The life expectancy of your asphalt shingled roof depends on factors that include roof design and the climate you live in, as well as the quality of installation and long-term care and maintenance.The expected life of a roof covering depends on many variables including: Asphalt Shingle Quality: Type, quality, thickness, shingle design and rating of…
There used to be a time when granite was the only word you’d hear from home owners fantasizing about dream kitchens. With their classic elegance and good resale value, it’s no wonder granite countertops have reigned at the top of home design wish lists. Until now. Turns out, more designers are turning to another material for kitchen counters:…
The kitchen is the heart of every home. It’s the place where family and friends congregate to talk and share meals, and is always the busiest room in the house. A well-lived-in kitchen shows that it is loved and put to good use, but there’s a big difference between being used often, and looking like it.…
Buying the right kitchen faucet depends on largely what existing plumbing you have to work with. Buying a new kitchen faucet can be overwhelming and frustrating if you haven’t considered the details before you begin shopping. Start with the sink There are many different kitchen faucet and sink designs available, but they are not always…
According to the Canadian National Fire Information Database, electrical failures or malfunctions cause an average of almost 50,000 home fires per year, resulting in roughly 450 deaths and $1.5 billion in direct property damage. Most of these happen during winter months due to increased use of heating, appliances and lights. Here are the 5 most common…
It’s the best time of the year . . . Pantone’s Colour of the Year has been announced! (What, did you think we were going to say “the holidays”?) On the heels of last year’s slightly controversial colour, a bright yellow-green called Greenery, comes yet another difficult-to-decorate-with pick: Ultra Violet. As in a bold, blue-tinged purple hue…
For most people, the bathroom has become a coveted sanctuary. No longer is it just a place to wash off the grit. It is your personal spa, where you relieve the stress of the day and relax. So, when you are renovating your bathroom, you are not just creating a practical bathing space; you are creating a place…
You come across some… interesting things in the duct cleaning business. While most air duct cleaning jobs reveal years of dirt and dust, some workers have stumbled upon some much stranger items. From the disgusting to the dangerous, you’d be surprised just what can get caught in a home’s air duct system. Here’s a sampling…
Ceramic tiles come in seemingly limitless sizes, colours and shapes. They are an economical, and often more durable, alternative to real stone and provide superior resistance to wear than other types of flooring materials, such as wood or carpet. Ceramic tiles should not crack under normal usage, and, when they do, it is almost always…
