Fall Home Maintenance
Autumn is a season full of traditions that celebrate the harvest and the coming of winter. The weather is cooler and sometimes even cold. The wind is more noticeable and leaves blow around like
Aftermarket Solar
A solar power installation is only as good as its design so it's important to work with a reputable company that has engineers on staff. A viability study is required to choose the right equipment
Picnic Essentials
Did you know that the word picnic is derived from the French word pique-nique, which describes a light meals taken outside. It was popularized during the French Revolution when the classes visited and mingled
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