Hiring a Contractor (original article) At some time, most homeowners will hire someone for repairs or renovations. Even a homeowner experienced in home repairs may have to hire a contractor or renovator because of the size or level of difficulty of the job. This fact sheet will help you choose a contractor and work...
“Meet Nick, Nick’s a tradesperson…” and Nick is about to save big on taxes this year when buying new construction equipment thanks to Canada’s “Tradesperson’s Tools Deduction“. Deduct the...
Although it is ideal to pay for your renovations in cash, comparing financing options can ease the stress of the renovation process. Most renovators turn to financing their renovation...
Do you get knots in your stomach every time you walk down to the basement during the spring thaw? You’re not alone! Water in the basement is a very...
As if painting was not difficult enough… The most common difficulties encountered during the winter while apply quality acrylic latex paint is an uneven look due to roller marks,...
Cansolair is a company based in Newfoundland that’s developed a solar heater that’s built with recycled pop cans (and by “recycled” we mean basically opened, cleaned and painted, there’s...
If you’re like me, even if you hire contractors to do all of the dirty tasks, you are still going to pitch in here and there to do some...
Ijeoma Ross has put together a great article that lists and explains the Top 10 renovations that give you the most bang for your buck (10 renovations with big...
Fall season home improvement “must do” projects around your home With cold weather approaching and heating bill season here for a while, we have some suggestions for this fall...
Not all siding is created equal. Most of the time, a little extra money gets you much greater value. Keep this in mind now that residing your home...
After working for several years with geothermal energy pioneer James Bose at Oklahoma State University, entrepreneur Gerald McClain has developed a new geothermal heating and cooling unit suitable for...
Well it’s that crazy time of year again for all of us, back to school means moms and dads are happy that school is starting! Students are heading back...
So here are some things to think about regarding decks. Although summer is almost finished, it does not mean you can not get good use yet out of a...