Use an old, dirty paint roller to clean the gutters on your house. The old paint roller that you have deemed unusable will quickly and easily clean your dirty gutters and better your Calgary roofing. Attach the roller to an extended handle. Then simply remove debris and leaves by sliding it along the gutter. 

Many home improvement stores offer classes and training sessions on different areas of home remodeling.  You can sign up for these classes, often for free, and get great advice and tips on things like painting, simple plumbing, changing light fixtures, gardening and home decorating.  It can give you not only the skills to do the job, but also ideas for your next project.

Make sure that you and your contractor are on the same page regarding your budget for the project.  Be honest with your contractor regarding the amount of money you have to spend, don't hide the wiggle room that you built into the budget.  Many homeowners fear that they will get taken advantage of, but if you are not honest, you may find yourself having received inferior materials or workmanship because the contractor was trying to cut the costs to fit your budget.

If you are looking for a simple improvement to your home then head to the store and grab some paint.  A fresh coat of paint can make a house feel brand new and requires minimal output in both cash and time.  A new paint job will also increase the attractiveness of your home to possible buyers if you are looking to sell.

Put in a garden.  It can be a lavish outside nursery, or a simple box window in the kitchen to grow your herbs.  The addition of live plants and the appeal they bring to your home is unmatched.  If you don't have much of a green thumb, plant strong plants that need little attention, and add a timed drip or sprinkler system for easy watering. 

If you are taking on your project alone, consider hiring a interior designer for a consultation. An hour with a professional can help clarify what you want to do and help steer you away from those projects that sound good in your head but would be a nightmare to complete.

Make your life easier by having a timed sprinkler system installed. If you can't afford the expense of professional landscaping, you can buy a timer at your local home improvement store to attach to a hose and sprinkler.  This will automatically water your lawn, garden, or other plants at a set time each day.

Written by:

Hubbard Roofing & Exteriors Inc.

775 Lake Bonivista Drive Southeast

Calgary, AB, T2J 7C9

(403)995-0677




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