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35 · Friday, March 26, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com Spring Home and Garden What's in those Easy spring do it yourself tasks (NC)--Is this the first spring in your new home or the spring to finally undertake some of those fixer-up projects you've been thinking about for so long? With a little help from The Home Depot, you can tackle these small projects on your own and at a cost your wallet will appreciate! Here's just a few that should top your list this spring: Clean the Eavestroughs ­ Leaves and debris make a home out of eavestroughs. Cleaning them can be dirty work, but necessary in order to prevent unwanted flooding. With a ladder and some gardening gloves, removing the debris is easy. However, damaged eaves need to be repaired and can be done section by section with replacement pieces and some caulking. If eavestroughs have sustained enough damage over the years and are in need of replacement, consider having a new system installed with screens to protect the troughs. This will make cleaning them in years to come, much easier! Refresh the Entrance ­ Taupes, greys and greens are hot colours for outdoor window treatments and doors this spring. With a simple coat of paint, new door hardware (handle and lock) and outdoor light, your home entrance can have some high-impact curb appeal. The time commitment is small ­ about half a day. Scrub Down the Exterior ­ The wear and tear of winter weather can leave windows and siding on your home in need of a good cleaning. Most often, a ladder, cleaner and extendable brush is all you need to tackle the windows on your home's exterior. Pressure washing can remove the dirt and grime on vinyl or metal siding. Install a Small Deck ­ A great weekend project, installing a new deck can be done in just five steps. And with the new online deck planner from The Home Depot, it is a project even the new DIYer can tackle. Already have a deck? Make sure to refresh it, along with any fencing you may have, with a new coat of stain to keep it looking its best all season long. Big Yellow Bags? By buying your Black Garden Soil early you'll be able to take advantage of the good weather as it comes. If you've never ordered a bulk bag, you may be wondering what, exactly, is in that Big Yellow Bag? Great efforts have been made by Greenhorizons over the years to find premium, natural garden ingredients. The mixture of all-natural, organic products in the garden soil make for an excellent growing product. Though Greenhorizons won't disclose the exact formula, they will say that GreenThumbTM Black Garden Soil is comprised of a combination of; black loam, peat loam, very well-decomposed manure and a touch of mineral soil. It is really quite fantastic for growing flowers and vegetables. Approximately one cubic yard in size, the bags yield enough soil for the average homeowner's use, which typically includes gardening (flower beds and vegetable gardens), overseeding lawns and landscaping. GreenThumb Black Garden Soil is the all natural way to enrich your gardens. There are three different products you can have delivered right to your home: GreenThumbTM Black Garden Soil, Nature's BlendTM and GreenThumbTM Premium Bark Mulch. Easy to order Convenience is what makes them so popular. There has never been an easier way to get a full cubic yard of Black Garden Soil delivered right to your home. It is so easy to order: "It's even easier than getting a pizza delivered* because you don't need to be home!" Simply give Greenhorizons a call to book a delivery date. On the delivery day, mark an "X" on your driveway of where you would like the bag placed (4x4x4 foot area). Then pay with Visa/MasterCard or put a cheque in the mailbox (on delivery date) for their delivery personnel to pick-up. Another option is to order on-line at BigYellowBag.com and pay by Visa or MasterCard. FourFloors of Showrooms · Durham · Canadel · Leathercraft · Brunetti · · · · BG Furniture Vogel Buhler Superstyle & more! Proudly supporting Canadian Manufacturers No-Risk Guarantee: Greenhorizons offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee. "If a customer's Bulk Bag Soil or Mulch is not what they expected when they receive it, Greenhorizons will pick it up and issue a full refund." * within Greenhorizons delivery zones 217 Lakeshore Road East, Downtown Oakville Since 1953 For more information contact Greenhorizons ONTARIO SOD division at; 2376 Royal Windsor Drive, Oakville, (905) 849-1915. Order on- 905.844.3530 · www.swissinteriors.com line at BigYellowBag.com For lawn & garden TIPS visit: GrowWithGreenThumb.com · Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed · Serving Oakville with Shop at Home Service · Wood & Vinyl Shutters, Supplied & Installed · High Quality at Affordable Prices www.colonialtree.ca SHUTTERS Authorized Eclipse Shutters Dealer Shop at Home Service CALIFORNIA & PLANTATION Your Trees · · · · · FREE 905·877·8591 SHUTTERS ETC. 905.691.4455 www.shuttersetc.ca Beat the HST go online or call us for more details