Last June, I was the king of the cul-de-sac. I’d just finished staining my cedar deck, and it looked like a million bucks under the summer sun. But then November rolled around, the rain settled in, and by February, my…
I remember standing in my backyard three years ago, sweating through my favorite t-shirt and staring at what I thought was a masterpiece in the making. I had spent all Saturday morning applying a beautiful, rich cedar tint to my…
Why Painting Your North Van Home Before a Drainage Repair is a Waste of Money Why Painting Your North Van Home Before a Drainage Repair is a Waste of Money As the owner and lead contractor at North Shore Roofing…
Why Fixing Your North Van Drainage is the Only Way to Save Your Exterior Paint Why Fixing Your North Van Drainage is the Only Way to Save Your Exterior Paint Living in North Vancouver is a privilege, but it comes…
It was a chilly spring morning when I realized I’d made a rookie mistake. As I watched my newly painted house gleam in the sunlight, I noticed something troubling—my beloved perennials, which I’d carefully nurtured for years, were starting to…
I vividly remember the day I chose to save a few bucks by grabbing generic masonry paint for my backyard brick walls. Within months, that decision haunted me—a faded, cracked surface that looked worse than before. It was a lightbulb…
I vividly remember the day I finished painting my house’s exterior. The brighter trim, the vibrant main color—it looked stunning. But as months went by, I started noticing chips, fading patches, and worse—cracks that made the whole thing look worn…
I’ll never forget the morning I decided to pressure wash my house’s wood siding, convinced it would make the paint adhere better and give my home that freshly renovated look. As I blasted away, I didn’t realize I was setting…
I remember the first time I tried to paint my home’s rough cedar siding, only to realize my trusty old roller just wasn’t up to the task. The fibers kept catching on the uneven surface, leaving me with streaks and…
I remember the first time I stained my deck; I was eager to give it a fresh, inviting look for summer barbecues. But as I stepped back, my excitement faded into frustration. Splotchy, uneven patches stared back at me—a mess…
