The Canada Day long weekend is finally here! With the fireworks scheduled Sunday, hamburgers on the grill, and cold drinks in the cooler, there is so much to love about our national holiday. Don’t want to talk about the Raptors anymore? Here’s some trivia instead. Canada Day kicks off, what Canadians call, “those two months…
Summer is almost here, which means it’s time to prepare your home for warm weather and the activities that come with it. Follow these tips to help you get ready for the upcoming summer months. Check Your Cooling System Check that your air-conditioner is running properly especially with higher temperatures coming. If you have an…
A front door is a little bit like a book cover: You can’t possibly know for sure what’s inside, but a pretty cover will get you excited to discover what’s behind it. As the first thing people see when they come to your house, your front door is a large part of people’s first impressions…
Your house may not be able to talk to you, but nevertheless, it gives you signs when something’s not right. A home’s windows are particularly verbose. Although they don’t last forever, high-quality, well-maintained windows could last for 20 years or more, but there are many factors at play. Listen carefully to what they’re telling you,…
We all dream about it: a custom-designed closet, preferably walk-in, with all your clothing, footwear and accessories in sight and at arms’ reach. The kind of space which makes getting dressed in the morning feel like shopping on Madison Avenue. And wouldn’t it be nice to have all your storage areas (basement, pantry etc.) organized…
Apart from the fact that cockroaches are repulsive to look at, they also carry a range of disease-causing pathogens and have been implicated in food poisoning, typhoid, dysentery and the hepatitis virus. What starts out as a few cockroaches can quickly turn into a full-on plague in no time, and they will keep multiplying, leaving…
Select Indigenous Plants Not only will this reduce maintenance and increase curb appeal, but these plants typically grow well together and can require less chemical fertilizer than exotic plants. In addition to being beautiful accents, native plants also attract birds, butterflies, and bees! Bring Life to Small Spaces You can enjoy all the rewards that…
We have officially made it through yet another winter, and owe a huge thank you to our members, contractors, partners, and everyone else we’ve had the pleasure of working with for making it such a painless transition. We’ve completed some very exciting projects this year already and can’t wait to see what the summer will…
Running your air conditioning can make your electricity bill skyrocket, but the alternative isn’t pretty, either. Luckily, there are a few ways that you can help your air conditioner run better and save money as the summer months creep up on us. 1. Older, Inefficient System The cost of replacing your system can be recouped…
