Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “All Year Maintenance”
Winter in Calgary is a divisive topic of conversation. There are those who can’t wait for the snow to start, as it heralds a season of being inside and cosy, along with some great holiday celebrations and decorating. On the other hand, there are those who dread the season of snow shovelling, freezing temperatures that last for days and keeping …
For many young Calgary citizens, owning a house is a typical goal as they enter the workforce and start their journey into adulthood. However, this dream can quickly become a nightmare as they realize the sheer amount of work that is needed to keep their home looking good and functioning well. This can easily become compounded when you consider the …
“A man’s home is his castle” goes the old English proverb, and in the world of homeownership in Calgary, this means that your ‘castle’ needs to be somewhere that you take care of and protect all year round. While many Calgary homeowners will either have a rigorous cleaning schedule for the interior of their home (or indeed an external cleaning …
There’s nothing quite like the arrival of spring in Calgary. The winter can seem to last forever, but as the snow pack finally starts to melt and the temperatures start to rise, there’s a palpable sense of positivity and hope across the city. For many homeowners, spring is also the time when it’s time to put into practice all the …
Winter always has Calgary homeowners dreaming of new projects and ideas for their property. The long weeks spent inside looking at the snowpack with not much else to do gives everyone time to read, research and make plans for the year ahead. Winter is also a great time to think about looking after your property, but it shouldn’t be the …
There’s something almost magical about the first snowfall in Calgary each winter. Everyone knows that it’s inevitable, and the blanket of snow completely changes the city out of recognition. The clean white snow softens all harsh edges and covers up all the ugly parts of the city, and it’s hard to remember why most Calgary citizens dread the winter season …
It can feel like there’s an informal lawn keeping competition as you drive around Calgary every summer. Just about every lawn seems to sparkle with emerald green and there is a feeling of civic pride about having your grass looking its absolute best. It’s common knowledge that Calgary homeowners spend an incredible amount of time and energy each summer on …
Looking after your property in Calgary comes with a whole heap of responsibilities, but also with a lot of satisfaction. There’s something beautiful about watching the seasons change across your grounds and knowing that your hard work and effort has made it look that good. However, each season comes with a list of property maintenance Calgary homeowners need to complete …
Many Calgary residents say that they love that their city gets the full effect of all four seasons; hot summers, snowy winters, fresh springs and leafy falls. However, all of this seasonal beauty comes with a hefty amount of property maintenance, and it’s so easy to do it wrong. Here, we’ll look at some of the do’s and don’ts of …
