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…
You may have heard that replacing windows during winter months is a bad idea. This is a common misconception among homeowners, but the truth is, there are some advantages to scheduling your window replacement project during the winter. Here are the two main reasons: Easy to Schedule: It’s easier to schedule window replacement during the…
The best smart home devices are dramatically bringing your dumb household into the future, letting you control everything from the front door lock to the bedroom lights with a phone, tablet or even a smart speaker. Here’s the problem: upgrading to a smart home isn’t as easy as simply buying a single device. It’s a…
As 2017 comes to a close, we 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 an enjoyable year! We’ve completed some very exciting projects this year and can’t wait to see what the new year holds. If you’ve already…
