With winter around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about getting things ready. Things like cleaning out the gutters, and bringing the snowblower in for service are usually top of mind, but what about winterizing your deck? Some of us may figure it doesn’t need it, but whether you plan to use your deck…
Painting the outside of your home is a big job. While there’s a certain amount of fun involved with choosing the colour of your home, making sure that you have the right TYPE of paint for the outside of your home is very important. The type of material you’re painting, the temperature, as well as…
The first thing many of us think about this time of year is enjoying the sun. Scientifically speaking, the sun is higher in the sky, so we’ll get to see more of it. Emotionally speaking, the sun brightens our days and helps us feel better! This makes it the perfect time to add a sunroom…
Trusting your home renovations to a stranger can feel scary. While many contractors have years of experience, it’s sometimes hard to find someone with who you can trust and also work well with. A contractor, much like a doctor, or an accountant, should be someone who has the experience, but also a personality that matches…
A few months ago we talked about the pros and cons of buying or building your home. There are definitely advantages and disadvantages to both options. Either way, the choice that you make is going to require sacrifices. A brand new built-for-you home may have all the features that you want but may cost way…
Summer is a time for relaxing and enjoying the wonderful weather that the East Coast affords us. The last thing we want to worry about halfway through the warmer months is making sure our home is in summer shape. Want to be ahead of the curve? Check out these tips! Clean Gutters and Drains Over…
With more and more people spending time at home, the desire to renovate and upgrade is at an all-time high! While we may be tempted to work with the chains to get the work done, there are some great reasons why hiring local contractors is the way to go! When you hire a local contractor,…
When thinking about owning your own home, you may start to question if it’s better to build or to buy. Buying a home, whether it’s your first, or your fifth, is a big deal. There are a lot of ins and outs on both sides of the build or buy fence. Last month, we spoke…
Open floor plans offer homeowners the ability to use every square foot of their home without having to worry about walls or doors getting in the way. While open-concept floor plans have been around for a while, there are those who still struggle with how to make the most of it. What should go where,…
When thinking about owning your own home, you may start to question if it’s better to build or to buy. Buying a home, whether it’s your first, or your fifth, is a big deal. There are a lot of ins and outs on both sides of the build or buy fence. This month, we want…