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Outdoor Lighting Trends for Decks
Exterior & Landscaping Home Services

Effie Ross

Outdoor Lighting Trends for Decks

Warm summer evenings melt into summer nights, which means you’ll need stunning outdoor lighting. A high-quality outdoor lighting company can help you create a great space to hang out with friends and family and enjoy the nighttime sky.

What could a fresh coat of paint do for your home?
Exterior & Landscaping

Effie Ross

What could a fresh coat of paint do for your home?

You may be surprised to learn that something as simple as a fresh coat of paint can do wonders for your home. And with a trusted professional, painting your home can be a snap.

Tree Trimming and Dead Tree Removal Can Save Your Home
Repair & Maintenance Exterior & Landscaping

Effie Ross

Tree Trimming and Dead Tree Removal Can Save Your Home

Trees add beauty and privacy to your home, plus they provide shade. However, while trees offer many benefits, when they are dead, they can cause a host of problems.

Get Outside This Summer With a New Deck
Exterior & Landscaping Home Services

Effie Ross

Get Outside This Summer With a New Deck

The temperatures are rising, and no doubt you're starting to plan your summer. But when you think about your current yard, is something missing?

Get Your New Deck in Time for Spring
Exterior & Landscaping Home Services

Effie Ross

Get Your New Deck in Time for Spring

The best builders are in high demand, and the busy season is quickly approaching. So if you want to spend time on a new deck, now is the time to start to get your new deck in time for spring.

Don't Let a Dangerous Tree Threaten Your Home
Repair & Maintenance Exterior & Landscaping

Effie Ross

Don't Let a Dangerous Tree Threaten Your Home

A sick or dead tree can threaten your home and your property. Luckily, it's not hard to keep your home safe. Trained arborists, like these TrustDALE certified tree removal experts, can diagnose, treat, and remove dangerous trees.

Professional Pressure Washing Can Make Your Home Look Like New
Cleaning Exterior & Landscaping

Effie Ross

Professional Pressure Washing Can Make Your Home Look Like New

If you notice that your home looks grungy and old, but nothing in particular is wrong, chances are it just needs to be cleaned. Many homeowners are amazed by the difference a simple pressure wash can make.

Should You Repair or Replace Your Fence?
Repair & Maintenance Exterior & Landscaping

Effie Ross

Should You Repair or Replace Your Fence?

Regular maintenance can do a lot to keep your fence looking like new for as long as possible. But as your fence starts to show its age, many homeowners are left asking whether they should repair or replace a fence.

Avoid Flooding with Effective Yard Drainage Solutions
Repair & Maintenance Exterior & Landscaping

Effie Ross

Avoid Flooding with Effective Yard Drainage Solutions

Poor yard drainage can cause all sorts of problems. Fortunately, you don’t have to live with poor drainage. In most cases, once you determine the cause of the flooding, finding the right drainage solution is not complicated.

The Benefits of Installing Outdoor Lighting
Exterior & Landscaping Home Services

Effie Ross

The Benefits of Installing Outdoor Lighting

While it may be bad form to leave your holiday lights up until Easter, high-quality exterior lighting for your home is perfect year-round. Well-designed exterior and landscape lighting benefits your home in many ways, both practical and aesthetic.

Upgrade Your Yard With Quality Hardscaping
Exterior & Landscaping Home Services

Effie Ross

Upgrade Your Yard With Quality Hardscaping

One of the primary ways to achieve low-water landscaping is with a mix of native greenery (softscaping) and beautiful hardscaping. Hardscaping also has benefits like low-maintenance and year-round usability.

Fall Lawn Care and Preparing Your Lawn for Winter
Exterior & Landscaping

Effie Ross

Fall Lawn Care and Preparing Your Lawn for Winter

For many, the autumn months mean warm fires, fall sports, and holiday cheer. But if you’re the proud owner of a grass lawn, this time of year also means switching from summer to fall lawn care and preparing your lawn for winter.

Is it Time to Replace Your Driveway?
Repair & Maintenance Exterior & Landscaping

Effie Ross

Is it Time to Replace Your Driveway?

While driveways can last a long time, they don't last forever. Sometimes, your best option is to repair your driveway. But at a certain point, complete driveway replacement makes the most sense. Here's how to tell when you need to replace your driveway.

Is It Time to Remove a Dead or Dying Tree?
Repair & Maintenance Exterior & Landscaping

Effie Ross

Is It Time to Remove a Dead or Dying Tree?

Tree removal should be a last resort. But a failing tree can pose a risk to your property. If it falls in a storm, it could damage your home and even cause personal injury. To avoid that risk, it is usually necessary to remove a dead or dying tree.