.  Compression molded decking […]