I read a roofing advertisement yesterday that said: “Go for the cheapest option on you roof, it’s not like all your earthly possessions and your family are inside”. It reminded me once again that it matters who installs a roof on your home. The option of a roofing company or a licensed contractor/carpenter is more […]
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From the time Liz MacMullin, a successful business owner in New Maryland, first launched her highly reputable daycare, Serious Fun Childcare Inc., she had high hopes of renovating the additional building on her property. At first she considered fixing up and maintaining the two apartments it contained; but after discovering what a significant need there […]
Replacing your roof is one of those things that everyone hates doing. Spending money on your roof is not like other, more fun renovation projects. When you renovate your kitchen, for example, you get a beautiful, new, updated kitchen of your dreams at the end of it. But when you renovate your roof…you end up […]
Basement flooding is a common problem this time of year. Here are six tips to avoid basement flooding this year or to prepare for next year. 1. Seal it up Seal up even the tiniest cracks in your foundation, basement walls and floors. Make sure all basement window wells are also sealed up tight against any […]
Coming home to a warm home at the end of a long day is one of the finer comforts in life. But how should you heat your home? What’s the best way to do it? Let’s look at how most people already heat their homes in this neck of the woods – with electric heat. […]
We all want to find ways to save money on heating our homes. But with so many options, what is the best option for me in terms of upfront cost, long-term savings and energy efficiency? Over the next few weeks, we’re going to examine some of these issues in order to help you make […]
You’re freezing in the minus teens, but your windows are perspiring. Some window moisture is to be expected, but when it starts to drip off the window pane and pool in the sill, you could end up with water damage and mold build-up around and below your windows. The Culprit: Water Vapour So […]