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…
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…
Interior Painting: Should You Paint Your Walls, Ceiling or Kitchen Cabinets First?
Do Your Kitchen Cabinet Painting First Before you begin to paint any other area of your kitchen, you should remove your kitchen cabinets and paint them first. This is because they take up a large portion of visual space, and changing the colo…
Repair or Replace ?!
We always ask lots of questions from our customers or those who call in to determine what is the most economical solution for their specific inquiry. If a furnace is not a builder grade model and if it is less than 3 years, we recommend repairin…
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 shower you…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Simple Valentines 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 Leaking sin…
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…
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?…
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…
Styles of Windows: Which Design is Right for Your Needs?
At Brock Doors and Windows, we offer a wide variety of windows to meet your needs. Here are some common varieties and what their names mean: Single Hung: The top sash of the window stays in place. There is no movement in this section of th…
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