[This post was originally published in January 2022. It have been revised and expanded.]
With the holiday season just around the corner, many renters and homeowners might find this to be a good time for simple home improvement projects.
While these types of projects can vary in size and cost, there are some small home improvement steps everyone can take to add value and style to their homes.
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, home remodeling, construction debris removal, landscaping, DIY projects, home renovation, home improvement, hardscaping, curb appeal
It's no secret to anyone living west of the Mississippi that we are in a major drought and have been for years. Which means using less water is a priority.
For those with lawns, shrubbery, and flower gardens, this is both a burden and a challenge. The good news is that there is a viable option.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, landscaping debris, landscaping, low water lawn, hardscaping, water conservation, water wise, xeriscaping
When we speak of landscaping most of us think of shrubs, trees, and plants. But hardscape structures can be a significant part of a residential landscape.
And deciding what to add and what to build can be as enjoyable as the feeling of looking out at what you've accomplished later when it's all done. But how do you get it done?
Topics: landscaping, home improvement, yard waste disposal, backyard, hardscaping, curb appeal
We all want to recycle and do our part to save the planet. But not many of us think of yard waste in terms of recycling or reuse. Yet, organic debris is quite recyclable.
Almost everything that grows in or above your outdoor spaces at home can be recycled, reused, or repurposed. In fact, there's no "greener" way to be green with waste and debris.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, landscaping, yard waste disposal, composting, lawn care, organic waste, recycle, reuse, reduce
Every homeowner wants their house to look nice, be inviting, and draw compliments from guests and folks passing by. A curb appeal upgrade can do that.
They say you can't judge a book by its cover, but a home's "face" can say volumes about the condition of the interior and add huge resale value, as well.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, construction debris removal, landscaping, home improvement, yard waste disposal, hardscaping, curb appeal
Today's suburban backyards are not what they were a generation or two ago. Or at least they don't have to be - not with all the available upgrades possible.
While tastes changes and styles comes and go, some things are perennial - like barbecues - and knowing what make the best upgrades for your backyard space is important.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, landscaping, outdoor cleaning, outdoor entertaining, hardscaping, backyard entertaining
Almost a third of the country is in a drought and heat waves continue. Not surprisingly, yard waste removal is not likely to be high on anyone's list.
Yet people still have lawns and homeowners still want to keep things looking nice - if they can.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, landscaping, lawn care, drought resistant, low water lawn
While installing sod might be a bit intimidating to some homeowners, it actually can be a quite simple landscaping task. Maybe not easy, but simple to do.
However, there are certain steps to follow and a few tools you should have. Not to mention the preparation of the ground you plan to install your new sod onto.
Topics: landscaping debris, landscaping, lawn debris, yard waste disposal, lawn care
Landscaping often evokes images of crews planting trees and building walls. but landscaping can be for homeowners, too.
And it doesn't have to be difficult nor costly to upgrade and rejuvenate your outdoor space.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, landscaping debris, landscaping, yard waste disposal, backyard
The days of large swaths of lawn grass and expansive sprinkler systems are waning. And mowing, weeding, and raking every week. Low-water yard design is in.
Most every homeowner prides themselves on the lushness of their front lawns and the tidy look of a well-manicured landscape. But all that green grass comes at a price.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, landscaping debris, landscaping, lawn debris, lawn care