10 Signs Your Contractor is Bad News
When you hire a contractor, you expect to get exactly what you paid for. There are good contractors, and there are bad contractors. The bad ones don’t represent the majority of builders and craftspeople that take pride in their work, howeve…
ALL ABOUT FURNACE FILTERS: TYPE & COST
In order to keep your furnace working optimally during cold weather periods, you need to change or clean your filter regularly. With multiple options available, choosing the right filter can be challenging. Read on to get a better unders…
How to Check Your Contractor’s References: 5 Questions to Ask
Checking a contractor’s references is an important step in hiring the best professional for the job. Just as a company would never hire someone without calling up their references, you should also be sure to ask former clients of you…
A Fuse to Breaker Panel Upgrade May Be Just What Your Home Needs
If you currently have a fuse panel in your home, there are a variety of reasons you should consider upgrading to a breaker panel. Breaker Panels offer Simplicity If you have a blown fuse, it can be difficult to determine visually which fuse ha…
5 Master Bedroom Renovation Tips & Ideas
Whether you’re trying to make a new space your own, or you’re tired of staring at the same boring walls, day after day, a master bedroom refresh can make all the difference. Fresh paint, new floors, and modern furniture can elevate your sleep…
Inexpensive Bathroom Fixes: 4 Top Tips
Winter can be an ideal time to tackle some mid-range projects. These are things that aren’t the flashiest or most expensive renovations but can nonetheless add a great deal of value to the home. And the bathroom, perhaps the most important y…
How to Create a Functional Home Office Space: Our Top Tips
Everyone who starts working at home soon realizes that the layout of their home office has a huge impact on their experience at work. Once you know you need to upgrade your space, your first stop will probably be Instagram or Pinterest. But ke…
How to Tackle a Full Home Renovation
Before you decide to undertake a full home renovation, you need to know what the end goal is for your home. Are you renovating to raise the value of your home, or do you want to renovate your space so it becomes a ‘forever home’ wher…
5 Deck Building Guidelines to Follow
Are you trying to learn how to build a deck? If you’re new to construction, it is a surprisingly detailed process. Proper design and technique will be critical if you want to keep your deck safe to use. As you gather knowledge and start to plan y…
Protecting Your Roof Before and After a Storm
Protecting your roof before a storm hits can prevent damage, and as we all know, this is far more impactful than any future fix. That said, you also need to know how to protect your roof after a storm strikes because, no matter how much we prepar…
4 Questions to Ask Your Patio Contractor
A new patio can bring your outdoor entertaining game up a notch, make your home more valuable, and provide plenty of other benefits. But the last thing you want is for that patio to be hard to maintain, with loose stones, weeds, and tripping ha…
4 Reasons You Should Buy an Air Conditioner in Calgary & Edmonton
If you live in Calgary or Edmonton, it makes sense that you would primarily think about your heating options for the winter. Our climate is typically cold and unforgiving; therefore, heating is a necessity. But it is also essential to consi…
What Sets A Landscaper Apart?
Do you currently have a landscaper, or are you looking for one and wondering what sets them apart? How do you know if they will do a good job or are reputable and reliable? What are some things that you, as the consumer, can do to look into this bef…
Your Ultimate Guide to Paint Your House: Interior, Exterior, Colours and Styles
Painting your home, on the inside or the outside, is one of the fastest ways to make it feel fresh and new. A professional quality paint job can radically alter how a room feels or your curb appeal by simply putting on a new coat of paint. Choosin…
How Spray Foam Insulation Reduces Collective Carbon Footprint
There is no doubt that the world’s climate is changing. We see it in the increased temperatures across the globe as well as the growing number of severe weather events such as tornados, cyclones, hurricanes, and more. Fortunately, w…
Choosing the Right Backsplash Tile
The first question I’m often asked by a client when discussing backsplash tile is, “What style of tile would you recommend?” My answer, following a smile, is, “Whichever tile you like.” Different Types of Backsplash Tile Selecting the r…
How to Choose a Commercial Contractor
Your organization might have guidelines on how many quotes to get from commercial contractors. But, from there, you’re essentially on your own choosing a contractor for your project. Commercial projects tend to involve a lot of investme…
Custom Lighting is for More Than Just Inside Your Home
With summer on the way, it’s time to start thinking about creating your perfect outdoor space. More and more families are shifting their focus from the inside of their homes to the outside, and folks want to make the absolute most of their out…
How to Find a Reputable Home Renovation Contractor in Toronto
A home renovation project can change the outlook of your home and make it more appealing. Yet, finding a home renovation contractor for the remodelling job can be quite challenging. And if you don’t get the right contractor, your home remod…
How to Prep Kitchen Cabinets for Painting
Painting cabinets is a quick and affordable way to refresh your kitchen. All you have to do is grab a roller and get started, right? Not so fast. This is a job where preparation is the key to success. In fact, prepping should take longer than pa…
Tips to Buy a House in Ontario for the First Time
Buying your first home in Ontario has become a bit of an intimidating process. It was already challenging for newcomers to the real estate industry who needed to learn the best home buying strategy. Now there is pressure to do so on the fly, wi…
Spring For These 5 Bathroom Renovation Ideas
Once you’ve decided to undertake a bathroom renovation, there are a few things to keep in mind when planning in order to make sure the end result is exactly what you wanted. Working with a professional contractor who has experience wi…
Pros and Cons of Living in Ottawa: What You Need You to Know
Canada’s capital is a world-class city offering an exciting lifestyle with all the amenities you can imagine. If the opportunity arises, a move to Ottawa could be just what you need to enjoy the lifestyle you’ve always imagined. However,…
How do Sewer Systems Work?
It’s all gotta go somewhere. If you’ve ever wondered how sewer systems work, you’re not alone. Many are curious about how waste is handled in our region, and we’re here to demystify the process. WHAT IS SEWAGE? Se…
How Is Your Indoor Air Quality?
Indoor air quality refers to the air in and around a building and the health and comfort of the occupants. With so many of us spending most of our time indoors (up to 90%, between school, home and office), IAQ (indoor air quality) has become a ma…
