Posts Tagged ‘home maintenance’
It’s Ice Dam Season Again – Here’s What You Can Do
It’s Ice Dam Season Again – Here’s What You Can Do Most Canadian roofs develop at least a little ice each winter, but if this gets more than a couple of inches thick around the eaves it can cause leaks. A build-up of ice like this is called an ‘ice dam’ and can be a…
Read MoreRoof trusses: Why your home goes ‘boom’ in the night
Roof trusses: Why your home goes ‘boom’ in the night It might not be easy going back to sleep after your house startles you awake, but it’s likely nothing to worry about. Are roof trusses the culprit? For 50 years, most house roofs have been framed using triangular assemblies of wood called trusses. The top…
Read MoreThe Most Important Question You Can Ask Before Renovating
The Most Important Question You Can Ask Before Renovating You’ve decided it’s time to move ahead with your long-planned renovation project. You’ve collected all sorts of great ideas and product pictures, visited the local Home Show and spent many hours online looking at what other homeowners have done in their projects. Now you’re ‘shopping’ for…
Read MoreShould You Do It Yourself?
Should You Do It Yourself? Planning a DIY renovation project? Here are some questions to ask yourself first. Do you have the skills? Many of today’s home improvement products make it easy for do-it-yourselfers, but other projects require specialized skills. Seeing something done on a television renovation show isn’t the same as having practical experience. Getting…
Read MoreCold basements: Is a lack of cold air ducting to blame?
Cold basements: Is a lack of cold air ducting to blame? The season has changed to fall, and in many corners of Canada, the temperature is getting chilly in the evenings. As winter fast approaches (sigh), it’s time to make sure your home heating is in order. Many people struggle with cold basements, but why?…
Read MoreTips for creating a cozy finished basement
Tips for creating a cozy finished basement A warm, comfortable, and cozy finished basement is a great feature that adds value to your home. It’s summer now, but soon the cooler weather will be here. Is your basement ready for the change in seasons? If you’re in a new house and planning on finishing your…
Read MoreHow to choose the right home renovation contractor
How to choose the right home renovation contractor Finding the right renovation contractor for your home renovation project is a little bit like dating. The first step is looking for prospective contractors before choosing ‘the one’ you’d like to get to know a little better. Here’s what you need to know to find and interview…
Read MoreHome renovations: Should I hire a pro or DIY?
Home renovations: Should I hire a pro or DIY? It might be a bigger bathroom or a finished basement – whichever room you’re looking to change, a renovation can be a big project. If you’re considering whether it’s easier to do it yourself (DIY) or to hire a home renovation pro, get informed before you…
Read MoreHow to stop window condensation in your home
If beads of water run down the inside of your windows during cold weather, also known as window condensation, it’s not necessarily a sign you’ve got bad windows. It’s likely your windows are doing what they’re supposed to do — keeping outdoor air outside. Wet windows can indicate two different but related problems. Indoor humidity…
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