After a homeowner cuts down a tree on their property, they are often left with an unsightly stump to deal with. Stumps can be eyesores, take up valuable and useable space, and can even be hazardous. After having a tree removed, it doesn’t make a lot of sense to leave the stump behind, but stump removal is not often included with tree removal. Compared to tree removal, stump removal is much more involved.
With the snow seemingly fully behind us, we can finally begin to enjoy the great outdoors again and plan for early spring gardening tasks. Here is a list of things you can do to develop your garden in the spring so that it will be thriving and beautiful by midsummer.
A retaining wall protects foundations by preventing the loss of supporting soil or pressure from accumulation of sliding soil. Adding a retaining wall improves the look and property value of your home.
Foundation issues occur when the concrete supporting your home begins to break or shift in the soil, compromising the structural integrity of the walls and floors. Settling is caused by poor soil conditions underneath the foundation.
Beautiful landscapes are like a vacation for the eye. But many landscapes come up short of their potential. Many variables affect a landscape like climate, quality of soil, and the natural contour of the land.
Remodeling or clearing out trash from your property can be an exciting time. With spring just around the corner, it’s time to get back to those around the house projects. However, you’ll find these little endeavors often make a big mess. Clearing out old materials can be a hassle, so it’s good to plan ahead in order to save yourself time, energy, and money. One option is to rent a dumpster. Depending on the size of the materials you’ll be discarding, this can be a great option.
Your yard should be a relaxing and enjoyable place for your family and friends to gather. A livable yard is a great feature to have, and something every homeowner should be able to enjoy. An overgrown backyard full of weeds, brush, or debris makes it difficult to enjoy and not somewhere you want to spend your time. Turning that jungle into an oasis is no small task however. The first step to creating the backyard of your dreams is to properly prepare the site. No matter what project you are taking on, having a properly prepared site is the foundation for a livable and enjoyable space.
If you want to find a way to spend more time relaxing on your patio and make it a destination for events with friends and family, these five ideas for outdoor patio additions, ranging from small to big can have your outdoor space feeling new and exciting.
Your driveway is one of the first things you and your guests will see when pulling up to your house. A properly installed and inviting driveway can add great curb appeal to your home. But the blacktop driveway is not as simple to construct as it looks. What you choose for the base material underneath the blacktop is critical.
The last several weeks have seen a record shattering avalanche of snow bombard the North East. The frustration of canceled plans, dangerous conditions, long commutes, and shoveling for hours has left New England completely drained of any leftover holiday cheer. Through the haze of falling snow, one thing has become clear: having a clean parking lot is actually a competitive advantage for a business or organization. With so much snow in such a short period, Mother Nature has quality snow removal at a premium.
Whenever you start the process of building a retaining wall, one of the big decisions that you face is how to choose the type of retaining wall material that is right for your project. Because of the variety of different materials available, you will need to consider several factors before you make your final decision.
Although retaining walls are a seemingly simple enhancement to any landscaping project, nearly 80% of all residential retaining walls fail at one point or another because of poor drainage. Even though it is often passed over, drainage is the most important aspect of any retaining wall’s structure.