We talk a lot about curb appeal here on eieiehome.com. The reason is because maintaining your home’s exterior is among the most important aspects of ownership. Unless you happen to live on a sprawling rural lot, your home’s exterior has a direct impact on the homes around you and the collective neighbourhood. In essence, good curb appeal contributes to good neighbourhood appeal. (more…)

Fall is right around the corner. While some people may lament the end of summer fun, for many other fall is a glorious time of year. It’s filled will colour, comfortable clothing, and family fun, such as apple picking, visits to pumpkin patches, and nature walks to take in the beautiful autumn colours. This is also the perfect time to get outside and take on some projects around the house. (more…)

Summer, no matter how much you can’t stand the heat, is the most festive season of the year. This is the time when people come together to party, relax, relieve stress that accumulated during the winter months, and make new, lifelong friendships under the warm, festive sun. (more…)

There is nothing like a beautiful backyard, especially when it combines form and function to create a true extension of the living space. For some, that might mean creating an enviable backyard entertaining area, while others may picture a sprawling garden. (more…)

Tips and tricks for taking care of your lawn and garden in excessive heat, from Landscape Ontario. Heat advisories have been a regular occurrence for many regions across Ontario this summer.  (more…)

If your garden isn’t fairing quite as well as you had hoped, you’re probably scouring the internet looking for effective remedies for gardening problems. You might be surprised (or maybe not) to hear that nature has the best remedies for nature’s problems. Whether you’re dealing with weeds, slugs, or lackluster blooms, chances are, you’ll find the solution right there in your kitchen. (more…)

Your front porch is the first thing people see when they come to your home, therefore it has to make a good impression. Your porch should be welcoming and happy, a space that’s inviting and makes guests feel comfortable. It should be an accurate representation of your personal style, and an extension of your indoor space. Here’s how to create the front porch of your dreams and the envy of all your neighbours. (more…)

Having a big property with a lush yard requires plenty of work and sometimes money. Every yard deserves to look healthy, rich and nourished since it greatly affects the curb appeal of your home. However, you don't have to spend a fortune in order to groom your yard. Instead, you can try out some simple things that will cost you almost nothing. (more…)

Finding a contractor to install or repair your home’s siding is more than comparing costs. Before you officially hire a siding contractor, do thorough research before you sign any cheques. (more…)

In this second article in our series about neighbourhood disputes, we’re looking at one of the most contentious of all battles –tree disputes. If you’ve ever visited or lived in a neighbourhood that is enveloped by a canopy of mature trees, then you know exactly how integral they can be to the overall look and feel of the area. (more…)