Feeling safe and secure in your own home is a top priority of most homeowners. No one wants to stay awake all night worrying if their home is truly safe. If you’re looking to add to your security system, the right outdoor lighting can help deter crime on your property and can sometimes be even more effective than a traditional security system. To help you choose the right type of security lights for your Cleveland area home, listen to the experts at DeFazio Company. Flood Lights When you think of security lights, you probably think first of flood lights. Flood lighting refers to lights that are designed to illuminate a large space around your home. They are generally installed in areas that need extra security such as near garage doors or other exterior entryways. There are many options for flood lighting, including traditional halogen or solar lights. However, while solar … Continued
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At DeFazio Company, we love pets. For many, our dogs are not just pets, they are part of the family and, just like the rest of the family, they deserve their own space. Room to run and play is essential for a dog’s well-being; however, they need to be able to do it in a safe way. The best way to give your pet the safe space he deserves is by installing a fence, but what type of fence is right for you? To help you answer that question, our team has listed a few things to consider. 1. What Is Your Pet’s Personality? You know your pet better than anyone, so you know what type of fence will work. Do you have a large dog that likes to leap? We can build a fence tall enough fence to keep him in. Is your dog a digger? We can bury … Continued
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If your once-beautiful lawn is starting to show brown spots, it may be due to an issue with your irrigation system. When was the last time you had it checked out? Did you have a system installed and then forget about it? If so, you could be wasting money and water each month by not properly maintaining your irrigation system. DeFazio Company is here to help! Below are a few reasons why it’s important to schedule regular maintenance for your Cleveland home’s sprinkler system. Damaged Sprinkler Heads Numerous things can cause damage to your sprinkler heads, including mowing your lawn or kids playing outside. With regular sprinkler system maintenance, you will safeguard your investment by ensuring that your sprinkler heads are repaired, replaced, or upgraded as needed. Changes in Your Landscape Your landscape naturally changes over time, either by natural growth or additional landscape features you might add to your … Continued
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As a proud Cleveland homeowner, you work hard on your yard and landscaping to keep your home looking beautiful. How frustrating it must be to have it all ruined by poor drainage! Our team at DeFazio Company never wants to see your hard work go to waste, and that is why we’ve put together this list of three signs your yard has drainage issues. The faster you identify the problem, the faster our experts can remedy it! 1. Standing Water The first thing you’ll notice when you have poor drainage is standing water. If your yard is too wet to walk on or use for several hours, you have bad lawn drainage. Walking on a wet lawn can cause soil compaction, which is bad for your grass and trees. Additionally, standing water can cause big problems for your home’s foundation as it slowly seeps into the walls and causes cracks … Continued
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Lighting up your landscaping is a great way to draw attention to the most striking features of your landscape any time of the day or night. Not only is landscape lighting an attractive feature that adds curb appeal to your home, it also provides safety and visibility for you and your family. However, it takes a trained eye to choose lighting solutions that will enhance both your home and landscape. And that’s where our team at DeFazio Company comes in. We can help you design an elegant lighting display that you will enjoy all year round. Feature Favorite Plants If you have favorite shrubs, trees, or other plants in your landscape, we recommend using soft spotlights to draw attention to them. By using these garden lights on certain plants, their colors will be illuminated in the night and your landscape will look vibrant. Also, try uplighting trees that are near … Continued
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Did you know that a major cause of structural damage in Ohio homes is poor drainage? As a homeowner, we’re sure you can appreciate how devastating structural damage can be and you’ll want to do everything in your power to avoid it! That’s why it is so important to make sure your home is armed with the right type of drainage system. Exterior drainage systems offer the defense you need to protect your home against surface water. So today, our team at DeFazio Company is discussing the different types available. 1. French Drain A French drain is the most common type of drainage system. It provides an easy channel for water to flow through. The water runs into a gravel-filled trench, then into perforated pipe at the bottom of the pipe, and finally empties a safe distance away from the house. Depending on your home, the water can be diverted … Continued
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Outdoor lights can be tricky. Sometimes the challenges they present are minor, easy fixes; while other times, lighting problems can be dangerous. Because of this, it’s a good idea to know how to identify issues and prevent any problems from turning dangerous. At DeFazio Company, we take pride in providing safety and visibility around Cleveland area homes, so today we’re discussing the most common issues we see and what you can do about them. 1. Burned-Out Bulbs Of course, no lightbulb lasts forever. But, if you’re noticing that your outdoor light bulbs seem to be burning out too frequently, there may be a problem with their installation. The power supply voltage may be too high for that particular type of bulb, or the bulbs may be too loose or connected improperly. The best way to combat this issue is with routine maintenance by a trusted light crew to ensure your … Continued
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Many Cleveland area homeowners wait until spring or summer to install a fence around their home. But is that necessary? Actually, there are several benefits of installing a fence in the winter months rather than waiting for spring. Today, our team at DeFazio Company are discussing all the reasons why installing a fence this winter might be the right choice for you. 1. Save Time and Money When shopping around for the best fence installation prices, we think you’ll find the best deals are available during the off-season. Not only will the installation fees be lower, but you can often also find the best prices on quality fence products. Fencing options that are out of your price range in the spring or summer might fit into your budget in the winter. Additionally, fence installers are more likely to have flexibility in their schedule during the winter, allowing your project to … Continued
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The weather has turned cold here in the Midwest and the need to water our lawns is gone until next spring. However, merely shutting down your sprinkler system isn’t enough to ensure it will work the next time you need it. You must also winterize it completely to prevent it from freezing, expanding, and then cracking your underground pipes. Our team at DeFazio Company has been serving the Cleveland, OH, area since 2007, and today we’re discussing the basics of winterizing your sprinkler system. Step 1: Shut Off Water Supply Before you do anything else, you must completely shut off the water supply to your sprinkler system so that there is no longer even a trickle of water flowing through. Because moisture can freeze and damage your system, the goal of sprinkler winterization is to make sure the pipes are completely dry. Additionally, if you have an automatic sprinkler system, … Continued
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Winter weather in Ohio is hard on your home in a variety of ways. Your furnace works overtime, your roof and siding take a beating, and your home’s drainage system is subject to all kinds of unique problems that can be difficult to solve. At DeFazio Company, we believe in being prepared, so as we head into the second half of winter, watch out for these three common drainage problems. 1. Frozen Pipes Frozen and bursting pipes are a fairly common and extremely expensive winter problem. If your pipes aren’t properly insulated, the water inside can freeze and expand, causing your pipes to burst and flood your home or basement. To prevent this costly problem, make sure you turn off the water to the outside spigots and drain any remaining water. You can even fit your outdoor faucets with year-round, frost-free models that prevent the cold from affecting your indoor … Continued
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