21 December 2010

Holiday Parody – On the 7th day of building… seven trucks a-pouring!

Our parody on the Twelve Days of Christmas continues. We dare you not to sing them out loud!

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18 December 2010

Plan of the Week – “Chalet for four-season fun!”

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17 December 2010

Holiday Parody – On the 6th day of building…6 Formers Forming!

Our parody on the Twelve Days of Christmas continues. We dare you not to sing them out loud!

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6 December 2010

Holiday Parody – On the 5th day of building…

Our parody on the Twelve Days of Christmas continues. We dare you not to sing them out loud!

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4 December 2010

Holiday parody – On the 4th day of building…

Our parody on the Twelve Days of Christmas continues. We dare you not to sing them out loud!

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3 December 2010

Holiday parody – On the 3rd day of building…

Our parody on the Twelve Days of Christmas continues. We dare you not to sing them out loud!

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2 December 2010

Holiday Parody – On the second day of building…

Our parody on…

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30 November 2010

Manitoba’s Housing Market Quick to Bounce Back As Affordability Improves: RBC Economics

Source: Manitoba Chambers of Commerce Manitoba’s housing affordability improved in the third quarter of 2010 and housing resales picked up in September and October, swiftly turning the page on a…

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29 November 2010

Daily splash – creating a kid-friendly bathroom

Designing a kid-friendly bathroom can be a challenge. Color and pattern are great in small doses, but too much whimsy, and the room runs the risk of being quickly outgrown. We asked designer…

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24 November 2010

Greywater Report looks at wastewater’s potential

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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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18 November 2010

Fireplace Maintenance and Safety

Tend to your chimney with care with these pointers. Enjoying a warm, cozy fire requires a clean, safe fireplace. Here are some tips for keeping it that way:     Fireplaces should not be used as…

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16 November 2010

4 design tips to brighten a dark kitchen

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15 November 2010

Official Opening of the EchoHaven EQuilibriumTM Home in Calgary, Alberta

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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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12 November 2010

Double-duty recycling of building supplies

Whether you are doing a remodel, a renovation or building new, it is surprising to find how many useable materials end up in site dumpsters. It seems like such a shame but these items can be…

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9 November 2010

Buying An Ethanol Fireplace – Check Out The Facts

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5 November 2010

Ceilings – vaulted or cathedral?

In describing anything other than a flat ceiling, two terms are frequently used – vaulted and cathedral. So, what is the difference between the two terms? Not surprisingly, cathedral ceilings…

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3 November 2010

Participate in the creative process!

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