Home improvements increase your home enjoyment and they affect both the cost of running your home and the value of your home when it comes time to sell. Choosing to make your home energy-efficient is not only a smart choice for minimizing the impact that you will personally have on generations to come but […]
Make an Entrance! Warm Up Your Entryway This Season
November 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
We’ve been fortunate this year in Toronto to have had a beautiful fall, but face it the weather will change and with that change will come piles of coats, slushy boots, and soggy mittens. Where will they end? Most likely all in your front hall!
Condominium Renovations: 8 tips to getting your project started on the right foot!
November 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Renovating a condo is different than renovating a house, there are factors that can easily put your project on hold or sidetrack you from getting the job done quickly and efficiently. Below are some simple tips to get your condo renovation started on the right foot.
7 Ways To Tell If Your Wood Burning System Is Burning Wood Properly
November 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Owning a wood burning system can be a safe, efficient and enjoyable way to heat your home. It may take some time, but with practice and perseverance you can master the techniques that are necessary to use your system efficiently.
Water Efficiency: The do’s and don’t on how to save water (and money!)
November 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
For those of you that live in the City of Toronto you are probably aware by now that the City is currently installing automated water meters in all city households.
Quiz: What Kind of Homeowner Are You?
November 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Here’s a simple question, if you had to put your home on the market tomorrow, how ready would it be for showing? Some of you may be confident as you keep your house in top-notch (clean and organized) shape; others may be afraid about the work involved as you may let some household chores slide.
6 Tips For Maintaining Your Wood-Heating Systems
November 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It’s become that time of year again when most of us have turned back on our furnaces and heating systems. For those of you that own wood- heating systems, have you taken the time to make sure that your system is ready for the season?
10 Basic Rules Of Thumb For Preparing Your Kitchen For The Market
November 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Staging your home for selling is a balance between costs and results. When deciding where to spend your time and money you should most definitely put some effort into the kitchen. Arguably kitchen design, improvement and cleanliness contribute more to the resale value of your home than other rooms.