Tagged : Home Maintenance

We in Alberta enjoy 333 of sunshine-filled days every year.  It makes sense to harness this natural and freely-given resource to save money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and did we mention save money?  

According to Sky Fire Energy, Calgary’s leading residential solar energy provider, installing solar energy panels on your home and connecting it to the grid is not that difficult.  There are only a few hundred homes out of the tens of thousands of homes in Calgary taking advantage of solar energy.  But there are so many reasons, in addition to adding resale value to your home, why adding solar to your energy mix is a smart idea. 

Reduce your Utility Bill 

As solar technology advances, the cost of equipment comes down making solar a good

Pruning, or cutting back is necessary to keep your valuable trees, shrubs and hedges healthy and under control.  If left to grow without regular maintenance, trees and shrubbery will take away from your home’s curb appeal instead of adding to it. Besides the visual appeal, a study by Money Magazine indicates that when it comes to the resale home market, home owners can realize a 200% return on money invested in good landscaping. 

Upkeep of the plant life surrounding your home can be done any time of year.  Fall is a great time to take inventory of the growth that’s occurred over the summer.  Fall clean-up is underway, so why not include the extra twigs and branches from pruning. 

You can always call a professional arborist to assist with pruning,