23 August 2011

How to Choose the Perfect Glazed Doors For Your Porch

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15 July 2011

DIY Project – How to Install a Porch Swing

Nothing says summertime quite like a tall pitcher of iced tea or lemonade while swaying on a porch swing. This DIY article from our friends at BuildDirect shows how to add this attractive addition to…

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12 July 2011

Home Improvement Trends in 2011

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23 June 2011

Energy Efficiency Series: Energy Star Qualified Homes

In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable.

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5 June 2011

8 Reasons Why New Homes Beat Used Homes Every Time

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21 May 2011

Plan of the Week – “Stunning 5-Bedroom Getaway”

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9 May 2011

How to Improve Home Cooling with Trees

While green homes often sport all manner of technical solutions to keep them optimized and efficient, the landscaping can have a significant effect on the building and its energy use. Site…

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2 May 2011

The Perfect Storm: Investing in U.S. Real Estate

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10 March 2011

Building a Deck: 4 Decking Essentials

When considering building a deck, there are many variables that need to be evaluated. Some considerations that need to be decided on include where the deck will be placed, and its use and the size…

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8 March 2011

Advantages of a smaller house

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7 March 2011

Home renovation tips for empty nesters

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1 March 2011

Accessible housing by design – ramps

People who inhabit and visit the houses we live in come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from infants to seniors, with various ever-changing abilities and skills. As we grow up, grow old and welcome…

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27 February 2011

Spring planting: Wonderful wisteria

Classic Vines Add Fragrance, Color and Romance to Garden Designs Every spring, I see wisteria blooming on fences and pergolas, and every spring it surprises me all over again. Its twining vines have…

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16 February 2011

Product Innovation: Kerdi-Board – What you don’t see could inspire you!

I love to hear about building material innovations. With that being said, I also tend to wait until the pros have had a chance to work with and evaluate the pros and cons of new materials. In 2010, a…

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15 February 2011

How to bring out beautiful details in your older home renovation

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14 February 2011

Getting your home ready to list

In a buyer’s market, the onus is on sellers to do everything possible to woo potential buyers and get a leg-up on the competition. Here we provide 10 stylish tips for increasing your curb appeal and…

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10 February 2011

Looking to build or renovate? Get it in writing!

Why a written contract makes sense...  You want to work with a reputable contractor – one that treats you fairly and honestly, puts their promises in writing,and backs up their work.You should not…

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23 November 2010

Backup Power For Your Home

The following list of topics pertaining to backup power for your home is covered in the About Your House — General Series from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).  

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21 November 2010

Gas Fireplace Maintenance

Home maintenance is a must for preserving the value of one of your greatest assests and to assure the comfort and safety of your family. These days, many homes feature gas fireplaces for aesthetics…

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14 November 2010

When to replace windows

“Replacing windows is one of the best investments a homeowner can make today. New energy-efficient, eye-appealing, easy to operate and maintain windows add value to the home, especially at resale…

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