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Home Improvement Loan

September 11th, 2008 at 8:16 pm » Comments (0)

 
Are you considered making home improvements  such as a new kitchen, bathroom or remodeling? You can probably think of a thousand ways your home could be more comfortable, more practical or more modern. Sure, you could move. But you love the neighbourhood, and you also love your house.
Often, the really smart option is a home […]



Toronto Fall Home Show

September 10th, 2008 at 7:08 am » Comments (0)

 

The Toronto Fall Home Show has found a new home. They have moving to the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place. The highly anticipated move was in response to renovations at the Automotive Building. The timing could not have been better and the response to the success of the Fall Home Show over the years has […]



Four Tips To Save Home Energy

September 7th, 2008 at 7:13 pm » Comments (0)

 
Many Canadians spent the summer struggling to fill their tanks as the price of gas topped $1.50 / liter. Added to that worry this winter will be the increasing cost of home heating.
It is estimated that Canadians will spend 19.8% more on energy this year than they did last year. Given that the average household […]



Permeable Pavements

August 30th, 2008 at 7:08 am » Comments (0)

 
Feel at home with an environmentally friendly drivewayNext time it rains, look out your window and watch the water and contaminates from the road slosh into the sewers and contaminate our water supply.
“Green pavement,” a relatively new concept in green building, is a permeable and porous pavement that absorbs rainwater instead of repelling it. It […]



Insulating Vacuum Glass

May 25th, 2008 at 7:55 am » Comments (0)

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 […]



How To: Toilet Repairs

May 19th, 2008 at 7:09 pm » Comments (0)

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 […]



Top 10 Tips When Working With Contractors

May 10th, 2008 at 4:34 pm » Comments (0)

 
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 […]



Spring Maintenance Projects

May 7th, 2008 at 8:06 pm » Comments (0)

 
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 […]



Junk Removal Toronto

April 30th, 2008 at 6:58 pm » Comments (0)

 
Its spring cleaning time when tidiness at home takes on a major priority, and you can remove your junk with the help of a junk removal company in Toronto. However, you may be quite unsure when is the best time to have your junk removed. It is really not a good idea to call a […]



Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Homes Curb Appeal

April 27th, 2008 at 6:47 pm » Comments (0)

 
Cosmetic fixes that can put a prettier face on a plain-Jane home will pay for themselves - and then some.
Just as every mother believes her son is a handsome devil, we homeowners tend to see the best in our houses - or at least we become comfortably familiar with the way they look.
But let’s face […]