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Vermont lawn & home maintenance guides
Straight answers to the questions we hear most from homeowners in Essex and across Chittenden County, written for Vermont's short seasons and long winters.
Fall cleanup checklist for Vermont homeowners
When to do a fall cleanup in Chittenden County and what to cover before the snow: leaves, gutters, the final mow, garden beds, and more.
When to aerate & overseed your lawn in Vermont
Why late summer to early fall is the best window, signs your lawn needs it, and how to care for new seed.
How gutter cleaning helps prevent ice dams
How ice dams form on Vermont roofs, why clogged gutters make them worse, and when to clean gutters.