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National Public Lands Day – Fall Gardening Guide
Saturday, September 27th is National Public Lands Day. Started in 1994, this day is devoted to preserving public lands and national parks. The holiday will provide free admission to state parks on...
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Winterization: Clean Your Gutters in 6 Easy Steps
Having a lawn with a lot of trees is like having a dog with long hair: your house and lawn is destined to be covered with leaves. Now that it’s mid-October, it is time to think about winterization...
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Blarney Stone – Stone Details for Your Home!
This St. Patrick’s Day, Handyman Matters has the Blarney Stone on our minds. If you’re unfamiliar with the myth behind the Blarney Stone – here’s a recap. The man who built Blarney Castle, Cormac...
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Need-to-Know Repairs to Prepare your Deck for Summer!
One of the best aspects of owning a home is the yard that comes with it. What is better than sitting out on your deck, relaxing, and enjoying the scenery? Absolutely nothing. Having an inviting,...
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Fence Maintenance that will Increase your Home’s Value
The white picket fence is the classic symbol for the American dream. You may not think about your fence on a regular basis, but keeping this structure in tact is essential. Fences not only increase...
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Landscaping Ideas that will make your Backyard a Summer Getaway…
One of the biggest perks of owning your own home is being able to have a private outdoor space. Your dogs can run free, you can host barbecues, or you can soak up some rays with your family. As the...
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Pet Friendly Doors & Entryways (5 Different Styles)
Taking the dog/cat/or otherwise out is a tedious task. Fur children can be the epitome of need, with their bathroom habits, exercise routines, and erratic sunbathing. If the barrier between the...
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Choosing an Outdoor Kitchen Design Worthy of your Summer BBQ’s
There are certain sectors of the home that hold unprecedented potential for entertaining. A billiards basement, the dining room, a large, open kitchen… It seems like that’s it, and then you step...
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Fall is Coming – Is your Home Ready? (Your Essential Checklist)
It’s a matter of a couple of weeks before we’re in the throes of it: Fall. And if your home operates under a school calendar, day-to-day activities are about to take off. Forethought is what will...
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Pet Friendly Additions for your Home (Watch Out, they’re really Cute)
At Handyman Matters, we love our pets. Whether they are dogs, cats, fishes, pigs, bunnies, hamsters, birds… pets make the best housemates. Especially today. If you didn’t already know, today is...
View ArticlePlanning Your Spring Gardening And Landscaping
It’s that time of year when cabin fever sets in, and we’re impatiently waiting the arrival of spring. We start making plans for our yard and garden in anticipation of the warmer months. We consult...
View ArticleGardening For Beginners: Tips & Tricks For Novices
Are you a new homeowner, or a novice gardener, looking to change up your yard as the growing season gets underway? Good for you! And here are a few tips and things to remember to help you get...
View ArticleIs Your Backyard Ready For Summer?
With summer—and barbecue season—close at hand, it’s time to conduct a back yard inspection to make sure that your home is ready for entertaining family and friends over the next several months. How...
View ArticleEnjoying Your July Fourth Festivities With Safety In Mind
Summer is here, at last, with all of its enjoyable warm-weather activities: picnics, hiking, fishing, gardening, swimming, boating, bar-b-ques, and, of course, celebrating the anniversary of our...
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Need-to-Know Repairs to Prepare your Deck for Summer!
One of the best aspects of owning a home is the yard that comes with it. What is better than sitting out on your deck, relaxing, and enjoying the scenery? Absolutely nothing. Having an inviting,...
View ArticleBlarney Stone – Stone Details for Your Home!
This St. Patrick’s Day, Handyman Matters has the Blarney Stone on our minds. If you’re unfamiliar with the myth behind the Blarney Stone – here’s a recap. The man who built Blarney Castle, Cormac...
View ArticleComplete Guide To Planning Your New Patio
There are more decisions that go into planning a patio than may be obvious at the start. For example: How important is privacy? What about prevailing winds? How about your gardening interest? Do you...
View ArticleA Guide to Outdoor Christmas Lights
There’s a trend these days towards using outdoor Christmas lights as decoration throughout the year in gardens, porches, patios and walkways. There’s a wealth of novelty lighting available these days...
View ArticleHow To Clean Your Gutters Before Winter (6 Easy Steps)
Having a lawn with a lot of trees is like having a dog with long hair: your house and lawn is destined to be covered with leaves. Now that it’s mid-October, it is time to think about winterization and...
View ArticleTips to Prepare your Deck for Outdoor Entertaining
Getting your deck structurally sound and safe is just the first step to having a great outdoor space for use in the summer. There are a lot of things you can do to make sure that your deck is not only...
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