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Did you know that carpenter ants can cost thousands of dollars worth of damage to your biggest asset? Don’t fall victim to these pests.  Spring and summer is the time when they’re most active.  Look for piles of frass (sawdust…

The cold winter weather shouldn’t limit time enjoyed working on the home outdoors. Before venturing outside, ensure proper safety precautions are taken to avoid an accident or injury. Consider the following snow safety tips from The Home Depot Canada to…

Home improvements increase your home enjoyment, but they also affect your home’s value – roofing repairs yield a 50 to 80% return on investment at resale*.  These tips will help you plan for your roofing improvement needs with a focus…

Whether building a new home or renovating an old one, choose your contractor carefully. Start by writing your project down, including a floor-plan sketch. Ask friends, family and neighbours about good and bad contractors. Select several contractors and arrange to…

Living with stuffiness or asthma? Here are a few simple strategies for reducing allergy-causing problems in your home. Rule #1: Keep things cool and dry. Dust mites and mold love moisture and heat. To keep your air clean: Run the…

Whether doing-it-yourself or hiring a professional, interior painting, hardwood flooring and kitchen upgrades are amongst top renovations. If you’ve spent years waking up to wood-panelled walls and soft shag rugs, some home renovations, especially if you’re thinking of selling your…

When it comes to your home, a musty smell of dampness is definitely undesirable.  Dampness can produce mold on hard surfaces, mildew on soft surfaces, and potentially even lead to health or safety issues.  But before dampness in your home…