Pruning vs. Cutting Back: What’s the Difference?

In any well-maintained garden, shrubs play a vital role. They offer year-round structure, seasonal colour, and often act as privacy screens or wildlife havens. However, left unattended, even the most beautiful shrubs can become unruly, woody, or fail to flower as they once did. That’s where pruning and cutting back come in. These two techniques … Read more

Half Garage Gym Ideas: Creative and Space-Saving Solutions

Think you need a massive garage to have a home gym? Think again. You don’t need to clear out your entire garage, buy a fancy treadmill that costs more than your car, or turn your man-cave into a full-blown fitness studio. Half a garage is enough. Yes, really. I know what you’re thinking: “Half a … Read more

How To Build a Deck Over a Concrete Patio

Has your concrete patio seen better days? Maybe it’s cracked, stained, cratered, or uneven after years of frost heave and settling. The patio we worked on for this guide was in exactly that condition—fifty years old, once tiled, then painted, and riddled with damage. Instead of tearing it out and paying for costly disposal, we … Read more