In terms of energy efficiency, windows are one of the biggest contributors to heat loss from buildings. However, according to BuildingGreen.com, a new window technology being developed by Guardian Industries could allow for windows that can provide insulation values comparable to a standard insulated 2×4 stud wall, with a new double-pane glass and a vacuum […]

If you are going to make simple toilet repairs, you will need to know the parts of the toilet.  Here are words you need to know:
Ballcock: Water supply valve.
Float ball: The ball that rides on the surface of the water in the tank. When the tank is full, the float ball shuts off the    ballcock.
Flush […]

 
Good contractors are at a premium in Toronto so if you are preparing to invest some funds in updating your home? Here’s what you need to think about from your contractor’s point of view.
1- Define what you want. Start by making lists of what you like and don’t like in your home. Make sure that […]

 
It’s time to repair and refresh. Here’s how.
Forget May flowers, for most homeowners around the GTA,  April showers bring rust, clogged rain gutters and all manner of sticky doors and windows. To help you solve these troubles, here are some sure-fire solutions to common spring problems. They’re easy enough to tackle in a weekend so […]

 
Every May, cottagers head back up north to their favourite lakeside retreats, filled with the anticipation of peace, serenity and the cry of the loon. But before they can enjoy any of these things, many face a frustrating, psychological ordeal: trial by water pipe. Will it be you? It may. Let me prepare you to prevail.
Somewhere […]