Removing a Tree
You love the vibrant colors of the leaves but raking them, not so much. Before you call Paul Bunyan, consider what you will miss by chopping it down. ‘Air under tree canopies can be as much as 20 degrees cooler than the surrounding air. It can help keep your home’s interior cool, and your neighbors as well,’ says Cassy Aoyagi.
‘The loss of an established tree can decrease not only your home value but that of your neighbors.’ There is one caveat: trees with large, dead limbs that pose a risk to your home should be removed; have a professional arborist weigh in.
