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).
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
By Tessa Holloway, North Shore News October 24, 2010
Peter Simpson had never thought too much about where the plugs in his house were located until he had a hernia operation.
"Just a simple thing…
Amortization – What is it?
Investopedia defines Amortization as follows: “The paying off of debt in regular installments over a period of time.”
Basically amortization is how long a mortgage loan…
A green building product better begin as a good product. Here’s what to look for before diving deeper into a product’s green claims.
While the industry has made real progress in providing us with…
Whether you are renovating or building a new home, few things are more inviting than swaths of spring flowers. Spring bulbs like tulips and daffodils are best planting in the fall. Our friends at…
