Making Your Home a Haven
For some people, their home is the ultimate sanctuary of calm. It's a place of blissful quietude, a refuge from the storms of urban life. It is, or can be, a place to relax,
Home Humidifiers
Did you know that dry air can affect the respiratory system by taking moisture from nose and throat passages? This makes us more susceptible to colds and flu bugs. Dry air can take moisture
Fixing squeaky floors
As construction materials dry out and a house settles, there may be a few spots on the floor that squeak under your foot. The squeak is a natural occurrence that affects wood construction in
Planning a Stay-cation
The first rule of a staycation--the idea of turning your home into a relaxation haven rather than battle against other tourists for the best time--is to break from routine. You must be able to
Soundproofing for Condos
It's important to note that noise is a two-way annoyance: if you can hear your neighbours talk on the phone or watch a movie, they can hear you. In this context, soundproofing creates privacy,
Modular homes
In the early 1900's, a small mail-ordered house was a practical alternative to a custom-designed and site-built dwelling. Homeowners could order the entire structure, pre-cut and ready to assemble. A kit house saved the
Organizing the garage
Garages are usually last when it comes to cleaning and organizing, left for a day sometime after you have tackled everything else. After all, it's a room for the car and trash pails, isn't
Construction trends for 2021
Each generation of design takes cues from the past and incorporates them into visions for the present. Sometimes the result is brilliant. Other times it can be a mashup of incompatible theories. Today, the
Summertime Kitchen Renos!
Are you bored with your kitchen? Is a renovation out of the question? Consider a mini makeover! With some careful upgrades to the most touched pieces and a colour shift with accessories, a makeover