9 Essential Deck Renovation Hacks For Your Dream Deck
Summer projects will quickly fill your weekend calendar and for many, a decking project will be included on the to-do list. We at Citywide Sundecks & Railings, have compiled these 9 deck project hacks so you don’t waste your mone…
Why is my Furnace Filter Black?
A black furnace filter is a red flag that something could be seriously wrong with your heating system. Normally, a dirty furnace filter looks grey, but if it’s jet-black, you may want to investigate a little further. The Cause While i…
Home Control on a Baby Registry? Here’s Why!
Diapers, mobile, onsies, home control system? Yes, you read that right. Every new parent should have a home control system on their list of must have items for baby’s arrival. Why? Simple. Home control si…
Hire an ‘LEC’ – It’s the Law
Did you know that in Ontario, the only businesses legally allowed to do electrical work at your home or business are Licensed Electrical Contractors (LEC)? An LEC will have a valid ECRA/ESA license number and will also have all the necessar…
How to Get Started with a Basement Renovation: Tips, Risks & More
Although most of your free time might be spent on the deck or outdoor patio these days, summer is the perfect time to take care of a few indoor renovations. Instead of being trapped indoors with the mess of a remodel in winter, summer allows you…
Bryan Baeumler – Advice for DIY and home repairs
Hi, Bryan. Our house was built in the late 1980’s; we bought it in 1993 and ever since have had problems with it shifting. One season doors will close, the next they won’t. Drywall tape has ripped away on the vertical in two different rooms. Til…
Brighten Up Winter with New Paint Colours
Despite all the outdoorsy fun that can be had in winter, from a colour perspective the season is pretty boring. While there is something satisfying about the glow from holiday lights on a fresh white backdrop of freshly fallen snow, as the se…
Bryan Baeumler – Even the experts count on reno surprises
Hi, Bryan. We live in an old home on a ravine lot. There is a persistent problem with a foul smell — like sewage — that comes and goes through the middle of the house. We can go weeks without the smell but it always returns. We have tried everything…
Bryan Baeumler – Inner (household) peace can be yours
It’s definitely interior renovating season. We’re in the middle of winter and it’s freezing cold outside. You don’t want to be out there or poking your head in the attic. Now is a great time to take an hour or two to walk around the house w…
Bryan Baeumler – Spring weather can make your floors mov
We moved into our Linwood custom home in the country 10 years ago. The kitchen floor is red oak — from a tree on our cottage property. The wide plank flooring was laid and pegged by a local tradesman, but they had trouble laying it without gaps…
Bryan Baeumler – There’s more than one way to insulate a house
Having less-than-ideal attic insulation is, essentially, another way of burning money. Chances are you know this, and have packed your uppermost level like a sardine can full of insulation. But that may still not be enough. Our 1 1/2-stor…
Bryan Baeumler – Venting bathrooms, stopping leaks, sloping drains
Hi, Bryan. We bought a 1-1/2-storey, post-war home in East York, flipped, about 18 months ago. The flippers put in a three-piece bathroom at the top of the stairs. There is no window and the fan is controlled by the light switch. The towels don…
Bryan Baeumler Q&A – DIY – failure is price of admission
Hi, Bryan. We have a small, three-season cottage built above a boathouse. The floor is insulated with pink fiberglass insulation; it has two thin layers of plywood subfloor and underlay, on top of which is carpet. We’d like to replace the ca…
Bryan Baeumler: Look behind your walls
Most homeowners don’t think twice about what’s behind their walls. But they should. Because there’s always the chance — however small — of finding hidden treasure. And also because proper insulation is vital to keeping your family safe a…
Can Palm Trees Survive In Canada?
Yes, they can. In Vancouver of course but did you know they can grow in Southern Ontario? In fact at our location in Brantford, Ontario we have a few different varieties that will withstand Canada’s Winter. With a little help there…
Making Your Home Smarter
As technology continues to advance, it is clear that we are now making each home smarter, where various connected digital devices and applications can be employed to increase the efficiency, safety, and livability of your space. While we…
New Years Resolutions for Your Home
By: C. Gibson With the New Year upon us, it’s time for the traditional setting (and perpetual adjusting) of goals. Virtually everyone starts to think about self-improvement during this season, but what about improving your living space?…
Save Your Home From the Winter Blues! Quick Hints for Winter Maintenance
As most Canadians know, winter weather can be extremely unpredictable. Residents of our northern nation have a great deal of experience with this as of late, with the recent trend of wide temperature swings and seemingly endless precipit…
Simple ValentineÕs Day Fixes for Your Love
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and it might be the right time to show your partner love by beautifying and improving your living space. Here are a few simple home fixes that will put your love into action. Stop the Leaks Leak…
Fixing an Old House? 4 Hidden Problems that Lead to Major Spending
Are you thinking of buying a house at a cheap price? If so, you may already be envisioning modern finishes, top-of-the-line upgrades, magazine-worthy remodels, and a problem-free renovation. The reality of buying an old house isn’t so cu…
HOT OR COLD ROOMS? LACK OF AIR FLOW?
It’s that time of year when we really begin to feel very cold rooms in our house! Typically, many would think that the reason for why your child’s bedroom is so cold in the winter time is that “it’s above a gara…
2019 Has Begun, January has Passed
2019 has begun, January has passed! January is a month of change, the weather changes from one day to the next, our new clubs and exercise classes change, as a business owner this is when I think of things to change and improve in m…
The Importance of Testing Your Pool Water
The acidity of the water is tested and measured on a scale of 0 to 14. PH below 7.0 indicates acidity and a PH of 8.0 or higher indicates the water is basic or alkaline. Water where the PH levels get too low, becoming acidic causes harm to swimmers…
Quick Tip – Layout is Important
It’s always a good idea to measure out your room before you select your tile because layout is important. You don’t just start in a corner and lay your tile, you have to see if that particular tile will work in the chosen room. Say in a show…
8 CONSIDERATIONS FOR FIRST TIME HOT TUB SHOPPERS
Size This is a pretty basic first step in purchasing any hot tub. Will it be just yourself and maybe your partner in the spa? Do you have children who’ll be taking a dip? Do you plan on throwing hot tub parties (hot tub time ma…
