Water is magnificent. It is central to life and brings fun and beauty. Unfortunately, however, water can also bring destruction. Your home requires a drainage system that properly routes water away from the home’s structure with trenches or pipes to a place like a sewer, ravine, or pond. Take it from all of us here at DeFazio Company and ensure your house has an adequate drainage solution.
Planning and completing outdoor projects in midwestern states such as Ohio can be a tricky business. Many projects either cannot be completed in the winter months or will be much harder to complete and are, therefore, best left for spring. However, if you are looking to add landscape lighting to your North Royalton home, consider the following questions from DeFazio Company to find out of the time is right.
If you’ve never experienced a flooded basement, consider yourself lucky. The damage a flood can do can be catastrophic- with water damage spreading from your flooring, your furniture, and potentially valuable family heirlooms. So how do you prevent your home from flooding? Heed these three tips from your friends at DeFazio Company, and never come home to a flooded basement again.
Adding home value is a common desire of many homeowners. There are several home improvement projects that can not only improve the comfort of your home while you’re living in it but will also increase your future list price when it comes time to sell. The next time you’re looking for a project to boost your home’s value, consider an irrigation system from DeFazio Company.
Installing a fence around your Cleveland area home is a great way to add value and privacy to your backyard. However, many homeowners who set out to complete this project themselves run into some unfortunate mistakes that can have long-lasting negative effects. To help you avoid these mistakes, our team at DeFazio Company has made a quick list of the most common ones to avoid.
While we all love the idea of a large backyard, the fact is, it is just not possible or practical for everyone. However, just because your yard is on the small side doesn’t mean it can’t be used and enjoyed by your friends and family. Today, the team at DeFazio Company is discussing our favorite ways to make your small backyard feel larger.
Are you looking for a way to increase the value of your Cleveland area home? Most real estate professionals agree that a good first impression can really help sell your home fast. That’s why at DeFazio Company, we encourage homeowners to look for ways to improve the exterior of their home, focusing beyond just the interior. Today, we’re going to discuss how landscape lighting can increase the value of your home, and help it sell fast.
A backyard fence is a great way to add value to your property while enhancing your own privacy and beautifying your yard. However, in order to be a good neighbor, there are a few written and unwritten rules to abide by. So, while you may think that choosing the type of fence to install is the hard part, it’s actually only the first step in fence installation. Check out these three etiquette tips from your friends at DeFazio Company to make sure you don’t step on any neighborhood toes during your fence installation.
At DeFazio Company, we believe in the benefits of owning and maintaining a quality irrigation system. For Ohio homeowners, it’s the best way to get your grass watered with the perfect balance and consistency in order to achieve a lush, green yard you can be proud of. However, just like all mechanical things, your irrigation system will not last forever and it may be time to consider upgrading it. Read on to learn if your system is on its last leg.
Summer is a favorite time of year for many people. The weather is warm, and you generally have more time to spend with family and friends. However, here in Ohio, summer also comes with daylong storms, and that can lead to too much water accumulating on your property. While it might not seem like a big deal to have small amounts of water pooling on your property, any amount of flooding can actually cause serious issues if not attended to. At DeFazio Company, we provide landscape drainage solutions, and today we are discussing why they are so important.