There are two approaches to take with a kitchen you’ve outgrown – remodel or make better use of existing space. You might find that organizing cupboards is all it takes to turn your cluttered kitchen into a model of efficiency. The principles of storage are simple: keep items close to where they will be used…
If you are planning a fall vacation, make sure you take a few minutes to ensure your home and car are protected while you are on the road, advises the Insurance Bureau of Canada. “If you take 15 minutes to check off each point on the IBC Top 10 list, you’ll go a long way…
To make sure your roof will make it through the winter ahead, now is the time to give it a thorough inspection – or hire a professional – and look for warning signs that could lead to expensive repairs if left untended. Staying on top of roof repairs is money well spent and should be…
Enlist the help of Mother Nature to increase your comfort level this summer, while lowering your energy costs and environmental footprint. Here are some tips on keeping your home cool, nature’s way: Passive cooling is one way to reduce the reliance on air conditioning in your home. This means preventing heat from entering your home…
If chronic closet clutter plagues your home, here are five neat ways to help you get organized: Make a plan – Assess your organizational problems to come up with a plan to attack the problem. Cluttered closets are a relatively easy fix—closet chaos will take some work. Ask yourself what bothers you the most and…
Maintaining your home not only makes you feel good, it will pay dividends in increased value and save you headaches by catching minor problems before they become major damage. To plan your home maintenance, start with a detailed assessment. Grab a pad and pencil and take a walk around the house, jotting down all the…
Congratulations to Homeservice Club member Mrs. E.C., Membership Number 45918, who won $250 in home renovations in our spring email contest.
Whether you’ve heard it in the office, a classroom or a soccer field, that old saying about mistakes being valuable learning tools really rings true, doesn’t it? If those mistakes occur during the course of a kitchen renovation, however, it may be difficult to be philosophical about them. Bungle a kitchen redesign, and you’ll either…
If you’re committed to running a greener household all year long, here are some summertime tips to save on energy, keep the heat at bay, and to prepare your home for better energy efficiency this winter: In the Laundry Room: Wash full loads only, but don’t overload your machine. Adjust the water level to suit…
