A fence is only as good as the posts holding it up. When a fence starts leaning, a gate stops latching, or a deck feels a little off after a few winters, the cause is almost always below the ground. Here's what goes into setting posts that stay straight for years. The...

If you see puddles along the side of your house after a rain or during the spring thaw, don't ignore them. Water that sits against your foundation is the most common cause of damp basements, cracked concrete and shifting steps. The good news: the fix is often simpler...

Once November arrives in London, the window for outdoor jobs closes fast. A few hours of work now can save you from frozen pipes, a wet basement and cracked concrete come spring. Here's a simple checklist, outside first, then inside. Outside Clean the gutters and...

Most homes in London and the surrounding towns need their gutters (eavestroughs) cleaned at least twice a year: once in late spring and once in late fall, after the leaves are down. If your home sits under big maples, oaks or pines, plan on a third clean. It sounds...

Every November, we get calls from London homeowners who booked a "great deal" on Christmas light installation — and then discovered what wasn't included. Different companies mean very different things by "installation," and the gaps only show up in December, when it's...

There are now two very different ways to have a beautifully lit home in London: classic seasonal Christmas light installation, and permanent app-controlled lighting that stays up all year. We install both — which makes us one of the few local companies with no reason...